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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250628
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SUMMARY:It’s a Blank Canvas Challenge!
DESCRIPTION:It’s a Blank Canvas Challenge!\nProgram Leaders: Dan Zimmermann and Kim Christensen\nUse pins and pinhole cameras to turn blank canvases into art with Dan and Kim. \nBefore the sewing machine\, humans stitched their own clothing. And before AI\, humans made their own images. Come learn how they did it from two old school masters. With images\, we will use our self-made pinhole cameras to turn a blank piece of photo paper into a negative\, which we will use to create a beautiful cyanotype print. With fabric\, we will use basic hand-sewing techniques to create wearable textiles from your blank canvas – a napkin\, a pillow\, a shirt.  We will provide the print supplies\, fabrics and threads\, and hand sewing tools – or bring your own. Let’s see what we can create!  \nKim Christensen has been a fiber artist for many years\, working with sewing\, knitting\, spinning\, natural plant dying\, and more. Photography has been Dan Zimmermann’s life-long avocation. He enjoys sharing what he has learned with all who are interested. \n 
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/its-a-blank-canvas-challenge/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250629
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SUMMARY:[ DISCOUNT ] Let’s Build a Life-Size “Rube Goldberg”
DESCRIPTION:[ DISCOUNT ] Let’s Build a Life-Size “Rube Goldberg”\nProgram Leaders: Bill Ballou and Susan Schwartz\nUse everyday objects and work with others to build a fun chain-reaction machine. \nThe famous cartoons by Rube Goldberg depicted machines doing simple things in unnecessarily convoluted ways\, something like the board game “Mousetrap.” We will\, as a group\, construct a life-size “Rube Goldberg machine” using available materials and a lot of imagination (as well as principles of physics)\, to create amazing chain reactions with everyday objects.  \nBill has a background in film\, TV and live theater construction\, rigging and problem solving starting in the early 1970’s.  He has been a construction coordinator on many feature films\, a technical director at REDCAT in Los Angeles and other theaters\, and taught Technical Direction at California Institute of the Arts School of Theater. Susan is a career prosecutor who holds a degree in art business and has been making art of various kinds for years.  Susan and Bill have collaborated on many art projects. \n\nTo see more information about this week’s reduced fees\, please visit our Fees page.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/lets-build-a-life-size-rube-goldberg/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250607
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250615
DTSTAMP:20250124T225540Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Hands Week
DESCRIPTION:Helping Hands Week\nProgram Leadership Team: JoAnne Berkenkamp\, Tim Dirr\, Duane Peterson\, Milo Rochester\, and Steve Schreurs\nFix\, plant\, clean\, build\, or organize stuff to help get UniStar ready for the summer! \nWe’ll have plenty of projects for campers of all ages and abilities\, with no experience needed. The plan for this year includes (in addition to the usual items) tree planting\, cabin siding and painting\, cleaning\, window screening and glazing\, kiosk organizing\,  indoor and outdoor lighting\, deck and step repairs\, landscaping\, and firewood. Project teams may include painting\, carpentry\, plumbing\, electrical\, groundskeeping and spiffing up. Team leaders will offer guidance and instructions as we work together. Join us for the week and try something new! \nAlthough there will be no formal youth or children’s programs\, enthusiastic young workers are welcome. Mornings are spent on camp projects while afternoons provide time for hiking\, swimming\, sailing\, canoeing\, kayaking\, bird watching or just relaxing. Join the UniStar family for Helping Hands 2025 to participate in projects that will benefit camp in the decades to come while making memories you can cherish forever!\n \nDISCOUNT: Reduced fees this week\, plus Helping Hands Week campers may register for just a portion of the week (at a pro-rated price) and can also register for a second program week at the same time.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/helping-hands-week-2/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240817
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20240212T215838Z
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SUMMARY:Green Glee
DESCRIPTION:  \nGreen Glee  (Adults Only) \nProgram leader: MJ Lavin \nThis week we’ll learn about observing and tending plants indoors and out. Each day\, we’ll cover a different aspect of gardening each day with an emphasis on the biology of plants and what different plants need to thrive. In a conversational and interactive setting\, we’ll talk about houseplants\, garden plants\, organic pest control\, native plants\, new and emerging invasive species\, and whatever other topics are of interest to campers. \n  \nMJ is a former Master Gardener and has worked at an organic garden store in South Minneapolis for over 16 years.  She enjoys gardening of all kinds\, but is particularly fond of tropical houseplants and has been keeping\, propagating\, and killing them for 40+ years.  She specializes in remedies for garden and plant problems that are gentle on the environment\, and loves helping others solve their plant difficulties sustainably.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/green-glee/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240818
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SUMMARY:Star Island Arts
DESCRIPTION:  \nStar Island Arts        \nProgram Leadership: Katie Kline \nJoin us for a week of connecting with nature and making art! Projects might include making nature mandalas and dreamcatchers or trying our hands at printmaking. We might also make pressed flowers\, make sun art using photo-sensitive paper\, and write haikus inspired by hiking on Star Island or boating on Cass Lake. Each morning will begin with a guided meditation to deepen our connection with the natural beauty of Star Island. \n  \nKatie is a writer\, poet\, artist\, and activist\, and serves as the Executive Director of the Minnesota Unitarian Universalist Social Justice Alliance (MUUSJA).
