What's happening at WUULF 2007!

Please print and fill out the registration form, attach a check and mail as instructed on the form. Please note that registration closes May 1, 2007 or when a maximum registration of 125 is achieved. Registrations received after this are subject to availability.

Click these links to jump down this page to the day of interest:

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Monday, June 4th

Registration, Lower Pavilion, 1:00 p.m. 

Come and meet the board and staff in the Lower Pavilion to get started.  Pick up your name-tags, get your room assignments, buy your tee-shirts, check on on-site and off-site activities, meet the board members, ask all your questions, and pick up your raffle tickets.  Then you will have time to settle in before dinner.  At this time be prepared to settle up any accounting differences that may have been communicated. 

T-Shirt Art Extravaganza!, Lower Pavilion, 1:00 p.m.

After you've registered and settled in, why not get a jump start on your creative week and produce a wearable work of art? T-Shirts and tank tops with our WUULF logo will be available for purchase and creating that unique, extra fabulous desert, southwestern, or sunset look with markers and fabric paints. We will have tank tops and regular tees, for men, women and children (drop in event - no pre-registration required). $10.00 will purchase each shirt and remember, all proceeds from shirt sales help to support the WUULF scholarship fund.

WUULF Youth and Parent Orientation, Lower Pavilion, 6:45 p.m.

This is your opportunity to meet Jane White and her staff.  Parents and youth will discuss the rules of the program, along with expectations and activities for the week.  This session is a requirement for those who will be participating in any youth program.  Click the Children/Youth tab at the top of this page for more information.

PARENTS ARE EXPECTED TO VOLUNTEER TO HELP IN YOUTH PROGRAMS AT LEAST 2 HOURS FOR EACH CHILD OR YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM. SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF CHILDREN'S REGISTRATION ON MONDAY.

NOTE: Each youth group has the potential to split naturally, determined on-site by youth leaders depending on number of and ages of participants. Listed age ranges are also flexible for the needs of the individual youth.

WUULF is first and foremost a friendly, intergenerational camp seeking to build a close-knit community in which we can live out our UU principles and purposes. To do so, there are some minimum standards of conduct that must be maintained. Failure to comply with WUULF and Ghost Ranch guidelines may result in expulsion from WUULF activities, or from Ghost Ranch itself.

Pottery Class Orientation, Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m. (Must be pre-registered)

Meet with potter Clarence Cruz to get the details on your week of creative expression through pottery. Click here for details on this year's pottery program.

Late Registration, Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.

For the weary travelers who missed the initial registration, come and meet the board to get started.  You will pick up name tags, get your room assignments, buy tee shirts and complete any unfinished money matters. 

Camp Opening Ceremony and Orientation, Lower Pavilion,  7:30 p.m.

Join us as we get this fabulous week underway. You will be introduced to the WUULF Board, staff and Minister in Residence, learn about activities for the upcoming week, be oriented to the Ghost Ranch facility, and most importantly (re)acquaint with new and old friends!   Let's get started.

Sunset Gathering and Singalong, Monday, 8:45 p.m

This Sunset Gathering replaces our traditional campfires.  However, bring along a flashlight and we will create an "environmentally correct" campfire! This activity will be complete with a sing-along. Remember your jacket, musical instruments, flashlight, and bug repellent. (Ghost Ranch quiet time begins at 10:00pm)

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m.

Start your days out under the wisdom tree watching the sunrise over Kitchen Mesa, practicing Yoga and relieve stress, promote relaxation, balance and tone the body.  Bring a pad or blanket and maybe a wrap. It can be cool before the sun rises.

Birding, Lower Pavilion, 6:30 a.m.

Birding is an often-requested activity at WUULF, and our own expert birder, Steve Vaughn has agreed to lead this early morning foray! Bring your binoculars, bird books, comfortable walking shoes and a good eye for a good time. And for you photography buffs, this is a great time of day to capture some wonderful pictures.

