Discover the spirit of Black Lake
This summer introduce your family to a once-in-a-lifetime experience at the Walter and May Reuther UAW Family Education Center.
The Family Education Center is a unique facility nestled among the natural wonders of Onaway, Mich. — woods, water and deer so friendly they don’t run away at the first hint of a human. It’s the perfect place to get away from it all and renew your spirits as a family and union member.
Since the center opened in 1970, thousands of UAW families have participated in the Family Scholarship Program for an experience that combines education with relaxation. The weeklong program features activities for attendees from age 3 to adult.
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 3-5, 6-7 and 8-11.
Ages 12-15 will enjoy union involvement workshops, golf, swimming and gym games. Because young adults ages 16-18 are entering the workforce, we offer a program that may prepare them for the realities of the working world.
Evenings include a variety of planned activities, such as Karaoke Night, or as-you-like-it fun such as the pool or the beach, sports or just a relaxing walk in the woods.
Golfers may take advantage of the award-winning Black Lake Golf Club.
The union pays for all lodging, food and program costs for scholarship winners. Participants may choose to pay for other things such as group photographs, gift shop items, golf or activities in nearby communities.
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. The three sessions are: July 10-15, July 17-22 and July 24-29. The last session is available in Spanish as well.
The atmosphere at Black Lake is casual and always family-appropriate. It’s a place to learn about your union, unlock ideas and build new friendships with other working families throughout the United States.
The experience will leave you filled with a spirit guaranteed to strengthen your understanding and appreciation for today’s labor unions.
