S.W.I.M.

A UU Retreat and Family Camp for All Ages!

Unitarian Universalist Southeast Winter Institute in Miami

December 26th, 2001 — January 1st, 2002

This is the Full, Unabridged
Text of the Original Brochure Manuscript…and then some…
Not One Word Has Been Left Out…
(unless it was later found out to be erroneous)
But I Digress…
(Updated on 11/16/01 and 11/23/01)

Our Web of Generations

Yoga • Youth & Teen Programs • Sailing the Bay • Centering Yourself in an Uncentered World • Creative Writing • Tie Dye • Dancing • Chocolate Puddling Spirituality • A Tasting of Tea • Getting Ahead in Watercolor • Touring the Taps • Living with Dying • King Mango Strut • Hot Tubbing • Matecumbe Kayak and Canoe • ABC's of Massage • Alligator Airboat Ride • Pancho's Never Ending Workshop • Hot Tubbing • Snorkeling • Thai Buddhist Monastery Tour • HappyFeet • Shark Valley Bike • Funké Time • Earth Magik • Beach Day! • The Best Place to be on New Year’s Eve • Six Days and Six Nights at Beautiful Camp Owaissa Bauer • And so much more!

SWIM Staff for 2001

General Questions?
info@swimuu.org

 Director for SWIM 2001
Dee Medley
706-737-3947
dmedley@knology.net

 Registrar/Director Elect 2002
Marty McAnulty
954-981-3469
mpminfla@bellsouth.net
Registrar I.T.
Michael Conlen
727-424-4753
swim@obfuscated.net

 Previous Director of SWIM
Coleen Murphy
thisiscoleen@hotmail.com

 Treasurer
Chuck Harty
305-665-7466
thepavie@bigfoot.com
Chaplain
Alane Cameron Miles
804-553-4394
sa.miles@mindspring.com

 Xmas Dinner/Equipment
Bob Jacober & Janice McArthur
305-234-0610
305-234-9170(f)
janicepearl@hotmail.com

 Carpool & Mugbook
Vonnie Hicks
919-834-9049
vmhicks@aol.com
Information/Store Sales
Kama Ward
336-691-9059

 Youth Coordinator
Kathleen Murphy
5320 Burton Road
Moss Point, MS 39562
228-475-2927
km123@hotmail.com

Youth Staff
Teresa Kochis
917-805-1407
t_nacious@hotmail.com
tsk210@is2.nyu.edu

Youth Staff
Mark Weathers
706-543-0379
halo9@arches.uga.edu

Youth Staff
Alison Bolton
Lieselfish@aol.com

 Youth Staff
Jon Granat
jongranat@hotmail.com
Youth Staff/Almost Teens
Mark Harris
P.O.Box 935
Dillsboro, NC 28725
828-586-6902

 Teens Coordinator
Sienna Baskin
413-253-6766 (H)
413-559-5746 (W)
305-443-4450 (Miami)
siennabanana@aol.com

 Teens Coordinator
Britt Dunn
404-633-0078
britwel@moose-mail.com
bbaileyd@aol.com
Teens Staff
Jenny Hamil
917-334-1917 (C)
dahliana17@hotmail.com

 Intergenerational Coord.
Anthony Gutierrez
813-984-6145
scooterjerk@aol.com

 Workshop Coordinator
Mark Evans
865-573-6959
mevans@esper.com
Outdoor Coordinator/Vans
Karyn Machler
512-916-4350
karyn62@yahoo.com

 Outdoor
Susanna Clark
919-834-3220
clark2@niehs.nih.gov

 Outdoor
Bob Merkel
305-233-9017 (voice mail)
bobmerkel@earthlink.net

Outdoor
Marc Robinson
305-255-9429
marcr@miamidade.gov

Nightlife Coordinator
Lindsay Bennett-Jacobs
407-895-6071(H)
407-340-7682(C)
smithbunnie@hotmail.com

 New Years Eve Decorations
Nancy McDermott
305-538-2832(H)
Serendipity Sales
Meredith Machler
727-215-6658
merrymach@yahoo.com

 Brochure/Website
Pepi Acebo
828-669-0062 (H/W)
828-776-7288 (C)
info@swimuu.org

 Food/Kitchen Deity
Alan Bergal
205-956-3137
alishome@aol.com
Food/Kitchen God
Jim Woods
828-689-2279
jim@wildhare.tv

 Food/Kitchen God
Ray Ring
336-691-9059
rring@rfmd.com

 Food/Kitchen Minion
Andy Acebo
828-669-0062
paacebo@hotmail.com
Food/Kitchen Minion
Sandy Bazuzi
540-552-6337
witchunter@hotmail.com

 Sup(ervising) Vol Sup & Newsletter Queen
Sue Baskin
305-443-4450
suescoo@aol.com

 Vol Sup
Hannaleis Bosman
828-628-9194
luunacy@hotmail.com
Vol Sup
Susan A. Enwright
813-643-4243
suusie_e@hotmail.com

 Vol Sup
Sandy Enwright
sandra-alyson@yahoo.com

 Vol Sup
Cas Baskin
305-443-4450
surphace@aol.com
Vol Sup
Tracy Kenyon
tkm74@hotmail.com

 During SWIM Contact Info
Camp Owaissa Bauer
305-247-9975
This pay phone number is used
for brief incoming calls for all
participants, so you might not
get through the first time.
17001 SW 264 Street
Homestead, Florida
S.W.I.M.
Our Web of Generations

This Year’s Theme
We are not alone in our personal search for understanding and a sense of place in the universe. We are supported by those in our liberal religious tradition that go before us and those that follow us. We learn truths from listening to children and parents alike. We are reminded that SWIM is a web of wisdom and understanding, of learning and teaching, of new experiences and lore of ages. This web supports us in our search for what we are and what we can become. We celebrate the interdependent web of our open and intergenerational liberal religious community as we enrich one another’s understanding of ourselves and our world. Come celebrate our lives together in this glorious outdoor setting!

Mission
Southeast Winter Institute in Miami (SWIM) is a one week Unitarian Universalist intentional community which provides religious, inspirational, educational, growth oriented programming. SWIM was founded and continues to celebrate the spirit, to promote community, and to nurture connections among people of diverse ages, backgrounds, abilities, and interests. In so doing, SWIM strives to promote our Unitarian Universalist principles.

Vision
SWIM is a gathering to form an intergenerational, intentional community based on Unitarian Universalist principles and values. It nurtures open communication, inclusiveness, spirituality, and growth. It is an inspirational and safe place to play, grow, and take risks in a supportive environment; encouraging self awareness and personal responsibility unhindered by limiting societal expectations.

SWIM is an all volunteer organization of participants who are enthusiastic, talented, diverse, and committed to creating a joyous experience.

SWIM celebrates diversity both within and outside our community and expects all participants to demonstrate personal responsibility and respect for self and others as well as our environment.

SWIM offers a myriad of experiences and opportunities which are challenging and nourishing to mind, body, and soul. Some of our activities are workshops, outdoor adventures, worship, art, dance, music, campfire, and athletics.


Hello and Welcome to SWIM!

Letter from the Director
 Remember all those times you said your parents didn’t understand you? Or that they said you didn’t understand them? Do you really think you understand the next/past generation — or generations that are more than one away from yours? SWIM is a truly intergenerational community where we hope to mix and match All Ages, coming together to celebrate our lives in a glorious outdoor setting. I invite you to meet people of All Ages and get to know them. You will be enriched by the experience — as will your new friends.

Dee Medley
Director, SWIM 2001, Our Web of Generations


A Message from the Board
The SWIM 2001 Board of Trustees invites you to join us for "Our Web of Generations"… a week of intentional intergeneration Unitarian Universalist community. Here you will be able to invigorate your spirit, relax, refresh, renew old friendships and make others anew.

Every year our all volunteer staff creates an array of well planned workshops and local adventures. We throw in a bit of serendipity, good food, rustic surroundings, lots of good conversation, and our wonderful Florida sunshine. Combine with an eclectic group of UUs of All Ages, and we know you will have a week well remembered.

Janice McArthur
Board President


Council of UU Camps and Conferences
SWIM participates in this group, usually called CU2C2, which was formed to provide non-monetary support for our efforts in establishing and running programs for UU community. Each registration fee includes an assessment which is used as SWIM’s membership fee in this organization. More information is available from Dee Medley and Janice McArthur.


SWIM Board Members for 2001
Janice McArthur, President, Florida District Rep through 2001, janicepearl@hotmail.com
Dee Medley, Director, SWIM 2000 & 2001, dmedley@knology.net
Marty McAnulty, Director-Elect SWIM 2002, mpminfla@bellsouth.net
Coleen Murphy, Secretary, Previous Dir. SWIM ’98 & ’99, thisiscoleen@hotmail.com
Judy Montgomery, South Florida Cluster Rep through 2002, psydeco@bellsouth.net
Chuck Harty, Treasurer, thepavie@bigfoot.com
Zac Hicks, Teen Rep through 2001, kalikorh@netscape.net
Lindsay Bennett-Jacobs, At-Large Trustee through 2001, smithbunnie@hotmail.com
Pat Keller, At-Large Trustee through 2002, hid-atl@mindspring.com
Vonnie Hicks, At-Large Trustee through 2003, vmhicks@aol.com


Election to the SWIM Board of Trustees: Teen Representative and At-Large Trustees
The Teen Rep is nominated by the teens in the Teen Program and elected by the community at large for a one-year term. At-Large Trustees are elected for terms of three years and as needed to complete unexpired terms. All trustees must attend announced board meetings and all SWIMs during their terms. Each candidate must be an active member of a UUA society and must have been a staff member or workshop leader during the past three years. The Florida District of the UUA and the South Florida Cluster of the Florida District of the UUA also elect one trustee each to the SWIM Board of Trustees at their annual meetings every three years. Highly energetic campaigning is discouraged. Dec. 27th — Nominations due in writing to Secretary
Dec. 28th — Nominations for teen rep due to Secretary
Dec. 29th — Candidates may publish their views at SWIM
Dec. 39th — Members of the SWIM community vote
Dec. 31st — Election results are announced
Jan. 1st — Annual Board of Trustees Election Meeting
The Principles of the Unitarian Universalist Association
We, the member congregations of the Unitarian Universalist Association, covenant to affirm and promote:
The inherent dignity and worth of every person;
Justice, equity and compassion in human relations;
Acceptance of one another and encouragement to spiritual growth in our congregations;
A free and responsible search for truth and meaning;
The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process within our congregations and in society at large;
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.
The living tradition which we share draws from many sources:
Direct experience of that transcending mystery and wonder, affirmed in all cultures, which moves us to a renewal of the spirit and an openness to the forces which create and uphold life;
Words and deeds of prophetic women and men which challenge us to confront powers and structures of evil with justice, compassion, and the transforming power of love;
Wisdom from the world’s religions which inspires us in our ethical and spiritual life;
Jewish and Christian teachings which call us to respond to God’s love by loving our neighbors as ourselves;
Humanist teachings which counsel us to heed the guidance of reason and the results of science, and warn us against idolatries of the mind and spirit.
Spiritual teachings of earth-centered traditions which celebrate the sacred circle of life and instruct us to live in harmony with the rhythms of nature. Grateful for the religious pluralism which enriches and ennobles our faith, we are inspired to deepen our understanding and expand our vision. As free congregations we enter into this covenant, promising to one another our mutual trust and support.


