ECRS returns to Stony Point Center, about an hour from NYC and 2.5 hours from Philadelphia. Daytime classes offer games, folk dance, crafts, and more; Evening Program brings everyone together to dance, sing, and socialize.
Stony Point Center is a 32-acre conference site in the scenic and historic Hudson River Valley. Accommodations are comfortable 2-bedded rooms, each with a sink; bedding, linens, and a towel are provided.
Pricing
| Category | Full Weekend |
|---|---|
| Individual, shared room (member) | $410 |
| Individual, shared room (non-member) | $435 |
| Single, occupy alone (member) | $560 |
| Single, occupy alone (non-member) | $585 |
| Commuter (member) | $340 |
| Commuter (non-member) | $365 |
| Age 4-11 | $205 |
Activities and meals only, no room
Children 3 and under are free
Each newcomer receives a 50% discount. Adult members save $25 on the full event. Late fee of $35 applies after March 15.
Meals
Breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily, plus evening snacks.
Coffee, tea, and hot chocolate available all day. Limited vegetarian and gluten-free options; a refrigerator and microwave are available for significant dietary restrictions.
Schedule
- Games —
- Flower Power Crafts —
- Improv —
- Small Scenes —
- Let's Make Music Together — Fern Lox and
- Folk Dancing —
- Smorgasbord —
An opportunity for any participant to lead an activity — singing, games, dance, or other creative pursuits.
- Exploring the Outdoors in Early Spring — Kirk Wattles
Policies
Cancellation
Refund cutoff: March 8, 2024
A $20 cancellation fee is charged for cancellations received after March 8, to cover processing and handling. No fee applies if you must cancel due to a positive COVID-19 test.
Health
All attendees were required to provide proof of a negative COVID rapid test on arrival, plus a symptoms checklist.
Event Staff
- Registrar:
Arnie Zacharias
Arnie Zacharias volunteered at Friends Hospital from 1970 to 1976, running a program that trained volunteers to lead leisure activities for patients. From 1976 to 1979, he was Assistant Coordinator to Nancy Schmale (an ECRS leader and the mother of leader Marko Schmale, later known as Nancy Penney), the volunteer coordinator at Friends Hospital. As Arnie's boss, Nancy brought a reluctant Arnie to his first ECRS event in 1979, at the Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC).
From 1980 to 1995, Arnie was a recreation therapist at Eugenia Hospital. He built his leadership style in ECRS theory classes and practice leading.
Arnie has been leading Folk and Line Dancing, Games, and Informal Dramatics at ECRS since 1985. He currently leads Line Dancing (soul, country, and oldies) at senior centers in Philadelphia.
Kay Gering
Crafts
Kay first attended ECRS with her family when she was 16. In her 20s she was offered a position as Children's Program Leader where she loved trying to engage the kids with a wide variety of activities. But creating art has always been her passion. So it was inevitable that she find her way to leading Craft classes. Now she is ever on the hunt for new art and craft projects to bring to the welcoming and creative ECRS community.
View full profile →Isaac Lebwohl-Steiner
Improv and Drama
Isaac has been coming to ECRS his entire life and currently serves as Board Chair. He leads improv, cooperative and theater games, Small Scenes, and other ways to play at ECRS events. He has served on various committees over the years. He invites you to join him at ECRS for the same reason he leads here: to connect with a caring community and play, just because we can.
View full profile →Sharon Underberg
Folk Dancing
Sharon Underberg believes in the power of play and its importance for adults as well as children; her membership in ECRS since the age of 16 is a large foundation of this belief. As a pediatric radiologist, she combines state of the art high tech imaging with being able to sing all the verses of "The Wheels on the Bus," motions included. Her passions include live action role play, singing and acting. Sharon teaches folk dance workshops (ask her about teaching dance in Sweden and Finland) and works as a coordinator at ECRS events.
View full profile →Frank Baskin
At ECRS Frank hopes that people will see how having fun requires leaders with the appropriate skills to lead. Outside of ECRS Frank has been a social worker who works on behalf of both individuals and all older adults. He also teaches several college courses.
View full profile →Bonnie Ostrofsky
Music and Ukulele
ECRS history: member for 30 years, past Board member, and current chairperson of the Programming and Staffing committee. Enjoys the opportunity to play games, dance, sing, and play music together. Leads a monthly ukulele "jam" (play and singalong) in eastern PA.
View full profile →Gabriella Frisone
Business Manager
Gabby has been involved with ECRS since she started coming with her family as a teenager, and she's been hooked ever since. In the past, she has served on the Board and served as Board Chair. She is currently involved in the Programming and Staffing Committee and the One Day Committee.
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