Address: 6556 35th Ave NE Seattle, WA 98115
Service: Sundays at 9:30am and 11:15am in-person or online
Phone: 206-525-8400
UNIVERSITY UNITARIAN CHURCH
Camps and Retreats
Camps and retreats are a magical experience for many children and youth. They offer unique opportunities to build trust and engage deeply with topics related to Unitarian Universalist history, theology, and justice-making. We encourage children, teens, and families to participate in these formative experiences when they are able!
Chalice Camp:
Registration for Chalice Camp is currently full! To be added to a waitlist please contact Director of Family Ministry, Aria Curtis.
Chalice Camp is UUC’s annual, summer day-camp for Unitarian Universalist kids. It is a week of fun including music, art, games, worship, and meaningful field trips. Each year, we strengthen children’s Unitarian Universalist identity through these activities, and by supporting the development of friendships that last throughout the year. In summer 2024, we are delighted to offer two weeks of Chalice Camp!
- July 22-26: Foodie Fun!
Our first week of camp will focus on interdependence through the lens of food! In addition to the empowering experience of developing cooking and baking skills, children will learn about where their food comes from, how it gets from there to their home, and who makes that happen. We’ll experiment, try new things, and even visit an urban farm! - July 29-August 3: Wizarding Academy!
Calling all wizards! Through the magic of imagination and storytelling, we will be transported to the Unitarian Universalist Wizarding Academy, where we will kick off the week with a sorting ceremony. Our week will be filled with creativity, fun activities, and lots of storytelling, all centered on justice. Costumes will be encouraged!
Chalice Camp begins each day at 9:00 am and pick up is at 4:00 pm. It is open to elementary-age children, entering Kindergarten through 6th grade.
Registration for the full week of Chalice Camp is $200 per child, per week. Families registering 3 or more children are eligible for a 25% discount. We believe strongly that Chalice Camp should be available to all children who would like to participate. If the cost of Chalice Camp presents a barrier to participation for your family, please contact Aria Curtis about full or partial scholarships.
Registration for Chalice Camp closes on Monday, July 8, 2024. Chalice Camp is open to incoming Kindergarteners through incoming 6th graders. We know that things come up and plans change! In the event of a non-emergency registration cancellation, we can provide a full refund through July 12 and partial refunds through July 17.
Youth Counselors for Chalice Camp:
Camp Counselor Applications for Summer 2024 are open!
Counselor positions are open to UUC youth ages 14-18. This is a fun and collaborative way for youth to build leadership skills, gain work experience, lead worship for the camp and congregation, and deepen their connection to the UUC community. We seek responsible youth who enjoy working with kids, who enjoy being UU, and who are excited to create a vibrant multigenerational community at UUC!
Counselors are expected to assist with all camp activities and to work collaboratively with other counselors and staff to ensure that every camper is included. Counselors invited to participate in Chalice Camp must meet all minimum qualifications, attend the training and pledge to fulfill all Chalice Camp counselor responsibilities.
Applicants will be asked to indicate their preference and availability for Camp in the application form. Youth Counselors are paid $17.25 per hour. It is unlikely anyone will get to be a counselor for both weeks of Chalice Camp and will depend on how many applications we receive.
Applications for Youth Counselor positions close on Sunday, April 28. Interviews will take place over the weeks of May 12 and May 19. Staffing decisions will be made in early June. Youth Counselors are required to participate in the Youth Counselor Trainings from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 21 (Foodie Fun!) or Sunday, July 28 (Wizarding Academy).
Seabeck Retreat:
Memorial Day Weekend at the Seabeck Conference Center
The Seabeck UU Retreat is an annual family retreat weekend, put together by volunteers from East Shore Unitarian Church, University Unitarian, and Northlake Unitarian Universalist Church. It is an intentionally inclusive and multi-generational event and is a wonderful way to get involved and more connected with members from all three congregations. More information about the 2024 Seabeck Retreat will be available in the early spring.
Camp Blue Boat: June 30-July 5
For registration and other information about Camp Blue Boat, please visit the Unitarian Universalist Association Website.
PNW's Unitarian Universalist summer camp immersion experience for youth from rising 6th-grade to 12th-grade graduates, with age-specific housing and programming. Campers, counselors and staff will spend time exploring being in relationship with one's self, others, and the wider world. Understanding relationships is necessary for a healthy spirit and for saving our lifeboat Earth. At camp, youth learn about community, spirituality, justice, equality, and also have a ton of fun!
