UCC National Youth Event

July 24–28, 2008
University of Tennessee, Knoxville, TN

The UCC National Youth Event, held every four years, provides an opportunity for over 3000 youth (ages 13 to 18) to gather for worship, workshops, faith, fun, and fellowship. It is planned by the collaborative efforts of national staff and a National Youth Event Planning Committee comprised of a diverse group of UCC youth and young adults. Go to the UCC Youth Page for more information.

Camp Cazadero

Junior High: July 13–19, 2008
HIgh School: August 3–9, 2008

For other camps and opportunities for outdoor ministries, check out the Youth and Outdoors Ministries page of the Northern California / Nevada Conference Web site for information on summer camp!

Camp Everytown

June 15–19, 2008

Camp Everytown is an intensive 4-day/3-night residential retreat for high school youth that reduces stereotypes, bias, and prejudice, and increases understanding and respect for differences in race, ethnicity, religion, culture, and other factors that act to divide us. Everytown is based on respect, acceptance, and responsibility, core values that promote non-violence in our local communities. Go to the Silicon Valley Conference for Community and Justice Web site for more information.

Common Ground Enrichment Institute

Summer 2008

The Common Ground Enrichment Institute is a weeklong summer program for entering high school freshmen that directly impacts the most significant factor in determining success or failure in high school, especially for "at-risk" groups: the connection to the challenging social environment that a modern diverse community represents. By connecting freshmen with a group of junior and senior mentors who are trained in leadership, the Common Ground Enrichment Institute develops an early effective shared space—the "common ground"—for the incoming class to feel safe, wanted, excited, and motivated to join in the full range of their educational opportunities. Go to the Silicon Valley Conference for Community and Justice Web site for more information.