We’re all Volunteers!


SWIM Community Responsibilities
The volunteers on SWIM’s staff who make this week possible welcome you to South Florida to join our intentional community. Our camp can be fragile, both physically and spiritually, so we have some basic guidelines for our behavior:

Owaissa Bauer is an oasis of calm and beauty in a large metropolitan area — we keep it that way by controlling waste and lessening impact on our surroundings.

Volunteers are needed to assist with transportation to many of our activities. We ask that only safe and insured drivers volunteer, and that no designated driver for these activities consume alcohol or any other drug that may impair driving.
Because we are an intergenerational community we all serve as surrogate parents when necessary, but parents must remember that they are responsible for their children outside of the regular youth programming times.

We hope to provide a safe and healthful experience for everyone, but we do not have facilities or staff to handle serious medical problems. Please bring needed medication and let us know of any serious problems you may have.


100% Volunteers Make SWIM Happen
We are an ALL-VOLUNTEER organization. This greatly reduces the cost of SWIM for everybody and helps to build our treasured sense of community at SWIM. People in staff positions are compensated with a small reduction in the cost of SWIM, but they are volunteers, too!

All non-staff participants volunteer for three shifts serving food and beverages, doing set-up and clean-up, overseeing the Info table, and helping with the New Year’s Eve festivities. All volunteer jobs are a chance to socialize while getting the work done. When you register, you’ll see a place to indicate your volunteer preferences on the registration form. This year the kitchen jobs have been reduced in "length of time" (even though it does not look that way on the form). For meals on Thursday, we are in the excellent hands of our teen volunteers.

We will do our best to give you the jobs you ask for on a first-come basis. The volunteer coordinator will also work to assign you a variety of tasks, if possible. Of course, you can also volunteer for any job that you see that needs to be done during the week. There’s no restriction to the number of helpful things you can do. Also, there’s no restriction to the number of hugs of thanks we will give you!


Before, During, & After


What to Bring
First, remember that our accommodations, both dorms and camping area, are rustic. There are no electrical hookups for the tents, but dorms do have outlets. The beds will never be called "soft" thanks to the addition of sheet metal to the cots a few years back, but you will want extra padding to put under or over the thin mattress supplied by the campground — at least a sleeping pad or air mattress. Better is a 3-foot wide, 7-foot tall sheet of 6" foam or your own small day bed or inflatable mattress. A good night’s sleep, when you choose to sleep, is the key to a great time at SWIM.

You will need your own bed linens — sleeping bag, sheets, blanket — and towels and washcloths. Other items that may add to your comfort are sunscreen, a bathing suit, casual clothing that can get wet and be layered as the weather changes, something fun to wear out to dinner or on New Years Eve, a folding chair, a light if you stay in the dorm, a flashlight for our unlit paths, your own toiletries in something you can carry back and forth to the bathhouse, and other things such as cameras, games, cards, musical instruments, sports equipment, books, etc. for fun.

Space is somewhat limited, however, so leave the kitchen sink at home! Also leave Fido and Fluff at home — the only animals allowed are seeing eye dogs and the local wildlife.

Parents with children who are required by law to use car seats will need to provide car seats for their children participating in children’s programming or off-site activities.


Health Concerns
We are not equipped to be your primary-care health provider, but we do provide you with a camp "medic" who will help you with minor problems. Please be certain that you bring all necessary prescription medications for your vacation at SWIM. In case you do run into problems, you must bring a copy of your prescription and information about any health problems you may have to our medic.


Attention Swim Shoppers
The SWIM Store will be located in the dining hall and open daily. We’ll have a variety of items most likely to be forgotten when packing, or lost in the shower rooms. Although, SWIM 2001 T-Shirts will be available in limited quantities, please pre-order on your registration form to guarantee availability.

Hand-Crafted Items created by SWIM artisans will also be sold at the SWIM Store. You will have the opportunity to select beautiful and unique items. If you want to sell anything, please contact Kama Ward (see contact information on the inside front cover). SWIM receives 20% of the total sales.

Thrift Shop Boutique is back by popular demand. No time to visit thrift shops in the area? Not to worry, as we bring the thrift shop to you. You are invited to bring used garments to sell, as well as to stop and shop. Please put clothes on hangers and tag them with price and your name. SWIM will benefit by getting 20% of the price.


Accommodations Before & After SWIM


Transportation to and from the Airport
Transportation and travel instructions are on the back cover of this brochure, next to the map!

Christmas Day (also known as December 25th)
Owaissa Bauer is not available until December 26th, but many of us like to congregate in Miami a bit earlier. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Miami, with which we are affiliated, lets us join them for a reception for our participants, a glorious turkey dinner, and home hospitality for overnight stays.

You must register in advance for dinner and accommodations. The dinner costs $8 per adult and $5 per child under 13 and must be included in your advance registration fee. It is held at the Miami church. From 826, take the Sunset Dr. (SW 72 St.) exit east. Turn right at the first street (SW 75–76 Ave.) at the small UU sign. Follow the road around a couple of curves to the church at 7701 SW 76th Avenue.

Home hospitality costs $8 per person per night. Please state your age and whether you have special needs, such as a bed rather than floor space for your sleeping bag. Much of our home hospitality space is shared floor space but we do have some volunteers willing to share their homes with extra bedrooms and extra beds. If you don’t know who to call about home hospitality, please call the registrar or the director.


After SWIM
Yes, it will all come to an end on New Year’s Day. We hope that you will leave Owaissa Bauer revitalized and refreshed but, for many of us, New Year’s morning is not a time characterized by energy and wakefulness. Many members of our community live not far from the main roads we take to drive home. Some of them will offer their homes for much-needed sleep as you travel. At closing circle we will ask those who have homes to share to step forward.

We do not want anyone to drive when they are over-tired and sleepy, so please take advantage of their kindness! This year we have space on the registration form for you to volunteer your home, and we will post a list by December 30th so that everyone can make preliminary plans.


Youth & Teen Programs


Youth Program (Ages 3 — 13)
Parents and guardians must attend a brief orientation at 7pm, December 26th, in the Craft Room.

SWIM Youth Program for three to thirteen year olds will include music, arts and crafts, games and swimming. Hours of the program are 9am to noon, 1:30pm to 5:30pm, and 7pm to 9pm, 10pm on New Year’s Eve. Some of the planned workshops are food art, making music, creative writing, puppet making, chess, and circus arts. All youth are invited to participate in the special activities including Children’s Worship, Beach Day, and building the New Year’s Dragon. Youth over the age of nine may participate in other acivities including field trips and an overnight camp out. We will divide into smaller groups for many workshops and activities. Youth staff are adult UUs with experience in camps across the continent. Please come and meet the staff at a brief but important orientation 7pm December 26. Feel free to contact Kathleen Murphy with any questions. km123@hotmail.com or 228-475-2927

Parents with young children who are required by law to use car seats will need to provide car seats for their children at SWIM.


Teen Program (Ages 13 — 18)
Teens and their parents/guardians must attend the mandatory orientation in the teen dorm at 9:30pm, Wednesday, December 26th. Contact Sienna Baskin siennabanana@aol.com if you have any questions.

The SWIM teen experience cannot be explained in words. Be prepared for an amazing intentional community, becoming good friends in just a few days, and discovering your wacky side. Staffers are here to keep you safe and happy. This year, we want more teen input, so we have left some open spaces on the schedule and we will be having a big teen meeting on Thursday to plan the rest of the week. Our special project this year is to make a teen dorm movie to show at Coffee House. Here are the activities to make sure to plan around:

Thursday: Volunteer Day. We take over the kitchen and help out with the meals. Sign up for: 212 Mao workshop & 543 Teen Night Canoe Trip. Morning people, consider 101 The Chocolate Pudding Workshop.
Friday: Van (and movie-making) day!

Friday night: 643 Teen hot-tubbing!

Saturday: 232 Teen Style workshop: teaching the grown-ups how to be as cool as us.

Saturday night: Enterteenment: putting on a party for SWIM

Sunday: 821 King Mango Strut, where we will do our traditional bump and grind with the Hare Krishnas.

Sunday night: Teen Worship, a chance to share our spiritual side with the rest of SWIM. Then the annual SWIM Coffee House (where we show our movie).

Monday: Closing Circle and New Year’s Eve Dance Party!
Of course we’ll have time to go thrifting and to the bakery and to sleep in the sun. Feel free to register for other stuff, too. Just keep in mind that we’re up late at night, so bring an alarm clock if you’ll be getting up before the rest of us.

What else should you bring?
We never know what the weather is going to be like, so you’ll need to bring warm and cool clothing, and plenty of bedding. Plus you may want your music, toiletries, beach wear/toys/accessories, sun screen, hair products, soccer balls, frisbees, dancing shoes, costumes, musical instruments, song books, money if you got it, and other legal substances you can’t live without for a week. Since we can get kind of piled on top of each other, you might not want to bring things that are fragile or can’t get dirty. And remember, SWIM is about living in an intentional community — so you can also leave at home any behavior that would be destructive.


SWIM Registration Info & Expenses


Cost
We have a registration fee for all of our participants plus a room and board fee for those who plan to stay at Owaissa Bauer. There are motels in the area where you will find slightly more civilized accommodations, including your very own bathroom, but you will miss some of the excitement and joy of our community life. Our delicious meals may be purchased individually by those not staying at camp.


Registration Fee

Age Before Dec. 1 After Dec. 1
3 — 12 $40 $60
13 — 17 $60 $80
FT Student 18+ $80 $100
18+ $110 $130

This registration fee includes non-fee workshops and programs, campfire, worship, Serendipity, and New Year’s Eve celebration. Participants are expected to register for and participate in the entire week in order to share our intentional community.

