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SUMMARY:Winter Adventure 2021
DESCRIPTION:Winter Adventure 2021\n						\n						\n						\n					\n				\n					\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Start: December 27\, 2021 @ 4:00 pmEnd: January 1\, 2022 @ 10:30 amAll times are US Eastern (New York\, USA) \n \nScroll down for class descriptions and event registration\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A new way to connectECRS Winter Adventure is a creative and joyous alternative holiday experience. There’s nothing tedious or tiresome here. Young and old will be thoroughly engaged in four days filled with a diverse array of classes (improv to introspection\, crafts to collaborating games\, and much more!). \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Fun for all ages (kids\, too!)A dedicated children’s program (staff-led for two class periods; cooperative-led for the remaining period) makes sure our youngest members have as much fun as the grown ups during class times. \nUnscheduled timeThere are breaks and free time for relaxing or leading your own recreational activities (or exploring in the woods or going into town). \nIt’s about communityEach evening\, we gather together as a group to enjoy a mix of activities for all ages: games. dancing\, music-making\, informal dramatics\, sing-alongs\, and good conversation. After an evening snack\, there are a variety of “late night activities.” Not a fan of typical New Year’s Eve parties? Celebrate the uniquely ECRS way\, with enough warmth\, light\, and fun to last through next year \nEating is a time to connect\, tooMeals are buffet-style\, with everyone eating together in groups at large round tables. Connect with one special friend\, or with a different one of your ECRS “family” at each one! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. \nEvent costs\n\n\n\n\nHousing\n\n\nTuition\n\n\nFood\n\n\n\nWest Wing (2-4 in room): $430/roomWest Wing (single): $650Main Lodge (2-4 in room): $215/roomMain Lodge (single): $265/roomHillside (2 in room): $340/roomHillside (single): $540/room\nAdult plus tuition: $350Adult full tuition: $250Adult reduced tuition: $150Child (3-17): $125Child (0-2): free\nAdult: $200Child (3-17): $100Child (0-2): free\n\n\n\nNote that there will be a $25/per person fee added to cover your rapid Covid test.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Covid-19 policy\nEveryone  attending WA will need to show they are fully vaccinated. The only exception will be those children too young to be vaccinated (under five\, per current CDC recommendations). \nIf you cannot meet this requirement\, know that we love you and will miss you. We look forward to seeing you again but can’t risk you getting sick! \nUPDATE 11-21-2021 – We will not require proof of a negative PCR test at event check in. We will be rapid-testing everyone at sign in and then again on the 29th. We will be using the CLIA-ceryified\, FDA EU-approved Abbott BinaxNow Point of Care antigen test\, which has a test sensitivity of 97.1% and specificity of 98.5% (and which we have already purchased!). See the full Covid policy below for full details. \nThe board will reevaluate the state of Covid the first week in December. If we cannot meet CDC requirements for a safe event and need to cancel\, we will directly notify each person registered and return all fees collected. Note that because of the lateness\, we will be unable to host a virtual event this year.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Full Covid policy (click to expand for the most up-to-date details)\n				Vaccination requirement\n\nEvery person needs to be fully vaccinated to attend\, except children too young to be eligible (0-4).  This means anyone age five and older (according to the newest CDC guidelines). If you aren’t able to get vaccinated for medical or other reasons\, we’ll miss you and look forward to seeing you when we’ve conquered COVID.\nWe will require proof of vaccination as part of the online event registration. You will be able to upload a scanned copy or cell phone photo of your CDC vaccination card. We will have a designated person if you need help with this.\nWe will require you to show your vaccine card at event registration on 12/27/2021. \nWe strongly recommend you have your Covid booster (if you’re eligible) and your annual flu shot\, as well! Because immunity wanes\, the Covid booster can increase your protection by a factor of five to seven. Protecting against flu and other colds is especially important so your immune system is ready to do battle with Covid and not distracted by the great-great-great-great grandchild of the Spanish flu.\nWe will have a mural at Watson where we can post and celebrate our post-vaccine thoughts! \n\nTesting requirements\nEveryone will take a CLIA-certified\, FDA emergency use-approved antigen rapid-test during sign in (the Abbott BinaxNow Point of Care test\, which we have already purchased). Before receiving negative result\, you must:\n\nWear a mask at all times\nMove into their rooms as usual (if sharing a room with a person who did not come in their car\, both should be masked when in their room (although that can’t be monitored roommates would have to agree to that possibility and choose their roommate wisely).