Ingathering, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

This is a great way to begin your day!  Join Rev. Alicia Forde who will lead us through a reflective intergenerational worship service each day. Alicia is currently serving with the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Loveland, Colorado. Visit the WUULF home page or http://www.namaquauu.org for detailed information on Alicia's background and ministry.

WUULF Cub, Coyote, Pack, and Tribe Program, Various locations, 9:15

Join your group for bonding and adventure as was discussed during the orientation session. Every day will be a new adventure exploring UU principles, Ghost Ranch and southwest culture.
WUULF CUB Program (Ages 4-9, meets at Short House)
WUULF COYOTE Program (Ages 10-12, meets at Long House)
WUULF PACK Program (Ages 13-16+, meets at Cedar Cabin)
WUULF TRIBE Program (Ages 16-20, meets at Cottonwood Lounge)
Click the Children/Youth button for more information.

  Wisdom Tree Groups, 9:15 a.m.

Wisdom Tree Groups will roughly follow the Covenant Group (U&I), or Small-Group Ministry model. Small groups of up to twelve people will meet for in-depth discussions on a range of topics chosen for their depth dimensions: life and death, ethics and morality, love and relationships, good and evil, the needs of children, spirituality, religion, human nature, transcendence and divinity, The Good Life, etc. Wisdom Tree Groups will deepen our connections to each other and to our own religious grounding as we grow "communities of truth" beneath the trees. Rev. Alicia Forde and Rev. Mike Morran will organize and facilitate these explorations. On Tuesday, we'll start under the Wisdom Tree and then utilize the Garden Cottage lawn (orchard) as a secondary location as needed.

Drumming Circle, Dining Hall Lawn, 9:15 a.m.

If you haven't drummed before, come and try it out.  If you have drumming experience, come and enjoy the fellowship. Join us as we drum on Tuesday and Thursday mornings on the dining hall lawn.  Facilitated by Dianne McRae, we will have some minimal instruction available at the beginning of each hour-long session.  Bring your own drum and a "spare to share", or borrow one of those spares, while we also gear up for the Sunset Celebration on Thursday evening at the Echo Amphitheatre.

Drawing Workshop, Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m.

Enjoy a morning of art with Rich Lee. Even if you haven't drawn since first grade, come and explore your creative/artistic side. Bring your favorite drawing supplies: pencils, pens, charcoal, etc…… and a sketch/drawing pad (8"X10" or larger is recommended). Let's see if together we can awaken your inner artist.

Choir, Lower Pavilion, 10:30 a.m.

New this year, the choir will be open to all singers, eight years old and up, and will meet Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings. We will sing a lot and the director, Matt Disbrow, will decide on three to four songs to be performed at the Saturday night show. If people want to join in with instruments we will be open to adding those as needed. We would like to have at least 15-20 people involved. Please bring and open heart and mouth. (Director has the last say on the music selected for performance!)

Open Swim, Pool, 1:00 p.m

Try to find some personal time to enjoy the oh-so invigorating (unheated except by the warm high desert sun) water.  Remember your towel and sunscreen!

Photography, Lower Pavilion, 1:30 p.m.

Back by popular demand; enjoy these nature photography workshops with professional photographer, Steve Vaughan. This will be a multi-day workshop and will include instructions both in the classroom as well as in the field. Suggested assignments will also be given to help you practice techniques discussed during the workshop. For those of you shooting with digital cameras, Stephen will be available to critique some of your images. Participants are also encouraged to shoot photos for our future catalog and website needs (a contest for the 2008 cover, perhaps?).

Dream Appreciation Workshop, Lower Pavilion, 1:30 p.m.

Two workshops in Dream Appreciation (Tuesday and Thursday) will be guided by Barbara Pellouchoud. Barbara has studied at the Jung Institute in Zurich, Switzerland. For more that 20 years, she has presented Dream investigation from a Jungian viewpoint. Attendees are asked to bring dreams to share and a spiral notebook to record their own dreams in the light of symbol, shadow and archetype.

