Dance New England Summer Camp 2006
Thursday August 24th to Sunday September 3rd
Omni Camp in Poland Spring, Maine
Our 27th Dance New England Summer Camp!
Featuring classes in . . . Contact Improvisation, African Dance and Drum,
Yoga, Partner Dancing, Music, Healing Arts, and much more!
|
Spontaneous waltzing in the Dining Hall; kids with painted faces screaming
across the field; two women stretching together in the sun; an animated
discussion at a picnic table long after lunch. It's just another day at
Dance Camp. We've been doing this for 27 years. There will be classes
in movement and much more, hot DJs and barefoot boogies every night,
impromptu jams and live music dancing, festivals and family fun, swimming,
canoeing and moments of serenity among the towering pines. We are a
loving, changing, thinking, dancing, welcoming community. We share
our joys, and we share the work. Come join in; come back and dance
again.
Who We Are
Dance New England, Inc. (DNE)
is a creative collective of people
who love to dance, as well as a consortium of cooperatively run,
not-for-profit, freestyle, barefoot dances. DNE events include our annual
summer camp and events throughout the year.
|
In our exploration of community and creativity, we emphasize:
- respect for the differences among individuals and cultures
- empowerment of children, elders, and all community members
- acknowledgement that our bodies and environment are sacred
- a drug free and alcohol free environment
- non-violence and creative conflict resolution
- safety to express ourselves
- acknowledgement of the contributions we each make to our community
- cooperative efforts to create community and community events
Opening Circle and Orientation Thursday, August 24
Classes Begin Thursday afternoon, August 24
Closing Circle - Sunday afternoon, September 3
|
Community Day - Friday, September 1
A day filled with community spirit, fun and frolic!
|
Community Meeting, Sunday, August 27 1:00pm to 5:00pm -
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
(show phone),
(show email address)
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 "cabin" 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 -
Three delicious, vegetarian meals and snacks are provided daily. Non-dairy, non-wheat and simple vegan options are available at each
meal. If you have one of these restrictions, you should indicate it on your registration form. We understand that there are folks with other
dietary restrictions; however because we are cooking for over 400 people, we can only accommodate the most common restrictions.
If you have other dietary needs such as: anti-candida; no nightshades; no garlic/onions; no soy; Zone; gluten-free; high protein, you will
need to bring your own provisions. These might include your own salad dressing, canned fish, packaged meats, etc. There is a separate
refrigerator in the dining hall for your personal perishables.
Waterfront -
We enjoy a beautiful secluded lake with a large dock for swimming, boating, and water fun. Staff is needed, especially currently certified lifeguards. Please contact Mary Loan, at (617) 489-6016 or waterfront@dne.org.
Waterfront Course
The special DNE/Red Cross Lifeguard Training will be offered again this year. DNE will share the cost, and those who pass will commit to being a lifeguard during camp. Training begins Sunday, August 20th and goes through Wednesday, August 23rd. For more information and registration for this limited opportunity please contact Mary Loan at (617) 489-6061 or waterfront@dne.org.
|
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..New Teens and Teens draw on camp
resources to design classes and activities that are of special interest
to them. The Teen Assistant Program and Work Exchange for Young Adults
offer paid work opportunities for those interested in assisting YPP
staff with younger children. Teens may also participate in mentoring
opportunities working with Sound and Lights, Kitchen, Waterfront, or
other areas of the camp organization.
In order to prepare our kitchen and YPP staffing, all children under 18 must be pre-registered through a two-step process.
- First Step - complete and mail the form in this flyer. Once approved, confirmation from the Camp Registrar is sent to you. Next,
a separate YPP Package will be mailed providing detailed information about the program for your child's specific age-group.
- Second Step - Health forms in this packet must be completed by parents and returned by snail mail before Camp. In accordance
with state of Maine law and DNE policy, all young people under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Information and Forms For Parents:
YPP General Information and Schedule
YPP Health Form
YPP Medical Release Form
Young People's Program Coordinator:
Julie Rosenshein (show phone)(show email address)
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, so
please indicate your request for store space on your registration form.
Also, you MUST contact Su Eaton before camp so she can
organize the space. For info on the camp store call Su Eaton
(show phone) (show email address)
A 10% tithe to DNE is required for fee for service such as a bodywork and
other services. For information on fee for service, call
Lisa Geiger at
(show phone)(show email address)Note:You must be a DNE member to sell goods or services at camp.
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.
Contact
(show email address)if you would like to lead a family group at camp.
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. Chores are a great
way to connect; some campers have 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
(show phone),
(show email address)
Special Needs -
Do you have physical limitations or special needs that would be helpful for us to know about?
Please contact Susan Arnsten-Russell at
(show email address) or
(show phone).
Leadership Council -
The Leadership Council (LC) is an elected governing board of directors of Dance New England.
Elections for open positions are held once a year. In order to be eligible for the LC, one needs to
have been a Rep, CCG member, Elder or have significant DNE or DNE Camp organizational
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, and include it with your camp registration or send it to:
- Name, Address, Phone, Email
- History of DNE volunteer/work experience.
- Member dance you are affiliated with and your leadership experience.
- Which work areas specifically interest you?
- Why do you want to be on the LC?
Include it with your camp registration or send it to Nancy Farber, 7 Lilac
Lane, Amherst MA 01002-1102. For more information contact Nancy at
(show phone) or
(show email address)
Camp Contacts and Key Volunteers
Want to make future dance camps happen? -
Consider joining the Camp Coordinating Group (CCG). For more information, contact
Debbie Steiner at (show phone).
Printed registration materials have been mailed out via U.S. Mail.
To be added to our mailing list, send your name and address to
the Registrar at (show email address).
Continue to Registration and Fees page
Thanks to Fred Hatt for the artwork, and Bill Bassett editing the printed camp flyer.
