Ohio-Meadville District Unitarian Universalist Association Summer Institute
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Kenyon College

Summer Institute, Kenyon College and You

Kenyon College is located in, and wraps itself around, the village of Gambier, Ohio, about 45 minutes northeast of Columbus, and two hours from Cleveland. Summer Institute participants will find themselves ambling through this little town routinely, stopping into one or more of its stores (including Kenyon College’s huge bookstore), or simply window-shopping on their way to and from meals at Pierce Food Court.

Getting Around
Almost all of Summer Institute’s activities take place on the South Campus, where our main housing is located and where worship, theme talks and workshops are scheduled in various buildings around the main quad. Meals are served in Pierce Food Court. Most of us walk or ride our bikes between those locations, but there is also bus service via golf carts for those who are physically challenged.

To Sleep, Perchance to Dream
Most dorms are not air conditioned and people often bring fans from home (as well as lamps, clocks, stereos, bicycles and, occasionally, lap top computers). Window air conditioners are NOT allowed.All bathrooms look like those on college campuses and our meals taste a lot like cafeteria food, but substantially better, with recognition of the needs of our vegetarian and vegan UUs. This year, Kenyon College has imposed a linen fee, The Planning committee decided to make linen optional. It was determined several campers bring their own linen. If campers want to use Kenyon’s linen, they can indicate on the registration form.

Visit the Kenyon College website at www.kenyon.edu