Chair’s Letter
As this year’s SI planning began last August, I had one wish: for a really boring planning year. After 2014 which saw a new venue, change in theme speaker, transition…
Programming specific to 2015
Theme Speaker: Rev. Joan Van Becelaere
Rev. Joan Van Becelaere serves as the District Executive for the Ohio-Meadville District. Reverend Van Becelaere will speak with us about “Faith, Evolving: How American Religion Is Changing and What…
Worship
Morning Worship: Rev. Lynn Kerr is the minister of the Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation (MVUUC) in Bowling Green, Ohio and is that congregation’s first called minister. She has been…
Morning Seminars
Awaken to the Heartbeat Rebekah Benner Make a joyful noise!! Connect to the heart of the Mother Earth through the drum! Learn the basics of hand-drumming and drum circle facilitation.…
Youth Program (arriving 7th grade-Completed 12th grade)
The Summer Institute youth program provides programming for over one hundred youth in an atmosphere of fellowship in a safe and supportive community. The program is organized by a panel…
Young Adult Program (SI-ers aged 18-35)
YAs at SI are a diverse, growing community. Because young adulthood is a time of transition and self-discovery, this year’s Young Adult theme is all about balancing UU beliefs and…
Early Afternoon Workshops (1:30– 3:00)
Unlike adult morning seminars, children’s RE, and youth programming where you commit for the week, afternoons at SI are more "come and go as you please." You don’t sign up…
Late Afternoon Workshops (3:15—4:45)
Ultimate Frisbee Seth Sykora-Bodie and Ryan Haker Ultimate Frisbee is one of the most popular workshops at SI with over 40 participants taking part on most days. Seth and Ryan…
Evenings
Each evening’s events are planned to engage, entertain and provide relaxation for campers of all ages: Lively Concerts Intergenerational Movie Family Friendly Monte Carlo Night Intergenerational Dance Ultimate Frisbee in…