First Weekend at Pinewoods Camp in Plymouth, Massachusetts offers an exciting program of American and English dance and music, along with a variety of staff-led and camper-led workshops and activities for all ages. There's plenty of singing, jamming, ritual and social dance, drama and storytelling, with additional time for swimming, canoeing, crafts, and games.
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Staff: Mary Alice Amidon Peter Amidon Karen Axelrod Heather Cole-Mullen Doug Creighton Barbara Finney Betty Lehrman Joanna Morse Beth Murray Marcie Van Cleave |
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Cary Browse, Registration
Sukey Krause, Program Sponsored by:
Country Dance Society, Boston Centre
Information about the camp and programming
Application information
Application form (pdf)
Pinewoods Camp
Pinewoods Camp is located between two lakes in Plymouth, Massachusetts. Housing is generally in rustic screened cabins with shared bathrooms nearby. The cabins and outdoor dance pavilions are scattered among pine groves. Schedule
First Weekend opens at 3:00 PM on Friday, with dinner at 6:15 PM. It ends with an early supper and departure by 7:30 PM on Sunday. Evening Dances
Our talented staff will lead a mix of English and American dances each evening. Prior dance experience is not required. Bring clean shoes. Workshops & Gatherings Info
Each morning starts with a camp gathering, a time to share your special talents. Lead a song, tell a story, or present a skit. First morning workshops are staff-led and arranged by age, with a daytime dance for 13 and up. Later enjoy life-guarded swims, an afternoon tea, and after-dance parties. Camper-led activities fill the rest of the day.... jam sessions, magic lessons, ritual dancing, a cappella singing, Broadway sing-alongs, knitting, a scavenger hunt, or arts and crafts. Volunteer your skills, or request a workshop now! Room, Board, & Camp Arrangements
- Room and board are included in the fees.
- Pinewoods Camp provides beds, mattresses, and pillows.
- Campers bring sheets, blankets, and towels.
- Housing and roommate requests will be honored as much as possible.
- We plan to house family members of all ages near to each other, making loading and unloading of cars as easy as possible.
- The dining hall accommodates vegetarians as well as omnivores. A form for special diets will be sent with your acceptance package.
- No visitors or part-time campers are permitted.
Campers are assigned jobs to help the weekend run smoothly and keep costs down. Children and adults are assigned jobs by age, ability and preference. Please state any job preferences or restrictions on your application.
Sample Program for Saturday: (pdf file)
Scholarships
Several half-fee work scholarships are available for campers willing to assist with kitchen cleanup, babysitting, or life-guarding. Please indicate your interest on the application form. Information for Parents
Pinewoods Camp was not originally designed for children; campers under 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. More information and a liability release form will be sent to those who apply with children. There are no cribs or other special equipment for children in camp, so please bring a portable crib for small children.
Housing for children will be near their parents, but not necessarily in the same cabin. Families with similar-age children will be grouped together when possible. Walkie-talkies are encouraged for parents' peace of mind in the evenings. Lottery, Application and Admission
Lottery: Applications must be received by (*new*) April 1 to be eligible for the lottery. If applications received by 4/1 exceed available space, a lottery will be held. CDS-BC members as of 4/1 will be given preference.
Application Procedure: A deposit of $50 per person, and full payment for children under 4, is required to reserve a place. All fees must be paid in full by June 1. If you are accepted, but cancel in writing before June 1, we will refund your deposit less $10 per camper. After June 1, we will
refund all payments over the minimum deposit only if we can fill your place(s) in camp.
Admission: We will send out notices of acceptance around April 15; email notification may be available even earlier.
| 2006 Fees: | CDS Member* | Non-Member | Minimum deposit |
| Adults | $171* | $192 | $50 |
| Teens 13-17 | $117* | $138 | $50 |
| Children, 7-12 | $ 92* | $105 | $50 |
| Children, 4-6 | $ 66* | $ 77 | $50 |
| Children, 2-3 | $ 40* | $ 51 | $40 |
| Children under 2 | $ 25* | $ 36 | $25 |
| Make checks payable to: Country Dance Society, Boston Centre. | |||
| *If you are not a CDS Member, you can take advantage of these discounted fees by becoming a member today. (A separate form is required from the First Weekend application form.) | |||
Download the entire brochure (pdf).
For further information about the weekend, contact Cary Browse at < cbrowse at browse-av dot com >.