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
In Praise of the Broken
Sunday, November 24, 10:30 am In Praise of the Broken – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – We are often made
Repentance, Repair, and/or Forgiveness?
Sunday, November 17, 10:30 am Repentance, Repair, and/or Forgiveness? Rev Melora Lynngood, Homilist – Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate – Are you a forgiving person? Are
Reclaiming Brokenness, Pursuing Repair
Sunday, November 10, 10:30 am Reclaiming Brokenness, Pursuing Repair Rev. Rebecca Yeo, Homilist – Mollie Twidale, Worship Associate – Our world is full of brokenness
Calling All Ancestors
Sunday, November 3, 10:30 am Calling All Ancestors – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist – Jesse Invik, Worship Associate – As we enter the month of
Spirited Jazz: David Santana Organ Quartet
Sunday October 27th 7:15pm Spirited Jazz invites you to an exciting session with the David Santana Organ Quartet. Featuring the incomparable Ryan Oliver on Tenor
Inner Listening (Hearing Oneself)
Sunday, October 27, 10:30 am INNER LISTENING (HEARING ONESELF) Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist, with Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate Meditation and prayer are spiritual practices which hone
Unitarian or Unitarian Universalist?
Sunday, October 20, 10:30 am – Unitarian or Unitarian Universalist? – Rev Melora Lynngood, Homilist with Jesse Invik, Worship Associate As we continue to discern whether
Deep Listening into Hope and Gratitude
Sunday, October 13, 10:30 am DEEP LISTENING INTO HOPE & GRATITUDE – Patricia Lane, GVAT, Homilist – Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – Patricia (Patty) Lane
Hearing More (Listening to Others)
Sunday, October 6, 10:30 am HEARING MORE (LISTENING TO OTHERS) Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist with Johnathan Savard, Worship Associate As we begin our exploration of the
Spirited Jazz: The Miguelito Valdes Quintet
September 29, 2024 7:15 pm Spirited Jazz – The Miguelito Valdes Quintet Miguelito has assembled a fine delegation of musicians to help celebrate our 10th
Holistic Climate Solutions
Sunday, September 29, 10:30 am – Holistic Climate Solutions – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist, Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate – The Unitarian Universalist Association is hosting
What’s in a Name?
Sunday, September 22, 10:30 am – What’s in a Name? – Rev Melora Lynngood, Homilist – Jana Kotaska, Worship Associate – The current name
Pace Yourself
Sunday, September 15, 10:30 am – Pace Yourself – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist, Ian Warrender, Worship Associate – One of the interviews I listened to
Begin Again – Kick-off Sunday –
Sunday, September 8, 10:30 am – Begin Again – Kick-off Sunday – Rev Shana Lynngood, Homilist, Johnathan Savard, Worship Associate – As we begin a
My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving
Sunday, September 1, 10:30 am – (CUC National Service) – My Muzungu Eyes Are Improving – Liz James, Homilist – How do we help effectively