SWIM is an intentional community and unregistered persons may not participate in our program. People who are not registered may not be at Owaissa Bauer during SWIM. After December 26th no new registrations will be accepted. This means that if you will arrive late, such as the morning of December 27th, you must send your registration in advance. If you have a question you may call Dee Medley, our director.

The only exception to the full registration fee is that unregistered friends may attend our New Year’s Eve celebration for a fee of $35. This is not a fee for food and drink. This fee only covers SWIM overhead for the evening and a light snack while available. It’s our way to open SWIM up to friends and family who might have conflicting commitments during SWIM week this year but want to get a taste of SWIM for next year!


Room & Board Fee

Age Due Dec. 26
3 — 5 $65
6 — 12 $85
13 — 17 $110
18+ $175

The room and board fee includes either a tent site or a bed in one of our dormitories, the use of our bathroom facilities, and parking in a large lot away from the camping area. Both forms of lodging are assigned on a first come, first served basis. For safety and peace no cars are allowed in the camping area after late afternoon on December 26th.

The dormitories consist of six buildings, each divided into two areas, and each of these with a more private room which is normally reserved for staff. Each of the larger rooms has ten cots. We are an intergenerational community, but we recognize that people tend to form closer friendships with others of similar age, so we do consider this when assigning space in our dormitories. If you have a number of people who would like to stay in one area, please contact Marty McAnulty and explain your needs.

Our camping area is quite limited and fills quickly, so be sure to send your registration early to get the accommodations you prefer. Up to eighty participants may camp in tents or small RV’s along drives at the rear of camp. They pay all of the same fees as those who stay in the dorms. No electricity and no hookups are provided. RV’s may not leave their sites after the evening of December 26th through New Years Eve, and no cars may be parked in the camping areas.

The board fee covers three wonderful meals a day, starting with dinner on December 26th and ending with an extra late night snack on New Year’s Eve. A pick-up breakfast of bagels with leftovers, coffee, and juice is available on New Year’s morning. All of our food is prepared at camp by our wonderful staff of cooks with the assistance of participant-volunteers.


2nd Annual Motel SWIM / Off-site Accommodations
Two motels that are next to each other on U.S. 1 (South Dixie Highway) in Homestead will provide us with two alternative housing experiences. The Ramada Inn, 305-247-7020, and Inn of Homestead (used last year), 305-248-2121, provide two levels of price and service. Anyone who wants to stay at one of these motels must make their own arrangements using a credit card. These rooms will fill early with the holiday rush, so call early! SWIM will provide some kind of van service between the two motels and camp Owaissa Bauer for car-free participants. Off-site sleepers can have Room & Board Fees discounted $30 (what SWIM saves for participants who sleep off-site).


Refunds
The first $25 of the registration fee is non-refundable. Refunds of the remainder are available if notice of cancellation is sent to the registrar before December 1st. Fees for Outdoor Adventures are refundable until the close of registration on December 26th. After that refunds will be given only for trips for which SWIM has incurred no expense (this does not include sailing or hot tubbing!) or trips which were canceled due to lack of attendance or poor weather conditions.


What’s Going On?


Registration Day Schedule

December 26th, 2001

1:30 PM — 4:00 PM Register and Move In
4:45 PM — 5:00 PM Dinner Circle-Up for Announcements
5:00 PM — 6:30 PM Dinner / Newsletter Release
7:00 PM — 7:20 PM Youth Orientation w/ Parents
7:30 PM — 8:30 PM Orientation & Welcome Service
9:00 PM — 9:30 PM Cabin Time — Meet Your Cabinmates
9:30 PM — 10:00 PM Orientations for Teens and their
Parents & Guardians! Required!
10:00 PM — 1:00 AM Serendipity, Campfire


Ultra-Basic Daily Schedule

December 27th — December 31st, 2001

7:30 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM — 12:00 Noon Youth and Almost Teen Programs
10:00 AM — 12:00 Noon Workshops — times vary
12:00 Noon — 1:00 PM Lunch / SWIM NUUS Deadline
1:00 PM — 5:30 PM Youth and Almost Teen Programs
2:00 PM — 4:00 PM Workshops — times vary
4:00 PM — 5:30 PM Funké Tyme / Social Hour
5:00 PM — 6:30 PM Dinner / SWIM NUUS Release
7:00 PM — 9:00 PM Youth and Almost Teen Programs
7:30 PM — 8:15 PM Worship
8:30 PM — 10:00 PM Campfire
8:30 PM — 11:00 PM Movie
10:00 PM — 1:00 AM Serendipity
1:00 AM — 3:00 AM Late Night Movie
1:00 AM — 3:00 AM Late Night Serendipity
Varies Teen Program & Outdoor Trips


New Year’s Day Schedule

January 1st, 2002

7:30 AM — 9:00 AM Breakfast & Left-overs for the Road
9:00 AM — 9:30 AM Closing Circle
9:30 AM — 12:00 Noon Load Up & Head Out


SWIM NUUS
Every day, at dinner, you will be greeted with a brand new edition of the SWIM NUUS. This publication will be full of schedules, reminders, thank you’s, human interest and humor IF YOU PUT IT THERE! Saturday/29th, we’ll feature the views of candidates for the SWIM Board. The editor will collect all the contributions each day by lunchtime and paste it all together for your enjoyment. The first edition will be in your confirmation packet so, if you want to publish changes, welcomes, don’t-forget-to-brings, or other important information, please get a write-up to Sue Baskin at suescoo@aol.com ASAP.


Nightlife!
Get ready for the most fun you’ll have at SWIM 2001! Each night will be full of activities to please young and old. The campfire will light up each night at 8:30pm for singing, storytelling, and camaraderie and continue until the last song has been sung! A movie suitable for all will be shown at 8:30pm. Serendipity will begin at 10pm with an hour of music from a specific era, then ease into a mix of everyone’s favorites. Please bring music (cds or tapes) you’d like to hear — we can’t play it if we don’t have it! At 1am, after the music winds down, the second movie of the evening will start up. Look for daily movie titles in the SWIM NUUS. Some nights Serendipity will have a special theme, so come prepared or plan to hit the thrift stores.
Wednesday, our first night together, will begin with an hour of favorites from the 50s and 60s.

Thursday will feature hits from the 70s and 80s, so come ready to boogie or strike a pose.

Friday is Beach Day, so we’ll wind up a day in the sun with an hour of partner dancing. Don’t be surprised if you hear the Beach Boys or Jan and Dean later on!

Saturday we’ll be captivated by a night of enterTEENment. Anything could happen!

Sunday we’ll gather together to listen to our talented community at the annual Coffee House, followed by popular music from the 90s and 00s.

Monday is New Year’s Eve. Our traditional party will kick off at 10pm, followed by lots of toasting and kissing and singing as we welcome the New Year. This last night the party will roll until 2. You can help make nightlife the best yet by bringing cds, signing up to entertain us at campfire or coffee house, or even impressing us with your musical taste as a guest DJ. Please contact Lindsay Bennett-Jacobs smithbunnie@hotmail.com to sign up or with any questions.


The Full Schedule (well, mostly. . .)

SWIM 2001

Schedule as of 10-26-01

Here it is. . .