Pottery with Clarence Cruz (Khuu Khaayay), Pot Hollow, 1:30 p.m. (Must be pre-registered)

This Pueblo pottery class will consist of hand building techniques using the pinch pot and the coiling methods.  Natural clays, slips, and mineral pigments (Paints) will be used to slip and design the pottery.  The class will also sand and water wash each piece before applying slips and paints.  Each student will burnish their pottery pieces with a smooth stone before applying a paint.  There will be an outside traditional firing using three different techniques, (1) open fire; allowing the flames to touch the pot and leave fire marks, (2) oxidation firing; a closed firing used to get a clean firing and the true color of the clay and the paint used to design, (3) reduction firing; using leaves, saw dust, and straw to get a pearl black pot.  Firing will be on Saturday morning, in plenty of time to show your creations and wares at the Art Show. There will be a mandatory orientation on Monday evening prior to the Opening Ceremony.

Each student should have the following items on the day of the firing (Saturday): Long sleeve shirt, Long levi (strong denim) pants and Leather shoes (closed), no open shoes.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
      **If you have long hair it should be tied back on the day of firing
      **NO plastic eye lens or contact lens allowed around the firing

Clarence E. Cruz (Khuu Khaayay) is Tewa from the Pueblo of San Juan and a traditional Pueblo potter.  His works consist of Micaceous pottery and the traditional polychrome style of San Juan Pueblo.  He is also currently instructing classes in Micaceous Pottery of Tewa Pottery at Poeh Arts.  Clarence is a graduate of the University of New Mexico with a Bachelor's in Fine Arts in Studio Arts.  Learn more about Clarence and see some of his work at http://www.towa-artists.com/clarence-cruz/bio.php.

Social Hour, Lower Pavilion Patio,  4:30 p.m.

Each afternoon from 4:30 to 5:30, WUULF will, with the assistance of volunteers to set up and clean up, host a social hour on the Lower Pavilion porch. Come and get to know others in our community; munch, have a cool drink, chat, or just relax in the beautiful high desert! Light snacks, alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks provided. Watch for special "under-21-only" treats. Participants are gently reminded to contain social hour beverages to the Lower Pavilion and patio area.

 "Buffalo Soldiers - Military Heroes of the Southwest (Chautaqua), by Fred Hampton, Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.  

From the New Mexico Humanities Council Series: New Mexico History and Cultures.

Mr. Hampton, as Lt. Matthias Day, and one or more of the troopers of the Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico, along with over 50 period artifacts used by the Buffalo Soldiers, bring the history of the Black cavalry to life. From Medal of Honor recipients to the common trooper, from Indian battles to battles with lawbreakers, learn how a small number of Black troopers made a difference in the lives of law-abiding citizens.

The Buffalo Soldiers Society of New Mexico teaches how the Buffalo Soldiers (1866-1900) overcame great hardships as they served their nation with honor and distinction. The Society was founded by George Carter, Jim Mitchem, Pete Powdrell and Victor Smith.

Wednesday, June 6th

Special Breakfast, Dining Hall, 5:30 a.m. ­ Attention all Rafters ­

A special continental breakfast will be served to accommodate your early morning departure. Don't forget to go behind the dining hall to make a sack lunch!

Raft Trip ­ Full Day, leaves Lower Pavilion, 6:00 a.m. (Must be pre-registered)

This trip is rated as one of the best in the country.  It is not for the beginner. The trip is entirely contained in the black, lava walls of the Rio Grande Gorge, whose walls range up to 1000 ft. in height. The gradient profile of the river in the Taos Box begins with two miles of fairly gentle drops (Class I), then nine miles of approximate 35 ft. per mile gradient (Class II-IV), culminating in five miles of approximate 55 ft. per mile (Class IV-IV+). This latter section, beginning at the precipitous Powerline Falls includes almost continuous whitewater, through drops with names like Rock Garden, Boatreamer, Screaming Lefthand Turn, and Sunset.  Participants must be at least 12 years of age and weigh 90 lbs. or more. Depending on water levels, trips may be changed or cancelled. 

