Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace 2012 Camp
ginny miller
We hope you can join us for the 22nd annual Ithaca Dances of Universal Peace Camp from June 28th through July 1st. Details are included below as well as in the attached flier.
Please Note:
The Camp is more in need of kitchen/meal assistance this year than in the past. We need several people to sign up BEFORE Camp to "Focus a Meal" as their karma yoga job. "Focus a Meal" means being the go-to person in the kitchen for the preparation and serving of one of the Camp's 9 meals. You will receive an orientation ahead of time, recipes and basic instructions to follow, and a cheerful crew of choppers and stirrers (and quite likely singers and storytellers!) to create the meal with you.
Please reply to Registrar David if you would like to Focus a Meal. Your help is greatly appreciated.
The Ithaca Dance Circle
The Dances of Universal Peace
22nd Annual Ithaca Dance Camp
June 28 - July 1, 2012
(Thursday dinner through Sunday lunch)
Dance · Sing · Find Joy
The Ithaca Dance Camp is an annual weekend retreat in the beautiful Arnot Forest. Each year, about 100 people gather to dance, sing, cook, eat and live together in community. All are welcome.
Dance sessions are held after breakfast and dinner, plus an extra session on Saturday afternoon (a total of seven Dance sessions). There is also plenty of time to enjoy the land and nature, renew and/or develop friendships, help with meal preparation, or offer a scheduled activity or workshop.
Arnot Forest
Arnot Forest is a beautiful camp in the wooded hills about 15 miles from Ithaca. It has several rustic cabins (a few with heat), tenting space, and hiking trails. There is a main lodge (with a kitchen) where we dance and eat together. There is a building with community showers and restrooms. For more information about Arnot Forest visit www.dnr.cornell.edu/arnot.
Children’s Activities
Children are central to Camp, and we provide KidCamp programming during each dance session, led by a dedicated mentor. To plan for our children and youth this year, we need to know who is coming. Our tweens and teens may need freedom more than structure, while ages 4-8 may enjoy our traditional nature-based crafts, outdoor games, and creek walks. The Kid’s Cabin will again be home base. Please let us know the names, ages and interests of your young-uns. We request help with: Kid's Cabin setup (Thursday), Cabin breakdown (Sunday), Snack running (throughout), and being a Helper (during a dance session) or Storyteller. For more information on KidCamp, please contact Cheri Botts at chera...@gmail.com or Sara Culotta at 607-273-1287. Your confirmation e-mail will include KidCamp details.
Fees and Registration
Deadline for registration without late fee is June 20, 2012. See the attached registration form for details. Due to space limitations, registration will be limited to the first 80 adult registrants. Fees on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay. We will need the average of this scale to cover costs: Adults (ages 17+)…………..$130 – $195 sliding scale per adult + $25 late fee after June 20th
Children (ages 4 – 16)......... $65 – $90 sliding scale per child + $10 late fee after June 20th
Ages 3 and under ................ Free
The children’s fee includes the costs associated with the children’s program.
Food
Three meals per day are provided, starting with dinner on Thursday, June 28th, and ending with lunch on the following Sunday.
Menus are planned in advance. We all volunteer to prepare meals and/or clean up afterwards (i.e., party in the kitchen!). You can choose which meals you will help with. All meals will be simple, healthy, vegetarian and (whenever possible) using local organic produce. Please indicate on the registration form if you need the wheat-free or dairy-free options. If you have other special dietary needs, please bring what you require.
Lodging
Tenting: Please tent if you are able, so that cabins can be available for those who find it difficult or impossible to tent. If you plan to tent, please bring your own; tents are not provided.
Cabins: There are three heated cabins and five unheated cabins (64 beds in all). Cabins are available on a “first come, first served” basis. However, people with infants or special needs will have first priority. Please note your lodging needs on the registration form, and/or whether you have an infant. Cabins have bunk beds with mattresses. You will need to bring your own bedding.
Dance Leaders
The Dances will be led by many dance leaders, both from Ithaca and visiting from afar.
If there is a chance that you will want to lead a Dance, please indicate this on your registration form. We will contact you to coordinate.
Other Details…
Getting there: After we receive your registration, we will send you a confirmation e-mail with driving directions and other details. We are unable to provide transportation assistance or shuttle service; however, we are happy to try to connect you with other registrants for carpooling possibilities. Please make a note on your registration form to let us know that you would like to ride-share.
Bring comfortable shoes: The dance space has a concrete floor.
Bring a separate water bottle for your children, so they can take it to KidCamp outings.
Also bring, for you and your children: Sun screen, insect repellant, water shoes, rain boots, sunhat, balls, frisbees, kites, simple outdoor toys to share.
Pets are not permitted at Arnot Forest nor are alcohol and illegal drugs.
Registration Form
22nd Annual Ithaca Dance Camp - June 28 – July 1, 2012
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Please send your fee and completed registration form to: David Gallahan, Registrar 511 Spencer Road Ithaca, NY 14850 |
If you have questions, please contact the registrar (David Gallahan) at: phone: 607-342-6205 email: regi...@idancepeace.org mail: 511 Spencer Road Ithaca, NY 14850 |
Deadline for registration is June 25, 2012. Due to space limitations, registration will be limited to the first 80 adults. Cancellations: $30 is non-refundable. Sorry, no refunds after June 20th.
Registration information can be e-mailed to registrar (not as a separate attachment, please)
or included in mailing. Please mail a check for your fee. Receipt of fee confirms registration.
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Registration fees: Adults (ages 17+)............... $130 – $195 sliding scale per adult
(add $25 if registering after June 20th)
Children (ages 4-16)........... $65 – $90 sliding scale per child
($75 – $100 if registering after June 20th)
Ages 3 and under .............. Free
Number of adults: _______ List name(s) of adult(s):
_______________________ ______________________ ______________________
Number of Children: _____ List name(s) and age(s) of Children:
Name:____________________ age:____ Name:____________________ age:____
Enclosed is my (our) total Fee of $_________, made payable to “Dances of Universal Peace”
You can contact me at:
email: ____________________________________ Tel #:_______________________
Mailing Address: _________________________________________________________
...Check everything that applies....
___I want to lead a dance. ____ I want to offer a workshop.
___I will help with KidCamp as follows ________________________ (see 1st page for needs)
___I [need] /[can offer] (circle one) a ride to/from __________________________________
___I [need] / [want ] a heated cabin because______________________________________
___I need wheat-free meals. ____ I need dairy-free meals.
___I cannot attend on the following days: _______________________________________