2026 Chalice Camp at Unity Church
2026 Chalice Camp at Unity Church
Welcome to Unity Church Chalice Camp — a summer camp offered for two weeks in July. We aim to provide fun, community-building and engaging activities that help us grow and deepen our understanding of Unitarian Universalism.
Chalice Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing a full day of activities for children and youth ages 5–13. Alongside lots of outdoor fun and games, craft projects, and water days, our daily activities are designed to deepen Unitarian Universalist values through fostering creativity, building community, and engaging in spiritual practices.
Week 1: July 6–10
Week 2: July 13–17
Senior Campers and Counselors
Camp Fees
We understand that summer planning involves careful budgeting for families.
Schedule
Health and Safety
What to Bring
Please email [email protected] with any questions!
Welcome to Unity Church Chalice Camp — a summer camp offered for two weeks in July. We aim to provide fun, community-building and engaging activities that help us grow and deepen our understanding of Unitarian Universalism.
Chalice Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., providing a full day of activities for children and youth ages 5–13. Alongside lots of outdoor fun and games, craft projects, and water days, our daily activities are designed to deepen Unitarian Universalist values through fostering creativity, building community, and engaging in spiritual practices.
Week 1: July 6–10
- Nature, Food, and Land — exploring our relationship with the natural world, where our food comes from, and how we care for the land around us.
Week 2: July 13–17
- Stories, Myths, and Music — diving into the power of storytelling, the wisdom in myths and traditions, and the way music connects us to stories told across cultures and communities.
Senior Campers and Counselors
- Children entering 7th or 8th grade are welcome to participate in the senior camper program, offering age-appropriate activities and leadership opportunities.
- For those interested in developing leadership skills, helping develop Chalice Camp activities, and helping run Chalice Camp day-to-day, we offer counselor positions for those 16+ and counselor in training positions for those 13+. Please complete the separate online application.
Camp Fees
We understand that summer planning involves careful budgeting for families.
- Camp fees for summer 2026 are $250 per child, per week
- Camp fees cover all program materials, activities, guests, and staff and counselor supervision from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. daily
- Flexible payment plans and scholarship opportunities are available on request; please email [email protected]
Schedule
- Drop-off begins at 8:30 a.m., program starts at 9:30 a.m.
- Pick-up window: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
- Always sign your child in and out at the check-in table
Health and Safety
- If your child will be late or absent, call or text Nelson Moroukian at 612-406-0746
- Apply sunscreen before camp and send extra for reapplication
- CPR/First-Aid certified staff always present
- Provide accurate emergency information and any required medication
What to Bring
- Nut-free lunch and water bottle (Unity Church is peanut-free)
- Weather-appropriate clothing, hat, and sturdy shoes
- Swimsuit and towel for water play days (announced at the beginning of each week of camp)
- Optional: book for quiet time
Please email [email protected] with any questions!