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CHILDREN’S & TWEENS’ PROGRAM (Infants through 8th grade) Each year we hear many wonderful and positive comments from both parents and children about our Children’s Pro- gram. Our mornings begin with an intergenerational wor- ship service. Classes meet daily from 9:00 A.M. to noon, where, through games, crafts, activities, and music, the children will learn, grow, and have fun in their own age- appropriate classes. In keeping with our theme, “To Be is To Become,” the children will focus on who we are, what has importance, how our faith helps us know how to live, and learning about a simple view of process theology. This year’s Children’s Program Director, Robin Slaw, has been a member of UUMAC since 2001. She served as one of our youth group leaders for three years, was a DRE for five years, and is currently working on a Master of Arts in Teaching. Robin attends the Skylands UU Fellowship in northwest New Jersey. Also re- turning is Ed Crowley, who has led the children in song since 1999. This has become a richly creative and positive experi- ence for the children. Thanks to Ed, music plays a significant role in the Children’s Program. Ed is an educator in Maryland; he attends the Paint Branch UU Church in Adelphi, MD. YOUTH PROGRAM (Grades 9 through 12) Has a movie ever left you feeling “enlightened”? Could a TV show like “The Simpsons” be a source of wisdom? Has pop music answered life’s questions in ways words cannot? Has a novel changed your life after reading it? Youth will have the opportunity to explore their own answers to the grand questions of life, the universe, and everything else, with “prompting” from an array of multimedia: films, TV, music, literature. Questions such as: What is the nature of humanity? How do I know what I know to be true? Who or what is in charge? What is my purpose in life? What is the meaning of my death? Through community building, wor- ship, learning, leadership, and faith-in-action experiences, youth will connect with themselves and each other. They also join the adults in selecting a workshop to attend throughout the week. Chris Buja and Steve Treseler, return- ing for their second year as co-coordinators, and Ben Bar- rows, Gabe Harris, and Julia Stratton, as youth leaders, will guide the youth into a transformed community. ADULT PROGRAM For adults and youth, mornings at UUMAC are a time for stimulation and growth. Following the intergenerational portion of morning wor- ship, the children go to their own age-appropri- ate programs, and the adults and youth contin- ue their worship service. Afterwards, the Theme Speaker presents a talk on this summer’s theme. Adults and youth com- plete their morning by dispersing into smaller groups to develop their creative, intellectual, spiritual, socially active, or physical sides in the workshops they have selected. YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM (Ages 18 to 35) The Young Adults have the opportunity to participate in the larger intergenerational community while also sharing in the experience of a welcoming group of peers. They engage with the rest of the community for workshops and wor- ships, and they also participate in off-campus activities together and share many bonding experiences. Newcomers are always welcome, and we look forward to meeting you! We are the Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Commu- nity. We gather each summer to learn, grow, retreat, and recreate together. We are open to people of all ages, races, abilities, genders, and sexual identities and orientations. UUMAC is intergenerational and our recreation is playful for everyone. For some, UUMAC is an ever-expanding family reunion, as we watch our children grow and mark the passing of dear ones. For others, UUMAC is an oppor- tunity for rest and renewal, with quiet conversations and long evenings watching shifting clouds drift over rolling hills. Many seek intellectual discussion and the exchange of ideas. Most enjoy lively camaraderie on hikes, on bikes, while rafting or crafting, moving in line, or dancing out of step. Come alone or bring the whole family. We gather on the comfortable campus of DeSales University in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, about five miles southeast of Allen- town. The campus features air-conditioned dorms and class- rooms. Handicapped-accessible rooms are available. The food court offers a wide menu selection. The UUMAC program enables all ages to have quality time with their peers, as well as interaction among age groups. We offer a wide variety of on- and off-campus activities, and we bring everyone together for Contra Dancing, Car- nival, Auction, and Showcase. Night Owls (middle school through adults) join in the community hall for games, music, dancing, and refreshments. Come explore life’s mysteries, share stories and life jour- neys, and experience the uniqueness of the individual within a loving, all-age community. Join us at UUMAC this July! FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE FOR ATTENDANCE AT UUMAC. SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS.