  Thursday, December 27th Friday, December 28th Saturday, December 29th Sunday, December 30th Monday, December 31st
Volunteer Job? See Suzie Enright, VolSup of the Day See Tracy Kenyon, VolSup of the Day See Cas Baskin, VolSup of the Day See Hannaleis Bosman, VolSup of the Day See Sandy Enright, VolSup of the Day
  Thursday, December 27th, All Day Friday, December 28th, All Day Saturday, December 29th, All Day Sunday, December 30th, All Day Monday, December 31st, All Day
All-Day Off-site Adventure 531 Day Sail I – Clothed [limit 20] Fee: $30 Thursday 8:30am–5pm. Ages 13+ 631 All-Camp Beach Day! [no limit] Free. Friday, time varies by carpool, +/- 10:00am–2:30pm. All Ages. 731 Florida Trail Hike [limit 14] Fee $6. Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm. Age 13+ 831 Shark Slough/Loop Road Adventure [limit 14] Fee: $22 includes tram ride. Sunday, 7:30am–4pm. Ages 7+  
All-Day Off-site Adventure 532 Totem Key Canoe [limit 14] Fee $30. Thursday, 8am–5:00pm. Ages 13+ 632 Day Sail II – Clothing Optional [limit 20] Fee $30. Friday, 8:30am–5pm. Ages 18+      
All-Day Workshop On-site   ( Beach Day )     351 New Year’s Eve Decoration with Nancy McDermott and Lyle Baskin [no limit] Free. Mon 10am–12noon, 2pm–4pm, 8pm–10pm. Drop in. All Ages.
  Thursday, December 27th, Morning Friday, December 28th, Morning Saturday, December 29th, Morning Sunday, December 30th, Morning Monday, December 31st, Morning
Youth Program 9am to 12noon, Ages 3 – 13 9am to 12noon, Ages 3 – 13 9am to 12noon, Ages 3 – 13 9am to 12noon, Ages 3 – 13 9am to 12noon, Ages 3 – 13
Morning Off-site Adventure 511 Owaissa Bauer Walk [no limit] Fee $3. Thursday, 8:15am–10am. Great Family Trip. All Ages. 611 Manatee Bay Canoe [limit 14] Fee: $20 Friday, 7:30am–12:45pm. Ages 13+ 711 Wildlife Rehab Center – The Tour! [no limit] Fee $6. Saturday, 8am–12noon. Ages 13+ 811 Long Pine Key Hike [limit 14] Fee: $6. Sunday, 7:30am–12noon. Ages 10+ 911 Biscayne Bay Wilderness Canoe [limit 16] Fee $20. Monday, 8am–12:30pm. Ages 13+
Morning Off-site Adventure 512 Snorkeling [limit 14] Fee $32. Thursday, 8am–2pm. Ages 10+ ( Beach Day ) 712 Habitat For Humanity – Service Project! [no limit] Free. Saturday, 8am–12noon. Ages 13+ 812 Deering Estate Nature Tour [no limit] Fee $8. Sunday 9:15am–12:30pm. All ages. 912 Airboat Ride at Everglades Alligator Farm [limit 14] Fee: $15 Monday, 8:30am–12noon. Ages 7+
Morning Off-site Adventure 513 Wildlife Rehab Center – Service Project! [no limit] Free. Thursday, 8am–12noon. Ages 18+ ( Beach Day ) 713 Shark Valley Bike [limit 15] Fee $5 without bike rental. Thursday, 7:30am–1:45pm. Ages 13+ 813 Thai Buddhist Monastery [limit 14] Fee: $2. Sunday, 9:30am–12noon. Ages 13+ 913 Castellow Hammock Hike [limit 14] Fee $3. Monday, 8:30am–12:30pm. Ages 7+
Morning Workshop On-site 101 Chocolate Pudding Workshop, Part One: Nourishing the Spirit, with Pepi Acebo [limit 16] Free. Thursday, 10am–11:30pm. Ages 10+ 102 Living with Dying, Part One: Mortality, with Rev Alane Cameron Miles [no limit] Free. Friday, 10am–12noon. 102 Living with Dying, Part Two: Bereavement, with Rev Alane Cameron Miles [no limit] Free. Saturday, 10am–12noon. 101 Chocolate Pudding Workshop, Part Two: Nourishing the Mind, with Pepi Acebo [limit 16] Free. Sunday, 10am–12noon. Ages 10+ 101 Chocolate Pudding Workshop, Part Three: Nourishing the Body, with Pepi Acebo [limit 16] Free. Monday, 10am–12noon. Ages 10+
Morning Workshop On-site 111 Centering Yourself in an Uncentered World, with Rev Alane Cameron Miles [no limit] Free. Thursday, 10am–12noon. 121 Tea Tasting with Jon Hoskins [no limit] Fee: $5. Friday, 10am–12noon. All Ages. 131 Rituals within the Craft with Kip Barkley. [no limit] Free. Saturday, 10am–12noon. Ages 13+ 141 Non-violent Communication with Ellie Long [no limit] Free. Sunday, 10am–12noon. 151 Poncho's Never Ending Workshop [no limit] Free. Monday, 9:30am–11am.
Morning Workshop On-site 112 Getting Ahead in Watercolor with Emily Sokoloff [no limit] Fee: $5 Thursday, 10am–12noon.   132 No If’s, And’s, or But’s with Ellie Long [no limit] Free. 10am–12noon. 142 Happy Feet. [no limit] Fee: $1. Sunday, 10am–2pm. Drop-in. 152 UU May Think I'm A Dreamer, with Rev Alane Cameron Miles [no limit] Free. Monday, 10am–12noon.
Morning Workshop On-site 113 Psychic Awareness [No Limit] Fee $1. Thursday 9:30am–12:30pm. Ages 14+ 123 So You Wanna Be A Grad Student [No Limit] Free. Friday 10am–12noon.   143 Perfume Making [No Limit] Fee $3. Sunday 10am–12noon.  
  Thursday, December 27th, Afternoon Friday, December 28th, Afternoon Saturday, December 29th, Afternoon Sunday, December 30th, Afternoon Monday, December 31st, Afternoon
Youth Program 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Ages 3 – 13 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Ages 3 – 13 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Ages 3 – 13 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Ages 3 – 13 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Ages 3 – 13
Afternoon Off-site Adventure 521 Local Bike Tour [no limit] Fee $1. Thursday, 1pm–4pm. Ages 9+/- (see description) 621 Touring the Taps [limit 13] Fee $10. Friday, 12noon–6pm. Ages 21+ 721 Alabama Jack’s [no limit] Fee $4. Saturday, 1pm–6pm. Ages 13+ 821 King Mango Strut [no limit] Fee $5. Sunday, 12:30pm–5:30pm. Absolutely All Ages! 921 Tropical Tour [limit 14] Fee: $15. Monday, 1pm–5pm. All Ages.
Afternoon Off-site Adventure 522 North Key Largo Botanical Preserve [limit 14] Fee $4. Thursday, 12:30pm–5:30pm. Ages 13+ ( Beach Day ) 722 Nature’s Cathedral [limit 14] Fee $6. Saturday 1pm–5pm. Ages 13+   922 Hot Tubbing [no limit] Fee $20. Monday, 12noon–5pm. Ages 18+
Afternoon Off-site Adventure 523 Women in Water [limit 12] Fee $4. Thursday, 1pm–5pm. Ages 13+ ( Beach Day ) 723 Habitat For Humanity – Service Project! [no limit] Free. Saturday, 1pm–5pm. Ages 13+   923 Low Tide Walk [limit 14] Fee $10. Monday, 12noon–5:30pm. All Ages.
Afternoon Off-site Adventure 524 Wildlife Rehab Center – Service Project! [no limit] Free. Thursday, 1pm–5pm. Ages 18+ ( Beach Day )      
Afternoon Off-site Adventure 525 Matecumbe Canoe [limit 14] 526 Matecumbe Kayak [limit 14] $20 for Canoe, $30 for Kayak. Thurs, 12:30pm–5:30pm. Ages 13+ ( Beach Day )      
Afternoon Workshop On-site 211 Xtreme Sparkly Faery Crowns with Jessica Alexander [no limit] Fee $5. Thursday, 1pm–4pm. All Ages. ( Beach Day ) 231 Tie-Dye Technique (Instruction & Dyeing) with Jessica Alexander & Alan Bergal [no limit] Fee $3. Saturday, 1pm–4pm. All Ages. 241 Words and Information in the Technological Age with Dee Medley [no limit] Free. Sunday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages. 251 More Tie-Dyeing (Dyeing only) with Jessica Alexander & Alan Bergal [no limit] Fee $3. Monday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages.
Afternoon Workshop On-site 212 There's something about Mao, with Britt Dunn [no limit] 2pm–4pm ( Beach Day ) 232 Teen Style Workshop with the teens [no limit] Free. Saturday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages.   252 Action UNO with Cas Baskin [no limit] Free. Monday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages.
Afternoon Workshop On-site 213 Sex, Ecology and Spirituality with Mark Evans [no limit] 2am–4pm ( Beach Day ) 233 Congregational Polity with Marty MacAnulty [no limit] Free. Saturday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages. 243 Earth Magik with Marty MacAnulty [no limit] Free. Sunday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages.  
Afternoon Workshop On-site 214 Polyamory Basics [no limit] Fee $1.Thursday 1:30pm–4:30pm. Ages 21+        
Afternoon Workshop On-site 204 Yoga Workshop with Pat Harris [no limit] Free. Everyday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages. ( Beach Day ) 204 Yoga Workshop with Pat Harris [no limit] Free. Everyday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages. 204 Yoga Workshop with Pat Harris [no limit] Free. Everyday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages. 204 Yoga Workshop with Pat Harris [no limit] Free. Everyday, 2pm–4pm. All Ages.
  Thursday, December 27th, Late Afternoon Friday, December 28th, Late Afternoon Saturday, December 29th, Late Afternoon Sunday, December 30th, Late Afternoon Monday, December 31st, Late Afternoon
Late Afternoon Workshop On-site 215 Publications in the Digital Age with Vonnie Hicks. [no limit] Fee: One sticky bun. Thursday, 4:30pm–5:30pm. 225 The ABC’s of Massage with Chris Roman. [no limit] Free. Friday, 3:30pm–5:30pm. Ages 13+ 235 Juggling Sharp Objects with Theresa Kochis [no limit] Free. Saturday, 4pm–5pm. All Ages.    
Late Afternoon Workshop On-site     236 Wall of Sound Guitar Playshop with Lyle Baskin [no limit] Free. Saturday 4:30pm–6:00pm. All Ages.    
Late Afternoon Workshop On-site 201 Men’s Group [no limit] Free. Everyday, 3pm–5pm. 201 Men’s Group [no limit] Free. Everyday, 3pm–5pm. 201 Men’s Group [no limit] Free. Everyday, 3pm–5pm. 201 Men’s Group [no limit] Free. Everyday, 3pm–5pm. 201 Men’s Group [no limit] Free. Everyday, 3pm–5pm.
Late Afternoon Workshop On-site 202 Women’s Circle [no limit] Free. Everyday, 4pm–Dinner. 202 Women’s Circle [no limit] Free. Everyday, 4pm–Dinner. 202 Women’s Circle [no limit] Free. Everyday, 4pm–Dinner. 202 Women’s Circle [no limit] Free. Everyday, 4pm–Dinner. 202 Women’s Circle [no limit] Free. Everyday, 4pm–Dinner.
Late Afternoon Workshop On-site 203 Sampling the Sensual Six-Pack with Jon Hoskins. [no limit] Fee: A Good 6-pack. Everyday, 4pm–6pm. 203 Sampling the Sensual Six-Pack with Jon Hoskins. [no limit] Fee: A Good 6-pack. Everyday, 4pm–6pm. 203 Sampling the Sensual Six-Pack with Jon Hoskins. [no limit] Fee: A Good 6-pack. Everyday, 4pm–6pm. 203 Sampling the Sensual Six-Pack with Jon Hoskins. [no limit] Fee: A Good 6-pack. Everyday, 4pm–6pm. 203 Sampling the Sensual Six-Pack with Jon Hoskins. [no limit] Fee: A Good 6-pack. Everyday, 4pm–6pm.
Late Afternoon Activities Funké Tyme with Mark Harris, Social Hour with Dee Medley. Everyday, 4pm–5:30pm Funké Tyme with Mark Harris, Social Hour with Dee Medley. Everyday, 4pm–5:30pm Funké Tyme with Mark Harris, Social Hour with Dee Medley. Everyday, 4pm–5:30pm Funké Tyme with Mark Harris, Social Hour with Dee Medley. Everyday, 4pm–5:30pm Funké Tyme with Mark Harris, Social Hour with Dee Medley. Everyday, 4pm–5:30pm
  Thursday, December 27th, Evening Friday, December 28th, Evening Saturday, December 29th, Evening Sunday, December 30th, Evening Monday, December 31st, Evening
Youth Program 7pm to 9pm, Ages 3 – 13 7pm to 9pm, Ages 3 – 13 7pm to 9pm, Ages 3 – 13 7pm to 9pm, Ages 3 – 13 7pm to 10pm, Ages 3 – 13
Evening Off-site Adventure 541 Night Sail [limit 20] Fee $27. Thursday, 6pm–Midnight. Ages 18+ 641 Mexican Dinner [limit 14] Fee: $4. Thursday, 6pm–10pm. All Ages. 741 Jamaica Me Crazy! [limit 14] Fee $17. Friday, 6pm–10pm. All Ages. 841 Peruvian Dinner [limit 14] Fee $4. Sunday, 6pm–10pm. All Ages. New Year’s Celebration!
Evening Off-site Adventure 542 Cuban Dinner [limit 14] Fee $4. Thursday, 6:00pm–10pm. All Ages.     842 Steamboat Creek Midnight Canoe [limit 16] Fee $20. Sunday 5:45pm–11pm. Ages 13+  
Evening Off-site Adventure 543 Teen Night Canoe [teen program only] Fee $15. Thursday, 6pm–Midnight. Teens. 643 Teen Hot Tubbing [teen program only] Fee $10. Friday, 6pm–10pm. Teens.      
Evening Workshop On-site 411 Rangering In the Glades with Bob Merkel [no limit] Free. Thursday, 8:15pm–9:30pm. All ages. 421 Learn to Waltz with Chris Jenkins [no limit] Free. Friday, 8:30pm–9:30pm. All Ages. 431 Learn to Swing with Chris Jenkins [no limit] Free. Saturday, 8:30pm–9:30pm. All Ages. (Annual SWIM Coffee House, so there will be no dance lessons.)  
Evening Activities Welcoming Worship Service, 7:30pm–8:15pm Wiccan Worship Service, 7:30pm–8:15pm Children’s Worship Service, 7:30pm–8:15pm Teen Worship Service, 7:30pm–8:15pm Last Worship Service, 7:30pm–8:15pm
Evening Activities Campfire, 8:30pm–10pm Campfire, 8:30pm–10pm Campfire, 8:30pm–10pm Annual SWIM Coffee House, 8:30pm–10pm Campfire, 8:30pm–10pm
Evening Activities (no early movie) Movie in the Crafts Room, 9pm–11pm Movie in the Crafts Room, 9pm–11pm (Annual SWIM Coffee House, so there will be no early movie.) (no early movie)
Evening Activities Serendipity, 10am–1am, 70’s-80’s Night Serendipity, 10am–1am, Beach Music Party Serendipity, 10am–1am, Teens put on the Par-tay Serendipity, 10am–1am, 90’s and 00’s Music Serendipity, 10am–2am, SWIM’s New Year’s Eve Bash!
Evening Activities Late Night Movie in the Crafts Room, 1am–3am Late Night Movie in the Crafts Room, 1am–3am Late Night Movie in the Crafts Room, 1am–3am Late Night Movie in the Crafts Room, 1am–3am Late, Late Night Movie in the Crafts Room, 2am–4am

