Lucy's Kids for Peace
a chapter of Kids for Peace
ACTION
LOVE
Uplifting our world through and !
We create peace through youth leadership, community service,
global friendships, and thoughtful acts of kindness.
September 8-12, 2016
Check out our event intro video!
DATES TO REMEMBER:
May 30: Essay application deadline for
Southwest Airlines vouchers
June 1: Early Bird registration deadline
(fees increase $15 after 6/1)
Aug. 8: Registration deadline &
final balances due
Sept. 8-12: KC Peace Pledge Tour
& Leadership Summit!
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Objectives:
Our itinerary is being carefully planned to maximize opportunities in the following areas. Behind each activity, are the corresponding objectives that will be achieved. Underlined hyperlinks will take you directly to the appropriate websites for more information.
LT= Leadership Training / Opportunity
CR = Conflict Resolution Scenarios
SP = Service Project
CP = Collaborative Project
TB = Team-Building & Bonding
CE = Civic Engagement
CL = Cultural Learning Opportunity
AA = Arts Awareness
Thursday, September 8
Proclamation issued by Mayor Sly James & KCMO City Council to local Kids for Peace delegation (CE)
Kids for Peace kids, parents, and chapter leaders travel to Kansas City
Check in to hotel (Kansas City Marriott Downtown) (TB)
Welcome Dinner (hosted by Jasper's Italian Restaurant) (TB)
Introductory activities, team-building session, project preparations (TB, CP, SP)
Introduction to the United Nations Day of Peace / Peacebuilding Session
led by Ann-Louise Colgan, US Institute of Peace (LT, CP, TB, CE)
Friday, September 9
Kick-Off Breakfast, Mayoral Forum, and Peace Pledge presentation
hosted by Central Exchange and moderated by Kids for Peace (LT, TB, CE)
Kids for Peace Leadership Training (LT, CR, CP, TB)
TV Appearance (LT, CE)
Champions of Character program hosted by NAIA (National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics) (LT, CR, CP, TB)
Lunch (hosted by Manny's Mexican Restaurant) & team-building activity (TB)
Leadership training, tour, and Peace Pledge presentation at
National WWI Museum / Liberty Memorial (LT, CR, CP, TB, CE, CL)
Peace Pledge presentation and team-building at Sporting KC vs. Houston Dynamo (MLS Soccer) (TB, CE)
Saturday, September 10
White House Decision Center simulation program at the
Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (5th graders and older) (LT, CR, CP, TB, CE, CL)
Visit to The Children’s Peace Pavilion and Peace-themed collaborative
art project with Massa (4th graders and younger) (CR, CP, TB, CL, AA)
Tour & Peace Pledge Presentation at the Harry S. Truman Library & Museum (TB, CE, CL, AA)
Lunch & team-building activity (TB)
Exclusive meet & greet with world-renowned organist Jan Kraybill followed by tour &
Peace Pledge performance at the Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts (CP, TB, CL, AA)
Peace of My Heart Project / Kansas City Fountain Tour, & Peace Pledge presentations (CP, SP, TB, CE, AA)
Candlelight Vigil at the Overland Park 9/11 Memorial (TB, CE, CL)
Dinner (TB)
Peace Pack Assembly (LT, SP, CP, TB, CE)
Pool Party (TB)
Sunday, September 11
Attendance at Town Pavilion 9/11 Stair Climb event (TB, CE, CL)
Presentation of Peace Packs to local children in need (SP, CP, TB, CE, CL)
Interactive Concert with Peace Pack recipients on Barney Allis Plaza (open to the public)
by locally-famous entertainer, Mr. Stinky Feet (SP, CP, TB, CE, CL, AA)
Lunch (by Firehouse Subs)
Road trip to Topeka
Gallery Tour, Fair is Fair activity, video, & National Park Service Ranger-led discussion at the Monroe School
(Brown vs. Board of Education National Historic Site - Topeka, KS) (CR, TB, CE, CL)
Participate in 9/11 Tower Climb with Overland Park firefighters (TB, CE, CL)
Farewell Dinner (TB)
Kids for Peace Talent Show (CP, TB, CL, AA)
Final Wrap-Up / Debriefing / Goodbyes (TB)
Monday, September 12
Travel home
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We are relying heavily on the support of generous organizations, businesses, and individuals to make this opportunity accessible to Kids for Peace members from around the country! Trip fees have been set as low as possible to allow as many children to participate as possible! Many children will be doing fundraising both with their chapters and on their own to cover the cost of the trip.
Will you support the 2016 Kansas City Peace Pledge Tour
& Leadership Summit at one of the following levels?
$1,000: Global Visionary
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One meal for entire group
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Bus transportation for entire group for one day
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Entire trip cost for 3+ kids
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Opportunity to present Peace Pledge at Sporting KC game
$500: Peace Partner
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Admission fees for entire group to National WW1 Museum / Liberty Memorial
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Admission fees for entire group to White House Decision Center / Truman Library
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Hotel meeting space
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Entire trip cost for 2+ kids
$300: Community Leader
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Entire trip cost for 1-2 kids
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On-the-go snacks for entire group
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Airport transfers for out-of-town attendees
$100: Youth Advocate
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All meal costs for one child
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All hotel costs for one child
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Admission fees for entire group to the Children's Peace Pavilion
$50: Foundation Builder
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Event / Project materials and supplies