Music by: Dave Wiesler (Piano & Guitar), Laura Light (Fiddle), George Paul (Piano, Drums, Accordian)

Contras called by:  Janine Smith & Bob Mathis

Sponsored by: Potomac Appalachian Trail Club (Ski-Touring Section) and the Sierra Club 

For more info: Eliot Applestein/Marta Vogel (301-984-6855) eliotapplestein@verizon.net; Bob Mathis (301-589-7539) talibob@starpower.net

Fees: $5 for infants - 2 years; $75 for children 3 - 13 years; $160 for adult members of PATC (STS) and the Sierra Club; $170 for all others.

 

Come join us in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. We cross country ski (downhill skiing available near by), sled, dance, make music, and have lots of fun outdoors and indoors in a beautiful rustic setting. Bring your talents and instruments to share.

Presidents' Ski-Dance Weekend

February 12-15, 2010

 

Where: Camp Harmony is in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania near Somerset and Seven Springs. Depending on weather, this is a four- to five-hour drive from Washington, D.C. or Philadelphia. We recommend car pooling. Maps and Directions c

Accommodations: Lodging is dormitory-style, that is, group rooms in heated cabins (Please bring your own linens and towels). Weekend begins on Friday evening with an informal potluck supper and dance and ends on Monday with lunch. Eight meals, starting with Saturday breakfast, are included. Sorry, other than meatless entrees, Camp Harmony cannot provide for special diets. 

Skiing: Camp Harmony has over 100 acres for cross-country skiing (depending of course, on snow conditions), which includes several different types of habitat. There are large open fields, mature forest areas, a wet land area, small seasonal creeks and more (see photos). Camp Harmony is adjacent to the Quemahoning Reservoir. Other cross-country skiing areas and downhill skiing at Hidden Valley and Seven Springs are only a short drive away. We recommend that all ski rentals be made before you leave home to ensure correct sizes and fit. Members of PATC Ski-Touring Section will offer free cross-country ski lessons for beginners at Camp Harmony on Saturday and Sunday mornings as snow conditions permit. Read about proper dress for cross-country skiing.

Dancing: American contra and square dances and/or workshops will be held on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. Dance instruction will be provided for beginners.

Other Activities: Camp Harmony has great slopes for sledding (depending on snow conditions); bring your own sled or tray. They also have two enclosed volleyball courts (see photo). Cross-country skiing is also available at Laurel Ridge State Park (directions). Hot tubs (bring your swim suit) and other activities can be found at Hidden Valley (directions) 21 miles away. Parents, consider bringing some non-computer/non-video board games, playing cards, etc. for your children.

Cancellations and refunds policy: The weekend will not be cancelled for lack of snow. Daytime dance workshops and other activities will be scheduled instead. If you need to cancel, a full refund will be given if the request is post marked by January 10, 2009. Requests for refunds after that date will be subject to your space being filled, and a $25 cancellation fee will be deducted.

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