Updated on 11/16/01 and 11/23/01


Outdoor Adventures


631 Beach Day
FRIDAY IS BEACH DAY! This year Swim will have an all-age beach day at beautiful Crandon Park on Key Biscayne. We’ll caravan together in the morning, picnic for lunch, and return before dinner. We’ll have sandcastle contests, Frisbee, volleyball, and plenty of swimming in the warm waters of the Atlantic, so please don’t forget your sunscreen! Friday morning, our wonderful kitchen staff will provide us with beach picnic fixin’s to brown bag. (Anyone staying on-site should also pack a lunch.) When we return to camp, we’ll dine at a Luau and dance to Beach Music late into the night. Please volunteer to drive a carload if you can. We only have enough van space for the children and teens. There will be a sign-up for volunteers at the registration table. There is a small toll charge for taking the Rickenbacker Causeway to Key Biscayne and a small parking fee for Crandon Park.

Outdoor Adventures

We have planned many exciting things for our community to do in the greater Miami area, which includes Everglades National Park, the Florida Keys, and Biscayne Bay. Some of these trips are quite adventurous while others are quite tame–be sure you read the descriptions carefully to be certain the trip matches your abilities. Some of our trips require advance reservations, and others may fill because of their tremendous popularity. You should register early for your Outdoor Adventures to ensure that you have a place and that your trips are not cancelled. You may add a trip any time the Outdoor Adventures staff is working (not in the shower or at dinner!) up to the time the trip leaves.

We will be in South Florida in December–this means that the weather will be either wet or dry and the temperatures will probably be somewhere between 32° and 90°. We expect sunshine in the 70’s, but we can’t promise. So you should bring clothing which can be layered for warmth and for protection from wind and rain if necessary, and which can be shed as the temperature and your physical efforts increase.

Most trips will require shoes. For most hiking and water adventures you should wear shoes that don't mind getting wet. Flip-flops and loose sandals may be great for the beach, but they are dangerous when they are worn on a swamp walk. Sturdy tied shoes are needed for hiking! On swamp walks, you can count on your shoes getting soaked.

With the exception of trips that specify that you must bring money for meals, any adventure that extends over meal times at Owaissa Bauer will include culinary delights packed by our excellent kitchen staff.

We rent vans which are used by our entire community for their programs. Outdoor Adventures uses these when they are available, but many of our trips must carpool. We need volunteers to drive on those trips! Yes, you are on vacation, but so are we, and when we ask for volunteer drivers, we hope you will volunteer for the good of SWIM. We are happy to reimburse these volunteer carpool drivers an amount per person approximately equivalent to $1 per 15 minutes of driving time to the destination. If you wish to volunteer to drive your own car and take others with you, please let Karyn Machler know prior to the event. Volunteer drivers in carpools must refrain from the use of alcohol and must provide their license number and car insurance company.

Outdoor adventures leave on time — or even early! Come to the dining hall porch 10 minutes before your trip is scheduled to leave with all required clothing, equipment, water, and any extras you may find useful. Once we have counted heads, written checks for outfitters, and given away space in the vehicles, your chance to go is over!

Children are welcome on many of our trips. Age restrictions are included in the trip descriptions. If you are leaving children at camp, they must be under the care of a responsible adult. If your trip will extend beyond the times for youth programming you must make arrangements for their care and supervision.

Trip numbers indicate the day of the trip. 500’s are the 27th/Thursday, 600’s are the 28th/Friday, 700’s are the 29th/Saturday, 800’s are the 30th/Sunday, and 900’s are New Year’s Eve/Monday.

Thursday, December 27th, All Day Long

531 Day Sail I — Clothed [limit 20]
Sail the warm, protected waters of Biscayne Bay on large (30'—48') sailboats with experienced sailors. Lie back and enjoy the sun or try your hand at the wheel and trimming the sails. We will anchor for lunch and a swimming break. This trip is "Clothed"; 631 on Friday will be "Clothing optional." We will stop for beer, wine, soft drinks and munchies on the way to the docks. Bring snack $$. Lunch provided.
Fee: $30 Thursday, 8:30am—5pm. Ages 13+

532 Totem Key Canoe [limit 14]
Join us as we take advantage of this rare opportunity to paddle through mangrove creeks and tidal estuaries to a shallow lagoon that is seldom visited…special arrangements were needed to offer this outing. Wildlife seekers will spot many different kinds of water birds. Wear bathing suit. Bring wettable shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent. Lunch provided. Early Breakfast in the Dining Hall at 7am!
Fee $30. Thursday, 8am—5:00pm. Ages 13+

Thursday, December 27th, Morning

511 Owaissa Bauer Walk [no limit]
At SWIM, there is a lot to see in our own back yard! A naturalist will take us on a trek through the tropical hardwood hammock, the pinelands, the poisonwood areas, and the "solution holes" or "bear caves" on the camp property. You’ll be amazed at the incredible diversity of plant life that thrives in our corner of S. Florida.
Fee $3. Thursday, 8:15am—10am. Great Family Trip. All Ages.

512 Snorkeling [limit 14]
On this fantastic snorkeling trip, enjoy the undersea habitat of many different species without having to be certified in anything. Participants must be competent swimmers (pun not intended) in deep water. All equipment is included in the price. Bring waterproof sunscreen. Wetsuits available for an additional $6. Lunch included.
Fee $32. Thursday, 8am—2pm. Ages 10+

513 Wildlife Rehab Center — Service Project! [no limit]
This non-profit center cares for the housing and medical needs of injured and abused animals. The Center needs volunteers for building cages, assisting in daily care for the animals, and even pulling weeds! Come work among the cougars, monkeys, tigers, and other animals for a half-day or more. This project is limited to adults only. Work gloves provided and a stop at Robert Is Here on the return trip for fruits and milkshakes. Bring snacks $$.
Free. Thursday, 8am—Noon. Ages 18+

Thursday, December 27th, Afternoon

521 Local Bike Tour [no limit]
Self-guided tour from Camp Owaissa Bauer heading first to Knaus Berry Farm, the German Baptist bakery and market. (Try their cinnamon buns or maybe a strawberry shake.) Continue to the Fruit and Spice Park. You supply the bike or maybe you can borrow one from a friend at camp! Bicycle helmet required.
Fee $1. Thursday, 1pm—4pm. Great Family Trip. Ages 9+, younger if riding in child seat (not provided) on back of adult’s bike

522 North Key Largo Botanical Preserve [limit 14]
Have you ever wondered what the Keys looked like before the Overseas Highway and railroad? Our trip to North Key Largo Preserve this will show you. Although the area has been affected by both man and hurricanes, the forest that regenerated is much like what the early Spanish explorers saw and contains many rare plants and animals. Bring mosquito repellent!
Fee $4. Thursday, 12:30pm—5:30pm. Ages 13+

523 Tropical Tour [limit 14]
We’ll leave from Owaissa Bauer for a tour of the Redland Agriculture area. We will stop at Robert Is Here fruit stand (bring $$$), visit an orchid nursery, and explore an organic farm where we will gather seasonal fruits to share with the SWIM community. Bring $$$.
Fee: $15. Thursday, 1pm—5pm. All Ages.

524 Wildlife Rehab Center — Service Project! [no limit]
See description for #513 above. If enough people are interested, we will be able to add more opportunities to participate during the week. Free. Thursday, 1pm—5pm. Ages 18+

525 Matecumbe Canoe [limit 14]
526 Matecumbe Kayak [limit 14]
As we paddle over to our favorite keys, you are likely to see starfish, stingrays and small sharks. Bring wettable shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent, snorkel equipment (if possible), and a change of clothes.
$20 for Canoe, $30 for Kayak. Thurs, 12:30pm—5:30pm. Ages 13+

Thursday, December 27th, Evening

541 Night Sail [limit 20]
Sailing at night is very different; the sea is black, the stars are bright, the world is quiet. Bring your musical instruments and strong voices and we’ll fill the air with sing-alongs, storytelling and laughter. We’ll be aboard comfortable (30'—48') sailboats with experienced sailors. Munchies stop on the way to the docks. Bring $$ for snacks.
Fee $27. Thursday, 6pm—Midnight. Ages 18+

542 Cuban Dinner [limit 14]
Treat your tastebuds to an authentic Cuban dinner as you can find only in South Florida. This is a can’t miss meal! Bring $$ for dinner ($12—$20). Fee is for transportation only.
Fee $4. Thursday, 6:00pm—10pm. All Ages.

