Ohio-Meadville District Unitarian Universalist Association
Summer Institute

Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio

Summer Institute Daily Schedule Monday through Friday

Breakfast
8:45 - 9:20 Morning Worship, with children
9:20 Teachers take children to Children's Programs
9:20 Youth and Young Adults go to their morning programs
9:30 - 10:20 Theme Talk
10:30 - Noon  Morning Workshops
Lunch
1:30 - 3:00 Early afternoon Intergenerational Workshops 
3:15 - 4:45  Late afternoon Age-Specific Workshops
Dinner
Evening Vespers 
Evening Activities

Golf Carts will be available

A shuttle service will be run again this year for transporting campers to and from sites throughout the Kenyon campus.  There may also be an opportunity to rent your own golf cart for the week.  Make a notation on your registration form to obtain more information.

Quiet spaces, quiet times

There are a lot of activities planned for the week. While participating is important, it is also nice to take a few moments out of our day for some alone time. The Kenyon campus has many places perfect for quiet reflection, mediation, book-reading or people-watching. There are Adirondack chairs scattered all around the campus, and beautiful trees to sit under. Take some time out of your busy day to enjoy our surroundings.
 

The Game Room will be open

The Pool will be open in the afternoons

Basketball Courts ready for your game. Bring your ball!

"Some Things You Want to Know About Kenyon"

The village of Gambier, which grew up around the college, has many amenities: a bank, a post office, a grocery store, a deli, and a coffee shop. All of these are situated on the main road, Gaskin street. The nationally-acclaimed Kenyon bookstore is also on this strip. The campus is not isolated; townspeople use the college facilities and all visitors are made welcome. Summer Institute will use the South Campus dormitories, where most of our activities will take place. The dormitories are stone buildings, influenced by gothic architecture. The rooms are larger than the average modern dorms. All have dormitory bathrooms and none are air-conditioned.

A limited number of air-conditioned accommodations are available on the North Campus. Parking spots are just outside this housing. Campers should be aware that these units are a considerable walking distance from the South Campus, but parking is available on the South Campus so one can drive to classes and other activities.

Campers must also be aware that Gund Hall, where all of our meals and a few other activities will take place, is on the North Campus. Walking from South Campus to Gund Hall takes ten to fifteen minutes at an average pace.

There are many other features of the campus and surrounding areas that are available to us. The bike and hike trail is a national "Rails and Trails" multi-use trails that were developed on old railroad beds. The path runs along the Kokosing River, a designated Ohio Scenic River. Another of Kenyon's features is its world-class natatorium. We will also have use of their fitness facilities as well as indoor and outdoor basketball and volleyball areas. For stargazers, the Observatory's friendly staff encourages arranged visits on clear nights.

For more information, go to the college website and their visitor's center or campus map.

Doesn't it sound like a wonderful gathering spot for UU's? Come join us.
 

Arrival and Departure

Kenyon College is in Gambier Ohio, About 45 minutes NE of Columbus. 2 hours from Cleveland.
 
Arrive Sunday Depart Saturday
  • Register at Kenyon College - watch for the signs
  • Dinner
  • Campus tours available after check-in
  • Opening celebration at 6:30pm
  • Leave after closing celebration approximately 11:00am
Insurance Disclaimer
Any person attending Ohio-Meadville District Summer Institute who leaves the campus of Kenyon College for any reason, other than for functions specifically planned by Summer Institute, will not be covered by the Ohio-Meadville District's liability insurance in the event of accident or injury. Summer Institute's liability insurance covers only events and occurrences which take place on campus. Participants must rely on their own insurance coverage if involved in an accident while off campus during the Summer Institute. All visitors regardless of how short their stay, must register due to liability concerns.

 

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Last update March 14, 2005