Raft Trip - Half Day, leaves Lower Pavilion, 6:30 a.m. (Must be pre-registered) 

This is a very popular half-day trip.  This trip is well suited for families and first time rafters looking for a little excitement.  You will navigate Class I to Class III rapids (easy to moderately challenging) with names like Big Rock, the Narrows and Souse Hole.  This trip is approximately two and a half to three hours in length.   Remember your sunscreen! Depending on water levels in the Rio Grande, trips may be changed or cancelled.

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m. 

Ingathering, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

Waterfront Adventure, leaves Lower Pavilion at 9:00 a.m. (Must be pre-registered)

A second day has been added this year for this popular waterfront adventure (rafters can choose Friday's trip). With kayak or canoe, this trip will be paddling on Abiquiú Reservoir at the base of Mount Pedernal, with 365 degree views of the ranch and the surrounding area. Participants can expect to see wildlife as well. The cove that Ghost Ranch takes their boats on is tucked away from the rest of the lake, and it is rare that other boaters are encountered. There will be a chance to paddle to a few small islands with in the lake, and a chance to dock at the island and swim. The water is generally warm and calm; although there are no trips on windy days (Ghost Ranch operates a wind tower on one of the islands and will alert us if the water is not suitable). It is over all a leisurely paddle, the group stays together and more than anything, it is a time to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of being in the water. Participants will be instructed on correct ways to paddle, what to do if they happen to overturn their boat, and will have the choice of a canoe or kayak, depending on their comfort ability, size and experience in water. This adventure is especially nice on the hot desert days we get at Ghost Ranch. Price is $20 per person.

Build Your Own Adventure (Free Time), 9:15 a.m. 

Take this time to find an adventure that fits your own path. Visit the Adventures section of this website to review more detailed information on various possibilities for an enriching day. Some examples off the ranch include Christ of the Desert Monastery, Dar Al Islam Mosque, Taos, Santa Fe or Chimayo communities, local wine tours, etc. On-site activities could include the Museum of Paleontology, a hike up Kitchen Mesa, horseback riding, massage or a lazy time in the library. Rumor has it that an ad-hoc knitting commando group will form sometime during the week.

Open Swim, Pool, 1:00 p.m

Box Canyon Hike, leaves from Dining Hall, 1:00 p.m.

Take this easy hike into the lovely corner of the Valley of the Shining Stone. This child friendly hike is sure to please those of you who have settled comfortably into the "Laissez-faire" atmosphere of a Ghost Ranch late-spring afternoon! As with all hikes at Ghost Ranch, water bottles, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent and sturdy shoes are in order. Meet on the dining hall porch and we'll select a hike leader on the spot. (After five attempts, Clay Bosler, the slave driving hike leader, finally made to the head of the canyon, so we're giving him the year off to recuperate!) See the Adventures Page for hike details. As with all hikes at Ghost Ranch, water bottles, sunscreen, hat, bug repellent and sturdy shoes are in order.

Pottery with Clarence Cruz, Pot Hollow,  1:30 p.m.

Social Hour, Lower Pavilion Patio,  4:30 p.m.

To Tell the Truth and Raffle, Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.

A perennial favorite! Come listen to the stories. Can YOU tell who is telling the truth? A guaranteed good time, don't miss this hilarious event hosted by the WUULF Pack. Got a great story to share? Or, are you a good liar, ummm, actor? Contact any teen to be a part of the show, or if you are approached by a teen for recruitment - say, "Yes!". Our annual raffle to help support the WUULF scholarship fund will also be held during the show, so don't miss it! Raffle tickets can be purchased on the pre-registration form, at Monday's registration, Tuesday night, or tonight!

Thursday, June 7th

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m.

Sunrise at the Labyrinth, Meet at the Lower Pavilion, 6:30 a.m.