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/star-island-arts/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
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SUMMARY:Restorative Justice and UU Life
DESCRIPTION:  \nRestorative Justice and UU Life \nProgram Leadership: Lucy Moroukian\, Nelson Moroukian\, Angela Wilcox \nRestorative justice isn’t just for the justice system – it is used to nurture community\, provide for authentic inclusion and safety\, and offer all a sense of fairness in educational and congregational settings. This week\, we will practice deep listening\, learn about the roots of restorative justice in Indigenous culture\, and experience the power of being in circle\, de-centering the self. We will also learn the context and history of restorative justice in the US and discuss how these practices can serve as tools for healing rifts in our congregations and as antidotes to white supremacy and other forms of oppression. \n  \nAngela and Lucy serve as restorative culture specialists in educational communities. Each has worked to foster a restorative mindset in their approach to the world and building community. Nelson is the coordinator for Children and Family Ministries at Unity Church-Unitarian in St. Paul. 
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/restorative-justice-and-uu-life/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240727
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240804
DTSTAMP:20240204T040344Z
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SUMMARY:Dance and Yoga for Everyone
DESCRIPTION:  \nDance and Yoga for Everyone \nProgram Leader: Sarah Hauss \nThis week we will be moving and stretching\, increasing balance and flexibility\, and expressing ourselves through our bodies. This will be a program of yoga and modern dance appropriate for beginners that will give the mind\, body\, and spirit a chance to connect internally as well as externally. We’ll explore a number of yoga moves and dance forms as we learn together. Sarah will meet you at your individual comfort level and help you find a personal connection to your expressive body\, mind\, and spirit!  \n  \nSarah is a choreographer\, yoga instructor\, and dance professor from Saint Paul\, Minnesota. She has been teaching movement for over 30 years at various venues. She grew up in California and has lived and worked in New York and Colorado.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/dance-and-yoga-for-everyone/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240720
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240728
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SUMMARY:Lakes\, Land\, and People of the Upper Midwest
DESCRIPTION:  \nLakes\, Land\, and People of the Upper Midwest \nProgram Leader: Sean Dunham \nAre you curious about the cultural and ecological history of the upper Midwest\, especially the Chippewa National Forest/Leech Lake Reservation and Star Island? Some of the topics we’ll explore include the history and archaeology of the National Forest and Reservation; the hydrological history of Cass Lake and the upper Mississippi River; the pre-European-settlement fire history on Star Island; and how archaeologists examine the past.  \n  \nSean is the archaeologist at the Chippewa National Forest and has spent most of his career pursuing archaeology in the north woods of Minnesota\, Michigan\, and Wisconsin.  His research examines the relationship between people\, their culture\, and their environment. Sean plans to share some of that experience with you\, hoping it will provide you with a further connection with Star Island. He is also a member of the Headwaters Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Bemidji\, MN.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/lakes-land-and-people-of-the-upper-midwest/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240713
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240721
DTSTAMP:20240204T033515Z
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SUMMARY:Nature Adventures on Star Island
DESCRIPTION:  \nNature Adventures on Star Island \nProgram Leader: Ann Sigford \nThere are so many birds\, wildflowers\, and native plants on Star Island! Learn about and observe living things on land\, in water\, and in the air\, honing your observational skills in the company of others. We’ll also experience “forest bathing” in the silence of the woods. You might select a living thing and take the time to get to know it well: an unfolding plant\, a spider that you feed for the week\, or a butterfly larva that you observe and sketch every day. Or you might decide to observe a bird family as they go about raising a family. Then we’ll share what we’ve learned. \n  \nAnn has had a long and joy-filled career as a naturalist\, primarily in Minnesota\, but also in Sweden\, where she lived with her husband on his farm and was a nature and culture guide. They returned to Rochester\, Minnesota in 2019 and Ann became a Master Naturalist in all three of Minnesota’s biomes. Ann and Folke attend We are enthusiastic members of Rochester’s First UU Church.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/nature-adventures-on-star-island/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240706
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240714
DTSTAMP:20240204T033228Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired by Science
