Learn about banding wild birds and Eve's experiences as MAPS (Monitoring Avian Productivity and Survivorship) station operator. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, join avid birder Eve who has been birding for 20+ years.

Learn how to identify birds and how to use ornithology resources and apps. Test your skills on Thursday at 6:15am with Eve. Whether you're a seasoned birder or just getting started, join avid birder Eve who has been birding for 20+ years.

Climate Fresk is an interactive card game in which you share and discuss information, provided by the cards, with others to develop an understanding of climate science and which factors most strongly influence our environment. The game takes about two hours, followed by a debriefing session in which we will discuss actions we can take for positive change. Note session timing is longer than usual time slot. https://climatefresk.org/world

A chance for campers who know their Enneagram type to gather and share their experiences. This will NOT be a basic introduction to the Enneagram, nor a class in which to learn one's type. Rather, we will use the three-centers and sub-type approaches to understand our reactions/options in these challenging times.

Table Top Role Playing Game, D&D or something similar, for up to six players. No materials needed and we welcome any level of experience.

An open one night session for campers to play improv games rather than an instructional session. I’ll have improv games to play, but participants can also bring their suggestions for games for the group to play. Non-participants are welcome to attend as well. Open to all ages.

Feel like greeting the day with a stroll or roll along the lake? Join PJ on the Trout Lodge deck at 6:45 or as she walks the path toward the dam. After fifteen minutes, turn around and be back at Trout Lodge for breakfast at 7:15. Perfect for those who like quiet socializing, misty mornings, and getting physical without getting sweaty. Drop-in activity...no registration needed!

Discover the basics of American Sign Language in a fun and interactive setting! This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone interested in learning ASL to communicate with the Deaf community. You’ll learn common signs, basic grammar, and everyday phrases, while gaining insight into Deaf culture. No prior experience required—just bring your enthusiasm to learn and connect!

Come join us for this beautiful moving meditation done to music. We'll start with Chi Gong warm-ups, then play with Huang-style. Tai Chi. Beginners are welcome, and more advanced students can also be accommodated. Nan has been practicing and teaching Tai Chi for many years at camp and at her home church.

Since 1980, the Last Resort String Band has spent 51 weeks not practicing, then tried to compensate by spiritedly playing a selection of reels, jigs, polkas and waltzes in preparation for a Coffee House gig on Friday. All instruments and both sight-readers and by-ear players are welcome. Music will be provided on line.

Improv for Everyone is a participatory introduction to short-form improvisation. Through warm-ups, exercises, and games participants will explore the “Yes, and” philosophy and how it can relate to everyday life. No prior performance experience is needed, and new games and exercises will keep the workshop fresh for past participants.

Sailing is a wonderful activity: part technical, part physical & part nature. It’s a bit of adventure combined with the grace of flying on the water. Don't let fear of flying hold you back! With practice you’ll learn to connect yourself to the sails & the wind. Join novices and experienced alike for a new adventure. We'll start on land with some explanations, laughs, and (as the weather allows) lots of hands on water & wind experience on stable Hobie Bravos hosted by the Y. Beginners welcome - come learn to fly with us!

In this art workshop, participants will explore printmaking, painting and simple bookbinding techniques. Each day will focus on a different technique or material, culminating in an art book of mark making, layers and artist affirmations. Students will need to bring some supplies with them and others will be provided via a class fee.

The intent of this workshop is to get to the root of the beliefs, emotions, and values that prevent us from understanding and connecting with other people. We will work on building listening skills. We will identify the emotions underlying social disconnection and practice hearing and articulating a viewpoint opposite to our own. We will also take a stab at forming a deep human bond. Be warned this work will require that we poke at some sensitive topics and press on delicate spots in our hearts.

Join us for a morning workout that combines strength training and interval cardio in a fun and supportive environment. The session will include a warm-up, a 30-40 minute workout, and a cooldown with stretching. We’ll also take time to reflect on your fitness goals and plan for maintaining your journey throughout the year. This workshop is designed to be informal and enjoyable, with modifications offered to meet you wherever you are in your fitness journey. Pamela, a licensed Certified Personal Trainer through NASM, shares her passion for fitness by training members at Burn Boot Camp as a fulfilling side role outside her everyday corporate life. Come sweat with us and start your day strong!

This one day workshop provides a chance for experienced and inexperienced cocktail makers to enjoy making, drinking, and talking about cocktails. Cocktails have a long tradition in America, particularly in the 20th century, and can even be regarded as a kind of “art form” with craft bartenders inventing new drinks every day--many become part of the cocktail “canon” so-to-speak. The origins of each cocktail will be discussed including how they morphed into new, popular drinks. We'll be making 4 cocktails (1 non-alcoholic). Tips will be donated to MUUSA scholarship fund!

Join this fun crafting adventure! We'll take strips of fabric and weave/braid them into beautiful placements and/or, depending on how ambitious you are, throw rugs! Spend some camp time in community with other creatives (or wannabes) as you try something new, or bring your expert know-how. I will bring a full rainbow of pre-cut strips of sheets to inspire you. The only limitations will be your imagination! Bonus - You'll have a portable little project to work on all week. For you "I'm not crafty" types, I encourage you to give it a try. If nothing else, it'll be a relaxed and enjoyable time together. Everyone is welcome (over 13ish). No experience is necessary. All materials will be provided. Limit 15

UUs are free to develop our own understanding of our place in the universe. Here's a chance to write yours down. We'll share some readings and prompts, with the goal of writing a personal belief statement by the end of the week. By the way, there's a 500 word limit. Study materials will be available online only.

In this workshop we will begin the exploration of listening to our bodies and allowing ourselves to move (or not move!) authentically, and ponder what that even means. We will explore themes of how societal norms taught us to move and how to listen to and honor our bodies' needs, desires, and deep wisdom. Through guided movement explorations, you will be invited to practice the roles of being a Mover and a Witness (whose role it is to help create a safe container for the mover). After movement explorations, there is time for processing through journaling and art-ing. No previous experience or skill is needed. ALL bodies are welcome as they are. How do YOU want to move through this world?

The Awesome Choir is non-auditioned and supports morning celebrations (note that the choir also meets at 8am Tues-Thursday). All skill levels and identities are welcome. Singers choose what section they sing in. The choir is led by Pam Blevins Hinkle with collaboration from pianist Holling Smith-Borne. Pam’s been leading the Awesome Choir at MUUSA for 26 years. She has 30+ years experience conducting choirs and believes singing is everyone’s birthright.

Join us for a hands-on tarot workshop designed to deepen your understanding of this ancient art. Bring your own tarot deck and explore the foundational elements of tarot reading, including numerology the ancient elements, and the structure of the Major and Minor Arcana. Through engaging discussions and guided exercises, you'll gain insight into card symbolism and learn to weave intuitive connections. By the end of the session, you'll be equipped to perform basic tarot readings and take your first steps into this mystical practice. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

Meet Eve Thursday morning at the shelter on the beach for a walk to look for local birds.

Let's get together and enjoy tasting something interesting (more than "just" beer or wine, anyone got some mead? Melomel?). Come check it out if you'd like to discuss, learn a bit, and appreciate a variety of flavors. When class is out, some folks will likely stick around for a little community building, too: all are welcome.