543 Teen Night Canoe [teen program only]
Fee $15. Thursday, 6pm—Midnight. Teens.

Friday, December 28th, All Day

631 All-Camp Beach Day! [no limit]
See description at the very beginning of the Outdoor Adventures, page 8!
Free. Friday, time varies by carpool, +/- 10:00am—2:30pm. All Ages.

632 Day Sail II — Clothing Optional [limit 20]
Sail the warm, protected waters of Biscayne Bay on large (30'—48') sailboats with experienced sailors. Lie back and enjoy the sun or try your hand at the wheel and trimming the sails. We will anchor for lunch and a swimming break. This trip is "Clothing optional"; 531 on Wednesday will be "Clothed." We will stop for beer, wine, soft drinks, and munchies on the way to the docks. Bring snacks $$. Lunch provided.
Fee $30. Friday, 8:30am—5pm. Ages 18+

Friday, December 28th, Morning

611 Manatee Bay Canoe [limit 14]
We’ll glide out onto the Bay. The water will gurgle, the fish will jump, birds will abound, and the wind will sigh. Wear bathing suit. Bring wettable shoes, sunscreen, mosquito repellent. Early Breakfast in the Dining Hall at 7am!
Fee: $20 Friday, 7:30am—12:45pm. Ages 13+

Friday, December 28th, Afternoon

621 Touring the Taps [limit 13]
We’ll taste and compare a variety of fresh ales and lagers. Our trip will cover micro-breweries and brew pubs. A designated driver will go with us. Fee covers transportation. Lunch provided. Bring $$$ for beer.
Fee $10. Friday, 12noon—6pm. Ages 21+

Friday, December 28th, Evening

641 Mexican Dinner [limit 14]
We’ll visit a local (Homestead-area) restaurant where we’ll enjoy an authentic Mexican meal! Bring $$ for dinner ($12—$20). Fee is for transportation only.
Fee: $4. Friday, 6pm—10pm. All Ages.

Saturday, December 29th, All Day

731 Florida Trail Hike [limit 14]
The Florida Trail in the Big Cypress National Preserve is fantastic! It is home to cypress trees (of course), bromeliads, orchids, snakes, etc. Resident naturalist and past SWIM director Bob Merkel will lead the hike. Wear shoes that don’t mind water. Lunch provided.
Fee $6. Saturday, 8:30am—4:30pm. Age 13+

Saturday, December 29th, Morning

711 Wildlife Rehab Center — The Tour! [no limit]
The WRC is dedicated to the care, medical needs, and housing of abused and injured animals, specializing in large felines including over 15 cougars. We’ll learn some of the stories of specific animals from the staff. We’ll also stop at Robert Is Here on the return trip for fruit and milkshakes. Our fee includes a donation to the WRC. Bring snacks $$.
Fee $6. Saturday, 8am—Noon. Ages 13+

712 Habitat For Humanity — Service Project! [no limit]
Habitat for Humanity is an organization whose mission is to provide low-cost housing for those in our society who are willing to work and need help in building their own homes. Jordan Commons, where we’ll be, is near Camp Owaissa Bauer. Learn new skills and do a good deed. Sign up for a whole day or half day.
Free. Saturday, 8am—Noon. Ages 13+

712 Shark Valley Bike [limit 15]
Bike on a paved trail (15 miles round trip) to an observation tower in the scenic heart of the River of Grass. Learn South Florida geography, birds, wildlife. Bring camera and day pack if possible. If you don’t have a bike, you can rent one for approximately 3 hrs at $5.00/hr–not included in fee. Helmet required. Lunch provided.
Fee $5. Thursday, 7:30am—1:45pm. Ages 13+

Saturday, December 29th, Afternoon

721 Alabama Jack’s [no limit]
Join the local folks for a good time — conch fritters and chowder, drinks, live country music, dancing/clogging and lots of fun. It’s in an open-air, rustic setting on Barnes Sound next to Card Sound Bridge. Bring $$$ for food and beverages. Fee is for transportation only.
Fee $4. Saturday 1pm—6pm. Ages 13+

722 Nature’s Cathedral [limit 14]
Hike through sawgrass into a cypress dome with water to your hips. See ferns and orchids in the most beautiful part of the Everglades. You’ll forget you’re wet when you are with leader Chuck Harty in this cathedral of nature. Wear wettable long pants, shirt, old sneakers. Bring a change of clothes.
Fee $6. Saturday 1pm—5pm. Ages 13+

723 Habitat For Humanity — Service Project! [no limit]
See description for #712 above. Sign up for a whole day or half day.
Free. Saturday, 1pm—5pm. Ages 13+

Saturday, December 29th, Evening

741 Jamaica Me Crazy! [limit 14]
Come enjoy an authentic Jamaican Yard-Style Dinner at the home of hosts Mary Figuera and Mark Robinson! Fee includes both transportation and meal. Red Stripe, anyone?
Fee $17. Friday, 6pm—10pm. All Ages.

Sunday, December 30th, All Day

831 Shark Slough/Loop Road Adventure [limit 14]
Take a leisurely day trip to see the best of Everglades National Park and the mysterious Big Cypress Preserve. Ranger Bob will be your guide. Alligators. wading birds and wildlife galore plus a stop at Clyde Butcher’s Big Cypress Gallery. Bring water, snacks, camera, binocs. Bring snack $$. Lunch provided.
Fee: $22 includes tram ride. Thursday, 7:30am—4pm. Ages 7+

Sunday, December 30th, Morning

811 Long Pine Key Hike [limit 14]
Hike in the Everglades on an interpretive tour with Ernie Wilson, SWIM’s favorite botanist. The 4-mile hike will be on the Old Ingraham Highway research road (hard surface).
Fee: $6. Sunday, 7:30am—Noon. Ages 10+

812 Deering Estate Nature Tour [no limit]
Enjoy a walk through historic Addison’s Hammock to a pre-Columbian Tequesta indian burial mound and a remnant area of endangered Pine Rockland. You’ll be amazed at the tropical life here. This site on the shore of Biscayne Bay is an exquisite 420-acre environmental and historic preserve. Bring water, camera, sunscreen.
Fee $8. Sunday 9:15am—12:30pm. All Ages.

813 Thai Buddhist Monastery [limit 14]
We’ll visit a local Buddhist temple for a period of meditation and conversation with the monks. This monastery is about 10 minutes from Owaissa Bauer.
Fee: $2. Sunday, 9:30am—12noon. Ages 13+

Sunday, December 30th, Afternoon

821 King Mango Strut [no limit]
Miami’s most out-rage-ous, mock-parade provides a surreal and comical all-ages afternoon of entertainment. Bring your kazoos and craziness! Chances are good that you’ll see someone you know in the parade. And, if we get our act together, maybe you’ll be in the parade!
Fee $5. Sunday 12:30pm—5:30pm. Absolutely All Ages!

Sunday, December 30th, Evening

841 Peruvian Dinner [limit 14]
Ceviche, Andean potato dishes, and much more…it’s a whole ’nuther cuisine and a whole ’nuther culture. Fee covers cost of transportation only. Bring $$$ ($12—$20) for dinner.
Fee $4. Sunday, 6pm—10pm. All Ages.

812 Steamboat Creek Midnight Canoe [limit 16]
We’ll be illuminated by the full moon as we canoe through winding creeks in the mangrove forest between Card Sound & Barnes Sound. Bring wettable shoes and mosquito repellent.
Fee $20. Sunday 5:45pm—11pm. Ages 13+

Monday, December 31st, Morning

911 Biscayne Bay Wilderness Canoe [limit 16]
The bay edge mangrove labyrinths are havens for fish and waterbirds. Depending on wind and tide we may negotiate fantastic shallow lagoons, creeks, and maybe a nearby island. Bring wettable shoes, water, sunscreen, bathing suit, and mosquito repellent.
Fee $20. Monday, 8am—12:30pm. Ages 13+

912 Airboat Ride at Everglades Alligator Farm [limit 14]
Not only will you go on a "fast and furious" airboat ride into the Glades but you’ll also see wildlife exhibits (i.e., world record 91-pound softshelled turtle), an alligator show and other shows at this
nearby facility. Learn the differences between alligators & crocs and what’s really involved in alligator farming. Caution: Airboat speed may make contacts uncomfortable. Optional gift shop $$.
Fee: $15 Monday, 8:30am—12noon. Ages 7+

913 Castellow Hammock Hike [limit 14]
Experience the jungle, as the early explorers must have seen it. Ernie Wilson will lead you through this West Indian hardwood park. Wear sturdy shoes. Bring water, mosquito repellent.
Fee $3. Monday, 8:30am—12:30pm. Ages 7+

Monday December 31st, Afternoon

921 Women in Water [limit 12]
Relax in the congenial company of SWIM women while enjoying a lovely pool at the home of a local SWIM friend. For women only. Clothing optional.
Fee $4. Monday, 1pm—5pm. Ages 13+

922 Hot Tubbing [no limit]
Our most popular trip! We will return again to Magic Waters, a lavish and immaculately maintained hot tub center. Tub rooms accommodate 6—8 people; the "executive" tub holds 12 and has a sauna adjacent. Magic Waters provides towels, cool showers, hair dryers, and stereo music. No glass containers, soap, shampoo, or oils allowed. Bathing suits optional and unlikely. Bring $$ for snacks.
Fee $20. Monday, 12noon—5pm. Ages 18+

923 Low Tide Walk [limit 14]
When the tide is way out at Crandon Beach, walk the sand flats, around the reef, and along the mangroves to see the wonderful and strange sea creatures that live in those places. Bob Merkel can steer you to the good places and identify most of the critters for you. Lunch provided.
Fee $10. Monday, 12noon—5:30pm. All Ages.


On-site Workshops


We have workshops of almost every description for you to learn, grow, enjoy, play, and share while you are at SWIM. There will be a notice posted at SWIM telling you where each of the workshops will be held.

Many of our workshops are intended for participants of All Ages. Children, Almost Teens, and Teens are encouraged to sign-up!

We need to know how many people plan to take each workshop early enough that our leaders can come prepared — please pre-register! Some workshops may fill up early; others may be cancelled depending on advance registration. You may add a workshop, if it is not filled, up to the time it begins. We also appreciate participants who finish the workshops that expect attendance for more than one session.

Now is the time to think about workshops that others might enjoy next year at SWIM (or even this year!). Contact us with your workshop ideas!