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CHILDREN’S & TWEENS’ PROGRAM(Infants through 8th grade)Each year we hear many wonderful and positive commentsfrom both parents and children about our Children’s Pro-gram. Our mornings begin with an intergenerational wor-ship service. Classes meet daily from 9:00 A.M. to noon,where, through games, crafts, activities, and music, thechildren will learn, grow, and have fun in their own age-appropriate classes. In keeping with our theme, “To Be is ToBecome,” the children will focus on who we are, what hasimportance, how our faith helps us know how to live, andlearning about a simple view of process theology. Thisyear’s Children’s Program Director, Robin Slaw, has been amember of UUMAC since 2001. She served as one of ouryouth group leaders for three years, was a DRE for fiveyears, and is currently working on a Master of Arts inTeaching. Robin attends the Skylands UU Fellowship in

northwest New Jersey. Also re-turning is Ed Crowley, who hasled the children in song since1999. This has become a richlycreative and positive experi-ence for the children. Thanks toEd, music plays a significantrole in the Children’s Program.

Ed is an educator in Maryland; he attends the Paint BranchUU Church in Adelphi, MD.

YOUTH PROGRAM(Grades 9 through 12)Has a movie ever left you feeling “enlightened”? Could aTV show like “The Simpsons” be a source of wisdom? Haspop music answered life’s questions in ways words cannot?Has a novel changed your life after reading it? Youth willhave the opportunity to explore their own answers to thegrand questions of life, the universe, and everything else,with “prompting” from an array of multimedia: films, TV,music, literature. Questions such as: What is the nature ofhumanity? How do I know what I know to be true? Whoor what is in charge? What is my purpose in life? What is the

meaning of my death? Through community building, wor-ship, learning, leadership, and faith-in-action experiences,youth will connect with themselves and each other. Theyalso join the adults in selecting a workshop to attendthroughout the week. Chris Buja and Steve Treseler, return-ing for their second year as co-coordinators, and Ben Bar-rows, Gabe Harris, and Julia Stratton, as youth leaders, willguide the youth into a transformed community.

ADULT PROGRAMFor adults and youth, mornings at UUMAC are a time forstimulation and growth. Following the intergenerational

portion of morning wor-ship, the children go totheir own age-appropri-ate programs, and theadults and youth contin-ue their worship service.Afterwards, the ThemeSpeaker presents a talk onthis summer’s theme.Adults and youth com-

plete their morning by dispersing into smaller groups to developtheir creative, intellectual, spiritual, socially active, or physicalsides in the workshops they have selected.

YOUNG ADULT PROGRAM(Ages 18 to 35)The Young Adults have the opportunity to participate in thelarger intergenerational community while also sharing inthe experience of a welcoming group of peers. They engagewith the rest of the community for workshops and wor-ships, and they also participate in off-campus activitiestogether and share many bonding experiences. Newcomersare always welcome, and we look forward to meeting you!

We are the Unitarian Universalist Mid-Atlantic Commu-nity. We gather each summer to learn, grow, retreat, andrecreate together. We are open to people of all ages, races,abilities, genders, and sexual identities and orientations.UUMAC is intergenerational and our recreation is playfulfor everyone. For some, UUMAC is an ever-expandingfamily reunion, as we watch our children grow and markthe passing of dear ones. For others, UUMAC is an oppor-tunity for rest and renewal, with quiet conversations andlong evenings watching shifting clouds drift over rollinghills. Many seek intellectual discussion and the exchange ofideas. Most enjoy lively camaraderie on hikes, on bikes,while rafting or crafting, moving in line, or dancing out ofstep. Come alone or bring the whole family.

