Fiddler's Dream 2018 Music & Dance Camp
Friday Dec 28, 2018 - Monday Dec 31, 2018
at Cross Point Methodist Camp
Kingston, OK (North shore of Lake Texoma)

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. WALK-INS ARE NOT PERMITTED.
A limited number of late registrations might be allowed, to replace cancellations.
Direct registration requests, questions, or comments to
Kate Henry, 2118 Carnation Ct, Garland, TX 75040, 214-577-4881, .


Map and Directions web page
Pictures from this event (2018)     2013-2014 Pictures     Photos from several years
 
See who is registered!
 
More Information:
Colorful flier      Information Sheet (this page)     What to bring, etc.
Download suggested tunes for All-Camp Band
(all are in PDF format and require the free Adobe Acrobat Reader)

The New Year's Eve theme is Fiesta. Search for videos on YouTube for costume ideas.

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 evening and ends MONDAY around noon (after brunch and dancing).
NOTE: Instead of a sit down meal the first night (Friday), we will offer a sandwich bar, with chips & dips, etc., for all campers. Please consider bringing a side dish for this light meal.

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 suggest it on your registration form (preferred) or sign up for it when you get to camp. Such workshop examples from the past include singing, juggling, body percussion and water color, 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. YOU help fill in the schedule with dance, music, or other workshops.

All Camp Band: All players are welcome. The All Camp Band will play for one 90 minute contra dance segment. Here is a list of possible tunes. You are encouraged to become familiar with them in advance. The tunes are available online at www.thesession.org, or in Vol 1 or 2 of the Portland Collection tune books.

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. The official address is 7310 Rock Creek Rd, Kingston, OK, 73439. More info is on their website: https://okcamps.org/cross-point/.

LODGING is in 2-sided heated bunkhouse cabins, with bathroom in the middle, separating both sides. The newer cabins have nicer bathrooms, large meeting rooms, refrigerator, sink, and microwave. 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. The lunch and supper salad bar and snack table have accommodated vegetarians in the past. 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 use the refrigerators and microwave ovens located in Madill, Healey, and Wilburn cabins. 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: Please bring your favorite snacks to share, but no chips, please. Most dancers prefer healthy or home-made snacks. If your snacks (like cheeses or dips) need to be kept cool, please bring a small cooler where they can be stored until put on the table, or store them in a refrigerator available in some of the cabins. We need some volunteers to help replenish the snack table throughout the weekend.

COST: The cost with all options is only $196. 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. There is a late registration fee of $10 per person starting on Dec 2.
A limited number of stipends (scholarships) are available to anyone who has not received one in the past 3 years. See this document and contact the Registrar (see below).

REGISTRATION:

REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED.

See the note near the top of the page about contacting the registrar for late registrations to replace cancellations.

Registrants will receive an email with a few more details a couple of days prior to the event, containing map with directions to the camp, possible schedule draft, and suggestions of what to bring.

CANCELLATIONS: You will receive a full refund only if you notify the registrar by midnight of Dec 20. After that date, we can refund only 50% of your fee.

ALTERNATIVE LODGING: (2018 prices, except where noted, tax etc. not included)
In Kingston, OK 73439 (4-6 miles away):
Kingston Lodge, 300 US 70, 580-564-1495, 12 units, Full $56, 2 Full $64, King $6980 (only 1)
Lakeway Motel, 201 US 70, 580-564-2411, Full $59, Double $69, Queen $69, King $79 (2016 prices)
Lakeside Motel, 1878 US 70, 580-564-4442, 2 queen $59, cabins for 4 people $85
Bob's Lake Country Motel, 1856 Hwy 70 E, (580) 564-4424, 11 large rooms with 2 queen beds in most $67
In Madill, OK 73446 (11-12 miles away):
Best Western Plus, 827 S 1st St, 580-677-9890, $100, $90 for AAA/AARP
American Inn, 601 N 1st St, 580-795-3433, King $70, 2 Queen $80

For online registration and other web site problems, please contact the webmaster: .
For registration questions and issues, please contact the registrar (see above).
For all other questions and issues, please contact NTTDS: 972-546-8858 or


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