Generally speaking, our brochure deadlines force us to invite workshop proposals rather early, so be looking for our solicitation early next summer. Workshop leaders are generously rewarded — with hugs, love, and a SWIM T-shirt!

100’s are mornings, 200’s are afternoons, 300’s are all-day, and 400’s are evenings. The second digit in the workshop number indicates the day during SWIM (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th, with 0 for multi-day workshops).

New Year’s Eve Celebration
On New Year’s Eve, from 8pm to 10pm, the Dining Hall will be closed so that volunteer and 351 New Year’s Eve Decoration participants can continue decorating for the New Year’s festivities. Doors open at 10pm and we'll ring in the New Year in style. Wear your New Year’s best! Free champagne or Non-Alcoholic alternative for Winners of Best Costume and Best Sense of Style Contests at 11pm. Midnight snacks will be available while they last.

Morning Workshops

101 The Chocolate Pudding Workshop [limit 16]
It’s important to incorporate joy in your life on all levels. That’s what this workshop is all about. Originally given at YRUU 1992 Continental Conference as a four-day workshop where it scored high marks, this first time SWIM workshop addresses both the frivolous and the serious aspirations, while not ignoring your most pressing need: to play with your food. Day One: Nourishing the Spirit, Day Two: Nourishing the Mind, and Day Three: Nourishing the Body. Attendance at all three sessions is preferred but not required.
Pepi Acebo is a vituperative pig bladder. (I mean, swell guy.) He loves incoherent statements, irony, contradictions, and self-deprecation. He's significantly less fond of arguments. He actually prefers Banana Pudding over Chocolate, but recognizes that it's not as effective a workshop title from a marketing perspective. Maybe he'll do The Banana Pudding Workshop as a sequel next year. . .mmmmmm. . .
Free. Thurs,, 10am—11:30am; Sun & Mon, 10am—12noon. Ages 10+

102 Living with Dying [no limit]
"Part One: Mortality" addresses one’s own mortality. Facing the inevitable, how can we embrace the concept of our own death? "Part Two: Bereavement" provides an opportunity to look at grief, loss, bereavement and mourning — how we cope with the deaths of others. Attendance at both sessions is not required.
Rev Alane Cameron Miles is a hospice chaplain working with dying patients and the mourning families. She’s been helping individuals address mortality and bereavement for some years. She was also recently involved in bereavement counseling for the family and friends of 17 divers who were killed in the hurricane off the coast of Belize.
Free. Friday & Saturday, 10am—12am. Ages 13+

111 Centering Yourself in an Uncentered World [no limit]
Alane will lead this exploration into emotional, physical and spiritual paths to peace in the midst of chaos.
Rev Alane Cameron Miles is our SWIM chaplain.
Free. Thursday, 10am—12pm. Ages 13+

112 Getting Ahead in Watercolor [no limit] Using watercolors and paper provided, learn how to sketch a head and then render it in watercolor. Beginners will also get a brief introduction to color mixing. Bring brushes if you have any.
Emily Sokoloff has a BFA from Mass. College of Art and is a member of Miami Watercolor Society, Gold Coast Watercolor Society, and the Florida Watercolor Society. She is an active painter, has had watercolors accepted in many juried shows, and taught many beginners to paint successfully.
Fee $5. Thursday, 10am—12noon. Ages 12+

New! 113 Psychic Awareness
Share your experiences, learn how to read objects (psychometry), do magnetic healing, visualize powerfully, perform muscle testing to determine useful herbs, supplements and foods for you and others - and which ones to avoid. Bring your curiosity, supplements, a pillow and towel or blanket.
Judy Montgomery has 20 years experience as an intuitive Tarot reader teaching this class and many others over the years. She has been a Reiki Master for 7 years.
Fee $1. Thursday, 9:30 AM—12:30pm. Ages 14+

121 A Tasting of Tea [no limit]
Participants will learn the basics of tea, tea tasting terms and how to taste. We will then spend most of the time tasting various teas (real tea, not the flavored or herbal varieties). We will start with the generally available blended brands to tempt our taste buds and then move on to considerably more expensive "fine" teas.
Jon Hoskins, Ph.D., is a food scientist, previously a university faculty member in Dairy and Food Sciences. He is a long time tea drinker (you can’t taste beer all the time!)
Suggested Reading: The Book of Tea by Kakuzo Okakura and Jon’s web page: http://people.clemson.edu/~hoskin/tea.htm
Fee $5. Friday, 10am—12noon.

New! 123 So You Wanna Be A Grad Student
Enjoy a two hour whirlwind tour of the ins (and outs) of being a modern day grad student. We'll talk about programs, applications, and funding. You'll learn about how to make the most of your *limited* grad student funds and get through your with your equanimity intact.
Stacy Colella is a Princeton alum who spends quality time on campuses of Babson College and Harvard University. She lives outside Boston.
Free. Friday 10am-12noon.

New! 143 Perfume Making
We'll experiment with different scents, blends and extraction techniques to get you your signature scent at a fraction of the retail price. Bring your own oils or use the ones provided to make oils, lotions and soaps.
Stacy Colella has worked in the pharmaceutical field for eight years as an organic chemist. She is a self-taught perfumer who is eager to share her knowledge and to learn from others.
Fee $3. Sunday 10am-12noon.

131 Rituals within the Craft [no limit]
Learn about Wiccan practices, past and present, and how they relate to the great scheme of things. Recognize connections to the sacred circle of life in the assorted programs throughout this week, and discover resources for the coming year. Visit http://uucfl.org/cuups for more information.
Kip Barkley is a long time UU who maintains his connection to the Old Religion as an eclectic solitary.
Recommended Reading: A Guide For the Solitary Practitioner, Scott Cunningham, Llewellyn Publications, St. Paul Minnesota, 1992. Drawing Down the Moon, Margot Adler, Beacon Press, Boston, 1986.
Free. Saturday, 10am—12noon. All Ages.

132 No "if"’s, "and"’s or "but"’s About It… [no limit]
A Writer’s Empowerment Workshop: We’ve always known how to write; we’re just going to inspire each other and enjoy writing together. If you wish, bring something to place on the altar of inspiration. By the end of the workshop you will be inspired by your own writing!
Eleanor (Ellé) Long has been leading workshops for most of the 30 years that she has attended SWIM and SUUSI. She lives at Venice Beach and works as a Health Education Manager for Los Angeles County.
Free. Saturday, 10am—12noon.

141 Non-violent Communication [no limit]
This society teaches us to speak violently to one another… Let’s examine these patterns and learn how to ask for what we need in ways that do not blame or shame…
Eleanor (Ellé) Long has been leading workshops for most of the 30 years that she has attended SWIM and SUUSI. She lives at Venice Beach and works as a Health Education Manager for Los Angeles County.
Free. Sunday, 10am—12pm.

142 HappyFeet [no limit]
Again we gather under the trees of south Florida for our ancient year-end custom of foot bathing, massage, and toenail adornment. Come- be happy and wash feet. Bring your own towel, bring
chairs or blankets, bring a friend, bring feet.
rebecca moon is a healer who believes that we all have the power to heal, and knows the answer to all our problems is love.
Fee: $2. Sunday, 10am—2pm.

151 Poncho’s Never Ending Workshop [no limit]
No workshop description is available because Pancho never knows what he will talk about until the workshop starts. Nevertheless, this is one of SWIM’s most popular workshops. Step forward in faith and come.
Poncho Heaveneris smart, loving man and excellent teacher who has done this with great admiration for years.
Free. Monday, 9:30am—11am.

152 UU May Think I’m A Dreamer [no limit]
Envisioning a best possible world for yourself and others is thought by many to be the first step in arriving at that world. Participants are encouraged to bring notebooks or journals.
Rev Alane Cameron Miles, our SWIM chaplain for this year, is a dreamer, but she's not the only one.
Free. Monday, 10am—12am.

Afternoon Workshops

201 Men’s Group [no limit]
What does it mean to be a man in this era? Feeding families used to require the upper body strength of a man to plow and hunt. Technology has rendered that unnecessary, but 60% of women say financial support is their #1 criterion for selecting a man. Hunting, fishing and camping is the #3 expense of men. Who are we? And what are we doing? Join us, and maybe we can help each other figure some of this out.
Bob Jacober has been a man all his life and regularly leads this group at SWIM.
Free. Wednesday—Sunday, 3pm—5pm. Drop in.

202 Circle of Women [no limit]
Join together as women for friendship, support, sharing our stories, laughter and tears. As in years past, format and facilitation will be decided by participants.
Janice McArthur volunteered to get the group started last year and will continue the tradition this year.
Free. Wednesday—Sunday, 4pm ’til Dinner. Drop in.

203 Sampling the Sensual Six Pack [no limit]
Previously known as Beer Exchange, participants must bring 1 six-pack of lager, ale or barley wine to each offering. Preferred beers do not include those of the big bland America (or foreign) brewers but rather favorites such as those locally produced or anything of exceptional quality and interest. Tasting of the above with lively conversation, or not, as the mood dictates, in a laid-back environment. This workshop continues as long as supplies last — often all week.
Jon Hoskins Ph.D. is a food scientist and previous university faculty member in Dairy and Food Sciences. He has also evaluated beer for "The World Beer Review."
Suggested Books: Pocket Guide to Beer by Michael Jackson (Simon and Schuster). Also see: http://people.clemson.edu/~hoskin/beer.htm
Fee: A good six-pack as above. Everyday, 4pm—6pm. Ages 21+

Updated! 204 (was 242) Yoga Workshop [no limit]
Now Every Afternoon! Extend your day, work out the kinks from your cot, or wind down for a nice afternoon nap. Yoga can make you feel "as if" you’ve had a massage or even an adjustment. Come drink in the beautiful Florida breezes as we learn breathing and subtle stretching from Pat. This is gentle yoga and all you need is a loose clothing, ground cloth and a flat pillow. Pat is prepared to teach beginners as well as people with experience. She will tailor the program to your personal requests and is available to teach some advanced asanas (movements) to those who have studied Yoga and want some new perspective or perhaps swap ideas. Some things Yoga is great for: energizing, slowing down, warming up, calming anxiety, movement for people with limitations, smoke-enders, cramps, cooling off, strengthening, and peace of mind.
Pat Harris has studied with the Pierce Program, through the method of Desikachar and the teachings of his father, Krishnamacharya, since 1977.
Free. Everyday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

211 Xtreme Sparkly Faery Crowns [no limit]
Workshop fee covers unlimited faery crown making during the workshop time.
Jessica Alexander makes extremely sparkly faery crowns.
Fee $5. Thursday, 1pm—4pm. All Ages.

