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The objectives of the curriculum:
...to help the child develop her or his own sense of self as a valuing, deciding, interacting, enjoying, whole person.
...to enable the child to practice the skills necessary to be part of a world that values peace and justice, and to realize that what they do does make a difference.
...to present the Unitarian Universalist Principles in a manner that is timely, relevant, and meaningful to today's young people.

NURSERY: We provide loving care in our comfortable nursery for infants to three year-olds. We have toys, books, high-chairs, changing table, and baby beds.

PREKINDERGARTEN (for 3/4 year-olds) and KINDERGARTEN/1ST GRADE:
Curriculum: "Chalice Children." Classes focus on what it means to be part of this kind of church. It is based on the idea that a child's spiritual development is related to the child's own direct experiences.

2ND AND  3RD GRADES:
Curriculum: "A Stepping Stone Year." This curriculum is based on two premises: 1) that religion helps people find answers to important life questions, and 2) that Unitarian Universalists find these answers for themselves. 

4TH AND 5TH GRADES:
Curriculum: "It Starts With Me." This curriculum teaches children about community service and the idea that one's work, volunteer or otherwise, can be a form of creative expression of one's passions, talents and abilities. 

6TH, 7TH AND 8TH GRADES:
Curriculum: "Race to Justice -- A Racial Justice and Diversity Program for Junior High." The goals of this program include: to introduce racial justice and diversity concepts through experimental learning exercises; to affirm the value of multiculturalism; and to see oneself ad others in the congregation as active agents for racial justice.

HIGH SCHOOL:
Our high school students take an active role in determining what happens during their time together. They are given opportunities and responsibilities in making plans to attend conferences, hikes, video reviews, painting their room, and deciding on topics for discussion. This group provides a forum where questions, ideas, opinions and information can be shared in a safe and respectful manner. This is a great group in which to develop leadership skills, and make life-long friends.

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