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Note: Spaces are still available for 2008!
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Camp UniStar, on Star Island in Cass Lake in northern Minnesota, is owned by Prairie Star District, who runs it through the Camp UniStar Management Committee. The property was donated to the District by the Anderson family, who formerly lived there. The main building is named Anderson Lodge in their honor.
The camp operates from June to September. It offers:
- Work Weeks for volunteers to prepare and maintain the camp.
- Two Youth Week programs for grades 7 through 12, typically in late June.
- Several week-long family programs throughout July and August; each week focuses on a special-interest topic to augment the wide variety of natural activities available at the camp.
- Canoe trips in the Boundary Waters.
- Group retreats in September.
The program for each year is typically announced in February. Please see the UniStar Web site for details.
To make a donation by credit card to the Camp Unistar Capital Campaign visit the Prairie Store.
Openings Available at Camp UniStar for Summer 2008
As of May 15, there are still openings for the first two, early-season weeks this summer. Special “early-season” rates apply to these two weeks. A full week, including everything: Adults $335; Youth age 12-17 $300; Children 3-11 $145; Children under 3 free. Housing is in the lodge or cabins.
IMPORTANT: These openings are available to everyone, even folks who are confirmed into another program week later in the summer.
For more information or to register for one or both of these weeks contact Gary Joselyn, Registrar, 763-533-9659, gyjoselyn@hotmail.com.
For the full camp brochure see http://www.campunistar.org
Program Descriptions (for weeks with openings)
May 31 - June 7 ... WORK WEEK
Work Week is a wonderful time for campers new and old to join together in readying camp for the upcoming season. Work Week campers also do long-term projects, such as roof repair and remodeling, which make an important contribution to the physical and financial health of the camp. We will “wake up” the lodge/cabin, waterfront, etc. from their long winter nap. We work from breakfast till lunch after which campers are free to relax and play.
Work Week is a favorite of birdwatchers and wild flower lovers. This time of year the camp and woods of the adjoining Chippewa National Forest are full of early spring wild flowers and migrating birds. Bring your binoculars. There is no program for children or youth, but young workers are encouraged and welcome.
June 7 - 14 ... RUG MAKING AND CI-GUNG
Program Leaders: Sandi Benge & Pat Gottschalk Making “rag rugs” is an old craft that is gentle on the Planet. Learn three techniques using recycled fabric and safety pins, sticks or a small frame loom. You can also try the ancient and gentle practice of Chi-Gung, a form of meditative exercise suitable for all, even those with physical limitations. It includes breathing, body movements focusing the mind and vowel sounds. Come as you are--stiff, limber, happy, sad, clumsy, nimble.
