Program

Campsite

Registration

Gender role free dancing is the theme of LCFD dance camps. Our main focus is contra dancing, but we regularly supplement the program with English country dancing and for this camp we will also have English country dancing and Two-step. We will have special workshops for experienced and beginning dancers.

You don't need to bring a partner. Don't be shy, just ask someone to dance. We mainly attract lesbian and gay women and men, yet we welcome and get anyone who wants to dance without reference to gender roles.

About Programming

Programming is never set until the last minute, which is why we can't give you exact details. Dancing is expected to begin the first day at 7:30 pm and wrap up on the last day at 3:30 pm.

Dancing is fairly non-stop, with meal and sleeping breaks. The program is organized as a single main program track, with part time alternate tracks on Saturday. We have a variety show after dinner on Saturday, followed by the major dance, styled as a costume ball. For the variety show, anyone can do a skit, song, poem, story, comedy or other performance.

The contra dances are at all levels. There is usually a Saturday workshop for recent beginners to polish up a bit, though each contra dance is usually taught in a walk-through beforehand.

We may also have non-dancing breakout-room events: it is largely up to the campers to propose and lead these. Write to to make your suggestion or have progamming questions answered.

Flyers

Going to another dance or fly-in? Bring flyers, become a distributor!

Flyer: 81⁄2” x 14”

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We are returning to Camp Chimney Corners in Becket, Massachusetts in western Massachusetts. This is a YMCA camp that hosts groups throughout the year. It is a very nice looking camp sited on a lovely undeveloped lake. Boot room, badges and snack food will once again be in the Arts Center.

Housing

Accomodations are in three large dorm buildings that are heated. One is co-ed, one is women-only and the third is men-only. A tent field and unheated cabins are available for the rugged (this will be late October).

Food Included

Six meals and snacks are included in all registrations. Camp begins with a dinner buffet on Friday, since not everyone arrives at once. The last meal is lunch on Sunday.

Special Needs

Meals will accomodate both vegetarians and omnivores. Jared has been working with our camp cooks for years to help plan menus.

Don't bring scented products (deodorants, soaps, perfumes). People have varying levels of chemical sensititivity, and in close quarters these scents will cause harm.

Ride Sharing

Campers need rides. Some fly in, others are naturally footpowered. Please be a kind soul and mark on your registration form your willingness to drive. We publish a list of people offering and needing rides, so that the needy can call the driver. Riders will call you in planty of time to arrange the favor.

Camp Directory

A camp directory is published with the contact information of other campers. The directory allows you to indicate if you are willing to host out-of-town dancers coming to a local dance. The directory is not published or allowed to be distributed elsewhere.

We can record separate directory and business/publicity addresses for those of you with townhomes and island retreat addresses.

A camp directory is printed for all campers to take. If you want to be omitted, mark your form. If you want only some information printed, indicate.

First time campers get $25 off their registration fee! Think of it as our "Fresh feet" campaign.

Form

See below for details on where to send the form.The form fits on one sheet.

The PDF uses Adobe Reader (most modern computers have it, and the rest of us can download it).

Key Dates

People who want to do work exchange must register as early as possible. Slots are limited.

Sept. 20: (early date) Last postmark for early registration rate.

Oct. 18: (late date) Last postmark for late registrations.

At the Door: After the late date we charge an additional $25 at-the-door fee. Signing up early is a substantial help to us.

Two weeks before camp: Camp preparation instructions and driving directions e-mailed or mailed to registered campers.

Cost

Pay all up front, or make a $50 deposit and pay at camp.

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Scholarship: Scholarships are available to anyone; we particularly encourage people on a limited income to make use of this offer to defray their costs. All we ask is a fee of at least $50. You sign up for work exchange, and make a deposit as usual. Just mark down that you require scholarship to cover the rest. These are tough times, and we'd rather have you dance than miss out! If you have any questions about scholarships please contact the Registrar.

Donations: We also ask others to please make a donation to the scholarship fund.

(*) Cancellation Fee:

By Sept. 20: No charge
By Oct. 18: $25
After Oct. 18: No refunds.

Cancellation fee is waived if you cancel before the Friday that camp starts due to a health or family emergency.