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.

August 3 – 6

OWL Facilitator Training (Grades 7-9 & 10-12)

“Our Whole Lives” (OWL) is a positive, comprehensive, lifespan sexuality education program based on the values of self-worth, sexual health, respect, responsibility, compassion, right relations, justice and inclusiveness. Our faith has a long tradition of commitment to the importance of sexuality education, affirming the connections between our spirituality as Unitarian Universalists and our sexuality as human beings throughout our lives. Grounded in a holistic view of sexuality, OWL not only provides facts about anatomy and human development, but helps participants clarify their values, build interpersonal skills, and understand the spiritual, emotional, and social aspects of sexuality. This OWL Training is a valuable networking and training opportunity for congregational leaders who want to facilitate OWL with Grades 7-9 and 10-12 youth. DREs, RE Chairs, Youth Advisors and Ministers are also welcome. The ideal candidate will:
• be an established member/friend of the congregation
• be recommended for training by your community’s leadership
• affirm the values and goals of “Our Whole Lives”
• understand their own sexuality, gender identity and sexual orientation
• have previous experience working with/facilitating programs for youth
• have adequate knowledge and comfort addressing sexuality related issues
• attend all of the training sessions required for the course completion
Neal DenHollender and Monica Bennett became OWL trainers over 10 years ago and have since conducted many OWL trainings. Program fee: $150 (min. 10 registrants)
Info: neal.denhollander@gmail.com & monicaebennett@yahoo.com.

Learn to Play Lead Guitar

This workshop will introduce the basics of soloing and improvising on guitar. We’ll look at a variety
of scales—major, minor, pentatonic and diminished. Alternate picking. Hammer-ons, pull-offs. Which notes to play over which chords. How to improvise. We’ll look at a couple of well known lead solos and do some jamming. Easier than it looks! Program leader Jeff Mahoney has been playing guitar for 40 years and plays lead guitar for Rocketship 7, a Hamilton band. He is a member of First Unitarian Church of Hamilton. Suggested program fee: $50 or pay what you can. Info: jmahoney@thespec.com.

August 3 – 6

Belly Dancing

Shake your hips, shimmy, move sensuously. We will learn various Egyptian, Oriental, and Tribal style moves and a dance – those of us who would like to perform will do so at the coffee house on Sunday evening. A great workshop for mothers and daughters! Facilitated by Jessica
Fleguel. Program fee: $75. Info: wonderwoman.33@live.com.

Saturday August 4

Civic Holiday Weekend Communal Painting Project

Help paint a large canvas of dragonflies. Join Artist-In-Residence Lauren Renzetti in creating this permanent installation for our community. For 2011 our communal painting was a turtle from our pond, pictured here. Program fee: FREE

Sunday August 5

Coffee House

An open mike talent show starting at 7:30pm. This event is one of the highlights of every summer! Program fee: FREE

August 7 – 12

Opus 2012

Opus is the annual spiritual retreat of the Continental Unitarian Universalist Young Adult Network. We are an intentional community of seekers exploring liberal religion, social justice and diversity. In the spirit of strengthening our young adult community – and having some serious UU fun – join us at Unicamp for four days of camping and reconnecting as we celebrate the Canadian return of this amazing event! There’s something for everyone at Opus! We share a respectful, transparent environment where everyone between 18 and 35 years old is welcomed and encouraged to participate. Workshops will involve artistic exercises, philosophical discussions, environmental action and spiritual reflection. Diverse and dynamic worships will happen daily, co-led by participants and Chaplains. Of course, we cannot forget the sweet sound of the campfire, the fresh air in our lungs, fun in the water, and the time away from the outside world. Families and newcomers are encouraged to contact us for more information. Program fee: contact 2012opus@gmail.com Register: connectuu.com.

August 10 – 12

Non-Violent Communication

Communicating with Compassion: Are you interested in learning to communicate in ways that are respectful of others and yet also respectful of what is most important to you? Would you like to learn how to transform conflict and create harmony in your relationships? This workshop, led by Aukje Byker, a long time Unicamper, is based on the NonViolent Communication (NVC) techniques developed by Marshall Rosenberg. This interactive workshop will give you an opportunity to learn the basic skills of NVC and to practice using them in real situations. Aukje is an NVC Certification Candidate and has attended many NVC workshops including a nine day workshop with Marshall Rosenberg. Program fee: Pay what you can – between $25 and $150. Info: aukje@cogeco.ca.

August 12 – 17 (dates in printed brochure are incorrect)

Family Camp II

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August 17 – 19

Sacred Circle Dance

Barbara Herring has been a facilitator of Sacred Circle Dance since 1996. She has led dance events in Ontario, BC, and the USA and supported the development of many circle dancing groups. Barbara brings a sense of calmness, joy and reverence and shares this in the dance. Join us as we explore the world around us and within, through music and movement. Dances are simple, relaxing and playful, drawn from cultures all over the world, uniting us in mind, body and spirit. No experience or partners needed, just a playful spirit. Bring drums, stories or dances to share, scarves and sacred objects to adorn our dance area. Book early, enrollment is limited to 35. Program fee: $60. Info, Barbara: 705-748-6886, barbfish1@sympatico.ca.

August 19 – 24 (dates in printed brochure are incorrect)

Family Camp III

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August 20 – 24

Write Your Life!