Join us as we briefly look at the history of the labyrinth, ways you can use it in your life, and then we will walk the labyrinth together. We encourage anyone attending to also find another time during the week to do a more solitary walking. The Labyrinth is on the far side of the Dining Hall above the arroyo. Meet Judy Bolin at the Lower Pavilion for this interesting activity.

Ingathering, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

WUULF Cub, Coyote, Pack and Tribe Program, Various locations, 9:15 a.m.

"Wisdom Tree Groups", Wisdom Tree, 9:15 a.m.

Drumming Circle, Dining Hall Lawn, 9:15 a.m.

CANCELLED!  Figure Drawing, Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m. With Sandra Bierman.

This fun workshop is for all levels, beginners to advanced. We will draw (and paint if you have supplies) with a reclining character model Thursday morning and a seated granny model Saturday. Included will be a review of easy hands, feet, head features, proportions, and perspective. Bring soft charcoal, 2 canvas boards about 11x14, a large soft rag, a sketchbook and kneaded rubber eraser. Optional: any type of painting supplies. Sandra Bierman has simple techniques for capturing figure proportion, movement, hands and feet, head features and lots more. Beginners and advanced artists will gain "tools" for their future figure drawing. It is not as complicated as it looks. ANYONE can do it. Sandra's art can be viewed at www.sandrabierman.com

Choir, Lower Pavilion, 10:30 p.m

Open Swim, Pool, 1:00 p.m

Beading with Matt Disbrow, Lower Pavilion, 1:30 p.m.

Learn how to make a necklace, bracelet and earrings. For ages 8 years old and up, the class will give you hands on experience and a finished piece of jewelry. You will learn how to design with beads and gain experience and techniques of finishing your product. Beaders with their own supplies are welcome to join in, or Matt will provide a starter package for a $10 Supplies Fee, payable at class, to include materials for a basic necklace or bracelet, and one or two pairs of earrings. (Expensive beads are not included in cost.)

Dream Appreciation Workshop, Lower Pavilion, 1:30 p.m. 

Pottery with Clarence Cruz, Pot Hollow,  1:30 p.m.

Social Hour, Lower Pavilion Patio,  4:30 p.m. 

Sunset Celebration at Echo Amphitheatre, leave from Lower Pavilion, 6:45 p.m.

Be sure to join the party at Echo Amphitheater as we celebrate the changing of the season. In Unitarian and WUULF tradition, join all of the pagans, and pagans at heart, for a brief sunset ritual followed by flutes, chants, drumming, dancing, and other sacred rhythms shared in this special place inside Mother Earth. All instruments welcome, bring your flashlights and a jacket, but don't forget that you need to carry your stuff up the hill and several flights of stairs! Brawny guys (or gals!) will be recruited as necessary to help carry those unable to make the hike. Echo Amphitheater is about a ten -minute drive from Ghost Ranch. Remember to bring your flashlights.

Friday, June 8th

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m. 

Ingathering, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

Climb the Pedernal, leaves from Lower Pavilion, 8:30 a.m. 

Georgia O'Keeffe often said: "If I paint Pedernal often enough, God will give it to me". Upon her death she had her ashes spread on her beloved mountain. Friday there will be an opportunity to hike Georgia O'Keeffe's Mountain - the Pedernal. This is a moderate to difficult all-day hike to the top of the Pedernal, which will include a small amount of rock scrambling. The hike is about 8 miles round trip. We will be carpooling from the Lower Pavilion leaving right after breakfast. Each member of the hike should prepare a sack lunch Friday morning at the dining hall. Bring plenty of water, boots, jacket, camera, and sunscreen. The group should be back to the ranch before dinner.

Georgia O'Keeffe's Home Tour, Carpool From Lower Pavilion at 9:00 a.m.(Must be pre-registered)

Visit the home of American artist Georgia O'Keeffe. This tour is booked six months or more in advance. Register early since we will schedule this on a first come basis. Please be on time as the actual tour begins promptly. This tour are limited to only twelve participants and is a don't miss event -- experience the home that Georgia O'Keeffe loved. $25 per person or $20 each for students and those over 62 years of age.

