CU2C2
Council of Unitarian
Universalist
Camps and Conferences
Attending a camp can be an unforgettable experience- you do things you've never done, you meet people you'll never forget and you create memories that can last a lifetime!
AMUUSE
SINGLES CAMPS - Adult Midwest UU Singles Enrichment
If you have only
one week of vacation, why not make it the best week of the summer? AMUUSE
is dedicated to creating an environment of personal growth and recreation for
all single adults over 18 years of age. Join us this summer at the famous
dunes on
CAMP UNISTAR
Summer camp for people of all ages: married, single & partnered.
Located in the northwoods of
Week long summer programs range from dancing and sailing to personal growth and
philosophical topics. Teen program and daily children's program (age 4
thru 12).
Very interested in recruiting qualified, responsible staff for a unique summer
experience.
A year-round, intimate retreat center on
Contact:
CHALICE IN THE WOODS:
A Great Lakes Bioregional Encampment ~ early June
An Earth Centered Spirituality conference with emphasis on worship in a natural
setting, and programs which deepen our awareness of the Great Lakes Bioregion.
Meets at a cooperative camp founded in 1938 on 248 forested acres with
hardwoods, pines and meadows. Tenting, cabins, heated dormitory. Capacious
children's outdoor play area.. Contact: B. Mullins (attn. CITW), 936 Fischer,
deBENNEVILLE PINES CAMP AND CONFERENCE
CENTER - Angeles Oaks, CA Nestled high in the San Bernadino mountains among a wilderness of oaks, cedars, and
pines. Backpacking, swimming, cross-country skiing, hot tubbing. Heated cabins,
modern bathrooms, meeting rooms, home-cooked meals. Year-round programs with
meeting spaces to accommodate gatherings of 150. Some cabins available for
drop-in travelers. Contact: UUCamp@aol.com
Check out these deBenneville links: Coming Events at deBenneville, Friends of de Benneville
Registration Forms for all events also available in deBenneville's
newsletter, "The Connection",
or ask your congregation's deBenneville Pines Liason person.
ELIOT INSTITUTE
Eliot Institute provides conferences
and family camps for Unitarian Universalists and
friends in the
Contact: registrar@eliotinstitute.org
FERRY BEACH
Conference center on
LaForet
A week long summer camp which fosters personal growth in a loving, safe
atmosphere for adults and children age 5 and older. Campers take part in small
groups with professional leaders. Our camp at
The
Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc.
Discover The Mountain, a retreat center
located high in the
yourself, community and the natural world.
Surrounded by the Nantahala National Forest,
our home is Little Scaly Mountain - four miles southwest of Highlands, North
Carolina. At 4200' elevation, perched atop striking granite cliffs and nestled
in an ancient dwarf white oak wind forest, our site is spectacular, with
dramatic vistas, quiet places and lots to do.
Open year-round, The Mountain offers excellent programming for all ages.
Inspiration mixes with renewal as you challenge yourself to grow and learn.
The Mountain Retreat & Learning Centers, Inc.;
(828) 526-5838 fax:(828)
526-2511 e-mail: info@mountaincenters.org
http://www.mountaincenters.org/
MURRAY
GROVE Open year-round.
Murray Grove is the historical birthplace of Universalism in America with artifacts
dating back to 1770. Facilities include lodge with fireplace, dining room,
kitchen and Heritage Room; private meeting rooms; a variety of choices for
lodging; access to the Potter Memorial Chapel for worship; pool, playing field
and hiking trails. Special programs focus on individual, family, community and
spiritual renewal through the deepening of our Unitarian Universalist faith.
Facilities and facilitators available for all-congregation, board, committee,
individual, family and group retreats. Located in Southern New Jersey where the
pine barrens meet Barnegat Bay.
If you haven’t experienced Murray Grove recently, you haven't experienced
Murray Grove. Come soon! Call: 609-693-5558, Fax: 609-693-4448 Mail: PO Box
246, Lanoka Harbor, NJ 08734. Ellen Chulak, Executive
Director e-mail: murraygrove@murraygrove.org
PACIFIC CENTRAL DISTRICT
Nearly twenty Northern California Camps and Conferences, year round.
Many settings, many activities offered. Enjoy the beautiful Redwood forest of
the Mendocino Woodlands for a summer week at Family Camp or the Labor Day or
Spring "Work" Weekend. Explore the Santa Cruz Mountains at our
Post-Thanksgiving camp, or enjoy the beauty of the Sierra Nevada Mountains,
including horseback riding and boating, by visiting Bass Lake.
Also offered: Childrens Peace Camp, Womens Retreat, and others. Camps in a variety of camping
settings throughout the year. For more information contact K. Bowman,
ROWE CAMP AND CONFERENCE CENTER
Since 1924 Rowe Camp has offered summer programs for UU teenagers, adults and
families in the beautiful Berkshires. Since 1974 we have also offered a wide
variety of fall, winter and spring weekend retreats on religious,
psychological, political, health and vacation themes. For our beautiful, free
flyer, e-mail: Retreat@rowecenter.org
SAUG-FOR-ALL
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Summer Camp is not just for kids anymore!! A UU Camp for
Adults!