We gather on the comfortable campus of DeSales University inCenter Valley, Pennsylvania, about five miles southeast of Allen-

town. The campus features air-conditioned dorms and class-rooms. Handicapped-accessible rooms are available. Thefood court offers a wide menu selection.

The UUMAC program enables all ages to have quality timewith their peers, as well as interaction among age groups.We offer a wide variety of on- and off-campus activities,and we bring everyone together for Contra Dancing, Car-nival, Auction, and Showcase. Night Owls (middle schoolthrough adults) join in the community hall for games,music, dancing, and refreshments.

Come explore life’s mysteries, share stories and life jour-neys, and experience the uniqueness of the individual within aloving, all-age community. Join us at UUMAC this July!

FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLEFOR ATTENDANCE AT UUMAC.

SEE PAGE 7 FOR DETAILS.

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To Be Is to Become:Process Philosophy for Spiritual Practice and Faithful Action

Theme Speakers: Rev. Mary Katherine Morn andDr. John A Rakestraw, Jr.

Who and what are we?What has ultimate value?How do we make sense ofthe world? How do welive our faith? These arethe questions we will ex-plore during the weekthrough Process Philoso-phy. Process Philosophyrejects the classic under-standings of reality as“timeless being” and em-braces instead a dynamic becoming. This has implica-tions for our understanding of ultimate reality as wellas our understanding of ourselves. Woven into thephilosophical and theological discussions will be ex-plorations for spiritual practice and faithful action.

Mary Katherine Morn is the Parish Minister at theUnitarian Universalist Congregation of Fairfax, Virgin-ia. Previously, she served congregations in Nashville,Tennessee, and Macon, Georgia. She received her Mas-ter of Divinity at Southern Methodist University andwas ordained in 1987.

John Rakestraw is the Direc-tor of Faculty Programmingat the Center for New De-signs in Learning and Schol-arship and a Lecturer in theTheology Department atGeorgetown University. Hereceived his PhD in Reli-gious Studies at SouthernMethodist University andtaught philosophy and reli-

gious studies at Wesleyan College in Macon, Georgia.

This is Mary Katherine and John’s first time at UUMACand the first time they are doing a program like thistogether. Mary Katherine has previously providedleadership at Star Island and at SUUSI.

Music is one of the great loves in their home. John playsguitar and sings; Mary Katherine plays piano, and their14-year-old son, Caleb, plays trumpet.

The family has a “large, jolly yellow Lab” and a 16-year-old cat.

Minister of the Week: Rev. Virginia Jarocha-Ernst

Ceremonies and daily worship at UUMAC‘08 will be led by Rev. Virginia. She is theFamily inister at Main Line Unitarian Churchin Devon, PA. Her ministry focuses on faithdevelopment, lifespan learning for children,youth, and adults, and on families of all kinds.In addition to her religious education respon-sibilities, she is available for rites of passageand pastoral care. She leads common worshiponce a month and is the minister responsiblefor the Small Group Ministry Program atMLUC.

Rev. Virginia is a graduate of Meadville-Lombard Theological School in Chicago andhas served congregations in Bethlehem, PA,and Somerset Hills, NJ. She was the pro-gram consultant for the Joseph Priestley Dis-trict before coming to MLUC in 2002.

Virginia and her husband, Chris, live in De-von with their daughter, Beatrice, 22, dogAurora, and cat, Serra. Their son Alex, 24, isa frequent visitor.

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Human beings have celebrated their spirituality for thou-sands of years through the use of arts and ritual, makingtheir experiences “special” and thereby creating meaningfor their lives. Gift your spirit with the chance to play,create, and renew. Let the arts of collage, writing, andritual help you to explore your personal spiritualitythrough the creation of your own sacred book, a personalshrine with the sacred text and images of your own mak-ing. Take an old book and make it new by pouring your-self and your spirit into it. Use paint, rubber stamps,special papers, transfer techniques, niches, and beads totransform the pages into a personal work of art that ex-presses your process of spirituality. You do not have toconsider yourself an artist to play.