Waterfront Adventure, leaves Lower Pavilion at 9:00 a.m. (Must be pre-registered)

With kayak or canoe, this trip will be paddling on Abiquiú Reservoir at the base of Mount Pedernal, with 365 degree views of the ranch and the surrounding area. Participants can expect to see wildlife as well. The cove that Ghost Ranch takes their boats on is tucked away from the rest of the lake, and it is rare that other boaters are encountered. There will be a chance to paddle to a few small islands with in the lake, and a chance to dock at the island and swim. The water is generally warm and calm; although there are no trips on windy days (Ghost Ranch operates a wind tower on one of the islands and will alert us if the water is not suitable). It is over all a leisurely paddle, the group stays together and more than anything, it is a time to enjoy the beauty and tranquility of being in the water. Participants will be instructed on correct ways to paddle, what to do if they happen to overturn their boat, and will have the choice of a canoe or kayak, depending on their comfort ability, size and experience in water. This adventure is especially nice on the hot desert days we get at Ghost Ranch. Price is $20 per person.

Dig Tour, leaves Lower Pavilion at 9:15 a.m.

For only $2 per person, payable at tour start, have a peek "behind the scenes" of Ghost Ranch's paleontology museum with the curator, Alex Downs. Tour the paleontology museum exhibits, visit the lab where you will see how the fossils are excavated and prepared for study and exhibit and then visit a fossil "dig" site. See the adventures page for more information on the Ghost Ranch museums.

Ojo Caliente, leaves from Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m.

We know that some of you, despite our admonitions to the contrary, have likely overdone it physically this week, and are perhaps in need of a bit of recuperation time. So we've programmed in a trip to the spa! Ojo Caliente is one of the oldest health resorts in North America.  It is the only natural hot springs in the world with the remarkable combination of four geothermal mineral waters.Once considered sacred by the ancestors of today's Tewa tribes, these ancient peoples built their Pueblo overlooking the springs. Today, Ojo Caliente offers a peaceful, unpretentious atmosphere. Step out and discover the healing nature that has made these waters legendary. Prepare a sack lunch after breakfast or plan to eat at the restaurant on-site. To get more information see the adventures page or go to the website, www.ojocalientespa.com/. Relax, rejuvenate, enjoy!

   "A Day of Calligraphy" Workshop, Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m.

New Mexico calligrapher, Kathy Chilton will lead this unique full day workshop (with a lunch break!). In describing this workshop Kathy writes, "I hope to teach how to use calligraphic tools and the foundations of one alphabet style, and I will have ideas of how students can continue learning calligraphy if they wish. There will be some history of beautiful writing and some project ideas. I will bring the necessary tools for the class participants, however if students already have some calligraphy tools, they may want to bring them so I can show how best to use them. I hope that the students will enjoy the blend of art and language." Kathy is a calligraphy instructor for the Division of Continuing Education at The University of New Mexico.

Open Swim, Pool, 1:00 p.m 

Pottery with Clarence Cruz, Pot Hollow,  1:30 p.m.

Mandala Worshop, Lower Pavilion, 1:30 p.m.

Led by Jane Spaeth, Mandala (Sanskrit "circle", "completion" ) refers to circular art pieces, often symmetrical and frequently rich with symbols. Mandalas are used in spiritual traditions worldwide. Psychiatrist Carl Jung saw them as "a representation of the unconscious self." Artistic talent in not needed to enjoy drawing them for expressive value and self exploration. After a short talk & slide show, the FUN begins -creating our own mandalas. The discussion after drawing is always fascinating. Participants are encouraged to bring their own drawing materials, but art materials "to share" and drawing paper will be supplied. Open to all ages!

Social Hour, Lower Pavilion Patio,  4:30 p.m.

Mercado, Dining Hall Lawn, 5:00 p.m.

Local artisans sell handmade craft items. Five percent of proceeds go to the Ghost Ranch fund.