\nSocially distance and/or socialize outside\nRefrain from singing\nEat meals 6 feet apart from anyone else\n\nDuring the eventEveryone will take a follow-up rapid test on the 29th. Look here for additional details about what happens before you get a negative rapid test result or if you test positive.  \nEvent protocols\n\nEveryone will fill out a daily attestation that they are symptom free.This will be a simple questionnaire – part of our WA ritual.\nAnyone with Covid symptoms will need to quarantine and take extra precautions until testing negative (two rapid tests)Quarantine will most likely be in designated rooms – details TBD“Extra precautions” to include masking\, staying six feet distant or outside\, not being in a room with other people\, etc. There are several locations in Painted Post that offer free testing for people with Covid symptoms. Because rapid tests are less sensitive than PCR tests\, we will require a follow-up negative test to release you from quarantine.We will share more details closer to the event. Many colleges used quarantine dorms to keep their students safe in the school year before the vaccine was available. \n\nMasks and more\nNo Masking requirement – but you be you!While we will not require attendees to be masked during the event\, if you feel the need for extra protection\, there are plenty of comfortable and highly effective KN95 or N95 masks available. These masks are highly effective at protecting the wearer as well as those around you. There are even masks made for singing (see here).  \nTackling ALL bugs with hand washing and sanitizerWe will have lots of unscented hand sanitizer readily available: about every 20 feet around the main room\, several in the Rec hall and at least one in each classroom. If we are holding hands for dances\, touching each other in games and handling scissors\, chairs etc. we will ask people to wash hands with warm soapy water or sanitize between each dance\, game\, etc. This is less for covid and more for flu\, colds\, stomach bugs\, sore throat’s\, etc. Those have been BIG problems at SEVERAL WAs and this isn’t a time to flirt with anything that could be misconstrued as Covid \nWhile at Watson – staffing safety\nNote that neither New York state nor county laws allow employers with under 100 employees to require vaccinations\, and employers are not allowed to even ask about vaccination status. Because we cannot require Watson staff to be vaccinated\, we will instead require all staff take the following additional precautions – just in case! \n\nWatson Homestead staff will be required to wear N95 or KN95 masks whenever indoors.\nPractice frequent hand hygiene\nStay 6 feet away from all conferees unless masked\nAttest on paper or an app EVERY DAY to the health questions\nClean rooms when they are unoccupied and\, if possible\, air the room for a few minutes after cleaning.\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Covid-related FAQs (click to expand)\n				Meals at Winter Adventure are usually served “buffet style.” Will this change in light of Covid?\nWe still plan on serving meals buffet-style. Although the CDC initially recommended that people sanitize their groceries\, it has long been recognized that Covid is spread by air\, not by “fomites” (virus that is on an object). The risk of transmitting Covid via buffet-style dining is negligible. See the World Health Organization’s page on getting Covid from food or food packaging. Note that Watson staff will be masked and each person will serve themselves.  \nHow about ice cream at New Years’ Eve?\nNew Years Eve ice cream sundaes will be switched to individual ice cream bars (Klondike\, ice cream sandwiches\, Dove\, cookie sandwiches\, individual cups) and various popsicles. More than one per person\, or course\, so we can all still gorge! \nAny other changes to the usual Winter Adventure activities?\nWe will likely be modifying some of our classes and group programming to allow for more socially distancing\, in general. This may mean singing in a big circle in the main room or in smaller “pods” instead of close around the fire. We haven’t figured everything out\, but we’re working on it! If you have suggestions about things that have worked with groups you’re involved in\, email our de facto Covid-compliance officer (a writer at the Broad Institute\, which was tapped by the CDC to help with tracking and mitigating the Covid pandemic) at allie@ecrs.org. \nAre rapid tests accurate enough to keep us safe?\nIt’s well-known that rapid antigen tests are not as sensitive as PCR test (i.e. there’s a greater a chance that a rapid tests will give a false negative result even if you do have some Covid in your body). However\, rapid antigen tests are more accurate the more viral load you have in your body – i.e. when you are symptomatic or if Covid has been replicating in your body long enough to really build up. This is exactly when you are most contagious! \nBecause we will want to identify people who are actually contagious at WA\, rapid antigen tests are the best thing to use at the event.  \nAre you sure you will have enough rapid tests? I have heard they are ins short supply\nWe have already reserved 160 CLIA-approved\, FDA Emergency Use-approved Abbott BinaxNow Point of Care tests. These tests have a sensitivity of 97.1% and specificity of 98.5% and take 15 minutes for results. You can read more about these rapid tests by clicking here. \nWill you be testing temperatures?\nFevers are not\, by themselves\, a good predictor of Covid (see this in the NYTimes). That is why we will be relying on a layered approach (vaccination\, a combination of testing\, isolation and other precautions if feeling unwell) rather than requiring everyone to take their temperature several times a day.  \nWe will require everyone to attest that they are symptom-free every day. \nCan you guarantee I won’t get Covid at WA?\nWe cannot guarantee you won’t get Covid. However\, if you are fully vaccinated\, the chances that you will get Covid are significantly smaller than the chances you will be in a car accident on the way to or from Watson Homestead. Vaccinated people who do get Covid are much\, much less likely to get very sick. If the thought of catching the flu or a cold hasn’t kept you from WA in the past\, it really shouldn’t keep you away this year. See No\, Vaccinated People Are Not ‘Just as Likely’ to Spread the Coronavirus as Unvaccinated People for a great summary.  \nHave a Covid-related question about in-person WA?\nEmail allie@ecrs.org our resident astrophsysicist-turned-biomedical writer and Covid resource. She’ll answer you directly and post the answer here. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Class descriptions and leaders\nClick on the class title to get the full class description\, materials list and requirements (such as age and class size limits). Classes may be subject to change\, if necessary. You’ll be able to register for all classes right after you complete the event registration. Note that you will be able to swap classes the first night of WA and that spots for classes with limited class sizes will be decided by lottery. \n \n Morning first period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: International Dances (Patricia Williams)\n				Learn International Folk Dancing\, with an emphasis on cultural appreciation\, physical movement\, community-building\, and fun. Class will include a wide variety of dances in terms of ethnicity\, mood\, rhythm\, tempo\, complexity\, etc. \nClass requirements/materialsAges 9 and up or with special permission \nThere will be opportunities for practice teaching. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Wish You Were Here - Crafting Postcards to Send (Teri Wilkinson)\n				A crafts class in the ECRS tradition of “process over product”. Energy + Creativity = Community. \nClass requirements/materialsParticipants can bring scissors\, markers\, magazines\, one’s collage collection\, even envelopes if one wants to make folded card/s. \nAges 16+Class size limited to 16 \nOpportunities for practice leading available and need not be limited to postcards (i.e. lead a session on printing or other). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Valued Living (Heather Klemanski)\n				Discover your core value statements and create intentional and meaningful identity building statements that will deepen your connection to yourself and what is important to you. \nThrough a structured program and use of interactive exercises and meditations\, such as journaling\, games\, meditation\, dyads\, and personal reflection\, participants will leave\, with action-based core value statements that they can refer to in in their daily lives. \nClass requirements/materialsJournal or Pen/Paper. Will be some meditation\, so bring a willingness to meditate. But no experience needed! \nAge 18+ \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Joy\, Games\, Vocals and Rhythm (Julie Lipson)\n				Use vocals and rhythms to explore joy\, emotions\, silliness\, and spontaneity. \nWe’ll open with sound and movement introductions\, then play a few games involving rhythm and music improv – inserting words in the spaces between drum beats – singing repeated phrases to create an improvised vocal tapestry – using nonsense syllables to express We’ll also explore toning which can be joyful\, calming\, and energizing. \nAges 18+ \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Printing with Adinkra Symbols (Julie Siftar)\n				I recently travelled to Ghana where I was introduced to the beautiful symbolic language of Adinkra\, which is traditionally printed on ceremonial fabric. Their use on textiles\, jewelry\, carvings and architecture has broadened in the last century. The Adinkra symbols represent metaphors or attributes often tied to proverbs. The symbols are not only visually pleasing. They can inspire complex reflection upon poetic messages. I would like to share my enthusiasm and spirit of introductory learning through creating small Adinkra style symbols from cardboard for rubbing patterned arrangements on paper. \nWe will: Ponder a proverb together. Check out some traditional Adinkra symbols and their attributes. Demo\, cut and glue cardboard shapes creating rubbing stamps. Use colored rubbing sticks to repeat and alternate shared symbols into creative patterns and messages. \nClass requirements/materialsBring strong scissors and a glue gun\, if you have them. \nClass limited to 20 peopleAge 14+ \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Morning second period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Two 2-day minis: The Write Stuff (Beverly Pincus)\n				If you can write you can WRITE!!  