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Cross Point Methodist Camp
Kingston, OK (North shore of Lake Texoma)
Friday Dec 28 - Monday Dec 31, 2012

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED!

This ALL-VOLUNTEER event is a 3-day/3-night weekend for callers, dancers, and traditional musicians to enjoy one another's talents and company in a camp setting. The focus is contra dance and related music. Everyone has the opportunity to help provide the entertainment for this event, which begins FRIDAY with the evening meal and ends MONDAY with lunch.

Musicians can jam, play for dancing, and lead workshops in tunes or techniques. You are encouraged to download and learn a few common tunes for the weekend.

Callers and others can lead a dance session (contra, square, English Country, folk, couples dance, etc.) a song session, other activities, or just dance.

Not a musician or caller, but have another talent you just want to share ? You can sign up to lead a workshop of your choice when you get to camp. In the past, we have had workshops in juggling, body percussion, and watercolor, just to name a few.

The content of the schedule is largely dependent upon the skills of and suggestions made by those attending, via the registration form and a new FACEBOOK discussion group. YOU help fill in the schedule with dance, music, or other workshops by having discussions with one another. At a time closer to the event, all registrants will receive an invitation from program coordinator Allison Hicks to join a Facebook page created just for Fiddler's Dream scheduling.

The Camp: Cross Point Methodist Camp lies on the North Shore of Lake Texoma, about two hours from Dallas or Oklahoma City. It features a lovely dance hall that doubles as dining hall, with a beautiful (and soft) wood floor, lots of large windows, and great atmosphere.

LODGING is in 2-sided heated bunkhouse cabins, with bathroom in the middle, separating both sides. An attempt will be made to limit each side of the cabin to 6 persons, or a maximum of 12 persons per cabin.
Tent and limited RV space is also available. There are also several motels near by if you'd prefer them. See the list below.

MEALS: All meals are prepared by the camp staff and are included in the 'with meals' registration. If you think that the food provided by the camp will not work for you, then you can choose the 'no meals' registration option. Your name badge will reflect that choice. You are welcome to make use of the kitchen located in Madill cabin on site, which contains a stove, microwave, full size and mini refrigerators, and a sink. BEYOND THIS, WE CAN MAKE NO OTHER ACCOMMODATIONS FOR SPECIAL DIETS. PLEASE DO NOT ASK THE KITCHEN STAFF FOR OPTIONS NOT LISTED ON THE MENU.

SNACK TABLE: This year the snacks table will not be as lavish as in some past years. We ask that some of you bring your favorite snacks to share.

PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. NO DROP-INS ALLOWED.

The event is 3 nights long and this is the ONLY registration option. There are no options for partial attendance.

A degree of GENDER BALANCE will be attempted, applying to DANCERS only. Non-dancers will count toward the event maximum.

CANCELLATIONS: You will receive a full refund if you notify the registrar, Lee Dixon, by MIDNIGHT Dec 15, and there is an equal replacement from the waiting list. The refund is 50% after that date, or if there is no replacement.

COST: The cost for all 3 days with all options is only $140. Several options are available, but ALL are for the full weekend. There are NO options for partial attendance. Children ages 1-7 are half price. Infants less than one year of age are free. Add $10 per person after Dec 1.
A limited number of scholarships are available. See this document and contact the Registrar.

Registrants will receive a confirmation email a couple of weeks prior to the event, containing map with directions to the camp, and suggestions of what to bring.

Direct registration questions or comments to
Lee Dixon, 5507 Anita Street, Dallas, TX 75206
or home phone: 214-828-9591

ALTERNATIVE LODGING: (prices as of 2011)
Kingston Lodge, 580-564-1495, 12 units, $49-$79
Bob's Lake Country Motel, 580-564-4424, $65 (plain but nice. 3-4 miles from camp)
Buncombe Creek Resort, 800-636-2543, 10 mi. south of town on Hwy. 32, renting only mobile home trailers, $70
5. Soldier Creek Resort, 580-564-3670, 6 mi. south, cabins ($55-$80) & mobile homes ($90-$155).
Lakeside Motel 580-564-4442, 4 mi. east of town on Hwy. 70, rooms with 2 queen beds $60, cabins for 4 people $85
Lakeway Motel 580-564-2411, in Kingston, $49-$79