2024 Sugar Hill Information

Friday evening to Sunday noon. Just outside of Bloomington, Indiana, on beautiful Lake Monroe at the lovely Ransburg Boy Scout Camp, 7599 Waldrip Creek Rd, Bloomington, IN 47401.

• Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and being a part of the community of musicians and dancers.
• Camp, choose a bunk in rustic cabins, or reserve your spot in modern air-conditioned cabins.
• Enjoy workshops, jamming, singing, canoeing, beach activities, and more!
• Reconnect with old-time friends, meet new friends and dance, dance, dance!
• Great meals and snacks all weekend!
• Everyone helps – it adds to the fun and reduces the cost!
• Check the website and Facebook for updates and registration information.

• LIMITED BUNK SPACE AVAILABLE at extra cost! Modern and rustic cabins. Don’t forget that there’s also unlimited camping space at no extra cost!
• PURCHASE A T-SHIRT or TANK TOP — The pre-order deadline is July 31, but there will be a very limited number of t-shirts and tanks available at Sugar Hill for $20 for those who have not pre-ordered.

• LOW COST!!
  • Register by August 16 – $55 ($15 under age 14)
  • After August 16 – $80 ($40 under age 14)
  • A la carte register by August 16 – Friday only $20 ($5 under age 14), Saturday only $40 ($10 under age 14)
  • A la carte walk-in rate – Friday only $35, Saturday only $55
  • Cancellation before August 16 will be refunded in full. After August 16, there will be $10 withheld. If you are ill or may have been exposed to covid, you may receive a full refund.

• • Bring your entire family – but not your pets.
• SCHEDULEFriday:5:00 -11 pm Check-in, Walk-in Registration, wristbands,5:00 – 11 pm Volunteer sign-up6:00 – 7:30 pm Potluck Dinner

  8:00 pm – ??  Contra Dance

  Saturday:

  DINING HALL

  8:00 – 10:00 am Breakfast

  8:30 – 9:30 am Open Waltz to recorded music

  9:30 – 11:00 am  The “Wiggle” Dance, Jordan Lee

  11:30 am – 1:00 pm Contra Flourishes, Lo Peckman

  11:30 am – 2:00 pm Lunch

  1:30 – 3:00 pm Flat-foot / Buck Dance / Clogging with Paul Anderegg

  4:00 – 5:00 pm  Supertrad Concert with Sam Bartlett and Eric Schedler

  6:00 – 7:30 pm  Dinner

  8:00 pm – ??  Contra Dance

   

  INLOW CENTER (Air Conditioned!)

  9:30 am – 11:00 am     Morning Yoga, Lezlie Ward

  11:30 am-1:00pm How to Play for a Dance – Band Workshop, Tom Yeiser

  3:30pm – 5:00pm English Country Dance, Nicholas Rockstroh

  OTHER LOCATIONS

  10:00 am – 5:30 pm  Beach open with lifeguards, canoes & pontoon boat

  1:30 – 3:00 pm Beach Squares, Kyla Wargel and Callie Allison

  1:30 – 3:00 pm Rise Up Singing, Pine Grove, Cathy Meyer & Regan Starr

  3:00- 3:45 pm Ice Cream Party at the beach

  5:30pm Lottery for Bands & Callers, Reg. area, David Ernst

  Please sign up by 5!

   

  Sunday

  8:00 – 11:00 am Breakfast

  9:00 – 10:00 am Open Waltz  (Tom Yeiser)

  10:00 – 11:00 am Open Waltz (Open Band)

  Noon Camp closes

   

  Thank you and safe travels!

• •  Included in the price:
    • CAMPING in scenic Ransburg Boy Scout Camp on beautiful Lake Monroe
    • ACCESS TO SHOWER & MODERN REST ROOMS (primitive restrooms at campsites)
    • MEALS & SNACKS: Friday Potluck & Snacks; Saturday Brunch, Dinner, & Snacks; Sunday Breakfast
    • CHILDCARE CO-OP (if their parents volunteer for the shifts)
  • Please bring your own:
    • potluck dish to share Friday night
    • tents
    • bedding
    • flashlights
    • swim suits & water toys
    • towels, soap, shampoos, bug repellent, etc…
    • dancing shoes (wooden floor)

CAMP RULES: NO ALCOHOL! NO PETS!

             Registration

• Online registration is now available. If you prefer, print and complete our paper registration form and bring it to the weekly dance or mail it to us.
• Please stay home if you think you may be ill or have been exposed and ask us for a refund.
• Questions?
  Send questions to sugarhill@bloomingtoncontra.org.
• See you there!

UPDATED COVID POLICY

BOTMDG is committed to providing a safe environment. People are still catching COVID at dance weekends. We strongly recommend self-testing before you leave to come here!

• Vaccination and masking are encouraged to protect all dancers, but are not required.
•  Refunds: if you need to cancel because you are sick or have been exposed, or if you arrive at the camp and test positive and need to leave again, we will refund your entire registration fee (including cabin fees). Thank you so much for helping to keep us all safe! If you would like to waive all or part of your refund as a donation to us and to help us cover others’ refunds, we will happily accept – just let us know.