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Eliot Institute creates and supports an inclusive community of celebration, friendship, exploration, relaxation and joy for Unitarian Universalists, their families and friends.  

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Eliot Institute is a both a camp conference and a vacation. It is a one-of-a-kind intergenerational experience of stimulating speakers, discussions, music, activities and worship for the whole family.  Eliot is a Welcoming Community for individuals, couples, and families of all configurations.  

2010 Camp Registration
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July @ Naramata (7/3 - 7/10)
July @ Seabeck (7/17 - 7/24)
August @ Seabeck (8/7 - 8/14)
Winter 10/11  (12/28 - 1/1)

2010 Eliot Board Election - Candidate Information

Eliot Institute is a gathering of Unitarian Universalists and their friends and family from all over the Pacific Northwest and around the world. Click here to read our principles and values.

Eliot consists of four camps each year, three week-long conferences in summer and a five-day conference to celebrate each New Year. All camps have a full morning program for children and youth from infants through teens.

Camps are held at two locations:  Seabeck Conference Center on Hood Canal , just west of Silverdale, WA, and at Naramata Centre in Canada .

Housing and Fees:  Your choice of housing for conferences at Seabeck and Naramata will affect your conference cost.   Housing is now offered at "Tier One" and "Tier Two" levels, which more closely reflects our charges from host facilities. Conference fees are per person and include lodging, meals, and program for the entire camp.   

Click here to review our fee schedule.  If you have questions on housing choices or conference fees, please contact the Eliot Registrar.   You can find a Registration Form here.

What Happens at Eliot?      

A typical day at Eliot begins with a delicious family-style breakfast in the dining hall at 8:00 a.m.  (Naramata meals are buffet-style.) After breakfast everyone gathers for a brief all- camp Ingathering .

The Conference Programs begin around 9:30 a.m.  Children are sung out of the Meeting Hall to their programs and adults remain to listen to a presentation by the theme speaker.  At about 10:45 a.m. , adults  break for coffee and tea on their way to discussion groups.  Everyone comes together again at lunch.

Afternoon Activities:  Many afternoon activities have become "traditions," and others come and go with the interest of the participants.  Favorites over the years have been Yoga, Meditation, Arts and Crafts of one form or another, Tie-Dying, and Workshops based on the expertise and interest of campers.   The summer offers intergenerational swimming and boating, games and sports.   Winter camp offers inside games and events.  All camps offer opportunities for quiet time for reading, and some campers hold firm to the tradition of “Sacred Siesta.”

Evening traditions are interspersed with games such as To Tell The Truth, Theater Sports and Encore, Talent Shows and Concerts.  There is always at least one dance.   The Eliot community is a safe place to stretch and practice your talent. 

WORSHIP:  As a Unitarian Universalist community, we value the opportunity to worship together.  Evening Worship is generated by campers and is a lively and inspiring mix of worship styles. 

MUSIC is an important part of the Eliot tradition. We love to sing together, and opportunities to participate in or listen to music abound.  The Eliot Choir welcomes all voices, practices each afternoon, and participates in the Concert and at other events.  Many impromptu singing or instrumental groups form for their own enjoyment and to prepare for the concert or talent show.  If you play an instrument, be sure to bring it along.  It's worth coming to camp just to enjoy the music!

Eliot Institute is affiliated with the Pacific Northwest District of the Unitarian Universalist Association and a member of the Council of Unitarian Universalist Camps and Conferences (CU2C2).