The third annual Writers’ Retreat takes place from Monday August 20th at 7.30 p.m. until Friday August 24th at noon. We will concentrate on Memoirs. Bring old photos, letters, memorabilia, and an open heart and mind. The workshop will offer plenty of opportunities to write personal stories which can be developed into a memoir. Learn how you can create a legacy of love for your family and friends. No writing experience necessary. We will have a balance of solitude and sharing. Come and be inspired by the beauty of Unicamp and the support of kindred spirits. Facilitated by Valerie Nielsen, who leads The Writers’ Circle at The First Unitarian Church of Hamilton. She has facilitated many retreats and workshops on creativity and spirituality. Valerie is currently the President of The Tower Poetry Society, one of the oldest poetry collectives in North America. Program fee: $150. Info: valerie01@sympatico.ca or phone 905-643-5425.

August 24 – 26

Ukulele 2

For people who are comfortable with Ukulele 1 and wish to move forward at a stress-free pace. Enrollment limited to 25. See UKULELE 1 in June for more information. Program fee: $150.00, includes instuments for the weekend, all music and instruction sheets.

August 24- 26

Art Weekend

Join Artist-in-Residence Lauren Renzetti for a weekend of working on art projects. Program fee: $50 for the full weekend or $10 for Friday, $30 for Saturday and $10 for Sunday. Info: laurenanddave@rogers.com.

Hiking

Join experienced Bruce Trail Hikers, Frank Kuznik (frankkuznick@hotmail.com) and John Riley, 905-271-3889. There will be a 14-15 km hike on Saturday and a shorter one on Sunday. 9 am start both days. Sunday’s hike will finish in time for Unicamp’s Sunday Service. If there is sufficient interest a walk around Unicamp and the surrounding area will be scheduled. Program fee: $25.00

August 24 – 26

Uncover Your Inner Burlesque Queen

Shimmy and shake up your summer with sass! Burlesque artist and vaudevillian producer Laura Reid (aka Jezebel Dupree) will take you on a fun, creative and sensual journey of self discovery and show you a unique perspective of women’s empowerment through the fascinating history of burlesque! Explore burlesque’s evolution, shift and rebirth in the U.S. and in Europe. Learn about the burlesque starlets of past and present. Enjoy fun physical activity and creative exploration in an empowering voyage of self-discovery. Playful and interactive theatre games will connect
confidence, humour and spontaneity. Different styles of burlesque will be introduced from classic, traditional vintage to the many flavours of the modern neo-burlesque. Through a holistic movement and dance exploration, your own unique sensual expression will emerge and “Uncover
Your Inner Burlesque Queen!” Under the alias of her stage name, Jezebel DuPree, facilitator Laura Reid co-founded Hamilton’s legendary burlesque and vaudeville ensemble The Steeltown Sirens, which has performed many shows across Ontario to sold out audiences. No dance experience is required for this workshop — and just wear clothing you can move around in. We all want to feel safe and comfortable, there is no nudity. Program fee: $75.00. Minimum of 8 participants (women only). Info: earthmovesme@gmail.com.

Magic of Music

Michael Moon returns for the annual Sound Healing retreat. Always a truly special weekend filled with so much fun and depth, leaving participants relaxed and glowing. Called ‘the best workshop of its kind’, ‘So much fun and very relaxing’, ‘an amazing experience’ by participants. We learn to work with our voices to harmonize our emotions and physical wellbeing. Instruments (crystal bowls, gongs, guitar, drums, xylophone) are incorporated yet the voice remains our primary tool. This weekend is not about musical talent; anybody can participate while musicians will find powerful tools to deepen their experience of music making. Includes a concert Saturday
night. Program fee: $75. Info: thetempleofsound@yahoo.com.

Saturday August 25, 2 pm

Wild Foods: Blackberries

with Resident Naturalist Kendrew Pape. Discover the secret blackberry brambles in and around Unicamp. We’ll be picking and eating ripe berries all afternoon! Please wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, the bramble thorns can be sharp! Bring your own gathering bucket (don’t just bring a small cup, there are lots of berries to pick and they’re all fat and juicy!) Program fee: FREE

August 26 – 31

Plein Air Studio

with Artist-in-Residence Lauren Renzetti. Using Unicamp as our inspiration with its picturesque vistas, mossy craggy caves, dappled ponds, rolling hills, fantastic forests and expansive skies. Create a series of works in your media of choice with on location drawing and painting. Three sessions per day doing either drawing, watercolour painting or acrylic painting on site. Be introduced to a variety of techniques, strategies to create interesting composition, colour theory to create depth and have a constructive end of day critique to round out each day. We will explore the perfect location and capture the light of morning, afternoon and sunset. Discussion of Art movements and artists will also help round out this week long immersion into the Canadian
Landscape. For adults and teens (ages 12 and up). No materials will be supplied. A materials list and enquiries can be sent to laurenanddave@rogers.com Program fee: $150 per participant (for a 5 day program) or $30 per day or $10 per two-hour session.

Survivor

Have an experience to remember at Unicamp’s SURVIVOR! In the UU spirit, rather than vote people “off the island” after each challenge, the winning tribe will vote for who they think should win based on a variety of criteria. Test yourself with physical challenges, puzzles, foraging and “roughing it”. The winner will receive a cash prize! We extend a special invitation to congregational youth groups and all youth to participate this week. Program fee: $25. Info: wonderwoman.33@live.com.

Youth Week

Yes, that’s right, Youth week for those 16 – 18. We’ve not run a youth week since 2001, but due to overwhelming demand, we will run one in 2012. There will be some structured programming,
lots of Unicamp regulars like campfires, camp wide games and lots of free time for you to enjoy Unicamp. Cost: $375.00 for this 5 day camp which ends on Friday. Contact admin@unicampofontario.ca to register and to let us have your ideas for programming.