Sense of Wonder Camp will be On-line this Year!

Dear Members of the Sense of Wonder Camp community,

We are reaching out to you in this time of unprecedented uncertainty, hoping that you and all of your loved ones are safe and well.

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. held a board meeting last evening utilizing Zoom.  We are suddenly finding ourselves feeling grateful for social media technologies in a new way, and we suspect that many of you are, too.

Because we have no clear idea how long our community will need to practice social distancing, we have decided that we will not have an in-person Sense of Wonder Camp this year.  We will miss being with the girls but we think this is the best way to proceed.

Instead of a one-week camp, we are going to find ways to offer the kinds of experiences that we incorporate into camp each year.  We will do this through a special web site which we are in the process of developing right now.  Some of the pages will even be interactive!    We plan to add suggestions and activities regularly, starting fairly soon, and will post here again with a link to the web site as soon as we upload it.  We will also have links to other nature-based eco-feminist resources.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have.

Stay safe, stay home as much as possible, and be well.  And wash your hands!

May you be showered with Green blessings,

Sarah, Michele, Kara, Amy & Kelsey

Earth Day and Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. Give20 Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery Lancaster

Join Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. at Iron Hill Brewery, Lancaster, PA for an Earth Day Dine N Donate.

Iron Hill will donate 20% of your food bill back to our organization to support environmental, sustainability and empowerment endeavors for girls and women.

You do need a coupon to show that you are participating in the event. Use this LINK to print a page of them (and share with your friends!). 

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., is a non-profit women's organization dedicated to the empowerment of girls and women.

Mission Statement - We, Full Circle Susquehanna, honor an Earth-centered way of being that is organic, is respectful, is consensus-based, and is sustaining within the web of life.

You can assist us with growing our vision by making a tax-deductible, charitable donation to Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., c/o Radiance, 9 W Grant St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your contributions are fully tax-deductible.

2019 Sense of Wonder Camp Registration is Open!

FULL CIRCLE SUSQUEHANNA, INC. is sponsoring the 24th Sense of Wonder camp for girls June 17-21, 2019.  Our theme for this year's camp is RESILIENCE.

It is an Eco-feminist Camp For Girls 8 – 15

• Learn about the habitats of the Eastern Woodlands •• Identify native plants, animals, and insects •• Explore aquatic life in a restored stream habitat •• Develop a personal sense of the sacredness of the Earth •• Experience nature as interconnected,interactive, and challenging •• Make crafts using natural materials •• Learn about women who work to change the world •• Sing and make music •• Acquire a stronger sense of self, empowerment and trust•

Camp Philosophy: "If I had influence over the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life." ~Rachel Carson

We want girls to know the beauty and mystery of nature and to see and learn about female role models who hold a deep regard for the Earth and the amazing life on Her.

A Sense of Wonder Camp LOCATION: Millport Conservancy.  Emails to past participants will be sent out soon. 

Email fullcirclesusq@yahoo.com if you would like a registration form. 


Fairy houses from last year's camp:  Air, Earth, Fire and Water.  Girls made nature masks, too.

Sense of Wonder Camp 2018

Registration is open for Sense of Wonder Camp 2018!!!!! 

FULL CIRCLE SUSQUEHANNA, INC. is sponsoring the 23rd Sense of Wonder camp for girls June 18-22, 2018.

It is an Eco-feminist Camp For Girls 8 – 15

• Learn about the habitats of the Eastern Woodlands •• Identify native plants, animals, and insects •• Explore aquatic life in a restored stream habitat •• Develop a personal sense of the sacredness of the Earth •• Experience nature as interconnected,interactive, and challenging •• Make crafts using natural materials •• Learn about women who work to change the world •• Sing and make music •• Acquire a stronger sense of self, empowerment and trust•

Camp Philosophy: "If I had influence over the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life." ~Rachel Carson

We want girls to know the beauty and mystery of nature and to see and learn about female role models who hold a deep regard for the Earth and the amazing life on Her.

A Sense of Wonder Camp LOCATION: Millport Conservancy.  Emails to past participants will be sent out soon. 

Email fullcirclesusq@yahoo.com if you would like a registration form. 

