Pride Camp 2025 is Coming!
Summer Camps at UUCoV:
June 30-July 4th 2025 (no camp on July 1 stat)
Camp for Youth:
Uniquely U: a radical inclusion camp
Camp for 5-10 years
Wonder Camp
Camps runs 9 am to 4 pm each day and is held on the beautiful Unitarian Universalist building and grounds on traditional WSAANEC territory.
Our camp divides into two groups: WONDER CAMP for youngers (5 to approx 10 years) and UNIQUELY U camp for young youth 10 to 16 years. Final grouping will be decided by camp directors depending on the # and age composition of who enrolls (and also by interest; we welcome your requests). We ask that all campers be of school age.
Cooking and eating lunch together will be a wonderful and special part of the camp experience. We also ask that you send a hearty snack with your child each day.
*** We will do our best to create lunches that everyone enjoys, and will also ask that campers be willing to try new foods. If your child/youth is particular in what they like to eat, please be prepared to send lunches from home as needed.
Each year our UU community participates in the Victoria Pride Parade, which happens this year on Sunday July 6. We warmly invite your family to join the fun! Please know that while UU parade leaders will be there to support, we cannot be officially responsible for your child at the parade– they must attend with a guardian who is ultimately responsible for their comfort and safety.
Camp fees are on a sliding scale basis of $100 – $200 for the week.
Our Philosophy
We are big believers in embodied learning– an approach which recognizes that knowledge isn’t just stored in the brain but is also formed through our interactions with the world and our bodies. Our programs and activities emphasize the role of physical movement, interaction with the environment, and sensory experiences in learning and fostering wonder.
We believe that a UU church community is an important space for intergenerational connections. This is a place where children and youth can feel seen, safe, and cared about as they grow. It is also a place where children & youth learn (by doing) that they are an essential part of community, and can help to create beauty, wonder and justice in the world.
Monthly Themes
Our activities change with the seasons. We incorporate monthly themes into our hands-on activities – themes like Trust, Inclusion, and Joy.
Pride Camp
For one week in early summer, the children and youth take over the UU buildings and grounds. We cook together, play games, make lots of art, explore nature, and get ready for our grand finale in the Victoria Pride Parade that same weekend. Along the way, we create art and have discussions that honour our authentic selves. Unitarian Universalism values individuality and solidarity, and there is plenty of both at this inclusive and joyful camp. The 2025 camp dates are June 30 to July 3 (not including the July 1 Stat holiday), and the Victoria Pride parade is July 6 (optional for families).
Wassailing
Ancestor's Shrine
Singing & Music
Messy Church
World Religions
Youth Leadership
Past Activities
Belonging – CUC Sunday
Sunday, April 27th/2025, 10:30 am – Belonging – CUC Sunday – Fran Dearman, Guest Speaker with Mollie Twidale Worship Associate – On this Sunday we will
Easter Sunday: The Meaning of Resurrection
Sunday, April 20th/2025, 10:30 am – Easter Sunday: The Meaning of Resurrection – Rev. Shana Lynngood with Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate – In a
Spirited Jazz: Featuring Montreal’s Carl Mayotte Quintet
SPECIAL DATE: *Wednesday* April 16th, 7:15 pm Sanctuary Admission by Donation This is one exceptionally exciting group. Carl Mayotte has quickly earned a reputation for being one
Living With a Light Heart
Sunday, April 13th/2025, 10:30 am – Living With a Light Heart – Rev. Melora Lynngood with Lynne Bonner, Worship Associate – When UU Community members Kent
Newcomer to Our UU Community? Join Us for Lunch (April 6 or May 25)
These gatherings introduce Unitarian Universalism and ways to get involved. Connect with others, including Rev. Shana, congregants, and fellow newcomers. We will outline how to join the
Moments of Delight
Sunday, April 6th/2025, 10:30 am – Moments of Delight – Rev Shana Lynngood with John Hopewell, Worship Associate – In this month when our focus is
Intensive Care: Mend, Suture, Heal
Sunday, March 30, 10:30 am Intensive Care: Mend, Suture, Heal – Anne Vaasjo with Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – “Intensive Care”, is an irrational, quixotic
Being Human
Sunday, March 23, 10:30 am Being Human – Lynne Bonner with Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – Humans are more often good than bad. You won’t hear
Spirited Jazz: The David Vest Quartet – Now is the Needed Time
Sunday, March 16th, 7:15 pm Now Is The Needed Time: Spirit-Lifting Songs from the World of Blues and Jazz. David and his quartet of exceptional
Leaning Faith
Sunday, March 16th, 10:30 am Leaning Faith – Rev. Shana Lynngood with Karen Christie, Worship Associate – In this month focused on the spiritual
Human Condition
Sunday, March 9th, 10:30 am Human Condition – Rev. Shana Lynngood with Jana Kostaka, Worship Associate – With the disconcerting rise of right-wing governments all
Love Within the Fear
Sunday, March 2nd, 10:30 am Love Within the Fear – Rev Melora Lynngood with Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – This month, we begin to explore
Spirited Jazz: The Ryan Oliver Quartet
Sunday, February 23rd, 7:15 pm Ryan Oliver, a Juno-nominated saxophonist based in Victoria, has carved his musical journey along Canada’s west coast and beyond, with
Living Our Faith Out Loud
Sunday, February 23, 10:30 am Living Our Faith Out Loud Rev. Shawn Gauthier, Homilist with Ian Warrender, Worship Associate This Sunday is a “pulpit swap”,
How Does Music Open Us Up?
Sunday, February 16, 10:30 am – How Does Music Open Us Up? – Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist with Karen Christie, Worship Associate, Musical Director Christine