Peace Camp International – Seattle

It’s an unique all-ages(K-12), non-denominational community day-camp experience for children and youth which takes place each Summer at the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Campers and counselors gather from within the Seattle community and worldwide (especially from our affiliate organizations in India and Uganda) to help integrate the beauty of the gifts within through a variety of activities. It is a wonderful way for participants to make connections with others from across the globe!

PEACE

It does not mean to not be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work.
It means to be amongst those things and still find the light and calmness inside you.

Peace is a gift from yourself to yourself, by acknowledging the chaos but not letting it in.
Peace is a thought.
Peace is a vision.
Peace is here.

HOPE

Hope is not seeing the end of a long grueling journey,
It is starting the journey knowing the end will come.

Hope is foresight,
Hope is the bravery to start,
Hope is the bravery to continue,
Hope is the answer.

(poems by a 11 year old Peace Camp participant)

Summer 2025 Leadership Team

Our Counseling and Leadership Team has the gift of humanity in their hearts and are dedicated to being truly present for the younger generation in this increasingly fast-paced world.

Gretchen Rowe

Founder/Director

Gretchen has over 30 years of experience working with children a variety of camp and scholastic capacities. During the school year, she is currently a reading and multi-lingual teacher at McDonald International School, Seattle Public Schools. This is her 11th year directing Peace Camp International.

Mangesh Pol

Program and Youth Leader

8th year with Peace Camp International! During the off-season, he is the Youth Coordinator for Maher Ashram in Pune, India, as well as the International Coordinator of the Maher Interfaith Association

Bernard Omuse

Program and Youth Leader

6th year with Peace Camp International! He is the Director of Peace Camp International Uganda and the Director of Ma’s Jr. School in Tororo, Uganda.

Emese

Youth Leader

A junior at Nationa Hale High School. They have been attending Peace Camp International for 8 years since they were 8 years old. This will be their first year attending as a Youth Leader.

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