Thank you for your interest in Chalice Camp at Unity Church!
Chalice Camp is offered Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., for children and youth ages 5-13.
Campers going into 7th or 8th grade will be part of our senior camper program.
If your child would like to serve as a Chalice Camp counselor, please have them complete the online application form: https://forms.gle/1MQWGP94TAKUq18K8.
Chalice Camp Sessions
Week 1, July 10-14: The first week of camp, campers will explore the heritage and history of Unitarian Universalism through varied and engaging activities, everything from puppet shows to field games. Campers will get to participate in traditional camp activities, arts and crafts and lots of outdoor play time, all with an emphasis on learning the basics of Unitarian Universalism- understanding the inherent worth and dignity of themselves, their peers, and the world around them.
Week 2, July 17-21: The second week of camp we will begin to tackle some of the current social issues in our community. Chalice camp offers children a safe, child-friendly environment to be exposed to topics such as racial inequality, gender, social class, and our identities while incorporating the fun and excitement of typical summer camp activities.
Chalice Camp Payment
Early bird registration is $200 per week, per camper and runs through May 15, 2023! After May 15, a $50 fee will be added to each registration.
After May 15, the cost for Chalice Camp is $250 per week, per camper.
The cost for senior campers (entering 7th or 8th grade) is $150 per week, per camper.
A Few Notes
Drop off begins at 8:30 a.m. Program begins at 9:30 a.m. Please make sure to drop off your child on time!
Pick up begins at 4:30 p.m. and goes to 5:30 p.m. Please make sure to pick up your child on time.
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 extenuating circumstances, or you have any other messages for Claire Newhouse, Chalice Camp Director, please call or text 651-271-8835.
Chalice Camp keeps 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 director. 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.
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 appropriate clothing. This includes a hat or cap for playing outside in the sun, clothes that can get dirty from outdoor play or art projects, and sturdy shoes for running and playing games. Label loose items.
If your child intends to participate in water play, send a swimsuit and a towel. We will most likely be having water play three 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.