Fairy Houses from 2016

Sense of Wonder Art Auction and Fundraiser!

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc is hosting a Sense of Wonder Art Auction and Fundraiser, Friday, April 7 at 4 PM - 8 PM at the Federal Taphouse Lancaster.

The Fundraiser Happy Hour will be from 4-6p, in the upstairs mezzanine at Federal Taphouse Lancaster! You simply need to stop by either Radiance (9 West Grant St. (purple door in the alley by Central Market downtown;) OR Federal Taphouse and ask for a "FCS fundraiser card." Then bring it with you to the happy hour, and 10% of all sales will be donated to Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. !!! Easy breezy! Immediately following the happy hour, there will be an Art reception from 6-8pm displaying art from a plethora of local artists; embodying the concept "SENSE OF WONDER!" All pieces will be up for auction and ALL proceeds will be donated to Full Circle Susquehanna, and the Sense of Wonder camp that is offered every year by FCS!!! Come out and celebrate with beautiful people for a beautiful cause!

CALLING ALL MAGIC FOLK!!!!!

We are looking for Artists to donate works of art embodying the concept "SENSE OF WONDER!" Every year during the week of Summer solstice, FCS offers an all girls camp called "Sense of Wonder" where the girls spend a week immersed in the teachings and each other! The art can be anything! (drawing, photography, painting.....) the possibilities are endless and we cannot wait to see the results of this endeavor from all the beautiful, magical, creative souls out there!!!! (you can drop off art anytime at Federal Taphouse at 201 N. Queen St.) 

Sense of Wonder Camp 2017

Registration is open for Sense of Wonder Camp 2017!!!!! 

FULL CIRCLE SUSQUEHANNA, INC. is sponsoring the 22nd Sense of Wonder camp for girls June 19-23, 2017.

It is an Eco-feminist Camp For Girls 8 – 15

• Learn about the habitats of the Eastern Woodlands •• Identify native plants, animals, and insects •• Explore aquatic life in a restored stream habitat •• Develop a personal sense of the sacredness of the Earth •• Experience nature as interconnected,interactive, and challenging •• Make crafts using natural materials •• Learn about women who work to change the world •• Sing and make music •• Acquire a stronger sense of self, empowerment and trust•

Camp Philosophy: "If I had influence over the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life." ~Rachel Carson

We want girls to know the beauty and mystery of nature and to see and learn about female role models who hold a deep regard for the Earth and the amazing life on Her.

A Sense of Wonder Camp LOCATION: Millport Conservancy.  Emails to past participants will be sent out soon.  Email fullcirclesusq@yahoo.com if you would like a registration form. 

Sense of Wonder Camp 2016

We are so excited to report Sense of Wonder Camp is back!!!!! 

FULL CIRCLE SUSQUEHANNA, INC. is sponsoring the 21st Sense of Wonder camp for girls!

It is an Eco-feminist Camp For Girls 8 – 15

• Learn about the habitats of the Eastern Woodlands •• Identify native plants, animals, and insects •• Explore aquatic life in a restored stream habitat •• Develop a personal sense of the sacredness of the Earth •• Experience nature as interconnected,interactive, and challenging •• Make crafts using natural materials •• Learn about women who work to change the world •• Sing and make music •• Acquire a stronger sense of self, empowerment and trust•



Camp Philosophy: "If I had influence over the good fairy who is supposed to preside over the christening of all children I should ask that her gift to each child in the world be a sense of wonder so indestructible that it would last throughout life." ~Rachel Carson

We want girls to know the beauty and mystery of nature and to see and learn about female role models who hold a deep regard for the Earth and the amazing life on Her.

A Sense of Wonder Camp: NEW LOCATION: Millport Conservancy.  Emails to past participants will be sent out this weekend.  

Mid-Winter Fundraiser at Iron Hill Brewery This Tuesday!

Come to Iron Hill & Support Full Circle Susquehanna all day on Tuesday, February 23, 2016!
We are having our fourth annual fundraiser at Iron Hill! If you eat lunch, snacks or dinner at Iron Hill on Tuesday, February 23, they will donate 20% of your food bill to Full Circle! It's fun and easy.

