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Unirondack: A radically inclusive summer camp community in Upstate NY for misfits of all ages. (Email us please!

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linktr.ee/Unirondack Unirondack is a Unitarian Universalist camp and conference center located on a forever wild peninsula in the Adirondacks Mountains. Unitarian Universalism is a liberal religion that affirms the worth and dignity of all people, regardless of race, color, creed or sexual orientation. Our programs are designed with the belief that camp experiences are a powerful force for promoting growth in the lives of children and adults. We interact, discuss, create, and play together, making friendships that last a lifetime.

10/13/2026

Members Weekend ‘26! A chilly but beautiful weekend for our annual members meeting and closing of camp. The leaves were very golden and gorgeous. The weekend was filled with many board games, music, some boating, and lots of time spent cozy by the fire.

Check out our website for more information about becoming a member at unirondack.org or through the link in our bio!

📷: Vaishali

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: Two floors of a wooded lodge. There are people sitting in couches and chairs on the lower level and are sitting on the floor by windows on the upper level.

Slide 2: A person is standing near the edge of a lake and looking out to the fall foliage of the trees lining the lake.

Slide 3: A person is lit by the glow of a fire. They are playing guitar. Other people’s backs are towards the camera as they sit on the ground inside by the fireplace.

Slide 4: Three people are in a row boat on a lake. There are trees in the back that are changing colors.

Slide 5: Six people are standing and sitting in a kitchen. They are smiling at the camera and close together.

Slide 6: Five adults are sitting on a couch and two chairs pulled up close to a fireplace in a wooded lodge.

Slide 7: A person is standing next to a projector screen. The person is wearing a colorful sweater and is holding a clicker. The projector screen is colorful and reads “Unirondack Summer Director’s Report 2026”

Slide 8: A person is sitting on the floor and opening a woodstove that has a fire blazing inside.

Slide 9: Six people are sitting at a table by shelves full of books and by a window. They are excited and playing a game.”]

10/08/2026

As we near the end of our HAGS campaign we are only ONE THIRD of the way to our goal of having 75 people donate to the campaign this year. Thank you to everyone who donated already- your support means so much! If you have not had a chance, please help us by donating today to celebrate another great summer in the books. The campaign ends this weekend, so this is the last chance to get your name (or the name of a staff member current or past!!) onto the 2026 HAGS plaque. Link to donate: https://mailchi.mp/unirondack/hags-is-back-6431537?e=5e01b9d6ad

This week’s newsletter is about the duality of camp. "No matter how folks end up at camp, many find something that brings them back… The fact that Unirondack can be so many things to so many people is what makes it such an important place in so many lives.”

You can find the rest of this newsletter in our bio, along with links to donate to the campaign and to sign up for our mailing list to get more newsletters like this in the future.

📷: Vaishali

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: Two photos with blue text. The top photo is of a camper sitting on a wooden chair built into a walkway with trees surrounding, while reading a book. The bottom photo is of 10 campers playing Gaga in different costumes. The blue text reads, “Can you have your cake and eat it too?”

Slide 2: Two photos with blue text. The top photo is of four campers building structures out of sticks and field game equipment. They are in a wooded area and are by a basketball hoop and a Gaga pit. The bottom photo is one camper sitting on a dock on the water with the wind blowing through their long hair. Blue text reads, “This week’s HAGS newsletter is about the duality of camp…”

Slide 3: Two photos with blue text. The top photo is of a group of campers in a wooded pavilion. They are on yoga mats and in a line, they are all going a similar exercise of laying on their sides and lifting their legs. The bottom phot os of a camper recording with a camcorder, they're standing on a wooded camp. The blue text reads, “The duality of camp is part of what makes camp a place for everyone…”

Slide 4: Two photos with blue text. The left photo is of two people holding hands and screaming face to face silhouetted by a large fire. The right photo is of people holding hands around a campfire, they're silhouetted and the grey sky is behind them. The blue text reads, “Camp can be there for you in the way that you need it.”]

10/06/2026

The prettiest bathroom view on camp :)

[Image Description: a propped open window that looks out onto a lake. There is a luna moth on the window.]

10/01/2026

This week, the HAGS campaign presents “This Unirondack Life,” a podcast-style collection of stories, from our host Ira Bass! Check out this week’s newsletter to read (or listen to!) stories from three of this summer’s staff members- Caleb, the director; Max, a trip leader; and Theo, a first time counselor! You can find this newsletter linked here: https://mailchi.mp/unirondack/hags-is-back-6431369?e=5e01b9d6ad

This is also your weekly reminder that you can donate to the HAGS campaign by following the link in our bio! If you were a past staff member, or want to nominate one, donate 75$ for a name on this year’s plaque!

