One of the UUCIA’s favorite traditions is the all ages annual retreat.

Who, what, when and where?

Members and friends of the UUCIA share a fun, relaxed weekend Friday, June 5 through Sunday, June 7 at Cape Cod Sea Camps, on the shore of Cape Cod Bay in Brewster, Massachusetts. Activities include beachcombing, tennis and biking to evening conversation and a talent show. For many, the highlight is an outdoor worship service on Sunday morning. Retreat participants are encouraged to join us for two breakfasts and a dinner, prepared under the direction of UUCIA head chefs.

What are the accommodations and how much does it cost?

There are two types of lodging available: Heated cabins provide dormitory-style sleeping accommodations with bunk beds, shared bathrooms and showers. Semi-private rooms offer more private sleeping areas for your family, with shared bathrooms and showers down the hall. Lodging costs, though modest ($20 - $28 per person per night) should not be an obstacle to anyone’s attendance. Financial assistance is available.

The weekend schedule:

Heated semi-private cabin: "The Infirmary"

Friday

People arrive at different times. (Room are available at 2pm.) Most of us go out to dinner at area restaurants. Two popular places are The Lobster Claw Restaurant on Route 6A in Orleans and JT’s Seafood, 2689 Main St,Brewster. Unload your gear and find people to go with to dinner. There may already be people at the restaurant.

8:30 to 9:30: We will socialize on the lower level of the Infirmary. We will discuss and adapt the schedule at this time.

Saturday

8:00 - 8:30Breakfast is served in the dining hall. They stop serving by 8:30am, so get there early! There’s a hot entree such as scrambled eggs and bacon, or pancakes and sausages, plus various cereals, fruits, toast/bagels/English muffins, juices, coffee, tea and milk.

9:30 - 2:00: Bike trip to Coast Guard Beach with lunch at Arnold’s Clam Shack or Hang out at CCSC at the beach, play tennis, walking, swimming, reading, conversation

5:30 - 6:30 Fellowship in the area near the Infirmary. Bring beverages and appetizers to share.

6:30 Dinner: In the dining hall. The fare is typical camp food, but most families sign up for dinner plus the two breakfasts because these are good times for socializing and planning activities.

8:30 - 9:30 Talent show in the dining hall. Following the talent show, there will be games and conversation.

Sunday

8:00 - 8:30 Breakfast is served in the dining hall. See Saturday above.

9:00 Preliminary cleanup of cabins

9:30 Worship Service

10:30 We must be out of the cabins, but we can stay on the grounds for the rest of the day.

How do I sign up?

Bunk and twin beds, bathrooms and showers in cabin.

Please print out, complete and mail the reservation form [PDF] with your deposit.

There are two types of sleeping accommodations:

• Heated Cabin w/showers, $20 per person/night: Heated cabins with showers: dormitory-style; bunk and twin beds, bathrooms and showers in cabin
• Heated semi-private, $28 per person/night: 4-6 (usually one family) per room, bunk and twin beds, bathrooms and showers in cabin

Include a deposit of 50% of your estimated bill. If you prefer, you may send a check for the amount in full. I will return, by e-mail, a confirmation of your reservation and a final bill. Please make your checks payable to: Unitarian Universalist Congregation in Andover.

• April 23: Reservation must be received with 50% deposit or, if you prefer, full payment
• May 4: Final bill will be emailed
• May 16: Remainder of payment is due
• June 5: Cape Cod Weekend Retreat

How do I get there?

Sagamore Bridge to Route 6 (Mid-Cape Highway), take exit 10 (Rte. 124), turn left on Rte. 124 to Rte 6A, go approximately 2 miles and you will see Cape Cod Sea Camps (CCSC) entrance on the left. Go straight on the dirt road as the driveway turns right. The Infirmary is the first large building on the left side of the road, just after the parking lot. A copy of this schedule (see other side), a map of the grounds, and a sheet with room assignments will be posted by 5pm Friday on the Infirmary porch.

What do I bring?

CCSC provides pillows, pillow cases, and bottom sheets. Bring other bedding, sleeping bags, towels, toiletries, and a FLASHLIGHT. Bring athletic equipment (including tennis racquets and baseball gloves), games, bicycles, sun screen, and something use for sitting on the beach, if you would like.

What else do I need to know?

CCSC is open at 2pm on Friday. Check out of CCSC cabins is 10:30am on Sunday, but you can use the facilities all day.

Are there any rules?

Of course! Keep track of your kids. In particular, keep them off the stage and watch them in the water.

No gum. No pets. Smoking only in designated areas. No soda or food in the cabins. Keep off the sand dunes. No beer or wine on the beach. We can have beer and wine in the Infirmary area during Saturday dinner. Quiet from 10 PM to 7 AM. No fires or fireworks. Respect neighbors’ property

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Park cars in the upper lot. You may drive to the cabin to unload and load only. Drive slowly - 10 MPH limit.

Any questions? Contact David Grober at retreat@uuandover.org.