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Green Justice

What Is Green Justice

Green Justice is an opportunity provided through the Walter Scott Camp & Learning Center, a Ministry of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Illinois-Wisconsin. This opportunity will provide hands-on education over five nights and four days with opening and closing forest church worship experiences. Food for meals and snacks will be provided and prepared communally as a cohort for the experience. During this time together we will focus on climate change mitigation, better caring for (and knowing) our Creation-kin neighbors, restoring biodiversity, and advocacy across all topics. We will be rooted in our common human vocation as laid out in the opening of Genesis, to steward the rest of God’s Creation of which we are a part. As stewards of Creation, we are called to find the spots we have worn thin and the threads we have frayed so we may repair them and restore the whole to the best of our ability. Through weaving together Scripture, Science, and Story with hands-on activities, this opportunity will equip participants to care gently and justly for God’s Creation in their communities.

This experience will be led by Rev. Clayton Summers, the Minister in Residence at the Walter Scott Camp & Learning Center.

Who Can Participate

This opportunity is open to people of faith or those who are interested in fully participating in a faith-based service learning experience. The only skills required are Curiosity, A Willingness to Learn, and A Willingness to Ask Questions.

Each session (spring, summer, or fall) is designed for up to 25 people. You can participate as an individual or as a group (youth group, college group, seminary cohort, elders, church board, men’s group, women’s group, etc.).

We welcome all ages to participate, but to get the most out of the program, we suggest ages 13+.

All youth who participate must be accompanied by a responsible adult sponsor (we do not provide staff to oversee youth during programming or in sleeping areas).

As this program is open to youth and adults, all adults who participate will be required to complete a background check (no cost to the individual).

Available Sessions

  • 6:00PM Monday, March 23, 2026 – 10:00AM Saturday, March 28, 2026 (25 Spots Remaining)
  • 6:00PM Monday, July 20, 2026 – 10:00AM Saturday, July 25, 2026 (25 Spots Remaining)
  • 6:00PM Monday, November 9, 2026 – 10:00AM Saturday, November 14, 2026 (25 Spots Remaining)
  • Other Dates/Durations By Request to [email protected]

Cost

To make this opportunity as accessible as possible regardless of financial ability, we offer sliding scale costs in three tiers. When registering, please select the cost which best fits your budget. The cost will cover lodging, meals¹, and program fees:

    • Tier 1, Budget Friendly: $250/Person²
    • Tier 2, Covers Costs: $325/Person²
    • Tier 3, Help Cover the Cost for Others: $400/Person²

¹Meals are prepared communally (with a full group, each participant assists in preparing one meal and cleaning up for one meal). Day 1: Snack. Days 2-5: three meals and two snacks. Day 6: Breakfast

²Cancellations more than two months before the start of the opportunity will incur no cost (or be eligible for a refund). Participants who cancel between one and two months prior to the start of the opportunity will remain responsible for  25% of their cost. Cancellations within one month of the start of the opportunity will be responsible for the full program cost.

Sample Itinerary

  • Day 1
    • 5:00PM – Checking In, Setting Up Rooms, Settling In
    • 6:00PM – Welcome, Overview, Grounds Tour & Rules
    • 6:30PM – Forest Church Worship Experience
    • 7:30PM – Evening Snack, Free Time, Sign Up For Meal Slots
  • Days 2-5
    • 7:00AM – Breakfast Prep
    • 8:00AM – Breakfast & Breakfast Cleanup
    • 9:00AM – Morning Learning Session 1
    • 10:30AM – Biology Break (Bathrooms, Stretch, Walk, Hydrate, Snack)
    • 10:45AM – Morning Learning Session 2
    • 12:15PM – Lunch Prep or Free Time (Put Out Cold Cut Supplies, Dinner, Etc.)
    • 12:45PM – Lunch & Cleanup
    • 1:30PM – Hands On Activity 1
    • 3:00PM – Biology Break (Bathrooms, Stretch, Walk, Hydrate, Snack)
    • 3:30PM – Hands On Activity 2
    • 5:00PM – Dinner Prep or Free Time
    • 6:00PM – Dinner & Dinner Cleanup
    • 7:00PM – Evening Devotional
    • 7:15PM – Free Time
  • Day 6
    • 7:00AM – Cleanup Sleeping Areas, Pack Belongings
    • 8:00AM – Breakfast & Breakfast Cleanup
    • 9:00AM – Forest Church Worship Experience
    • 10:00AM – Until We Meet Again!

Accommodations

All participants will be provided lodging on the grounds of Walter Scott with bathrooms and showers in each building. With our program size, each participant will be able to sleep on a bottom bunk (unless they choose otherwise). Plan on bringing bedding and a towel for showering. All except four beds are twin sized (the four remaining beds are full sized and sheets will be provided for these beds as requested).

Packing List

  • Bath Towel
  • Toiletries
  • Bedding (Twin Sheets, Sleeping Bag, Blankets, Etc.)
  • Pillow
  • Hat
  • Comfortable clothing suitable for outdoor work and walking (+ 2 extra outfits)
  • Sleeping Clothes
  • Comfortable closed toe shoes or boots suitable for getting muddy/dirty
  • Rain Gear
  • Cell Phones (We’ll be learning about digital resources we can utilize)