Maumee Valley Unitarian Universalist Congregation (MVUUC) is proud to hold our eighth annual "Hogwarts at MVUUC" Summer Camp, a daycamp inspired by the Harry Potter book series. At MVUUC Hogwarts young wizards (grades K through 8th grade) join a vibrant, fun, and magical community.  Young wizards participate in service activities for the community and congregation, a variety of magical classes, quests and challenges, and learn more about themselves in a safe, welcoming environment.  Although this is a "religious summer camp," young wizards from all faith traditions are welcome and honored here!  

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Everyone is encouraged to read MVUUC's official response to J.K. Rowling's recent transphobic tweets. We disagree with the author's comments, and have been in a process of reflection about how the author's perspectives influence the text and how we can continue to best respond.  We plan on having some conversation with students at camp about the name of our school and whether we should change it (not erasing the history and its relation to Harry Potter, but not elevating it as well). 

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This year's camp theme is Magical Beasts. We will focus on our connection with the animal kingdom and finding joy and wonder in our own experience of the world. For Unitarian Universalist caring for our world is principle #7, and one of our sources of inspiration is the mystery and wonder of life!

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General Camp Information:

• Camp will run from 9:00 a.m. Saturday, August 13th through 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 14th.  

• Planned classes include potions (tie-dye), care of magical creatures (Toledo Zoo), Defense Against the Dark Arts (Wood County Parks- Archery), transfigurations (3D printing), magical arts (magic tricks), and more!!

• Planned activities include wand crafting, Honeydukes candy shop, Quidditch games, labyrinth scavenger hunt, magical movie, campfire snacks, and of course a giant waterslide!! 

• All food and snacks will be provided! 

• All campers are invited to stay overnight on Saturday (optional). They may bring a tent to sleep in or they may stay in the MVUUC building with a sleeping bag. Parents are welcome and encouraged to camp overnight with their kids. Kids under 10 are required to have a parent with them if they are tent camping.  

• Parents are welcome and encouraged to participate in any part of camp! We are formally inviting all families to join us on Sunday for the Quidditch Cup Final, closing ceremony, and potluck.  

• Cost:
  $90 (includes all class and activity materials, all food/snacks, cost of archery/slide/zoo, teachers, overnight supervision)

• Campers should bring: 
  - Sunscreen and hat
  - Bugspray
  - Bathing suit
  - Towel (bring your towel from last year!) 
  - Reusable water bottle
  - Mask (optional, staff will wear masks indoors if at high CDC level)

• If sleeping over-
  - Sleeping bag and pillow
  - Tent (if tent camping)
  - Pajamas
  - Toothbrush and toothpaste (any other needed toiletries)
  - 1 change of clothes 

• We will have general first aid supplies.  

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Camp Fees:

• Tuition for campers is $90 for the weekend 

• We are formally inviting all families to join us on Sunday for the Quidditch Cup Final, closing ceremony, and potluck.  

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NOTICE: All trademarks and names used are acknowledged as property of their respective owners. This includes, but is not limited to, JK Rowling, Warner Brothers, Bloomsbury Publishing, Scholastic Books, and Iris Imaginoria. This summer camp is not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by any of the aforementioned parties. Rights to characters or their likeness are neither claimed nor implied.