Programs for Children, Youth, and Young Adults

Learning the science-based STORY OF 14 BILLION YEARS of cosmic, planetary, life, and human evolution in fun and meaningful ways can be transformative for kids. At SWUUSI this year all children and youth will be integrating a science-based understanding of the world and the cosmos with the Unitarian Universalist spiritual and philosophical world view.

Nursery

Director TBA

The programming for this group will depend much on the number of babies and the number of toddlers. Activities will include story time, playground time , science exploration (age appropriate), art, cooking (age appropriate), and pool time (we will need parents to help).

Kindergarten - 3rd Grade

Natalie Wolc

Natalie and Amanda are back! This age group had so much fun last summer and this year will be just as great. These kids will explore evolution and the universe through art, cooking, science, great stories, field trips to the nature center and through the surrounding nature, and building their own community.

4th - 8th Grade

Ryan Hoffland

I know, I know, Harry Potter was fun enough to repeat… and we will bring it back in 2009. This year we can’t pass up the awesome opportunity to work with Connie Barlow and Michael Dowd and their exciting work. These young people will create an amazing bonded community as well as enjoy many activities such as cooking, art, science exploration, and hikes.

9th - 12th Grade and Just-Graduated Seniors

Mark Anderson and Alison Conger

Youth will be able to participate on an adult level as well as cut loose and have fun as teenagers. They will join us for the keynote speeches then spend time together in the afternoons and some evenings. There may be at least one overnight.

The week will culminate with a Stardust Ritual none of us will ever forget.

Young Adults

Paul Andrews

Are you fresh out of High School and looking for a strong community of open-minded people to share your ideas with? Are you starting to reach your 30s but still eager to have a lot of fun? The Young Adult program just might be what you’re looking for. The Young Adult program is for any person aged 18 - 35 who would like to participate. The registration fee will pay for two meals every day, lodging for the duration of SWUUSI, all activities and workshops organized by the Young Adult group, and much more. Please remember that space is limited, so early registration is advised (and it’s cheaper!) For any questions please contact Paul Andrews at: mr.paul.andrews@gmail.com .