Chalice Camp

DATES

Chalice Camp Week 1: July 11-15
Being able to combine the typical fun of summer camp with learning about our UU history is what makes Chalice Camp so great. Through skits, books, and stories your child will be learning about how Unitarian Universalism came to be and how it is still growing. We’ll also learn about the 7 UU principles and how to apply them to everyday life. This is a fun and educational way to help your kids learn about their Unitarian Universalist heritage.
Chalice Camp Week 2: July 18-22
During week two of Chalice Camp we will begin to tackle some of the current social issues in our community. Sending your child to Chalice Camp will give them a safe, child-friendly environment to be exposed to topics such as racial inequality, gender, and social class, while incorporating the fun and excitement of typical summer camp activities.
Chalice Camp Week 3: July 25-29
The newest addition to Chalice Camp: a third week! We’ll focus mainly on art and using art to better our community, from projects as little as friendship bracelets or coloring pages to big projects like spreading art beyond the church walls. We will be bringing in community artists and musicians to show the kids how fun and easy it is to make art!

CONTACT INFORMATION

Chalice Camp Staff, Hannah Eller-Isaacs and Claire Newhouse:
651-442-2180 and chalicecamp@unityunitarian.org

COST

$200/camper/week if registered and paid by May 1
$250/camper/week after May 1
$100/Senior Camper/week (kids entering 7th or 8th grade in 2016)
PAY ONLINE
Mail checks to: Unity Church, Attn. Chalice Camp, 732 Holly Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55104, or leave payment in the Chalice Camp mailbox in the Copy Room at church.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

Drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. Program begins at 9:15 a.m. Please make sure to drop off your child on time!
Pick up begins at 5:00 p.m. Please make sure to pick up your child on time. Please note there will be a charge of $5.00 for every 10 minutes past 5:30 p.m., payable directly to camp staff member on site.
Sign your child in and out every day on the clipboard on the check-in table.
If your child will not attend camp for the day due to illness or other circumstances or you have any other messages please contact the camp director by telephone as soon as possible.
Summer Camps keep a fully equipped first aid backpack with each child’s emergency form on site at all times. Please make sure the information you provide is clear and accurate. If your child requires specific medical equipment (i.e. Epi-pen, allergy medicine, inhaler, etc.) please send to camp with instructions and notify the camp directors. There will be a CPR /First-Aid certified staff member on staff at all times.
Put sunscreen on your child each morning and send sunscreen with them to be re-applied throughout the day as needed.
Thursday of each week there will be a family potluck at 5:30.

THINGS TO BRING

You are responsible for sending a lunch each day which includes a bottle of water. *Please remember that Unity Church is a PEANUT FREE ZONE. Please plan nut-free lunches.
Please send your child with clothes appropriate for the weather. This might include a hat or cap for playing outside in the sun. Label loose items.
Sturdy shoes appropriate for running and playing games are appreciated.
This is an indoor/outdoor camp, so consider sending clothes you don’t mind getting dirt and/or paint on.
If your child intends to participate in water play, send a swimsuit and a towel. We will most likely be having water play 3 days during the week but you can bring water play items each day.
Your child is welcome to bring a book to read during Open Choice time. Be aware there is a risk of loss or damage. Technology such as video games, MP3 players and netbooks are best left at home.
Campers whose birthdays fall during camp are welcome to bring a treat for the day. Please contact the camp director to make arrangements.

Chalice Camp at Unity Church