Winter Adventure 2019 ===================== WHEN ---- December 27, 2019 – January 1, 2020 Starts 4:00 PM · Ends 10:30 AM WHERE ----- The Y at Watson Woods Painted Post, NY EARLY-BIRD DEADLINE ------------------- Sun Dec 01 2019 Register by December 1 to take advantage of early bird pricing. ABOUT ----- ECRS Winter Adventure is a creative and joyous alternative holiday experience — a diverse array of classes, evening programs, and a New Year's celebration the ECRS way. ROOM & BOARD ------------ Main Lodge Dorm-style rooms with twin or bunk beds and shared bath; guests must bring sheets and towels. Room: $215 Single: $265 West Wing Attached to Main Lodge. Hotel-style rooms with two double beds, private bath, and carpeting; all linens supplied. Room: $430 Single: $650 Hillside A short walk up a hill from Main Lodge; limited rooms with shared baths. Guests must bring sheets and towels. Single: $340 Retreat Center New this year — eight bedrooms with two bunk beds each, two shared bathrooms, a fireplace and living room. A short walk from the Main Lodge. Room: $160 MEALS ----- Meals are $195 per person for the event (less than $40/day). SCHEDULE -------- MORNING, FIRST PERIOD Folk Dancing — Patricia Williams Experience the magic of folk dances from all over the world — fun, exercise, connection to other cultures, great music, and a sense of community. All are welcome, from new dancers to experts. (Ages 11+) Crank It Up: An Introduction to the Cranky — Teri Wilkinson, Julie Siftar A "cranky" is a folk-art form — a hand-cranked scroll of scenery creating a slow-moving picture story, often narrated or accompanied by music. Create your own using paper tubes, cardboard boxes, and scrolls of thin paper. (Age 12+, class size limited to 16) Children's Program — Tim Siftar (Ages 5-11) Conscious Communication — Howard Moody Learn the basic principles of communicating your feelings and needs in an environment of acceptance and empathy, with an emphasis on supportive deep listening. (Age 16+, class size limited to 20) Laughter Wellness — Trevor Smith A performance-based, structured health and wellness mini using interactive exercises and games to explore laughter for stress management, community-building, and strengthening the immune system. Informal Dramatics — Lane Neubauer Use your imagination to bring whatever you choose to life through creative dramatic warm-ups, exercises, and games, culminating in small group skits. (Age 11+) MORNING, FIRST AND SECOND PERIOD Joy of Singing — Mark Schwartz For anyone who loves to sing — folk and folk/rock standards, rounds, doo-wop/a cappella, blues, Broadway, and more. (Age 9+) MORNING, SECOND PERIOD Small Scenes — Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner Read actual scenes from plays and screen, rehearse, perform for the class, and discuss them afterward. No prior experience necessary. (Age 15+, class size limited to 16) Children's Cooperative Program A volunteer effort — parents of young children and other ECRS adults sign up to nurture and play with ECRS members-in-development. Active Games — Howard Moody New games, energizers, tag games, circle games, team-building games, trust activities, and more. (Ages 10+) Story Theater — Robin Bady Learn about story theater and improvisation, then choose or create a fairy or folk tale to develop in small groups and present. (Ages 9+) Building Better Groups: Understanding Group Dynamics — Lane Neubauer A theory course helping participants develop a working knowledge of group dynamics through experiential exercises and discussions. (Age 15+) Artful Affirmations Cards — Teri Wilkinson Create postcard-size cards from cut letters, words, and pictures expressing supportive, empowering statements. (Age 8+, class size limited to 16) AFTERNOON Woodcarving: Discover Your Hidden Potential — Stephen Kaye Learn the basics of carving small instruments from wood — spoons, wands, drumsticks, totems. (Age 12+, class size limited to 12) An Improv Adventure — Debra Robert, Heather Klemanski Embrace improv, games, and story building as a team, with a dash of mindfulness for good measure. Art and Mindfulness — Rain Woods Experience creativity in a quiet, introspective environment, exploring new mediums and our own thoughts about the creative process. (Age 12+) Food, Glorious Food! — Donna Miller-Small, Frank Miller-Small Explores the joys and challenges of food through film clips, read-aloud stories, music, art, and creative activities. (Age 15+, class size limited to 15) Late Night Dance — David Sherman Learn dances from late-night dancing and the New Year's Eve after-party — a variety of circle, couple, and line dances. (Age 11+) Percussion Circle — Dan Nicholson Expands a drum circle beyond just drums — an improvisational conversation where everyone has a voice. Share any instrument, or find something to jam with. (Age 12+) Personal Stories — Robin Bady Craft ordinary life experiences into compelling narratives, leaving with at least two unique stories and a process for telling more. (Ages 9+ and families) Children's Program — Tim Siftar (Ages 5-11) EVENT STAFF ----------- Business Manager: Donna Miller-Small TAGS ---- multi-day, new-year