NOTE: Watch for the list of materials to bring for this workshopin your registration packet.Materials fee per participant: $10.00

teaches spirituality and artscourses in the Worship and Theology Arts Depart-ment at Andover Newton Theological School inNewton, MA, and is the primary motivating forcebehind the UU Montessori-based Spirit Play reli-gious education program. She believes that our spir-

ituality, the essence of who we are, is deeply connected with ourcreativity, the expression of that essence into the world. She seesthese connections as the inner and outer, the yin and yang, thebeing and doing of life. She sees her work as a ministry ofempowering others to find their spirit and express it openly intheir lives, to guide them to an awareness of their own deep coreand to give them the invitation they need to play, create, andrenew through the arts.

Capoeira é luta é dança! Capoeira é arte é magia!More specifically, Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilianmartial art form that teaches Respeito (Respect),Responsibilidade (Responsibility), Segurança(Safety), Malicia (Trickery/Cleverness), and Liber-dade (Freedom/Liberty). In learning to play capoe-ira, participants will learn movements (attacks,dodges, movements, flourishes, acrobatics, etc.),sing songs (in Brazilian Portuguese), play musicalinstruments (semi-optional), and maybe even learna little Brazilian history from a semi-reliablesource. Participants need not have prior experi-ence, be in peak physical condition, or be musicallyinclined, but should be able to do some aerobicexercise for about an hour and a half. Vem jogar.(Come play.)

apart from being a long-time UU-MACer and a “ charismatic dork,” has also been train-ing in capoeira since April 2007. Last September, hefounded the University of Maryland Baltimore Coun-ty Capoeira Club, of which he is also the President. Hetrains four days a week and occasionally teaches onvery short notice.

Unitarian Universalists believe that we are each a blessedgesture of creation, that we are, essentially, an expressionof God. This workshop is designed to ignite that divinespark within and give it voice in varied liturgical forms:invocations, benedictions, prayers, blessings, psalms, be-atitudes, and forms of grace. We will not only be writing,though. To get to that place of truth, we will surpriseourselves out of our stuck places with creative exercises.Come ready to move, experiment, express, and behold.There is sacred knowledge in each of us. Find it and shareit with others.

currently serves the UnitarianUniversalist Fellowship of Harford County inChurchville, MD. She lives with her husband andtwo children in Havre de Grace, MD. A graduate ofUnion Theological Seminary in New York City

(1991), Rev. Ward has served churches in Manhattan, Queens,and White Plains, NY. Her intermittent years at UUMAC in-clude teaching Creative Spirituality in the Adult Ed series, serv-ing as Minister of the Week, and participating as Theme Speaker(2007). Her earlier background is in theatre and film.

This new and exciting workshop means that anything canhappen anytime, anywhere, at UUMAC. We will workwith chance methodologies of other artists but the mainfocus of each class is to explore the unique creative energyof each individual. Designers and participants play equalroles in inventing happenings. The environment, props,poetry, music, art, and . . . ? can be part of the creativeprocess. Each class includes movement activities. Wearcomfortable clothing; shoes may be helpful. No previousexperience necessary. Be prepared to have fun.

is an artist/educator with aPh.D. in Performance Studies from New York Uni-versity. This workshop is prompted by her workwith Yvonne Rainer at the Judson Church, MeredithMonk at the Guggenheim Museum, and the Cage

Project, which Kay designed in collaboration with the late com-poser, John Cage. Her background in performance also includes

All workshops meet Monday through Friday, 10:30 A.M. to noon. Select one to attend throughout the week.(Please indicate both a a first and a second choice in case your first choice is filled or cancelled.)

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work with Twyla Tharp and ten years as Artistic Director of TheBig Apple Dance Theatre. She is currently a Teaching Artist andConsultant for the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater.