Sunset Hike to Chimney Rock, leaves from Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.

C'mon! It's the end of the week and you haven't been on a hike yet. What a great way to end your day and enjoy the incredible New Mexico sunsets! Bring water, flashlights, good shoes and a jacket. Musical instruments are welcome.

Game Night, Friday, 7:00 p.m.

This is an informal activity that allows us to come together and share while playing board games, cards, crafts, beading and more. Hair wraps and henna tattoos as well as dancing have been known to appear during these sessions in the past. This is truly one of the most inter-generational activities of the week, and full of fun and fellowship. Please bring along a favorite game to share (to inspire, confound or incite laughter) if you like.

Saturday, June 9th

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m. 

Ingathering, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

"Wisdom Tree Groups", Wisdom Tree, 9:15 a.m.

WUULF Cub, Coyote, Pack and Tribe Program, Various locations, 9:15 a.m.

   Jewelry Workshop, Lower Pavilion, 9:15-10:30 and 1:30 p.m.
   (Note time extension!)

Prismacolor and Copper: Using Prismacolor pencils on copper sheet metal you will create one-of-a-kind earrings and/or a pendant.. No drawing talent required, just a desire to have fun coloring. You will color on copper sheet, enhance your design using Liver of Sulfur (yeah, it smells like sulfur, says class leader, Jane Spaeth), and seal it with laquer. For ages 10 years old and up. $10 supply fee, payable at class.

CANCELLED!  Figure Drawing with Sandra Bierman, Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m.

Choir, Lower Pavilion, 9:15 a.m.

Pottery, This is Firing Day!, Pot Hollow, 9:15 a.m.

Teen Changing Ceremony, Under the Wisdom Tree, 10:45 a.m.

This activity allows the WUULF community to celebrate a time of change in adolescents' lives. Through rituals the participants explore who they are, what their role is in community, what their strengths and talents are, and how they can be agents for positive social and cultural change. At the end of the week the WUULF community gathers to witness the evolution in a young adult's life and to acknowledge their entry into the adult world. For parents it is a bittersweet time of tears and smiles as they symbolically say goodbye to childhood; for adolescents it is a time of anticipation, responsibility and greater self-awareness; for the community of "elders" it is an honor and a delight to witness this ancient rite of passage. We encourage attendance by the entire community.

Open Swim, Pool, 1:00 p.m

Photography with Steven Vaughan, 1:30 p.m.

   "My Favorite Book", Wisdom Tree, 1:30 p.m.

Come share the title and author of a recent or/and past favorite book you have read. Tell us a little about the book, why you like it, etc…Also, bring your email address. Laura White will compile a list of all the books/authors shared and send you a great reading list. Laura says, "I have participated at other UU camps Favorite books' programs and it is well received. Y'all Come!!"

WUULF Art Show, Wine Tasting and Craft Sales, Lower Pavilion, 3:30 p.m.

Don't miss the opportunity to see the artwork that has been created this week or sell your products that you create at home. On display will be the works from the on-site workshops, as well as works created by the WUULF Youth Program participants. We will also be sampling a variety of Pacific Northwest wines. This is always fun and gives people a chance to try wines that may be new to their palate. The Art Show will continue through the social hour.

Social Hour, Lower Pavilion Patio,  4:30 p.m.

"No Talent/Talent" Show and Coffee House, Lower Pavilion, 7:00 p.m.

Do you have a special talent to share? If so, you may want to go solo or team up and share with another community member. If not, no talent is required! After all, this is a "No Talent/Talent" show. Sign up for this fun evening hosted by the WUULF Coyote's. Coffee, light snacks and plenty of laughter are guaranteed. Don't miss our last night together as a community!!!!!

Sunday, June 10th

Yoga, Under the Wisdom Tree, 6:30 a.m.

Closing Circle, Under the Wisdom Tree, 8:30 a.m.

Join the WUULF community in a ceremonial circle.  This is a special time for everyone to say good-bye to new and old friends and share well wishes for the travels and year ahead. 

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