The HAGS campaign will conclude in two weeks, so make sure to donate soon if you want to help out!

📷: Vaishali

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: A red background with large white text that reads “This Unirondack Life” below is smaller white text that reads, “from WUDK” there is a white drawing of a raccoon.

Slide 2: Five campers are standing on a stage, they are holding hands up to bow. Blue text reads, “Our host, Ira Bass, brings us 3 stories…”

Slide 3: A dirt road with a cabin on the right and trees on the left. Blue text reads, “ #1: “The Director Directed”

Slide 4: A person with short curly hair, squatting down, cooking in a pot. Some campers in the background. Blue text reads, “ #2: When the fun is type 2”

Slide 5: One camper is on the back of another camper. They are both smiling at the camera. One has paint on their face. Blue text reads: “ #3: When the world needs more cookies and dancing”]

09/30/2026

Unirondack Town Hall before the Annual Members Meeting! Join us Tuesday, October 6th at 7m ET via Zoom.

A message from the Board of Directors: The Board has taken to heart the request for more transparency and more opportunities for our members to engage with the ‘goings-on’ of our beloved camp. One way we are doing this is with periodic Town Hall gatherings on Zoom for people to hear about activities and plans.

One big change the camp has been experiencing is with our Executive Staff Team and their structure. Last year saw long-time exec staff retiring and new (not really new) staff moving into position. Over the course of this past year the Board and Executive staff changed gears from our plan to hire an Executive Director and decided to hire a Financial Manager instead.

This Town Hall, set for Tuesday, October 6th at 7 pm, will be an opportunity to learn more about that new role, where we are in the process of filling it, and what it means for camp. We also plan to share more about the changes to our Executive Team structure – a shift to a lateral team model for the executive staff. Other topics may come up (time allowing), but those two are what the Board is planning to share with you during this Zoom meeting. All inquiring minds are welcome, including members and non-members.

For Instagram: Follow the Linktree in our bio to register and join the Zoom

For Facebook: Register and join the Zoom here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/VTzk1ArdRIimMrdUdnbVWQ

For both: Please note: To reduce any risk of cyber-intrusions and keep everyone safe, please refrain from sharing or posting the Zoom link publicly.

Thank you, and we hope to see you there!

[Image description: Multicolored Unirondack logo appears at the top, and under that the following text appears on a green, purple and white background: "Town Hall Meeting; Tuesday, October 6 @ 7pm ET, via Zoom; Join us for community announcements and discussion about changes to our Executive Team structure, our new Financial Manager position, and other important issues ahead of our Annual Members' Meeting; Follow the Linktree in our bio to register and join us on Zoom; See you there!"

On the left there are two photos: One shows a wooden archway surrounded by leafy freen forest with a pathway leading to the campfire circle and beyond that the lake; The other shows a turtle on a sandy beach, approaching wavy Beaver Lake with Autumn foliage in the background.]

09/29/2026

This is an appreciation to the team that dug the Rumpus pit, and to the Wayne Crew for keeping everybody safe and building such an amazing Rumpus. So much goes into digging the Rumpus pit in such a short amount of time. The campers and staff that put hard work into this specific pit were incredible. They dug the pit efficiently and beautifully! 🪏

What is Rumpus? Check out our last post :)

📷: Vaishali

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: Four people stand a lot of sand. It is dusk. They are standing in a line and are each holding a stick, eventually used to help light a fire.

Slide 2: One camper is using a shovel to dig in a sand pit.

Slide 3: Two campers are standing in a sand pit and holding shovels.

Slide 4: Five people are sitting in a large sand pit. They are sitting on a ledge and flexing their muscles.

Slide 5: Four people are standing in a sand pit with firewood holding sticks lit on fire before they light a larger fire.]

09/24/2026

Rumpus!! A tradition held during Session 7, a time for our oldest campers to celebrate and connect with their inner child ❤️‍🔥

📷: Vaishali (2-5, 8, 9) and alex (1, 6, 7)

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: From a distance, a large fire in a sand pit, the trees and grass are lit up with the orange glow and sparks fly high. There are people running around the fire, and some standing just watching.

Slide 2: A large group of people are holding hands and walking in a curved line together around a sand pit that has firewood in it.

Slide 3: A photo is focused on a small part of a large group of people in a circle. People are holding hands, arms crossed. One person is standing reading a book, they are lit with red light.

Slide 4: In a large pavilion, people are sitting close together, lining the outside. One person is holding a paper and others are looking at it as well.

Slide 5: A large fire is in a dig sand pit. People are standing and running around it, all silhouetted by the fire.

Slide 6: People are standing in a large circle on a field, they are all holding hands.

