Programs
PLEASE NOTE: The printed brochure contains incorrect dates for Family Camp 2 and 3. The correct dates are: Family Camp 2 August 12 – 17, Family Camp 3 August 19 – 24.
Check out the individual monthly calendars or download the full 2012 program brochure in PDF format for information on specific events happening throughout the Unicamp year.
May | June | July | August | September | October
Weekly Summer Activities
Fridays
8 p.m. Story Time by the fire for children of all ages 9 p.m.
Drum Circle From 9 till 11 enjoy the community our drum circle instills. Bring your drum and join us around the fire. Other instruments are often available.
Saturdays
Impromptu Art starts at the Dining Hall deck or at the beach.
Camp Circle Meet campers 1 hour before dinner.
8:30 p.m. Dance Great music & fun in the Dining Hall.
Sundays
11 a.m. Sunday Service Outside if the weather’s nice, in the Program Centre otherwise.
Residence Programs
While enjoying Unicamp you are invited to join some free activities organized by our Artists and Scientists in Residence.
Artist in Residence
Lauren McKinley Renzetti will once again be on site for impromptu and planned art making. This is a free (no pressure – no experience necessary) program for all ages. “Most likely” art making times are Saturday mornings on the dining hall deck (10 – 12) or at the beach on Saturday afternoons (1:30 – 4:30). Projects will be craft based (God’s eye, dream catchers, prayer flags, sculpting in plaster, wood burning) or fine art based (observational drawing, watercolour painting, paint to music and printmaking). Some projects will stay at Unicamp to help enrich our spaces. Lauren is also on site for one on one assessment or tutoring in painting and drawing.
Naturalist in Residence
Kendrew Pape is an amateur mycologist and wildlife tracker who will lead foraging excursions and nature hikes during most weekends. Foods to be gathered on property include several varieties of berries, apples, mushrooms, edible flowers and more. Regular hikes will be on Saturday afternoons at 2pm although there are mid-week excursions throughout the Family Camp weeks. Make sure to join Kendrew and his family during Autumn weekends for apple harvesting and cider making! Check the chalkboard in the dining hall for specific days and times. [email protected].
Poet in Residence
Helen Iacovino, a lifelong UU, has found the serenity and magic of Unicamp to be an inspiration for poetry. As appropriate, she will do readings, lead workshops and participate in Sunday services in order to bring the spiritual exploration that poetry offers to the forefront. If there is something in particular you would like to see, contact Helen at [email protected].
Stargazer in Residence
Mike Cormier will provide views of the cosmos through his telescope from the common when he is at camp and the sky is clear. Mike will provide a box filled with stargazing charts, constellation myth information, astronomy pictures to take home, and more. Check with us at [email protected] for dates when Mike will be on site.