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Mark your calendars for the UMBS Spring Bead Retreat,
​scheduled for March 29 - April 2, 2023
and UMBS Fall Bead Retreat
scheduled for September 20 - 24, 2023


Good news: Camp WAPO is no longer requiring the Covid waiver in 2023.


Fall Bead Retreat Pictures - amazing works!

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  • In order to protect the health of our members UMBS will require proof of completed Covid vaccination at least 14 days prior to arrival. 
  • Camp WAPO is requiring a completed waiver form.  
  • In addition Camp Wapo requires that we wear a mask in the dining room or when around staff. 
  • ​Masks and social distancing will not be needed in work areas or bedrooms.

Fall Bead Retreat September 20-24, 2023

Twice each year we head off for a weekend of beading, fun, beading, shopping, beading, learning a new pattern, good friends, beading, food, beading... I think you get the idea.
We do not plan structured classes, but someone is always willing to teach you just about anything you want to learn.  We usually have some vendors so if you forget something, you can buy it from them or borrow it from someone else.

SPRING Retreat is usually in March; to get rid of your cabin fever. FALL Retreat is usually in September; after the kids are off for another school year and just in time to start working on those Christmas projects.  We have been doing these bead retreats for 20+ years and have tried several different venues over the years.  We've especially enjoyed our experiences at Camp Wapogasset in Wisconsin.

Bring whatever you want to work on along with bedding or a sleeping bag and towels. Everyone is welcome; you do not have to be a UMBS member.  However, we do offer a reduced price to our members - see "Attendance Options" below.


Here's the Camp WAPO Waiver Form and the Retreat registration form (Note that both are required).  Just download the documents, fill out and mail along with your check to:
Roberta Sorensen
3652 35th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55406
612-237-1298
beadybirdy@gmail.com
Camp WAPO Waiver Form
Fall Retreat Form

Daily Schedule

Wednesday 9/20 - arrive after 3pm, dinner provided
Thursday 9/21 - brunch and dinner provided
Friday 9/22 - brunch and dinner provided
Saturday 9/23 - brunch and dinner provided
​Sunday 9/24 - brunch only provided, check out by 3pm (please leave time to clean up room/work areas)
​Please list any dietary needs, allergies and/or medical concerns we and the camp should be aware of.
Attendance Options:
4 nights - $145 ($160 for non-members)

​3 nights-$120 ($135 for non-members)
2 nights-$95 ($110 for non-members)
1 night-$71 ($86 for non-members)
1 day-$40 ($55 for non-members) includes 1 meal - please indicate which day and meal
2 days-$60 ($75 for non-members) includes 1 meal per day - please indicate which days and meals


We operate on a first-come/first-served basis.  There are 24 lower bunks available.
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