212 There’s something about Mao [no limit]
Mao is the greatest card game ever. Britt will not teach you to play it. You might learn despite this.
Britt Dunn is a teen staff god.
Free. Thursday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

213 Sex, Ecology and Spirituality [no limit]
This is the title of author and researcher Ken Wilber’s "big" book. It’s a synthesis of Anthropology, Psychology, Religion, Spirituality, and more. His research reveals a definable path and pattern of consciousness growth heading toward an omega point. Everything you ever wanted to know about Wilber’s research, and how to apply it to you and UUism, delivered to you in two hours.
Mark Evans grew up UU, majored in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics, went into Personal Development, and had been looking for rational spirituality.
Fee $1. Thursday, 2pm—4pm. Ages 15+

New! 214 Polyamory Basics
The capacity to love is boundless! Polyamory is an umbrella term for several types of non-monogamous relationship styles. Explore new relationship paradigms. Can you imagine transforming jealousy into joy? Learn about polyethics, radical honesty, negotiating skills, exploring limits and assumptions. There are many ways of loving more.
Judy Montgomery is a licensed clinical social worker of 13 years, working in an HIV service agency as a psychotherapist. She has been in a successful open relationship for 6 years, 2 of which have been in a stable and exuberant polyamorous relationship of 5. She is currently the board president of the Unitarian Fellowship of South Florida (Hollywood). There will also be other "polys" there to discuss their lives, problems and joys.
Fee $1. Thursday 1:30pm-4:30pm. Ages 21+

216 Publications in the Digital Age [no limit]
This workshop will involve taking digital photographs, processing images, managing information in a database, laying out a publication, and dealing with printers for the SWIM Hitchiker’s Guide and Mugbook. Meeting times will be arranged for general convenience and the meeting of publication deadlines, starting at 4:30pm on Thursday (although you may certainly be involved during registration process on Wednesday once you have registered!). Bring a good eye, passion, and imagination. And a digital camera wouldn’t hurt!
Vonnie Hicks started the mugbooks at SWIM and at SUUSI and they still haunt him.
Fee: one sticky bun. Thursday, 4:30pm—5:30pm. All Ages.

226 The ABC’s of Massage [no limit]
We’ll go over the basics of a good back massage and we’ll practice on each other. By the end of the workshop you’ll be able to locate the knots and tense spots and use hands, forearms, and elbows to relax muscles and ease pain. This is a great workshop for couples who want to learn to work on each other.
Chris Roman, PhD, has been a Government bureaucrat in Washington DC for nearly 30 years, and has been coming to SWIM for 20 years. He just finished a 500 hour professional certification course in massage therapy and is eager to share what he learned.
Free. Friday, 3:30pm—5:30pm.

231 Tie-Dye Technique (Instruction & Dyeing) [no limit]
It’s not just for kids — it’s for everyone creative of spirit and fashionable of soul. Learn not just how to make circles, but spirals, arrows, stripes and more. Learn what dyes are truly colorfast, bright and beautiful and how to permanently set them. Don’t leave SWIM unadorned. Workshop fee covers enough dye for one t-shirt. For more items, or larger items, please bring an additional $3 per item to the workshop. A small number of white t-shirts will available at an additional charge and you can bring your own. Sign up for 251 More Tie-Dyeing, as well, for another afternoon of tie-dye fun!
Allen Bergal has been making and selling tie dyed shirts for years. He has regularly taught tie dying to the SUUSI youth.
Jessica Alexander has been reading about tie-dyeing all winter.
Fee $3. Saturday, 1pm—4pm. All Ages.

232 Teen Style Workshop [no limit]
The teens will teach the rest of us how to have style.
Free. Saturday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

233 Congregational Polity — A Brief History And Discussion
Ask this question at a UU event: Who runs this place? It’s a safe bet that the answer will be: We do — we, the members. You have just been given a definition of "congregational polity" — the form of autonomous self-government that has characterized our congregations. Come and get some history and have a discussion about what has been called the strength and weakness of Unitarian Universalism.
Marty McAnulty is a 19-year UU and a life long seeker. He is still amazed at the UU movement.
Free. Saturday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

235 Juggling Sharp Objects [no limit]
Theresa teachs you to juggle scary sharp things. Warning: register for this at your own risk.
Theresa Kochis attends Ringling College in Sarasota.
Free. Saturday, 4pm—5pm. All Ages.

New! 236 Wall of Sound Guitar Playshop
You can learn to play one guitar chord, that means you can play in our guitar ensamble and have a great time doing it! You can also sing along. This especially for those who have never held a guitar before in their life, though all are welcome. Beg, borrow or steal some guitars and bring them.
Lead by Lyle Baskin, entertainer and conductor extrodinare.
Free. Saturday 4:30-6:00PM

241 Words and Information in the Technological Age [no limit]
Spend some time with other UU’s thinking about how language affects privacy, security, power, relationships in the environment of information technology.
Dee Medley, Ph.D., is currently participating in an NSF-funded workshop for Computer Science faculty through the Center for Education and Research in Information Assurance and Security at Purdue University.
Free. Sunday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

243 Earth Magik
Earth magik is when we are in conscious contact with the web of life and the source of it all — the earth, the ocean the trees the biosphere. This is an experiential workshop that looks at the Mother all around us and tries to see the Magik. Experience light, sound, trees, and scrying, a walk in a Labyrinth, and maybe a visit to an ancient tomb.
Marty McAnulty is a Pagan and a long time SWIM attendee.
Free. Sunday 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

251 More Tie-Dyeing [no limit]
Workshop fee covers enough dye for one t-shirt. For more items, or larger items, please bring an additional $3 per item to the workshop. A small number of white t-shirts will available at an additional charge and you can bring your own. Sign up for 231 Tie-Dye Technique, as well, for in-depth instruction on a variety of tie-dye techniques!
Allen Bergal has been making and selling tie dyed shirts for years. He has regularly taught tie dying to the SUUSI youth.
Jessica Alexander has been reading about tie-dyeing all winter.
Fee $3. Monday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

252 Action UNO [no limit]
Cas Baskin plays UNO. How about you?
Free. Monday, 2pm—4pm. All Ages.

All-Day Workshops
351 New Year’s Eve Decoration [no limit]
Learn the secrets the pros use to magically transform an ordinary space into something special. You will learn how to create a mood with light, color, theme and planning. Then the practicum — transforming our dining hall in a New Year’s Eve dreamscape...
Nancy McDermott and Lyle Baskin have been magically transforming spaces at SWIM and professionally for decades.
Free. Mon 10am—12noon, 2pm—4pm, 8pm—10pm. Drop in. All Ages.

Evening Workshops

411 Rangering In the Glades
Get the REAL story of what it's like to be a National Park Service Ranger. Learn about alligators and panthers, orchids and carnivorous plants, other wonders of this subtropical wilderness next door to Owaissa-Bauer. See skulls, slides and artifacts from the Park that will delight and inform you.
Bob Merkel, a UU, SWIM and SUUSI regular, has been a National Park Service Ranger for the last 4 years in Colorado, the Everglades, and Washington State.
Free. Thursday, 8:15pm—9:30pm. All Ages.

421 Waltz & Meringue
After this brief introduction to Waltz, you should be able to Navigate the dance floor and perhaps put in a few turns. After warming up on the Waltz, we’ll learn some of the simple basics of the Meringue. This is a dance that is easy to learn and fun to improvise. These lessons assume absolutely no dance experience, so if you can’t dance at all or you want to show off what you know, you definitely should attend.
Chris Jenkins participated in Duke’s first ballroom dance formation team, and has taken intermediate and advanced lessons at the University of Texas for the past two years. He has experience leading, following, and instructing at the beginner level.
Free. Friday, 8:15pm—9:30pm. All Ages.

431 Swing from Coast to Coast
When most people think of swing, they probably think of East Coast swing or Lindy. This lesson will cover East Coast and West Coast swing. What’s the difference you may ask? Plenty, but to know, you’ll have to come find out. These lessons assume absolutely no dance experience.
Chris Jenkins participated in Duke’s first ballroom dance formation team, and has taken intermediate and advanced lessons at the University of Texas for the past two years. He is experienced at leading, following, and instructing dance at the beginner level.
Free. Saturday, 8:15pm—9:30pm. All Ages.


Directions to SWIM


The physical address for SWIM every year for the week of December 26th—January 1st is Camp Owaissa Bauer, 17001 SW 264 St., Homestead, Florida. The phone number is (305) 247-9975. This pay phone number is used for brief incoming calls for all participants, so you might not get through the first time.

By Air:
You should fly into Miami International Airport. Supershuttle commercial service from the airport to the Miami UU Church on the 25th of December ($14) or to camp on the 26th of December ($42) is available. Please call 305-871-2000 to verify prices and to make arrangements. Prices decrease for multiple passengers.

SWIM provides limited transportation to camp–on December 26th only — for $10 using our rented vans. You must call ahead or fill in the appropriate area on the registration form to arrange for this; we send the vans only if we know someone is waiting for them. The pickup times are 10am, 1pm, and 3pm on December 26th. Please meet any SWIM ride or van at the end of Concourse H, the "designated" SWIM pick-up area, outside the Delta and USAir departure area upstairs in fresh air and sunshine, not one floor down on the baggage claim level with all the car exhaust.

On New Year’s morning we must return our rented vans, so we combine this with shuttles to the airport. We will send vans to the airport at 9am and Noon. If you can drive one of these vans for us please volunteer as a driver when you send in your registration form.

By Car:
Unless you live in the Florida Keys you will be driving south! SWIM is south of Miami in Homestead.

If you take I-95 South, exit onto the Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) when you get into Miami, and drive west and then south on the Palmetto (SR 826). You can either take SR 826 to the end, exiting on US1, or take 874 to the Florida Turnpike Extension SR 821.

If you take I-75 South, you will probably want to take the Florida Turnpike south, following the orange sun signs toward Key West. Finish your trip following the directions below for the turnpike.

From US1 (South Dixie Hwy), turn right (west) on 264 St. (Bauer Dr.) to Camp Owaissa Bauer, on the right just past 167 Ave. (Tennessee Rd.)

From the Florida Turnpike, take Tallahassee (SW 137 Ave.) north. Turn left (west) on 264 St. (Bauer Dr.) Turn right into Owaissa Bauer, just past 167 Ave. (Tennessee Rd.)