Together We Met Our Year-End Match!

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to make our year-end match of $55,000 with $56,696.04

in donations. The combined total is $111,696.02, which will go a long way in ensuring that The Mountain continues to create meaningful connections and make a difference in our world.

Thank You!

2024 Youth Programs

From weekend Youth CONs to exciting Summer Camps, The Mountain is a great place for

youth to connect and grow.

PAL Training

Peer Advocate Leaders (PALs) work closely with our Youth Program Manager to plan and implement our Youth CONs.

The position includes co-leading focus groups and workshops throughout the weekend, as well as assisting with Orientation, Morning Circle, Arts & Crafts, Field Time, Coffee House, and The Dance. It's always a blast and a great way for young leaders to mentor our Unitarian Universalist youth and grow their camp leadership skills!

We are seeking PALs ages 14-18 and PAL Mentors ages 18+.

Spring

PAL Planning Weekend

January 19-21,

2024

Apply at: www.themountainrlc.org/mountaincamp

Spring Youth CONs

Youth CONferences bring together Unitarian Universalist youth and advisors from congregations all over to gather and connect.

The weekend programs are filled with fun workshops, activities, good food, a safe environment and warm, cozy cabins. Youth enjoy fun activities, meet new friends and grow spiritually through worship.

Intermediate

CON -- February 23-25, 2024

Grades 6 to 8

Elementary

CON -- March 8-10, 2024

Grades 3 to 5

Senior

High CON -- March 22-24

Learn more and register at www.themountainrlc.org/mountaincamp

June and July 2024

Registration is Now Open!

Learn more and register at www.themountainrlc.org/mountaincamp

Traditional Camps

The classic summer camp experience full of arts & crafts, campfires, fun games and new friends!

Beginner: June 23-29 -- Ages 6-8

Elementary: June 30-July 13 -- Ages 9-11

Intermediate: July 14-27 -- Ages 12-14

Senior High: June 19-22 -- Ages 15-17

Outdoor Skill and Adventure Camp

The perfect place to hone your outdoor survival skills and learn some new ones.

June 9-22 -- Ages 15-17

Farm Camp

Experience life on our working farm and connect with other like-minded youth.

Intermediate: July 14-20 & July 21-27 -- Ages 12-14

Senior High: June 9-22 -- Ages 15-17

Youth Leadership Development

A great opportunity for our older youth to gain camp leadership and camp counselor experience.

Counselor in Training (CIT)

June 9-July 27 -- Ages 16-17

ASCENDER -- Work Study Program

June 9-July 27 -- Ages 16-17

2024 Adult Programs

Join us at The Mountain for a variety of engaging, enlightening and

entertaining programs throughout the year.

Learn more and find a program that's right for you at www.themountainrlc.org/upcoming-events

Stewardship Opportunities

March 28 - 31

Join us at the Mountain for our annual Spring Volunteer work weekend.

This is a fun and gratifying event that helps The Mountain staff spruce up our grounds and facilities and prepare for another amazing season. This work will help us complete some much needed projects and cleanup the proerty after a long winter.

It's a great opportunity to connect with old friends and make some new ones. And all

skill levels are welcome!

Music Week

April 18 - 23

Head to The Mountain for our annual Music Week! Enjoy opportunities for group and individual participation as well as instruction in songwriting, guitar, voice, ukulele, choral and more. Our featured artists will also lead a variety of workshops.

Venture in lightly, explore something new, or hone your craft.

Featured Artists:

Friction Farm - Christine Stay & Aidan Quinn

Tret Fure

Matt Watroba

Climate Justice Conference

April 28 - May 3 Save the Date

Registration open January 1

Join with us as we bring together a diverse set of leaders, activists, artists, educators, and facilitators in the areas of environmental justice, climate science, public policy, and community organizing. Throughout the week we will engage in conversations about global climate change and pragmatic responses -- individually, regionally, and globally.

Come be a part of this dialogue and gather with other engaged participants and experts working to solve complex problems with tangible strategies.

It's a great opportunity to lend your voice to the conversation and learn from the lived experience of others who are taking on this monumental work.

Young Adult CONference

“CONstructing a Community”

May 30-June 2nd, 2024

The Mountain is excited to be hosting a Young Adult CON for anyone aged 18-35. The weekend includes informative workshops, amazing hikes, lots of fun games, volunteer construction projects, social justice discussions, arts and crafts, as well as a how-to workshop on starting up your own local young adult group.

Also included during the weekend will be workshops specifically for emerging adults ages 18-25 as an opportunity to connect and grow. The rocking chairs are waiting for you!

Please complete this survey

about your interest in attending, leading a session, or need for childcare.

Join Our Mountain Team!

We are currently looking for:

Maintenance and Maintenance Mgr.

Program Manager

Kitchen Manager

Development Associate

Positions open and applications:

Message from the Board -- Scott May

The Mountain continues to thrive — because so many people like you share their talent, time and treasure. Thank you all!

I discovered the Mountain many years ago, and my wife Carolyn and I were married on the deck outside the lodge in 2007. It was a glorious experience and I’ll forever be grateful to The Mountain.

I’m halfway through a 3-year board term, and it’s a gift to serve this beloved place. I am fortunate to serve as the board’s Finance Advisor, and work with Jason on the Planning and Finance Team. And I’m happy to report that The Mountain continues to be debt-free. The board meets onsite at the Mountain 4 weekends per year, plus has monthly Zoom board meetings. This enables the board to stay engaged with The Mountain’s needs and priorities, and provide important governance.

I’m committed to do my part to help ensure The Mountain thrives for generations, as it enables so many youth and adults to live and grow their values. If you are inspired by The Mountain, please get acquainted with the Capital Campaign and The Mountain wish list. And if you feel called, consider applying to join the board. Many hands, hearts, and minds are needed for The Mountain to prosper, and leaning in is one of life’s true rewards.