We are planning a weeklong fun-filled summer adventure with opportunities
to form new and lasting friendships and an environment to encourage personal
growth and spiritual enrichment. We will be a small community with between 70 -
90 campers. Come join us! Singles, couples, veteran campers and
newcomers are all welcome! Workshops, dancing, vespers, talent/no talent
show, beach time, connecting, laughing, campfires, sufi
dancing, more workshops and more!!!
for brochure e:mail JLagerCU2@aol.com
www.saugforall.org
SAWUURA - Sierra Ancha Mountains,
AZ
Sierra Ancha Wilderness UU Religious Association was
started by a group of UUs to provide a religious,
educational, and spiritual center for members and friends of UU churches.
Central to its being is a reverence for and dedication to the preservation of
Nature and the Earth. SAWUURA is open all year. A special program is offered on
Memorial Day weekend and Labor Day weekend. SAWUURA's
primitive setting, without electricity and other conveniences, appeals to very
small groups and individuals who treasure the Earth. We have 2 simple cabins; a
well; and a clear view of sky, stars, and trees. Contact: Visit our website at www.sawuura.org or email info@sawuura.org.
Sophia Fahs UU Religious Education Camp, sponsored by
the LI Area Council, will be held August 18
(Sunday) to August 24 (Saturday) at
STAR
ISLAND
Amidst the natural beauty of an island six miles off the coast of Portsmouth,
NH, Star is a place for families, teens and adults to experience religion,
spirituality, and a feeling of community; it is a place to learn and grow, to
form lifelong bonds of friendship, and to come back to the world with a renewed
sense of hope and caring. Week-long summer conferences include the arts,
natural history, religious education, international affairs, and family
programs.
Contact: Amy Lockwood Executive Director or Joseph Watts IV
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office@starisland.org
STEBBINS GATHERING AT ASILOMAR
Stebbins at Asilomar is a UU
summer gathering at
Dramatic oceanside setting with comfortable luxury
accommodations and great food. For more information e-mail stebbins@iname.com
SUUSI ~
Southeast Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute is a gathering of over a
thousand UUs. Programs for all ages: a large variety of workshops offering
spiritual and personal growth, arts and crafts, music and dance; daily worship
and theme talks; youth, teen, and young adult programs; outdoor discoveries
including hiking, canoeing, rafting, rappelling, caving and photography.
Nightly concert hour, cabaret, and dancing. Truly a week to
remember. info@suusi.org
SWIM ~ December 26 - January 1, every year!
Vacation with UU's in
SWUUSI ~
Southwestern Unitarian Universalist Summer Institute
Week long gathering at the Lake Texoma Oklahoma State Resort, two hours north
of Dallas on the shores of Lake Texoma. Daily stimulating theme talks and
workshops, separate programs for younger children, junior high, high school and
young adults. Nursery care. Adult and intergenerational programs and social
activities. Contact: SWUUSI, Southwestern UU District Office, 6720 Brentwood
Stair Rd., Ft. Worth, TX 76112. Tel. 817/446-0099.
Email: swduua@aol.com
UNICAMP
Unicamp is a beautiful, wooded, summer Retreat.
Located on 50 acres of Niagara Escarpment (a UN-designated Biospheric area),
right on the Bruce Hiking Trail. We have a spring-fed swimming pond with sandy
beaches. Come for stimulating Programs or just R&R. Book for any period of
time in dorms, cottages or campsites (except during Children/Youth Camps);
excellent food and Programs optional. Early booking recommended!
Contact: S Stewart-Greene c/o
unicamp2001@hotmail.com
UNIRONDACK
A UU camp and retreat center offering seven weeks of youth camps and two weeks
of family camp in the Adirondack mountains of New York. Week long
sessions start in late June and end in late August with swimming, drama,
hiking, crafts, singing, games and a special morning program that incorporates
UU values and traditions. Spring & Fall retreats. Try our
wilderness trip camps for teens or family canoeing trips. Session
information, brochure and registration materials are available at http://www.unirondack.org/ or email director@unirondack.org
UU IN THE PINES
A year round, rustic
Contact: 7029 Cedar Lane Brooksville FL 34601 e-mail: mailto:uupines@bellsouth.net
UUMAC
Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Community, at
WUULF - Western UU Life
Festival at Ghost Ranch NM
Experience this magical, spirited place while you embrace the spiritual essence
of community. Join us as we explore our theme The Rhythm of Life with drumming,
sacred dance and song. Our daily activities include rafting, pottery, hikes,
picnics, campfires, workshops and more. e-mail info@wuulf.org
Send changes & updates to Joan Lager at JLagerCU2@aol.com
Please include your name along with camp affiliation
& position.