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  Featuring classes in . . . Contact Improvisation, African Dance and Drum, Yoga, Partner Dancing, Music, Healing Arts, and much more! |
Our 24th Dance New England Summer Camp!
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Summer Camp is a wonderful place for people to come together to dance, play, explore and rejuvenate. Camp offers a wide array of
classes and improvised activities, a beautiful lake and rustic environment, and the support and stimulation of a vibrant, creative community.
Camp offers a nightly freestyle boogie and a variety of other evening activities such as contact jams, drum council, family dances and a
festival of homegrown talent. Shared play and shared work make camp a rewarding and inspirational community experience.
In our exploration of community and creativity, we emphasize:
Community Meeting, Sunday, August 25 12:30pm to 4:30pm - If you are not coming to camp, you may attend just the meeting without charge. There is also an option to stay for 24 hours and pay a day rate; contact the Registrar, Samantha Armer for details at (510) 655-9100, registrar@dne.org Accommodations - You may choose to stay in a cabin (bunks sleep 10-12 people) or bring your own tent. There will be designated cabins for women only, men only, families, and cabins open for anyone. Cabin space is limited, and fills up on a first-come, first-served basis. Circling iicabinlr on your registration form does not reserve you a bed. Camping space is available in the fields and woods. Please heed the signs designating tenting areas. Food - The Dining Hall is the heart of camp. We eat, chat, dance, sing, play chess and lounge on the porch. Three delicious, vegetarian meals and snacks are provided daily. Non-wheat and nondairy choices are available. All campers, supervised by professional cooks, participate in the joyful preparation of our wonderful food. Waterfront - We enjoy a beautiful secluded lake with a large dock for swimming, boating, and water fun. Staff are needed, especially currently certified lifeguards. Please contact Mary Loan 617 489-6061 or loanm@hotmail.com
Young People's Program (YPP) - Full day activities are offered when most adult classes are in session. Each age group ( 0-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12 and teens ) is staffed by qualified and creative instructors. Young people engage in games, sports, arts, dance, drama, swimming and more... Teens draw on camp resources to design classes and activities that are of special interest to them. Teens may also participate in the mentoring program to work with YPP, Sound and Lights, Kitchen, Waterfront, or other areas of the camp organization. In order to prepare our kitchen and YPP staffing, all children under 17 must be pre-registered through a two-step process. First Step is to complete and mail the form in this flyer. Once approved, confirmation from the Camp Registrar is sent to you, as well as a separate YPP mailing providing detailed information about the program for your child's specific age-group. Second Step is to complete this packet's Health forms by parents and returned by August 6th . In accordance with state of Maine law and DNE policy, all young people under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. The Young People's Program Coordinators: Julie Rosenshein at 413 262-1137 or jrosenshein@aol.com (ages 0 - 8) and Larry Childs at 617 547-4480 or larschilds@attbi.com (ages 9 - Teens). Camp Store and Fee for Service - There will be space to sell your crafts and products at camp. A 12% tithe to DNE is required. Space in the store is very limited; please indicate your request for store space on your registration form. A 10% tithe to DNE is required for fee for service such as bodywork and other services. For info on the camp store call Linda Lindgren 603 924-9609. For information on fee for service work, call Michael Hayes at 212 473-0166. Family Groups - Family groups are small groups that meet for an hour each day to share common interests and to provide a smaller community of support within the larger camp experience. There will be time during camp orientation to create and sign up for family groups. Some examples of family groups include Co-Counseling, Contact & Meditation, Women Only, Men Only, Singing, Gay/Lesbian/Bi, Parents & Small Children, Pan-fidelity/Alternative Relationships. Community Service / Volunteer Spirit - All campers are required to help with meals or general camp care. You will select your chore shifts when you arrive at camp. Camp surveys from last year rated chores as a great way to connect and some rated chores as one of their best camp experiences. If you have a disability and require a light chore, or for more information contact Heidi Roper at 978 443-4501, HJERoper@aol.com Buddies - One of the ways we build community between adults and children is through the buddy system. Adults and teens can sign up to be a special friend to a younger child (12 and under) who volunteers to be a special friend to an older person. Look for the buddy coordinator at camp to sign up. Special Needs - Do you have physical limitations or special needs that would be helpful for us to know about? Please contact Devorah Rosenberg at 508 792-2757 or devorahrosenberg@charter.net Call for Volunteers * Set-up - We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to come early to help set up camp. We are especially eager to have people who have participated in prior set-ups. Advance sign-up is mandatory. Contact Beth Garner at 718 857-5152 or BeMaGarn@yahoo.com * Take-down - We need enthusiastic volunteers to stay a day after camp ends to help with the take-down crew. To sign up contact Beth Garner at 718 857-5152 or BeMaGarn@yahoo.com Leadership Council - The Leadership Council (LC) is an elected governing board of directors of Dance New England. Elections for open positions are held after DNE Summer Dance Camp. In order to be eligible for the LC, one needs to have been a Rep, CCG member, Elder or have significant DNE organizational or DNE Camp experience. LC terms are 3 years. If you would like to be a candidate for the LC, please answer the following questions on a separate paper:
To be added to our mailing list, send your name and address to the Registrar at Registrar@dne.org.
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