How do we develop and keep a spiritual practice? JonKabat-Zinn wisely says we “just do it”--particularly formsof meditation and prayer, and consider other practices aswell. We start from where you are in your life, whetheryou have meditated or prayed for some time, are justbeginning, have started and stopped, or have never tried.We’ll consider difficulties you may have encountered get-ting started or keeping a commitment to a practice. Thisworkshop is for people who seek a deeper relationshipwith the great mystery at the heart of life--however theyname that--or who simply wish to live with greater dailyawareness and attention.

served Unitarian Uni-versalist congregations as parish minister in Con-cord, Chelmsford, and Monson, MA, since 1988,and completed the Shalem Institute’s IndividualSpiritual Guidance program in 2004. Now living inMaine, she focuses on a ministry of spiritual direc-

tion and retreats, and writes. Her poetry and prose havebeen/will be published in UU publications, spiritual journals,and the Portland, ME, newspaper. She keeps a daily spiritualpractice of prayer, meditation, and yoga, and finds support forthe spiritual life also in walking, gardening, reading, and jour-naling.

Sankalpa is a Sanskrit word that means intention, resolveor resolution. We will each form our own Intention tosupport with a variety of Yoga practices. We will have afast paced and challenging asana (postures) practice, learnsome pranayama (breath work), and do guided medita-tions and Kriyas (purification techniques). We'll end withYoga Nidra, a guided deep relaxation practice to connectour Intention to the deepest part of ourselves. No yogaexperience is necessary, but good physical health is. Thosewith major injuries, illness, serious medical conditions, orsimply quite out of shape, should take the Gentle Yogaclass. This will be a physically challenging class. If you areunsure about your ability to participate, please contact theinstructor (301-681-3669). Please bring: Yoga sticky mat(NOT foam exercise mat), firm blanket,soft belt or tie, wash cloth or eye bag.

has taught Yoga for 8 years. Shehas a Masters in Health Education, and is a Certi-fied Anusara teacher. Anusara Yoga, founded byJohn Friend, has among the most highly trainedteachers in yoga today. She has also studied exten-sively with Rod Stryker, founder of Para Yoga, in

the lineage of Sri Swami Rama of the Himalayan Institute, fromwhom she has learned the Tantric practices that will be exploredin this workshop. Her enthusiastic, and playful teaching style isbalanced by her solid knowledge of alignment, meditation,

breath work and therapeutics -offered with clarity and inspira-tion. She is a single mom with three daughters, ages 10-16. Thisis their 4th year at UUMAC.

Are you thinking about getting more active but are afraidto start? Do you have injuries or chronic physical con-cerns? Gentle yoga is a safe way to gain strength andflexibility. We will start gently at your current ability level.You can bring a yoga mat or, if you can’t get up and down,you can use a chair. I will demonstrate modifications fordifferent abilities. We will also learn other healing modal-ities, such as qi-gong, a gentle Chinese technique thatincreases vitality. We will practice seated stretching,which you can incorporate at home, or while working atthe computer. Whether you have practiced yoga before, orare new to yoga, we will be learning new ways of movingour bodies. Wear comfortable clothing.

is a massage therapist and yogateacher, and a former DRE. She has led a number ofworkshops at UUMAC, including Simplicity andMassage. She returns this year with her popularworkshop, Gentle Yoga.