Slide 7: A large fire is in a dig sand pit. People are standing and running around it, all silhouetted by the fire.

Slide 8: One person is leading a large group of people through a field, they are all closing their eyes and holding hands.

Slide 9: Two people are holding hands and screaming face to face, they are silhouetted by a large fire.]

09/22/2026

Summer’s End Part 6: Steepover + Polar Bear Plunge

The end of youth camp can be an emotional time, but is not the end of camp magic! We offer more adult programs than ever before and cover a range of different groups and possibilities for camp experiences and memories to be created. As summer fades into fall, we’re taking a look at some of the ‘lasts’ of the youth portion of the summer in a 6 part series!

On Friday nights, sometimes there is the opportunity for a Stevens Sleepover…a sleepover in Stevens (the large large pavilion on lower camp). Stevens + sleepover = steepover. On Saturday morning, there is sometimes the opportunity to plunge a polar bear plunge before breakfast. On the Saturday morning of Session 7, the lake was covered in a thick layer of fog, making it look like the lake and sky were one.

More information on camp for all ages can be found at unirondack.org or through the link in our bio.

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: Three campers hugging each other and posing for the campers. They are sitting on the ground of a large pavilion, and there are sleeping bags and blankets around and behind them.

Slide 2: A white L shaped doc that goes out into the water, and the water and sky mixes into one because of a thick layer of fog.]

09/21/2026

Hello and welcome to week 2 of our HAGS campaign! If you missed part one check it out at the link in our bio! We’re running 5 weeks of fun camp content in conjunction with our goal of receiving 75 individual donations for our Legacy Foundation.

This summer, we ran over 260 programs. That’s 260 stories to tell, but it’s hard to remember every single little thing you did while you were at camp. That’s why we compiled a complete list for you, so if you were at Unirondack this summer, you can jog your memory on how to explain your week. If you weren’t at camp, maybe this will give you a glimpse into what went down!

This week’s letter includes the full list of programs from the summer along with some more pictures and some memorable quotes from the summer.

Check it out at the link in bio, where you can also find the link to donate and sign up for our mailing list to see the future installments of our campaign!

Link: https://unirondack.churchcenter.com/giving/to/had-a-great-summer

📷: .photos

[Image Descriptions:

Slide 1: A person wearing flippers and dressed as a mermaid is laying on a porch and someone out of frame is pouring a cup of water on their head. Blue text says, “We’re so back / h.a.g.s / week 2”

Slide 2: In a large pavilion, three campers are standing. Two of them are covered in shaving cream and posing with their arms wide for the camera. One camper on the right is standing looking at the camera, holding a hoola-hoop around their shoulders. Blue text reads, “This week's newsletter is out…Programming RECAP!”

Slide 3: Two younger campers are doing art. The one on the left is sitting and working with clay. The one on the right is standing and rolling out clay. Blue texts says, “Some programs are easy to explain”

Slide 4: Two campers are blindfolded and walking with a mattress on their head. There is a counselor walking behind them. They are outside, the ground is made of pine needles and dirt. Blue text reads, “Others are a little more…inexplicable”

Slide 5: Campers are roaming around an outdoor pavilion. The photo focuses on two campers who are exchanging something. Blue text reads, “We compiled a full list of every wacky program, along with some fun quotes and photos! Check it out!”

Slide 6: Outside on a wooded camp,a group of about 18 staff members are running together. Blue text says, “If you like it, please consider donating to this year’s HAGS campaign!”]

09/17/2026

Summer’s End Part 5: Campfire (& Riptide)

The end of youth camp can be an emotional time, but is not the end of camp magic! We offer more adult programs than ever before and cover a range of different groups and possibilities for camp experiences and memories to be created. As summer fades into fall, we’re taking a look at some of the ‘lasts’ of the youth portion of the summer in a 6 part series!

Campfire is easily one of the most cherished traditions at camp. It takes place every night, but no campfire is ever the same. With the age groups, the content changes, more stories some nights, other nights more songs or poems. The last campfire of each session is always naturally longer. Campers want to share one last thing, or have finally built up the courage. On the last campfire of the last youth session, it is usually the longest of the summer and yet the most special. The song Riptide by Vance Joy is one that despite the age group, is somehow always played. This specific Riptide was at the last campfire of the last youth session.

More information on camp for all ages can be found at unirondack.org or through the link in our bio.

📷: Vaishali

[Media Descriptions:

Slide 1: A photo of a large group of people sitting on couches and on the floor of a lodge, they are lit by the light of a campfire in the fireplace on the left of the photo.

Slide 2: A video of people singing the song Riptide by Vance Joy, the video stays on silhouetted people who are looking at a fire in a fireplace.]

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