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Short Description:   These materials provide a flexible 6 day program focusing specifically on care of Godīs creation. The curriculum is designed for a church camp setting.

Long Description:   There are six daily discoveries, each with a focus scripture and an environmental connection: Itīs about Relationship (Genesis 2:4b-23)- Sustainability Itīs All Good (Genesis 1:1-25) - Web of Life Itīs a Matter of Choice (Genesis 6:11-9:17) - Conservation Itīs about Trust (Luke 12:13-32) - Simplicity Itīs What We Do (Matthew 25:14-30) - Stewardship Itīs Good News (Mark 16:9-20) - Eco-justice In addition to daily themes and activities Handle with Care includes a theme-specific chapter written by the Eco-Justice Program of the NCC. A section on Greening for Outdoor Ministries Facilities provides lots of practical ideas about how to green current camp sites and facilities, how to plan for more efficient facilities, and how to bring a culture of sustainability into programmings every year. The United Church Press description of the resources provides more detailed information than the website from the National Council of Churches. A 30-page sampler of the curriculum can be downloaded [PDF - 1.2 Mb].

Bibliographic & Purchasing Information
Author:   Education and Leadership Ministries Commission, National Council of Churches USA
Publisher:   National Council of Churches
Publication date:   2008	Website for this resource:   www.ncccusa.org/elmc/2008OutdoorMinistry.htm
We know of 1 source for purchasing this resource.

Address	Multiple denominational sources See the curriculum website for links to the publishers and suppliers ,
Phone		Fax
Website		E-mail
Price	$315	Order #

Target Audience & Course Sessions
Age levels	Preschool     Primary     Jr. High     Sr. High    Adult The reviewer specifies:   Intergenerational resources also included NOTE: Our reviewer may have checked a wider age range than specified in the curriculum itself.
Normal number/length of sessions	If the curriculum's normal lesson plan is followed, there will be 6 class sessions each lasting about all-day
From what we have heard:  it is not reasonable to plan for a single, self-contained class session from these materials.  using these materials, a class can be offered that runs for at least two sessions.
Target audience:	Interfaith - addressed people of many faiths  Judeo-Christian - addressed to Jews & Christians  Christian - addressed explicitly to Christians  Not explicity faith-based - not much religious content