DESCRIPTION:  \nInspired by Science \nProgram Leader: Phil Duran \nSpirituality can be a framework for understanding and celebrating our connections with the cosmos and our experience of space and time. The cosmos – near and far\, grand and mundane – invites us into relationships through languages and narratives we know by names like Astronomy\, Geology\, Archaeology\, and more.  How does – or could – these sciences deepen our spirituality?  This decidedly non-academic program will emphasize experiences\, friendly conversation\, a bit of show-and-tell\, writing\, reflection\, and humor. \n  \nPhil is a member of the First Unitarian Society of Minneapolis.  He is a lawyer by trade\, has been involved in LGBTQ advocacy for nearly 40 years\, and is a cat-lover\, a permanent history major\, a spiritual seeker\, and an avid journaler.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/inspired-by-science/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240707
DTSTAMP:20240204T031805Z
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SUMMARY:Mindful Movement
DESCRIPTION:  \nMindful Movement  \nProgram Leader: Morgan Rysdon-Moulitsas \nExplore the ease and reduced stress that the Alexander Technique can bring to your life. You will learn practical skills to release tension in your body and discover more efficient ways of moving for better alignment and overall well-being. Through hands-on guidance and group activities\, you will develop better self-awareness and improve your ability to identify unconscious habits that are leading to pain and discomfort. Discover your potential for experiencing more mindful living through enhanced awareness\, improved posture\, and intentional everyday movements. \n  \nMorgan is a nationally certified Alexander Technique teacher and speaker. In 2013\, she created Center Studio in Atlanta to help others improve their quality of life through increased awareness and mindfulness. Since then\, she’s taught nationally and internationally\, helping individuals elevate their performance and recover from chronic pain\, injury\, stress\, and anxiety. Morgan focuses on building self-awareness\, self-confidence\, and poise through improving the overall function of mind\, body\, breath\, and voice. She grew up attending Camp UniStar each summer and looks forward to sharing UniStar’s magic with her family.
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/mindful-movement/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240628
DTSTAMP:20240205T165643Z
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SUMMARY:Create a Book: Family Memories
DESCRIPTION:Create a Book: Family Memories \n\nProgram Leader: Anne Brataas\nJune 22-27 (short week\, Saturday to Thursday)\nBring together favorite family stories to create a book of memories with the help of an experienced writer and facilitator. Your book can be small or large: the detailing of a long-remembered hike together; or a retelling of a trip with grandparents to where they grew up\, complete with a hand-drawn map or wisdom gleanings. It can be practical\, such as recipes associated with a memory\, or imaginary\, such as time traveling to meet ancestors or future generations.  \nIndividuals or groups of family members can work on a book. Anne will supply templates for making books and will guide discussions and reflections to help you bring stories to the surface. You will go home with handwritten and hand-drawn elements ready to be typed or digitized and saved for printing or emailing. If you wish\, you may bring a laptop or tablet to camp (WiFi isn’t available).
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/create-a-book-family-memories/
LOCATION:MN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240608
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240616
DTSTAMP:20240211T194952Z
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SUMMARY:Helping Hands Week
DESCRIPTION:DISCOUNT: Reduced fees this week\, plus Helping Hands Week campers may register for just a portion of the week. Helpings Hands registrants may also register for a second week at camp at the same time they register for Helping Hands Week. \nWe’ll have a variety of Helping Hands projects for campers of all ages and abilities – no experience needed! Projects may include painting\, carpentry\, plumbing\, electrical\, groundskeeping\, and lots of cabin/camp spiffing up. Team leaders will offer guidance and instruction as we work together. This year’s major objective is sprucing up our restrooms with new sinks\, floors\, painting\, and more! We will also have new mattresses to deploy. Depending on the skill levels of participants\, we’d like to replace the back stairs of Cabin 2 and the old siding on the east side of the lodge upstairs. Join us for the week and learn a new skill. \nThis week there are no formal youth or children’s programs\, but young people interested in learning skills and helping out are welcome. Mornings are spent on camp projects while afternoons provide time for hiking\, swimming\, sailing\, canoeing\, kayaking\, bird watching or just relaxing. Join the UniStar Helping Hands crew to participate in projects that will benefit camp\, and make friendships and memories to cherish forever!
URL:https://www.campunistar.org/week/helping-hands-week/
LOCATION:Camp Unistar\, 25816 Star Island SE\, Cass Lake\, MN\, 56633\, United States
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