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:
Chalice Camp is UUC’s annual summer day-camp for Unitarian Universalist kids. Each week of Camp is full 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 2026, we are offering two weeks of summer camp!
- July 13-17: We Are Storytellers
Through art, books, and games, we will explore the power of stories to help us make sense of the world, get inspired, and dream of a more just and equitable world. Over the course of the week, children will learn the stories of powerful Unitarian Universalist ancestors and develop their own story. We'll explore how stories help move us to work for change and practice being of service to our community.
- July 27-31: Univelarian Fantastickal Forest Guild, Holy Interrupters!
In our second week of Camp, children will be transported to a magical land of Univelaria, where they will be invited to join the Univelarian Fantastickal Forest Guild. This year at UFFG, with the help of our good friend Peri the Racoonicorn, children learn learn about our UU Values and be empowered to resist oppression in their day-to-day lives. UUFG includes components typical for live action role play and children will be invited to develop a fantastickal persona as a witch, wizard, or other magical creature.
Chalice Camp begins each day at 9:00 am and pick up is at 4:00 pm. It is open to incoming Kindergartners through outgoing 5th graders (i.e, kids who will be in Kindergarten through 6th grade in Fall of 2026). Click here to review the Chalice Camp 2026 Policies & Procedures Overview.
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.
Youth Counselors for Chalice Camp:
Applications for Youth Counselors positions at Chalice Camp 2026 will open on Sunday, February 1.
Counselor positions for are open to UUC youth entering grades 9-12 in the fall of 2025. 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.
Camp Blue Boat
Cancelled in 2026!
Camp Blue Boat, the PNW’s one-week Unitarian Universalist summer camp immersion experience for youth from rising 6th-grade to 12th-grade graduates, has been a pivotal experience for many UU youth, young adult staff, and religious educators in our region over the years. Regrettably, the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA) has made the difficult decision to cancel Camp Blue Boat for summer 2026.