“In The Great Turning: From Empire to Earth Community,David Korten argues that corporate consolidation of pow-er is merely a contemporary manifestation of what hedefines as ‘Empire’--the organization of society by hierar-chies of domination grounded in violent chauvinisms ofrace, gender, religion, nationality, language, and class. Theresult has been the same for 5,000 years--fortune for thefew and misery for the many. Now, thanks to moderntechnologies, the way of Empire is increasingly destruc-tive to children, family, community, and nature itself,rapidly leading us all to the brink of worldwide environ-mental and social collapse. Korten makes the case that weare a species with the power of choice, and that at thisdefining moment in history, humanity faces both the op-portunity and the imperative to choose our future in aconscious collective manner.”In this workshop, facilitator Naomi Drew asks us to as-sume the perspective of soul-searching citizens of theplanet to discuss what we can do as people and as UUs toeffect change where it is most needed.NOTE: All participants are asked to read The Great Turningprior to the workshop. Please bring the book and a notebookwith you.

author and speaker, invites you tojoin her for a stimulating week of discussion, reflec-tion, and brainstorming based on our reading of TheGreat Turning. This workshop promises to raise con-sciousness, inspire, and position us to make newchoices.

(Workshops 9 to 11 continue on page 5)

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A TYPICAL UUMAC DAY

No experience necessary (really!) to come and enjoy play-ing with fabric. We will explore fabric choices, and playwith crayons, paints, beads, stamping, Angelina fibers,yarns, and maybe even paper towels. The end result willbe a beautiful, personalized wall hanging that couldhave a symbol or quote that is meaningful to you. Youcould make a chalice quilt, a healing quilt, or anythingelse that speaks to you. If you have a sewing machine--bring it.

Materials fee per participant: $15.00

has been quilting for about tenyears. She spent about 60 days being a traditionalquilter and did not get any joy from cutting 200triangles and sewing them together at exactly ¼inch. She enjoys playing with fabric and makes“art Quilts,” some of which have sold at the

UUMAC auction, Channing Memorial Church’s auction, andeven a commission piece that was made for Cardinal Keeler (lateof the Baltimore RC archdiocese). Cindy loves bringing the joy ofquilting to non-quilters.

As a religious community, we seek to resolve conflict inways that support the inherent worth and dignity of allpeople. We seek to forgive and to be forgiven. This work-shop will provide tools that can be used in a variety ofsettings to resolve issues small and large and strengthencommunities. We will learn to utilize circles to name and

repair harm, and build community by involving all par-ties, including stakeholders.

is a graduate of An-dover Newton Theological School and a recent grad-uate of the International Institute for RestorativePractices. Rev. Paul has served our congregations inWaltham MA, Albany NY, Santa Cruz CA and iscurrently serving the UU Fellowship of Pottstown

PA. Rev. Paul has served a number of district leadership posi-tions within the Pacific Central District. He has extensive experi-ence in conflict management, is trained as a Beyond CategoricalThinking Leader and a Healthy Congregations Consultant. Rev.Paul also works part time as a consultant in community building,community organizing, and conflict management.

If you like to raise your heart rate in the morning so thatyou’ll feel great in the afternoon, then this is the workshopfor you. Join us for beach volleyball, dodge ball, whiffleball, frisbee, and flag football. We’ll also be playing sometraditional games, such as kick-the-can, red rover, red-light/green light, mother may I, and many others. If youhave a favorite playground game in mind, bring it withyou and we’ll give it a whirl. The focus of this workshopis to get a little exercise and have a lot of fun.

the parent of three teens and alifelong athlete, is bringing her enthusiasm for the joyof sport to UUMAC this year. As a member of BullRun Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Manas-sas, VA, she coaches the coed softball team, partici-pates in coed basketball, and enjoys a good game of

ultimate frisbee any time of the day or night. Outside of BRUU,she has coached girls’ soccer and is an avid golf and tennis player.

