Trailblazer’s Odyssey is not just a theme, it’s a call to action.
Children grades K-5 will engage in an inspiring camp experience that connects our core values, nature, and the environment! Trailblazer’s Odyssey Camp invites kids to explore the beauty of creation and learn about our interdependence with animals, the Earth, and the energy that sustains us all. Through outdoor activities, value-based stories, and hands-on learning, campers will deepen their conscious connection to this great web of existence and understand their role in protecting and nurturing the world around them.
One day will feature a field trip to Armand Bayou Nature Center for a guided tour and picnic lunch; on the last day, children will experience an unforgettable splash day with a gigantic water slide, water balloons, slippery slides and more. A family potluck on that last night will provide the children an opportunity to show off their visual and performing art.
Together, we’ll celebrate life, embrace stewardship, and discover the incredible ways we are all connected. Sign up now for a summer of faith, fun, and a deeper understanding of our place in the web of life!
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Cost & Registration
- The true cost of Trailblazer’s Odyssey is $100 per person.
Registration is available on a sliding scale from $75 – $125, with additional siblings’ registration fee set at $75. We ask that if you are in a position to register at the higher end of the scale that you do so to help us keep summer camp accessible to those with greater financial need. Registration covers all materials, outside rentals, T-shirts, field trip cost and two snacks daily. - Trailblazers Odyssey is July 14-17 from 8:30-3:30. After-care is available up until 5:30 for an additional fee of $10 an hour per family.
- Trailblazers Odyssey is open to children who are starting kindergarten in the fall through rising 6th grade (2024-2025 school year) Nursery/childcare will be available for free to adult volunteers.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Can I attend with my child?
No, though you may sign up to volunteer if you are a member of of Bay Area Unitarian Universalist Church.
Is There Another Way I Can Share in Their Experience?
Yes!! Thursday evening, we are inviting all campers and their families to join us in Cockrell Hall at 6:00 p.m. for a grand celebratory potluck. Bring a dish to share and help your child celebrate the end of a fantastic week and the beginning of long-lasting friendships.
My child is in jr. high or high school. Can they participate?
Yes! We are seeking jr. assistants to help in classrooms and other common areas. Duties include resource preparation, classroom helpers, lunch monitors, and field trip aides. Keep an eye out for the application to become a junior assistant. Participants will receive community service hours for their time and special recognition at Thursday evening’s potluck.
What to Bring & Wear
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What should my child bring with them?
A sack lunch every day. Drinks will be provided by the church. A labeled reusable water bottle. A small backpack is suggested.
Will my child need to bring money for food or merchandise?
Our field trip to Armand Bayou is on Wednesday, July 16th. Your child may bring money for souvenirs on that day.
Can my child bring their tablet/game system/etc?
No. Please refrain from bringing electronic devices.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable, weather-appropriate clothes that can be played in, and sneakers or sandals made for playing in (no flip-flops, please). Thursday, July 17th is Splash Day. Parents will be notified of appropriate clothing and apparel at the beginning of summer camp.
Food
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Will you provide snacks and drinks for my child while attending Trailblazer’s Odyssey Camp?
Yes! Drinks and nut-free snacks are provided. Please send your child with a reusable water bottle, as well.
Will you provide lunch for my child while attending camp?
No. Please send your child with a sack lunch. You will be notified if there are any restrictions on food items. Drinks will be provided.
Health and Safety
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Have the staff and volunteers been vetted and passed a background check?
Yes, all staff and volunteers who work in close contact with minors at BAUUC must be vetted and pass a background check.
How do I check my child into Trailblazers Odyssey Camp?
Check-in tables will be at the front entrance of the church on the first day. We’ll give you instructions from there. Each child will be given a wristband with an ID#. The family will be given a pick-up card with a matching ID# that they must show to the staff when picking up their child.
Can my child’s grandma/friend/uncle/etc. check them out of Trailblazers Odyssey Camp?
Yes, however, the person picking up the child must have the child’s pick-up card or a photo of the pick-up card. The number on the card must match the ID# on the child’s wristband. Every child will receive a new, unique ID number each day of VBS.
Special Events During the Week (July 14-17)
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Are there any special events that my child will be attending during this week?
YES!
Wednesday, July 16: Field trip to Armand Bayou Nature Center for a guided Safari Tour. Permission slips and more information forthcoming.
Thursday, July 17: Water Day.
Thursday, July 17: Family potluck at 6:00 p.m. All family members and children are invited to bring a dish and celebrate together.
Registration
Volunteers:
Trailblazers Odyssey Summer Camp needs adult members to assist in many different areas and for varying lengths of time. Please check out our volunteer sign-up and look for an area and time that works for you.
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