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
All In
Sunday, February 9, 10:30 am – All In – Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist with Jana Kostaka, Worship Associate – The spiritual practice of inclusion means
Inclusion in a Noisy World
Sunday, February 2, 10:30 am – Inclusion in a Noisy World – Rev Melora Lynngood with Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – Why does everyone and
Spirited Jazz: The Celebrated Sounds of Attila Fias Trio
Sunday, January 26, 2025, 7:15 pm Jazz keyboarding at its finest is what you can expect with Attila taking command of our Grande Piano once
The Universal and the Particular
Sunday, January 26, 10:30 am The Universal and the Particular – Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Liz Graham, Worship Associate – I am fascinated by
The Story of Your Faith
Sunday, January 19, 10:30 am The Story of Your Faith – Rev. Melora Lynngood, Homilist – Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – What do you believe?
Story of a Life
Sunday, January 12, 10:30 am Story of a Life – Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – This Sunday we’ll explore the
Acting Together – Into the New Year
Sunday, January 5, 10:30 am Acting Together – Into the New Year — Carl Olsen, Homilist — Lynne Bonner, Worship Associate — As we enter
Music of Presence
Sunday, December 29, 10:30 am Music of Presence – Edie daPonte Trio – Jana Kotaska Worship Associate Back by popular demand…Come enjoy the music of
The Triumph of Hope
Tuesday, December 24, 4:30 pm – The Triumph of Hope—Christmas Eve – Rev. Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Ian Warrender, Worship Associate — I have been
CUC National Service, The Church of Our Imagination
Sunday, December 22, 10:30 am – CUC National Service, The Church of Our Imagination – Homilists: Rev. Carly Murlor, Rev. Sean Neil-Barron and Liz James
Winter Quiet Solstice Ritual
Saturday, December 21, In Person – 4 pm (Families) and 7 pm Zoom Gathering – 8:30 pm Winter Quiet Solstice Ritual – Jen Rashleigh, Youth Programs, with
The Presence of Advent
Sunday, December 15, 10:30 am – The Presence of Advent – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – The Christian season of
Being With
Sunday, December 8, 10:30 am – Being With – Rev Shana , Homilist – Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate – In many ways, showing up for
The Practice of Being Present
Sunday, December 1, 10:30 am – The Practice of Being Present – Rev Melora Lynngood, Homilist – Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – We introduce this
Spirited Jazz: Women Take Command of Spirited Jazz
Sunday, November 24, 2024, 7:15 pm Angela and Ashley are locally, nationally and Internationally seasoned musicians with a wealth of jazz in their veins. Connecting