And she wants to improvise aUUMAC orchestra this year!All instrumentalists, whetheryou play tuba or violin or any-thing else, “bring your stuff.”Why not learn “Spirit of Life”for the opening service? It willsound great! She’s also bring-ing small amps for jammingat night and wants to “reallyget something going.” Brook-sie has some other ideas, in-cluding writing a song to per-

form at the end of the week and finding out from theMinister of the Week some of her hymn choices sothe orchestra can play them, but she also wants tohear from . If you can help with piano accompa-niment and/or have other ideas for the week,please e-mail [email protected]

A TYPICAL UUMAC DAY

Morning: Worship Children’s Program or Adult & Youth Program: Theme Talk Workshops

Afternoon: Afternoon Activities Outdoor Games Quiet time for reading, visiting, playing cards, choir rehearsal, etc. Theme Discussion

Evening: Intergenerational Activity (Dancing, Auction, Showcase, etc.) or Youth Program Vespers Night Owls

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MONDAY, JULY 21

1. Henry's Hike. High rocks trail – eight-mile round-triphike. The trail begins at a spectacular overlook where manypeople go rock climbing. We will follow the edge of the cliffas it slowly descends to the creek level. When we reach thebottom of the valley, we will loop back and retrace oursteps. Hiking boots or sturdy shoes and drinking waterrecommended. Free. DT 40min.

2. Pool Wildlife Sanctuary. Visitor Center highlightinglocal wildlife, with a window overlooking the ponds andmany nature trails, including short ones, in a 72-acre wild-life sanctuary. Free. 20min.

3. Dutch Springs Water Park. A tamer alternative to ourWednesday rafting trip. A variety of people-powered waterrides and swimming in a spring-filled quarry. There is alsoa climbing wall and a ropes course. Lower fees this year!$12, 10 and over, $6 under 10, under 5 free. SF. DT 30min.

4. Lehigh Valley Zoo. Small zoo with kid-friendly interac-tion with the animals. Wildlife drive on the way out. $5.50Adults, $4.50, children under 12. SF. DT 40min.

TUESDAY, JULY 22

1. Dorney Park and Wildwater Kingdom. Amusementpark known for its roller coasters and water slides. Thereare activities in the water park and Camp Snoopy for young-er children. $21 over 4ft. tall to age 61, $18 for those shorteror older; free for children under two. SF. DT 20min.

2. Hawk Mountain. Animal exhibit and less strenuous hikeoptions. $5/person, $4/seniors, $3 ages 6-12. Under 6 free.PS. DT 50min.

3. DaVinci Science Center. Hands-on science and technol-ogy discovery center. $9/person; $7, ages 62+ and 4-12.Under 4, free. SF. DT 20min.

4. Rodale Experimental Farm. Large organic farm researchstation and bookstore. Free. $4 for a map. DT 35min.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 23

1. Rafting. Always an adventure, our most popular activi-ty, rafting down the Lehigh River. Buses and lunch provid-ed by rafting company. $36 ages 5 and up. SF. Depart atnoon and return at 5:30.

2. Allentown Art Museum. Downtown art museum withtraveling exhibits and a children’s area. Audio tour includ-ed. $6 adults, $4 seniors (60+) and students; $3 children6-12. PS. DT 25min.

3. Crayola Factory and Canal Museum. Hands-on activitycenter featuring Crayola products. Attached canal museumshows history of canals in Pennsylvania as well as someantiques. $8.50. SF. DT 30min.

THURSDAY, JULY 24

1. Our Annual GROUP PHOTO Shoot and CARNIVAL &ICE CREAM SOCIAL, followed by a GOURMET PICNIC,all on the DeSales campus.

2. Walking Tour of Bethlehem (museums open Thursdayto Sunday). Tour guide $2; museum pass $10. DT 15min.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

1. Annual Meeting to elect new officers and celebrate thesuccess of UUMAC 2008. Afterwards, hang out and playwith your UUMAC buds.

2. Rose Garden in Allentown. Nice garden with labeledroses and perennials. Free. DT 15min.

UUMAC is pleased to offer first-time registrants a $10 dis-count again this year. To take advantage of this offer, justsubtract $10 for each registering newcomer on the appro-

priate line of your registration. form.

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include room and board for the week, registration cost,program fees, and dues to support the activities of the Council ofUnitarian Universalist Camps and Conferences (CU2C2). Certainoff-campus activities require payment in advance, with the Regis-tration Form. A partial fee schedule is available for part-time par-ticipants. Contact theUUMAC Registrar for details. A picturedirectory of participants and a group photo are included.

