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Contras with Seth Tepfer
Wake up with fun and accessible dances, moving with others towards joy.

Clogging with Chris Bischoff

Lindy Hop Swing with Wendy Graham Settle

Calling Squares with Seth Tepfer
American Squares: Dancing squares and learning from new callers 

English Country Dance with Wendy Graham Settle

Slow Jam Playground coordinated by Deborah Clark
Beginner Friendly: No experience needed. We are going to the playground.

We will bring safe space for each other. We will take turns choosing a tune or tune type, feeling, etc. You can ask for a tune you don't know at all. You can start or lead a tune yourself or ask someone else to. You can bring your music. We will play your tune at your tempo. We will find some chords if we need them. You don't have to play unless you want to. We might talk about catching a few notes on the fly. We might talk about other ways to play along. We will try things we can't do. Sometimes the music will crash and burn. Then we will play some more music.

Rapper - Teen Class with Chris Bischoff

American Squares with Seth Tepfer and Callers Workshop participants
Calling Squares: Focused intensive for novice and experienced callers, bringing squares to your home community

Community Sing with Jacob Chen
Let's sing together! We'll learn songs, rounds, and simple harmonies for all sorts of occasions! This will be a mix of teaching songs and picking up the song as you go! Bring your favorite songs with those catchy choruses to share! All songs will be taught by ear, and no previous experience is needed!  

International Dance with Sarah Wendtlandt
Join us for an exciting international dance class where you’ll explore traditional folk dances from around the globe! This class offers a dynamic mix of circle dances, line dances, and partner dances, designed to challenge and inspire. You’ll not only learn the steps but also dive into the rich history and cultural significance of each dance style. Whether you're enjoying a gentle sway or getting your feet stamping with energy, these dances provide a full spectrum of movement and expression. 

Dance Band (Instrument Proficiency 9+) with Jacob Chen
We'll discuss how music supports the dancers while experimenting with all sorts of ensemble games. Tunes will be taught by ear, with sheet music to follow after the session. We'll focus on groove, textures, layers, counter-melodies, and active listening across the ensemble. Experiment with doing more with less, giving space to the ensemble, playing with variety, how to make other ensemble members sound good, and more! Bring an instrument that you are proficient in!  

Sound Tech (Application/Selection) with Jared Kirkpatrick
If you already have some experience with running sound, this is the workshop for you! We'll talk about sound systems of all kinds, and techniques that apply broadly across any kind of dance event.  It'll be a small group, so each person will get hands-on experience to practice and learn, as well as a chance to help out during the evening dances later in the week. 
*This is a workshop for those with some experience already under their belt - it will not be an introductory workshop.* 

Mummer's Play (9+) with Sarah Jo Jacobs and Meg Dedolph
Mummers' Plays are a super fun and comic folk theater tradition from the British Isles, although with a complicated history. You may know some of the familiar stock characters - such as Saint George, the Doctor and the Dragon. Everyone is welcome to come and have fun with us as we flip this dramatic form on its head and play at creating our own play. 

Camp Crafts (all ages, youngest with adult) coordinated by Elijah Loiacono
This intergenerational class is meant for everyone. We'll get festive, making masks, a parade banner and more. Use vibrant dyes to create your own wearable work of art! Weather permitting, we'll be tie dying for one day of class, so bring one white textile from home (a pair of socks, a shirt, pants, a pillowcase) OR purchase a Cumberland tee to dye! Please bring your adult to class and wear clothes you don't mind ruining! 

Giant Puppets (6+ with adult) with Sarah Jo Jacobs and Sarah Wendtlandt 

‘Actors struggle to die on stage while puppets struggle to live’ Together we will let our imaginations run wild with larger-than-life puppets! 

Teen Dance Band with Joshua Loiacono and Maia Loiacono 

Skills Swaps - Camper Led

Swim and Camp Activities 

Bal Folk Dance with Meg Dedolph and Jonathan Whitall

Song and Music with Jacob Chen
Jacob will lead songs, rounds, games, and activities to connect with each other throughout the week! Get ready to sing silly songs, sing a round about rain, play rhythm games, create our own songs, dance, and more! 

Dance and Calling Dances with Anna Claire Camp

Dance with Anna Claire Camp 

Music with Eric Schedler

Song with Maia and Joshua Loiacono
Find your inner, creative voice alongside friends. We will learn about the voice and the many ways we use it to express ourselves. We will explore rounds, create harmonies, laugh and learn silly songs, discover historical songs and their purposes, and experience the joy of singing with a group.   

Rise and Shine and Outdoor Explore with Stacy Blair
Let your hair down while creating sand and rock empires, splashing in the creek, frolicking on the lawn or observing critters (possibilities from armadillos to tiny tree frogs to swallows nests) with a great group of friends.

Movement and Play with Meg Dedolph
Start the day with songs, fingerplays, singing games and dances, all especially for our youngest campers. We'll sing about animals, explore dance and movement and get a close-up look at some of the instruments played around camp. Parents are welcome to join their kids. 

Craft and Story Time with Stacy Blair
Tap into your creative side by using bits of nature to make fun art. Focused on natural materials that can easily be returned to the earth, or recyclable materials. We will build little treasures and also something to share with our friends at camp.

Skill Swap
Community lead workshops or class sessions. Could be anything!- an afternoon of games, crafting an art project, discussion on dance communities, foraging for mushrooms, slow jams, swapping clogging steps, a round of rounds, etc. Go to a pick-up class from a world class folkie and/or take a class from an 8 year old. Maybe you'll lead, maybe you'll choose your own adventure.

Camp Activities
Swimming in a cool swimming hole with slide and beach area is offered every afternoon. Another camp activity is offered alongside swim time. Examples of potential offerings are axe throwing, ziplining, boating, giant swing, climbing wall, etc. These activities are all overseen by NaCoMe camp counselors. 

Gathering
We come together toward the end of our day to share in song, skit, story, comedy, performance, talents, special moments, joy, harmony, readings, and.... announcements! Not to be missed. What might you share?

Community Dance
Easy, lively, fun dances for ALL ages.
On July 4th we will have a campfire gathering instead of community dance.

Evening Dance
A variety of dance forms (Contras, Squares, English, and more). Led by staff callers.

Late-Night Dancing (teens & adults)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings in a variety of forms