In The tornadoes that came through Arkansas this spring left a devastating impact on our communities. We can still see the physical damage to buildings, businesses, homes, trees, and parks in our area. The psychological and emotional damage may be harder to see, but we know that children who have lived through this disaster need a safe space to help heal and process their experiences.
Ferncliff is excited to partner with Camp Noah to provide to provide a day camp program for elementary-aged children in communities impacted by disaster. Through creative activities and play, children can experience the power of hope and healing through Camp Noah’s resiliency curriculum.
The day camp runs from Monday-Friday. Drop off is from 8:30am-9:00am, and pickup is from 3:30pm-4:00pm.
Please click the button below to fill out an interest form to indicate your interest in your child attending Ferncliff’s Camp Noah program at Westover Hills this summer. Upon completion, we will be in touch with more information and a link to register.
Click here to access the form
The Camp Noah curriculum consists of 10 three-hour sessions. Each session builds on the previous ones. Sessions include a variety of activities, including small and large group time, music, skits, puppet shows, crafts and recreation.
Each session of Camp Noah is focused around a particular theme. Activities are designed to build and reinforce specific resiliency skills, such as a sense of self-worth, an understanding of oneself as unique and special, and an understanding that we are each an important part of a diverse community.
Why Camp Noah?
Camp Noah uses a proven resiliency-building curriculum that enables children to process their disaster and trauma experiences. Each camp is customized to the local community and offers children a safe space to tell their stories and build the resiliency skills they need to move forward. The camp provides a welcoming place where “kids can be kids” and connect with their peers; at the same time, it gives them the opportunity to process, learn and grow after a disaster. Camp Noah equips children with the skills and knowledge to work through tough situations and talk about their feelings.
Participants and Staffing:
Ferncliff’s Camp Noah program is open for any elementary-aged children (kindergarten-5th grades) in communities impacted by a natural disaster who would benefit from learning resiliency and disaster preparedness skills. We have space for 50 campers.
Camp Noah is staffed by Ferncliff counselors and staff, as well as volunteers from Westover Hills. All staff are background checked, trained in childcare skills as well as the Camp Noah curriculum, and certified in first aid/CPR/AED.
Location and Time:
Camp Noah will be held at Westover Hills Presbyterian Church in Little Rock. Click here for information about Westover Hills!
The day camp runs from Monday through Friday. Drop off is from 8:30-9:00am, and pick-up is from 3:30-4:00pm each day.
What Happens at Camp Noah?
Throughout each day of the week, participants will participate in a number of fun activities, including large and small group gatherings, recreation and games, puppet shows, skits, arts & crafts, stories and story-telling, music, projects and celebrations, meals and snacks.
All campers will receive a Camp Noah t-shirt, a fully-equipped Camp Noah preparedness backpack, all the supplies necessary to complete creative activities during camp, a handmade fleece blanket, a paintable ark and multiple craft items.
Lunch and two snacks are provided for each participant each day.
Pricing:
Thanks to generous donors, we are able to offer this program to participants for FREE!
Click here for the interest form!
We know that healing from a disaster takes time. Ferncliff’s Camp Noah day camp program will help children impacted by disaster in our community take steps towards building resiliency and disaster preparedness skills… all while having a week of fun with friends!
