The Dances of Universal Peace
20th Annual
Ithaca Dance Camp
June 24 – 27, 2010

(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 120 people gather to dance, sing, cook, eat and live together in community. Everyone is welcome from all walks of life.

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 for you to enjoy the land and each other’s company, to help with meal prep, or to 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 a number of rustic cabins, 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

Kids are central to Camp, and during each dance session, KidCamp programming is provided by Julie Kulik, EarthArts mentor (her 4th year, Hooray!). Nature-based crafts, outdoor wanders, creek walks and family activities are planned, with the Kid’s Cabin as home base. We need and invite parents and young-at-heart adults to be part of the fun. Tasks include: Cabin setup (Thursday), Cabin breakdown (Sunday), Snack Coordination (throughout), Cabin tidying (throughout), and being a Storyteller or Helper (during a dance session). Indicate how you can help on the registration form.

Also, if you live near Ithaca, join us for a Prep Party on Thursday, June 24, 5:30-7:30. To learn more or to offer an activity, contact Sara Culotta at 607-273-1287 or Cheri Botts at cheradance@gmail.com. Your confirmation letter will include KidCamp details.

Fees and Registration

Deadline for registration without late fee is June 10, 2010. See the attached registration form for details. Due to space limitations, registration will be limited to the first 99 adult registrants. Fees are sliding scales 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 10th
• Children (ages 6 – 16)……….. $65 – $90 sliding scale per child + $10 late fee after June 10th
• Ages 5 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 24th, and ending with lunch the following Sunday.

Menus have been 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 (where possible) using local organic produce. If you have special dietary needs, indicate this on the registration form. We may not be able to provide for all needs, so be prepared to 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 letter 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.

If you have questions, please contact the registrar (David Gallahan) at:
phone: 607-342-6205
email: registrar@idancepeace.org
mail: 511 Spencer Road
Ithaca, NY 14850

The Ithaca Dance Camp is organized by the Ithaca Dance community.