Tuesday, March 04, 2008
Take the family to Black Lake to learn, have fun
Education and relaxation are the goals of the Family Scholarship Program (176 KB), a unique summer experience at the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center in Onaway, Mich.
You can learn about the UAW and the labor movement in general while enjoying a vacation in a beautiful setting among deer, pheasants, wild turkeys and countless other forms of wildlife. And it’s easy on the wallet: The UAW pays for all lodging, meals and program costs.
Since the center opened in 1970, thousands of UAW families have participated in the program. They leave feeling renewed, relaxed and ready to stand up for working people. Here’s how it works:
During the day, parents participate in workshops with lively discussions and interactive exercises while children go to age-appropriate day camps with creative arts, music, games, athletics and swimming. The age groupings are 3-7 and 8-11.
Youngsters 12-15 will enjoy union involvement workshops, golf, swimming and gym games. And teens 16-18 are offered a program to prepare them for the working world.
Other afternoon and evening activities include laps at the indoor pool, a walk on the Black Lake beach, various sports and Karaoke Night. In addition, golfers can play the award-winning Black Lake Golf Club, which offers reduced rates for UAW members and retirees.
To be eligible for a family scholarship, you must be a UAW member in good standing for at least a year and never have attended the scholarship program.
This summer’s three sessions are July 6-11, July 13-18 and July 20-25. The July 20-25 session is also offered in Spanish.
Sessions fill up fast, so don’t delay. Download the application (176 KB).