This weekend is billed as having: "concerts,
dances, pickup jams, and more." I attended primarily for
a couple of special workshops that I was interested in, and found
myself also enjoying many of the other activities. All events
are of high quality since the organizers bring in experienced
performers and teachers in a wide variety of musical styles including:
song writing, French Canadian music, contra dancing, and more.
There is an emphasis on participatory workshops for those of all
experience levels. They go out of their way to encourage newcomers,
and even make welcome non-dancers and non-musicians. Families
also attend, and I spent an enjoyable hour exchanging clogging
steps with some small children who seemed to learn at a faster
rate than most of the adults! The dancing was good, and I enjoyed
several good music jams with other participants.
Lodging is dormitory style since the camp takes place at a well
maintained YMCA camp. Some folks also tented or slept in campers.
The prepared food is simple fare, probably the same camp food
that the YMCA kids get. I was satisfied since it included fresh
fruit and vegetables. There were also tables of snack food set
out periodically that included the largest variety I've ever seen
at any music and dance camp. I usually don't go on much about
food, but there were probably 25 different choices of cookies,
pretzels, crackers, bread, dips, spreads, etc.
There is a lake front and some people took advantage of water
activities including boating. The site was beautiful and good
for music making and socializing. Visit their web site for more
information on Fall Festival
and a number of other activities and camps throughout the
year. Otherwise, contact: