Southwest UU Summer Institute (SWUUSI) is the Southwestern District’s week-long multigenerational summer camp experience. Each year SWUUSI offers opportunites for faith development, education, entertainment, and recreational activites for all ages. Whether it be relaxing in the sun, discussing in the  classroom, or singing in the choir, SWUUSI offers something for everyone!

Multigenerational

SWUUSI is a truly multigenerational experience. Worships and most group activities are open to all ages. SWUUSI offers faith-filled and fun programming for children and youth grades K-12. There are programs and activities led by and offered to our Young Adults, as well as the opportunity for Young Adult group lodging. Daily workshops offer learning, faith development, and fun opportunities for adults of all ages.

Worship

Each day at SWUUSI, there are morning and evening worship opportunities. District staff, new to the district Ministers, youth and young adults offer worship services to bring the camp together, further the camp theme, and -most importantly- ground us in our shared faith. In addition to the daily worship opportunities, each evening attendees are invited to Sunset Talks. Throughout the week, Rev. Aaron White will offer inspiring talks in a relaxing outdoor setting. Sunset Talks are a great way to wind down in the evening.

Workshops/Classes

SWUUSI workshops cover a wide range of subjects, anything from belly-dancing to philosophy, craft-making to congregational leadership, to keep the mind, body and spirit full! SWUUSI workshops are offered in morning and afternoon sessions throughout the week, usually with the  material building on itself each day. Children and Youth Programming is offered during workshop times with age appropriate classes offered for K through high school. Each day children and youth have both a morning and afternoon session with their class, with a break for lunch with their families. All classes are fully staffed with adult instructors and teaching assistants (where needed). Curricula for each class varies each year, and children and youth are offered time to learn and play each day!  A nursery is also available for infants through 4 year olds.

Activities

SWUUSI has many activities available in addition to worship and classes each day. There are games, outdoor activities, service projects and entertainment. Some activities are scheduled for campers, while others are unscheduled and may be done at campers’ leisure.

Possible activities include: Talent Show, Board Games, Midnight Movie, Dinner and Dance, Crafts, Music-Making, Bookstore/Bazaar, Yoga, Birdwatching, Shopping, Relaxing by the pool, Nature Center Tour, Fishing/Boating, and more! 

Location

SWUUSI is held at the Western Hills Guest Ranch in Hulbert, OK. Learn more about Western Hills!
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