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Autumn 2017 Newsletter

November 15, 2017January 13, 2018 Unicamp of Ontario

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Upcoming Events (Click on 'Programs' for more information on these events)

Camp Opens (weather permitting) May 4, 2019
Spring Welcoming Community Building Work Weekend May 10, 2019 – May 12, 2019 Join with us to greet the spring at Unicamp! We will help wake up the camp from its winter slumber and start on some spring projects. Property Manager and Seasonal Unicamper Terry O’Sullivan will lead building projects, and welcomes help: tosull2@yahoo.ca. We also welcome kitchen help this weekend; please contact director@unicampofontario.ca if you can assist…
Maintenance-In-Training (MIT) program begins May 13, 2019 – June 7, 2019
Seasonal Camper Repairs Days (Friday-Saturday) May 24, 2019 – May 26, 2019 Seasonal members: loud work can be done on your site on Friday and Saturday, 8 am - 8 pm. Potluck dinner Friday night. Come up, give help, get help. Seasonal Campers Meeting Saturday at sundown. Location depends on weathe
University of Guelph Leadership Retreat May 31, 2019 at 5:00 pm – June 2, 2019 at 6:00 pm Camp is closed for this private rental.
10th Annual Writers' Retreat June 3, 2019 – June 7, 2019 10th Annual Writers' Retreat Monday, June 3rd, 8.00 p.m to Friday, June 7th, noon. Exploring Our Inner and Outer Landscapes at the beautiful Unicamp setting with its trails, ponds, beaches and woodlands, we will be inspired to free our creative spirits. We will be guided by meditation, poetry and a variety of writing suggestions. There…
Hiking Weekend with Frank Kuznik June 7, 2019 – June 9, 2019 Frank Kuznik and David Royle will lead two hikes in the beautiful Dufferin Highland section of the trail. The Saturday hike is about 12–15 km in length, at a moderate pace. The Sunday hike is a bit shorter. Both hikes start at 9 am. Info: [frankkuznik@hotmail.com](mailto:frankkuznik@hotmail.com). Program fee: $25
Open House June 8, 2019 On Saturday, day passes are free. Come tour the camp, bring a picnic lunch, have refreshments and see what Unicamp is all about. Relax, play, swim, hike, and join our communal campfire!
Wild Ginger June 11, 2019 – June 16, 2019 Unicamp provides the perfect setting for this Wednesday to Sunday gathering (leaders arrive Tuesday night). This group is 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…
Big Heart Dance Camp June 18, 2019 – June 23, 2019 **Feel the Love at Big Heart Dance Camp!** Gather Groove Grow in Creative Conscious Community! Join us for an intergenerational camp for up to a week of embodied play! The 11th Annual Big Heart Dance Camp will be held from Tuesday, June 18th until Sunday, June 23rd, 2019. Come for the whole camp, mid-week (adults…
Staff Training Week (Camp is open this week) July 2, 2019 – July 6, 2019
Children's Camp Week 1 July 7, 2019 at 4:00 pm – July 13, 2019 at 5:00 pm
Children's Camp Week 2 July 14, 2019 – July 20, 2019
Children's Camp Week 3 July 21, 2019 – July 27, 2019
Children's Camp Week 4 July 28, 2019 at 5:00 pm – August 2, 2019 at 8:00 pm
50th Anniversary Celebrations August 2, 2019 – August 5, 2019 All new & returning campers are welcome to gather. In gratitude we honour those who have built up Unicamp over 50 years since 1969. Would you bring a memento, old photos, a story to share, or just make new memories? Fun activities are on offer from Friday through Monday. Join us for all or part…
Open to the public 4pm Friday to 2pm Monday August 2, 2019 – August 5, 2019
Junior Youth ("Jouth") Week August 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm – August 9, 2019 at 8:00 pm
Camp Diversability August 6, 2019 – August 12, 2019 Camp Diversability is a volunteer-based, leadership program for adults with alternate abilities, more commonly known as “special needs”. Individuals in this program are at varying stages of exploring their independence, and are excited about developing their self-confidence, and finding ways to expand their lives, connect meaningfully with others and contribute to their communities. This growth…
Dog Friendly Weekend August 9, 2019 at 8:00 pm – August 12, 2019 at 1:00 am
Family Camp Week 1: Kitchener-Waterloo/Cambridge (Dog Friendly Week) August 11, 2019 at 2:00 pm – August 17, 2019 at 1:00 am
Camp Diversability Talent Show August 11, 2019 at 4:00 pm – 9:00 pm The Camp Diversability Talent Show will take place on the Dining Hall deck.
Sacred Circle Dance (Friday - Sunday) August 16, 2019 – August 18, 2019 This is a program of exploration of the world around us and within through simple movement to a variety of world music. Dances are relaxing and playful, uniting us in mind, body and spirit. No experience or partners needed! Bring drums or stories to share, scarves and sacred objects to adorn our dance area. Facilitator…