Add $120.

costs include bookstore purchases, Night Owlsrefreshments, and carpool/gas contributions for off-campus trips.

have two twin beds, with extra space limited to one childsleeping on the floor. Each suite of two rooms has an interconnect-ing bathroom. Bring your own bed linen (extra-long sheets) andtowels.

are provided in the college’s Food Court and include avariety of foods, salad bar, soup, and at least one meatless entree.

is required for those under 18who are accompanied by someone other than their parent orguardian. Contact Registrar, Josie Dubsky (see Staff Contacts be-low) to request form and return it with registration.

Anyone who needs fi-nancial assistance may apply. To request an application, contactRegistrar, Josie Dubsky (see Staff Contacts below). Scholarshiprecipients are asked to pay a portion of their fees and contributetheir time or talent to the community. Donations to the ScholarshipFund are appreciated (see Registration Form).

is named for a 9-year-old girl who attended UUMAC with her grandparents in 2001.Sadly, she did not get to return; she and her family were on theplane that crashed into the Pentagon on September 11. The me-morial fund named for her offers subsidies to encourage grandpar-ents to bring their grandchildren to UUMAC, or grandchildren tobring their grandparents, for a special time together.

should be selected in advance. Someactivities require payment in advance, to be included with theRegistration Form (see key at top of page 6; also see page 6 for theactivities offered each day). Fill in the appropriate information onthe Registration Form.

>>Register by May 13, 2008, to get the “Early Bird” rate. Youmust include a 50% deposit and pay the balance by June 13, 2008,or a $50 late fee will be applied. Full refunds cannot be guaranteedafter this date.>> Register by June 13, 2008, and pay in full to get the “RegularRate,” with guaranteed accommodations.

Check-in and on-site registration will be from 3:00 P.M. to 5:30P.M. on Sunday, July 20, with late check-in following dinner.Departure will be by 12:00 noon on Saturday, July 26.

Complete information, including a list of what to bring, directions,updates, emergency information, etc., will be sent to you in youradvance information packet. NOTE: A helmet is required for biking,skating, scootering, or skateboarding.

No alcoholic beverages are served during UUMAC other than atNight Owls. The law in Pennsylvania requires persons to be atleast 21 years of age to drink alcohol.

We make every effort to accommodate personswith special needs and are a welcoming community for specialneeds children. Please let us know of any special needs you or yourchild may have so we can contact you before UUMAC. Directquestions about accessibility to Special Needs Advisor CharlotteZinser, and questions relating to special needs children to SpecialNeeds Advisor Julie Watson (see Staff Contacts below).

UUMAC ‘08 STAFF CONTACTSRegistrar Josie Dubsky [email protected] 410-386-9858Director Abby Crowley [email protected] 202-409-5288

Assistant Director Ira Lerner [email protected] 610-965-2296Workshop Coordinator Nina Lomax [email protected] 703-361-7205

Children’s Program Coordinator Robin Slaw [email protected] 908-813-8762

Youth Coordinator Chris Buja [email protected] 908-217-2013Young Adult Coordinator Jodi Slezak [email protected] 973-731-9838

Off-Site Activities Coordinator Chris Davis [email protected] 610-439-2454 Special Needs Coordinator Charlotte Zinser [email protected] 410-386-9858Special Needs Coordinator Julie Watson [email protected] 301-552-2968

OFFICERS AND TRUSTEESPresident.........................Henry DavisVice President.........Tara StephensonSecretary..........................Diane KrausTreasurer........................Theresa YorkTrustee...............................Kathy ClayTrustee......................Kay Wylie JacobTrustee...........................Louise CobbsTrustee................................Pam MannTrustee.............................Ben BarrowsTrustee..........................Kamila JacobsTrustee.............................Gabe Harris

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