You do need a coupon to show that you are participating in the event. You can use this link to print a page of them (and share with your friends!). You can get one from any board member, you can pick one up at Radiance in downtown Lancaster. You can probably also get one at Iron Hill - they had some at our event last year.

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., is a non-profit women's organization dedicated to the empowerment of girls and women.

Mission Statement - We, Full Circle Susquehanna, honor an Earth-centered way of being that is organic, is respectful, is consensus-based, and is sustaining within the web of life.

You can assist us with growing our vision by making a tax-deductible, charitable donation to Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., c/o Radiance, 9 W Grant St., Lancaster, PA 17603.

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your contributions are fully tax-deductible.

Wednesday! Full Circle Susquehanna Fundraiser at Isaac's Downtown

Treat yourself to a meal out and support Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. programs. If you eat snacks or dinner at Isaac's on Wednesday, September 23 from 5-9pm , they will donate 25% of your food & drink bill to Full Circle! It's fun and easy. AND singer/songwriter Bobbi Carmitchell will be performing from 6:30 until 8! So many great reasons to come out on Wednesday evening! 

You DO need a coupon to show that you are participating in the event, and you can get one from any board member, you can pick one up at Radiance in downtown Lancaster. Or follow the link below to the facebook event & print the coupon from there.  Link to the Facebook event and Coupon 

Our Sense of Wonder Camp girls and all the hundreds people who access the Molly Keen Memorial free lending library thank you!

Sense of Wonder Camp

For the past twenty years, Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. has held Sense of Wonder camp for girls during the week that includes the Summer Solstice.  We have had the pleasure, delight and honor to come to know hundreds of wonderful girls, and to introduce them to strong women, teach them basic naturalist skills, walk through woods and streams with them, and watch them grow up into strong women themselves.  We love Sense of Wonder Camp.  

We are writing this letter to let you know that after 20 years, Sense of Wonder is going to take a sabbatical this year.  As a board of directors, we will be putting our efforts into brainstorming, and visioning for the future.  We take seriously our commitment to the girls who attend camp, to the women and men who have attended events we presented and who visit our feminist free lending library, and to our larger community.  

We know that there will be some sad girls receiving this news, and as sad as we are to disappoint them this year, we are very excited about what the future may hold.  May we all come to Sense of Wonder Camp June 20-24, 2016 with new enthusiasm and a fresh and strong vision to inspire us.  Save those dates!

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

In gratitude for your support of our work.

Sarah Preston, Marilyn Weaver, Michele Bote’, Kara Kriner, Jodi Reinhart, Cheryl Desmond

 

Mission Statement

We, Full Circle, honor an Earth-centered way of being that is organic, is respectful, is consensus-based, and is sustaining within the web of life. 

 

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Sabbatical Year for Sense of Wonder

For the past twenty years, Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. has held Sense of Wonder camp for girls during the week that includes the Summer Solstice.  We have had the pleasure, delight and honor to come to know hundreds of wonderful girls, and to introduce them to strong women, teach them basic naturalist skills, walk through woods and streams with them, and watch them grow up into strong women themselves.  We love Sense of Wonder Camp.  

We are writing this letter to let you know that after 20 years, Sense of Wonder is going to take a sabbatical this year.  As a board of directors, we will be putting our efforts into brainstorming, and visioning for the future.  We take seriously our commitment to the girls who attend camp, to the women and men who have attended events we presented and who visit our feminist free lending library, and to our larger community.  

We know that there will be some sad girls receiving this news, and as sad as we are to disappoint them this year, we are very excited about what the future may hold.  May we all come to Sense of Wonder Camp in 2016 with new enthusiasm and a fresh and strong vision to inspire us.  Save those dates!  June 20-24, 2016.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have.

In gratitude for your support of our work,

Sarah Preston
Marilyn Weaver
Michele Bote’
Kara Kriner
Jodi Reinhart
Cheryl Desmond

Mission Statement

We, Full Circle, honor an Earth-centered way of being that is organic, is respectful, is consensus-based, and is sustaining within the web of life.

Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc., is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.  All donations are fully tax-deductible.

Books for Sale to Support Molly Keen Memorial Library

We have a new feature in our lending library!  Sometimes we receive donations of books that don't quite fit our genres, so we are offering them for sale, with all proceeds going to support Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc.  Our Molly Keen Memorial Library is housed at Radiance, 9 W Grant St, in downtown Lancaster. 

