Marwood
Midwest Unitarian Universalist Youth Camp (MUUYC) is affectionately known as Marwood. We are a not-for-profit camp for youth that meets for one week each summer. Campers entering 7th grade in the fall are invited to attend Marwood Jr. High Camp for 4 consecutive years followed by 3 additional years at Marwood Compass Camp, keeping campers connected all the way through their high school years.
Marwood is staffed by 17 volunteer counselors that combined have over 260+ years of experience at this camp, and their support team of college age alumni campers.
Marwood is created each year as a collaborative effort between the campers, the staff, and the mystery we call the Marwood Spirit. With the UU Principles as our guiding light, we strive to create a welcoming community where the expression of our unique individuality is encouraged and celebrated, where friendship connections are fostered, and where growing ourselves into compassionate explorers of life is expected.
As Unitarian-Universalist camp we covenant and affirm to promote:
The inherent worth and dignity of every person,
Justice, equality and compassion in human relations,
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
The goal of world community with peace, liberty, and justice for all
Respect for the interdependent web of all existence of which we are a part
Mark your Calendars!
Marwood Reunion: February 23-25, 2024 ~ Palatine, IL
Compass Camp: June 19-22, 2024 ~ Pilgrim Park Camp
Marwood Camp: July 21 - July 27, 2024 ~ Pilgrim Park Camp
donations
We are actively fundraising to support our efforts in 2023. There are many ways to donate and support the camp. Click HERE to learn more. Thank you for your generosity!
Keeping connection Alive!
While physical connection was limited and so many craved connection, camp leadership had been holding monthly virtual campfire check-ins for campers to connect, share and breathe with their friends and peers. We have had requests to begin doing this again on a quarterly schedule. We are currently working on this, so please check back here for new dates and access information.