Youth Program (arriving 7th grade-Completed 12th grade)

Drumming and Community Matt Dudack's Found Sounds The drum is a worldwide phenomenon, with every culture having their own version of percussion music.  Found Sounds will take the audience on…

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Young Adult Program (SI-ers aged 18-35)

YAs at SI are a diverse, growing community. Because young adulthood is a time of transition and self-discovery, this year’s Young Adult theme is all about balancing UU beliefs and…

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Early Afternoon Workshops (1:30– 3:00)

Unlike adult morning seminars, children’s RE, and youth programming where you commit for the week, afternoons at SI are more “come and go as you please.” You don’t sign up…

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Late Afternoon Workshops (3:15—4:45)

[list-group] [list-group-item] Ultimate Frisbee Connor McCrystal and Ryan Haker Ultimate Frisbee is one of the most popular workshops at SI with over 40 participants taking part on most days. Connor…

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Evenings

Each evening’s events are planned to engage, entertain and provide relaxation for campers of all ages: Evening Programs A  CD release concert with Hal Walker/ You, You and Me Contra…

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Introduction to Restorative Justice

  Restorative Justice: many of you have heard of it, some have experienced it, and likely some have never heard of it. Restorative Justice is a model for handling breaches…

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Youth Safety Guidelines

The SI Youth Program strives to create an environment of safety that fosters youth independence and accountability. A panel of youth and adult leadership help to create that environment as…

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A Day in the Life of a SI Youth – 2023 Edition

Overview SI is a week of freedom for youths* from all walks of life. In the youth program, all people, ideas, and beliefs are accepted and valued. Through workshops, workshifts,…

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A Holiday Gift Idea from the SI Planning Committee

This holiday, would you like to give a gift that helps create memories for a lifetime? Still searching for the perfect gift for someone who loves SI as much as…

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Welcome to the Summer Institute Blog

Summer Institute is going viral! Or, at least, the Summer Institute Planning Committee is starting a blog.  We hope to use the space to make periodic announcements, start conversations, and…

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