Sense of Wonder Camp 2014

We are excited about this year's camp.  We actually have homework or moon-work for the girls before camp begins.  We have asked that they follow the moon or keep a moon journal now until camp begins on Monday, June 23rd.  We will talk about the moon cycles and patterns that they observed. The National Wildlife Foundation will be our guide for this activity. http://www.nwf.org/kids/family-fun/outdoor-activities/moon-journal.aspx

Yesterday, we walked the some trails at Millport Conservancy.  What a beautiful space.  Violets, geese, other wild flowers and mating ducks.  Peaceful and contemplative.  It will be interesting to see how camp ebbs and flows this year in a new place.

We are looking for several books for our library collection...

There are a few books we would really like to add to our lending library collection.  If you have any of these, and are finished reading them, perhaps you'd consider donating them?  Or, maybe you'd like to sponsor the purchase of one of them?  Let us know - we'd be ever so grateful!

1. Always Rachel: the letters of Rachel Carson and Dorothy Freeman, 1952-1964, an intimate portrait of a remarkable friendship (edited by Martha Freeman [Dorothy's granddaughter and published by Beacon Press)

2. The Dance of Anger by Harriet Lerner

3. This Time I Dance!: Creating the Work You Love by Tama Kieves

4. Creating the Work You Love: Courage, Commitment, and Career by Rick Jarow

Sense of Wonder Camp - June 23 to 27, 2014

We have the brochures for Sense of Wonder camp & can send them by email. Let us know if you would like to receive one!  Please email fullcirclesusq@yahoo.com

Camp will be held June 23-27 this year, a week later than we usually hold it because of the snow days this winter - several local school districts are extending their last day of school. We also have a new home for camp - the beautiful Millport Conservancy! We are very excited!

We Are...

FCS!

It IS Sense Of WONDER Camp!

On the Eve of Summer Solstice, we rise for our fourth day; representing the element EARTH and the direction NORTH.

From Starhawk's Spiral Dance, "The North is considered the most powerful direction.  Because the sun never reaches the norther hemisphere, it is the direction of Mystery, of the unseen.  The North Star is the center, around which the skies revolve.  Altars face North in the Craft.  North corresponds to Earth, to the body, to midnight, winter, brown, black, and the green of vegetation.  From the North comes the power to keep silent, to listen as well as speak, to keep secrets, to know what not to say."

Here are some of the gifts from Mother Nature and the creations the girls made from Air/East (dream catchers) and  Fire/South (Shakers) as well as some visitors that called us to listen with our deer ears, see with our owl eyes, touch with our racoon hands and smell with our dog noses.

Seeking Donations of Specific Books

We are able to accept donations of books, which are in keeping with the stated mission of Full Circle Susquehanna. Some books on our current Wish List are:

All About Love - bell hooks
Sister Outsider - Audre Lourde
The Heretic's Heart by Margot Adler
Eastern Body Western Mind by Anodea Judith
Introduction to Permaculture by Bill Mollison

We do not have much from May Sarton or Adrienne Rich, either.  Full Circle Susquehanna, Inc. is currently accepting these types of eco-feminist books at the Radiance Studio, 9 W. Grant St., Lancaster, PA 17603 (located across Central Market).

Second Annual Yard Sale - Saturday, April 27, 2013

Full Circle Susquehanna is having a yard sale/fundraiser on Saturday, April 27.

Some items for the sale are kitchen items, a water fountain and potted, native plants (Native columbine, ferns, jack in the pulpits, and perhaps some trillium and queen of the night tulips) and who knows what else. If you need to do some spring cleaning and would like to donate your gently used items, please email fullcirclesusq@yahoo.com and note "yard sale" in subject line.  Yes, we will take clothing, hesitantly, as I only have one clothing rack to display the items.  If you can price your items, too, that would greatly assist us with set up as we already have many people donating their stuff.

Please spread the word to help us re-purpose these items to a good home and for a great cause.  Mark your calendar so you don't miss the yard sale @ 843 Janet Avenue, Lancaster, PA.

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