Hiking Weekend with Frank Kuznik August 16, 2019 – August 18, 2019 Frank Kuznik will lead two days of hiking on the Bruce Trail’s beautiful Dufferin Highlands section. Saturday’s hike will be 12–15 km long, at a moderate pace with a drop-out point, followed by a shorter more leisurely hike on Sunday finishing in time for Unicamp’s Sunday service. Start time will be 9am both days. Info:…
Family Camp 2: Guelph, Peterborough, Hamilton and friends August 18, 2019 – August 23, 2019
Soulo Theatre Workshop August 19, 2019 – August 23, 2019 Title: **Flying Soulo - Your Story on Stage** Transform your life stories into a Solo Theatre Show. Through improvisation, writing exercises and one on one coaching with director Tracey Erin Smith you'll uncover the stories that need to be told and learn how to transform your truth into a powerful and entertaining show. .. The…
The Magic of Music with Michael Moon August 23, 2019 – August 25, 2019 The Magic of Music with Michael Moon Relax and deepen into the magic of music and its amazing healing properties. The most powerful instrument is the human voice, closest to our body and our spirit. Come learn how to use it as a simple, yet profound healing tool. You don’t have to be a musician…
The Power of Self Compassion August 23, 2019 – August 25, 2019 **Title: The Power of Self Compassion** What if you were more compassionate with yourself? How would that change who you are with yourself, in your relationships and in the world? In this experiential workshop you will have an opportunity to explore how to change judgemental and critical thoughts of yourself by developing an understanding of…
Connecting With Nature Artist Retreat August 25, 2019 – August 30, 2019 **August 25-30, 2018 ARTIST RETREAT** ( from Sunday 4pm- Friday at 4pm) **Connecting with Nature** with Lauren McKinley Renzetti. We will be Starting Sunday at 5pm with introductions and working until Friday 4pm. Using Unicamp and environs as our inspiration with its picturesque vistas, mossy craggy caves, dappled ponds, rolling hills, fantastic forests and expansive…
Family Camp 3 (GTA) and Wellness week August 25, 2019 – August 30, 2019
Injury Rehab and prevention, functional movement, contact dance August 29, 2019 – September 1, 2019 **Aug 29 – Sept 1 (10am-noon): Injury Rehab and Prevention** The workshop will address injuries, chronic conditions, for everyday people, seniors and elite athletes. Lecture and simple, yet effective, physical exercises will teach you how to work with your body instead of against it. The new perspectives you can learn effect not just your physique…
Unicamp Annual General Meeting (AGM) August 31, 2019 Join us Saturday at 10 am for our Open Forum and Visioning session and the Annual General Meeting at 1:30 pm.
Unicamp Open House August 31, 2019 Come tour the camp, bring a picnic lunch, have refreshments and see what Unicamp is all about. Relax, play, swim, hike, and join our communal campfire! Day passes are free.
Houselink September 3, 2019 – September 6, 2019 Camp is closed for this private rental.
Big Branch Festival September 6, 2019 – September 8, 2019 The Big Branch is a gathering of folk musicians and dancers, a festival bringing European sounds to the trees along the Bruce Trail. Three days of concerts/bals, both music and dance workshops, good food, jamming and camping. Organized by Balfolk Toronto. www.thebigbranchfestival.com
Young Adult Weekend September 13, 2019 – September 16, 2019 **Sept 13–16: Young Adult Retreat** Join UU young adults (18–35) for a weekend of community, conversation and carousing amidst the splendors of the changing leaves. Come for a hike on the trails, pick apples and make cider, gather a crew for a workshop, or grow friendships over crafts and games. Whatever the weekend is, it’s…
Welcoming winter work weekend September 27, 2019 – September 29, 2019 Come and join us this weekend to help Unicamp get ready for winter. Accommodation, Saturday meals, and Sunday breakfast & lunch are provided in exchange for 9 hours of your work (6 hrs on Saturday and 3 hrs on Sunday morning.) See page 13 for more details. For more info, contact director@unicampofontario.ca.
Thanksgiving Weekend / Dog Friendly Weekend October 11, 2019 – October 14, 2019 A long-standing tradition at Unicamp. Come and join us for a mixture of community work Saturday, as we ready for the winter, help prepare our Sunday Thanksgiving feast, apple pick, hike, chop wood, begin readying camp for the winter, join in for campfires, sing-alongs, games in the dining hall and even a late fall swim!…
Thanksgiving Feast October 13, 2019 at 9:00 pm – 12:00 am If you are unable to join us for the whole weekend, consider joining us for Thanksgiving dinner on thanksgiving Sunday at 5:00 pm. Fee includes day pass to camp: Adults $30, youth 5–15 years $18. Please book online and pay prior to arrival, as our Cooks are the only paid staff working this weekend.
Thanksgiving Monday October 14, 2019
Camp Closing October 17, 2019

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