Overview

Once again, we’ve reserved the perfect natural space for dancing, live music, and community. Spend the weekend dancing, jamming, singing, canoeing, relaxing at the beach, and connecting with friends old and new. Enjoy great meals and snacks all weekend long—everyone helps out, which keeps costs low and adds to the fun! Continue reading or check out our FAQs to learn more.

Registration & Pricing

• How to Register
  • Online registration is now open!!
  • Or, print and complete a paper registration form and bring in to the weekly dance or mail it in.
  • By registering, you agree to the BOTMDG Safe Space Policy and the Camp Ransburg Hold-Harmless Agreement.
• Cancellations
  • Before August 19 – Full refund
  • After August 19 – Refund minus $10
  • Illness / COVID exposure – Full refund

Included in Registration

• Camping
• Access to showers and modern restrooms (primitive restrooms at campsites)
• Meals and snacks
  • Friday: potluck and snacks
  • Saturday: breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks
  • Sunday: breakfast
• Childcare Co-op (if parents volunteer for this)

Lodging

• Camping – unlimited space, included at no extra charge
• Cabins – make a reservation when you register in a modern or rustic cabin – both with A/C

What to Bring

• Dish to share for Friday potluck
• Tent, bedding, flashlight
• Swim gear: suits, water toys, sunscreen
• Towels, soap, shampoo, bug repellent, etc.
• Dancing shoes (wood floor)
• Musical instruments
• Calling cards

T-Shirts and Tanks

• Pre-order by August 1 to get the size and style you want
• A very limited number will be available for purchase at Sugar Hill for $20
• This year’s shirt is antique gold with the following design:

Camp Rules

• No alcohol
• No pets
• After unloading, all vehicles must be parked in the main lot.

Schedule

Friday

• 5:00 -11:00 pm   Check-in, Walk-in Registration, Volunteer Sign-up
• 6:00 – 7:30 pm   Potluck Dinner (Dining Hall)
• 8:00 pm – ??   Contra Dance (Dining Hall)

Saturday

• 8:15–10 am         Breakfast (Dining Hall)
• 9:30–11:15 am    Coordinated Jam, Tom Yeiser (Inlow Center)
• 10:00 am–5:30 pm  Beach open (lifeguards & pontoon boat)
• 10:00–11:30 am     How to Dip and Be Dipped, Lo Peckman (Dining Hall)
• 11:00 am–1:00 pm   Get Crafty, Miriam Dresser (Pine Grove “Picnic Area”)
• 11:30 am–2:00 pm   Lunch (Dining Hall)
• 11:30 am–12:45 pm      Bhangra, Georges Augustin (Inlow)
• 12:30–2:00 pm    Fun Formations, Jerome Grisanti (Dining Hall)
• 12:30-2:15 pm      Clawhammer Banjo @ Reg. Picnic Tables, Sam Bartlett
• 1:00–2:30 pm     Bal Folk, Wren Eisenhower + friends (Inlow)
• 2:15–3:45 pm      Flowy Contras, Sarah Kaiser (Dining Hall)
• 2:45–4:00 pm     Irish Set Dancing, Katie Zukof + Emily Harriot (Inlow)
• 3:00–3:45 pm     Ice Cream Party (Beach)
• 4:00–5:00 pm     Square Dance in the Lake, Tamara Loewenthal
• 4:00–5:30 pm      English Country Dancing, Nicholas Rockstroh (Dining Hall)
• 4:15-5:45 pm       Intermediate Waltz, Zampa Provenzale (Inlow)
• 4:30–5:45 pm     Rise Up Singing, Cathy Meyer (Pine Grove “Picnic Area”)
• 5:30 pm                Lottery for Bands & Callers (Registration area – sign up by 5!)
• 6:00–7:30 pm           Dinner (Dining Hall)
• 8:00 pm – ??             Contra Dance (Dining Hall)

Sunday

• 8:00 – 11:00 am   Breakfast (Dining Hall)
• 9:00 – 11:00 am   Open Waltz  (Dining Hall)
• 12:00 pm   Camp closes

Health Considerations

BOTMDG is committed to providing a safe environment. If you’re feeling unwell or have been exposed to a contagious disease, please stay home for everyone’s safety. Full refunds are available for COVID exposure.

Questions

Check out our FAQs. For further questions, email sugarhill@bloomingtoncontra.org.

See you at Sugar Hill!

Thank you and safe travels 🙂