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Registration
First time campers get $25 off their registration fee! Think of it as our "Fresh feet" campaign.
Dates and Fees
| Category | Early by (incl) Apr 2 | Late Apr 3- Apr 22 | At Door After Apr.22 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | $230 | $250 | $275 |
| Student | $180 | $190 | $215 |
| Work Exchange | $145 | $155 | $180 |
| Cancellations | No penalty | $50 | No refund |
Scholarship minimum payment is $50.
Children are welcome. Inquire about rates and housing.
Students should enclose a photocopy of their student ID or show it when registering at camp.
Fees include housing, food and snacks.
Procedure
- Enclose a check for the Total Enclosed amount and make payments to LCFD.
- You will receive confirmation, camp information and directions via email.
- If you prefer notification by mail, please include a sefl-addressed, stamped business-size envelope (9½" wide). You will receive a printed letter with conformation, etc., about two weeks before camp.
- Mail these registration materials to:
After April 22, please call first so we know how to get directions to you in time.
Questions?
Write: camp@lcfd.org
Call: 413-548-1097
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Live Music by Mary Lea (fiddle, viola)
Karen Axelrod (piano)
Emily Troll (fiddle, accordion)
Contra dances called by: Bob Isaacs
English country dances guided by: Linda Leslie
Modern Western Square dances taught by: Andy Shore
General
Gender 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 Modern Western Square Dance.
You don't need to bring a partner: don't be shy, just ask someone to dance. We mainly attract lesbian/gay/bi/trans/queer folks, but 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 usually begins Friday at 7:30pm and wraps up on Sunday at 3:30.
Dancing is pretty much non-stop, with meal and sleeping breaks. The program is organized as a single main 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 beginners to polish up a bit, though each contra dance is usually taught in a walk-through at the beginning.
We may also have non-dancing breakout-room events: it is largely up to the campers to propose and lead these. Past events have included shape-note and round singing, twelve-step groups, music jam sessions, and more. You can propose (and lead) an event after you get to camp, or write to Thom Yarnal to make your suggestion or have progamming questions answered.
Flyers
Going to another dance or fly-in? Bring flyers, become a distributor! (Most people get just one flyer, but you can choose to be a distributor and get 5, 10, 20 or more in our bulk mailing. You can also special-request flyers from camp@lcfd.org). See the downloads section on the right for available flyers.
Campsite
Camp Woodstock is in Northeastern Connecticut. This is a YMCA camp that hosts groups throughout the year. We will be the only group there for our weekend. It is a very nice looking camp sited on a lovely undeveloped lake. The Arts Center (heated) where we will dance is just off the lake.
There is a dining hall that can be used for dancing as well if we need it for parts of the program; it is quite large and has two small side rooms for sitting or small workshops.
Housing
Accommodations are in dorm buildings that are heated.
Meals
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, etc.). People have varying levels of chemical sensititivity, and in close quarters these scents will make some dancers ill.
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 plenty of time to arrange the favor.
Camp Directory
A camp directory is published with the contact information of other campers; you can also 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. If you want to be left out of the directory, mark that on your registration form; if you want only some information printed, please indicate that.
We can record separate directory and business/publicity addresses for those of you with townhomes and island retreat addresses..
Donations
LCFD is a nonprofit organization under the umbrella of the Country Dance and Song Society's (CDSS) 501c(3) status, and is able to offer scholarships funded by contributions by other members. The generosity of our friends has helped keep camp solvent. If you would like to donate, please contact our treasurer, John Gintell, at treasurer@gintell.org.