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Regional Youth Activities Portland, Maine
Unitarian Universalist Youth ages 13-18 from all over Maine gather many times a year for
 overnight conferences and workshops. Commonly referred to as “Cons,” these gatherings are wonderful opportunities for youth leadership development, social justice education, youth-led worship and just generally a good time. In addition there is a district-wide Youth Adult Committee (YAC) that plans and makes decisions about youth programs within the district. For more information about upcoming cons or connecting with the YAC, talk with Robin Lea, Director of Religious Education.
You can learn more about national youth programs at www.uua.org/YRUU.
Summer Youth Programs
We are blessed with a number of terrific Unitarian Universalist and UU-Friendly summer camps within the region. They offer overnight camps and programs for children and youth as well as intergenerational family camps. They include:
Ferry Beach Park Association, Saco, ME
(
www.ferrybeach.org
). Ferry Beach has been a spiritual home for many Unitarian Universalists for generations, including many from A2U2. Throughout the summer Ferry Beach offers many camps and conferences for children, teens, families and adults. And it’s located right on the beach!
Star Island Conference Center, Portsmouth, NH
(
www.starisland.org
). “Ten miles out” from Portsmouth is the stunningly beautiful Star Island that offers an array of stellar UU and UCC camps and workshops. The weeklong programs for both adults and youth include art, natural history, religious education, international affairs and science.
Rowe Camp and Conference Center, Rowe, MA
(
www.rowecenter.org
) Rowe Camp and Conference Center offers wonderful multi-week camps for kids 8 through 18 years olds. Camps focus on promoting an environment of youth empowerment, tuition is based on a sliding scale, and the food is great. Rowe is a year-round Unitarian Universalist conference center.
Friends Camp, South China, ME
(
www.friendscamp.org
) This Quaker camp offers one to four week sessions for youth ages 7 to 17 years old, including special drama and leadership sessions. They write, “Friends Camp is a caring and accepting community that offers youth campers a range of creative activities and lots of zany fun. The Quaker values of equality, peace, simplicity, and community are the foundation of Friends Camp.”
Children's Memorial FundThe Children’s Memorial Fund is a scholarship program providing financial assistance for children and youth from A2U2 to attend UU summer camps. The fund was originally set up in 1984 by Kathie and Peter Stead in memory of their son Jeffrey. Over the years, additional donations have been added to the fund. Each year the interest is made available for summer camp scholarships and is distributed predominantly based on need. This is a great opportunity for families with children who are interested in attending the Ferry Beach summer programs, Friends Camp, Star Island, or one of the many other great UU summer conferences. To apply for a scholarship from the Children’s Memorial Fund, talk with Robin Lea, Director of Religious Education.
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