June 1 – 3

Writing Children’s Stories

Have you always dreamed of writing a children’s story? This workshop will inspire you to get those stories down on paper. Bring your ideas and we’ll explore together the elements that make for great children¹s literature. We’ll read published stories (bring a copy of a favourite children¹s story to share) and engage in exercises to get our creative juices flowing. Opportunities for solo writing time will be built into the schedule. Facilitator Anne Bokma is an award-winning freelance journalist who contributes to many Canadian magazines including Canadian Living, More, Today’s Parent, MoneySense and the United Church Observer (you can check out her writing at www.annebokma.ca). She is a member of the memoir writing group at First Unitarian Church in Hamilton where she has read several of her children’s stories during services. Program Fee: $40. Info: [email protected].

Guelph Youth Group

Contact Mel at [email protected] if your youth group wants to come too.

Living the Sweet Life Retreat

Do you ever wonder “Is this all there is?” Do you wish you were more fulfilled in your work, your relationship, your body, your finances? This 3-day retreat will allow you to pause, to consider, to commit and to make plans to move ahead with actions to create your very own Sweet Life. This retreat rests on the retreat work Melanie Parish has been offering for the last two years in private practice with one-on-one retreats. It will help you explore your own values so you understand what the non-negotiables are so you follow a fulfilling path. Take advantage of this opportunity to explore in a group setting. The weekend will have both group sessions, independent reflection sessions and a one-on-one session with Melanie. (The workshop can be effectively used for retirement planning, too.) Workshop leader Melanie Parish is a professional certified coach through the International Coach Federation, a Certified Professional Co-Active Coach through the Coaches Training Institute, and an Organization and Relationship Systems Certified Coach through the Center for Right Relationship. Minimum of four participants. Program fee: $125. Info: [email protected].

June 14 – 17

Wild Ginger (Private Rental)

Unicamp provides the perfect setting for this Thursday to Sunday gathering of people committed to the Reclaiming Tradition of Witchcraft, a political and feminist approach to Goddess and Earth-based spirituality. The camp provides an opportunity to experience large group pagan rituals that connect us to ourselves, to each other, and to nature. Wild Ginger offers two small group personal growth opportunities, a loving sense of community, and fun. June 14 to 17  is Wild Ginger’s 14th camp, and will explore the cosmic creation story, ‘The Universe is a Green Dragon’. Every year, new and seasoned campers have expressed deep appreciation for the magic of Wild Ginger. Learn more at wildgingerwitches.org or contact [email protected] for info.

June 21 – 24

Big Heart Dance Camp (Private Rental but open to everyone)

Singles, couples & families, we welcome you all to join us for our 4th annual Big Heart Dance Camp! Boogies, jams and workshops in Nia, contact improv, healing arts, drumming, meditation and more. No prior training or fitness level required – just an open heart wanting to explore and celebrate through movement, music, nature, community and yummy food! Unlimited workshops ~ Thursday, June 21st to Sunday, June 24th. Come for one day or the entire long weekend!
To register contact Ayrlie [email protected] or 705 444-0550.

June 24 – 29

Great Old Girls

A chance to share wit and wisdom of the ages from 50 to 80. Wonderful wholesome food and shared recipes and cooking with Alta.Sensible exercise at every level and water dancing with Anne. This is a chance to contribute your ideas, experience, and memories in groups with like minded, lively women. Info – [email protected] or 905-527-0364. Program fee: $30 per day includes meals and program.

June 24 – 29

Fun and Free Time

Get your whole family out to Unicamp and have fun. Relax, play, swim, hike. Enjoy campfires, the caves or the Labyrinth. Whatever you do, it’s going to be a good time so bring your kids, Dad, Mom, Grandpa, Grandma, Grandkids, brothers, sisters, other family and friends for a wonderful time for everyone.

June 29 – July 1

Ukulele 1

Come discover the many pleasures of playing the ukulele! This workshop is designed for those who are new to the instrument and will cover the basics- – how to hold, tune, read a chord, 2 basic strums, chord progressions, 6 or 7 chords, many songs and jamming with the bass guitar. Learning requires no musical knowledge. Songs are words only, with chords written over top of the words. Chord pictures are on the page, so learning is EASY and FUN!! Ukuleles will be provided for your use for the weekend. The course will be 6 sessions of 80 minutes each on Friday night, Sat. morning, afternoon, Sat. night sing-a-long, Sun. morning, afternoon and Sun. evening final jam. Enrolment limited to 25 participants. Facilitators Elayne and Norm Ruplen are the founders of “String Along Ukulele” in Dundas, Ontario, and have more than 65 years of combined ukulele and music experience as teachers with the Hamilton and Halton School Boards. Both have their vocal music specialist qualifications. In retirement, they have been honing their skills and learning from the top ukulele teachers in the world, by attending numerous Ukulele International Festivals in Oregon and Nova Scotia. Each week, they instruct and lead jams for over 70 adults. Program fee: $150 includes a bound intro book of chords, instructions, drills and songs to take home. Info: www.stringalongukulele.ca. (Note: Ukulele 2 weekend workshop is August 24-26).

June 30

Free Painting Workshop 10 am – 12 noon

with artist in residence Lauren Renzetti. Location: Dining hall deck. Bring white clothing to paint for the black light dances on Saturday nights at Unicamp. Lauren will supply paint and markers – all you need to bring are your duds. We will also make décor to liven up the dances. Program fee: FREE

Open House Day

Come tour camp, bring a picnic lunch, have refreshments and see what Unicamp is all about. Day passes are free.

Congregational Picnics

Come and enjoy the wild flowers, birds and trees. Swim in the pond. Hot and cold drinks provided. Day passes are free to groups this weekend. If this date doesn’t work let us know and we will work something out for your congregation.