In this class we will start with some original exercises designed to stimulate creativity and break through writing blocks. Want to learn what part of your brain houses your imagination\, or visit a word museum? After some playful warmups you will be given a series of prompts to write what you know best —the stories of your lives. In a safe\, supportive\, nurturing\, and confidential environment you will share these stories with each other.  There will also be an optional opportunity to read your work to the larger ECRS community in a special evening showcase.  \nThis class is appropriate for people who have always wanted to write and never thought they could\, experienced writers with a regular writing practice\, and everyone in between.  Please commit to both days of  each mini (though you can choose to take only one mini – or both!). Come and discover your authentic voice and the written expression of your deep heart.  \nCourse materials/requirementsPlease bring a journal or notebook to write in and something to write with. Participants are strongly encouraged to use paper and pen\, though writing on a computer is allowed. Please come with a curious mind and an open heart.  \nAge 16+Class limited to 16 people \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: The Joy of Movement (Judi Powers and Marko Schmale)\n				Do you enjoy music? Does it make you want to move and flow with the beat? Judi and Marko will lead us in some exercises and dance to explore ways we can enjoy the rhythms and stretch our entire bodies. Fun for all ages and abilities. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Informal Dramatics (Lane Neubauer)\n				Have you ever wanted to experience being someone other than yourself or perhaps an animal or an inanimate object!  Participants will be encouraged to use their imagination to bring whatever they choose to life.  What does a table think when a flower is put on its top?  How does a lion react when a rabbit tries to become its friend?  How would the story go if your favorite fairy tale or fable had a different outcome?  This course will consist of creative dramatic warm ups\, exercises and games and culminate in the creation of small group skits to be performed for the rest of the group. \nClass requirementsAge 11 and upNo cap on group size ( the more the merrier!); minimum is 12. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Outdoor Meditation (Dan Nicholson and Myriam Siftar)\n				Are you searching for an antidote to screens and technology? This Mini will help you disconnect\, unplug\, and refocus your attention to the natural environment. We will walk silently together\, “center” ourselves\, become more aware of our senses\, and even lower our blood-pressure! \nWe will walk on trails (or on plowed roads if there is deep snow)\, alongside creeks\, and to a nearby waterfall. The leaders will give prompts for being present and mindful of the rich sensory experiences of the forest\, the air\, the water\, and the earth below us. On both days\, time will be set aside for participants to share reflections of their experience with the group. \nClass requirementsWear clothing appropriate for winter hiking. All ages and abilities welcome! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Improv (Isaac Lebwohl-Steiner)\n				Learn the basic tenets of improv and the core ideas. \nNo materials required. No class size or age restrictions! Opportunity for guest leadership if interested. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Leadership: Skill or Art?  (Lane Neubauer)\n				What does it take to be an ECRS leader? How does ECRS leadership differ from leadership in other situations? This two day class will examine what it means to be an effective leader in any situation\, but will put particular emphasis on ECRS leadership philosophy. This will be an interactive experience focusing on identifying one’s leadership abilities\, with the opportunity for feedback and practice. Some group dynamic theory will be included. \nThe course will consist of activities designed to develop and/or improve one’s leadership potential and impact. Through a combination of experiential exercises\, structured fun activities and discussions\, participants will identify and practice leadership strategies for building and maintaining a cohesive productive group. \nCourse materials/requirementsAge 13 and up \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Song and Joke Swap (Jacquie Adain)\n				We’ll take turns leading a song and telling a (politically correct – or at least not offensive)  joke. Instruments optional. This was so successful online that I would like to do it in person which would be even more enjoyable. \nParticipants will construct the course content by their contributions. This is not intended to replace or interfere with late-night-sing but rather to give those who can’t stay up late another opportunity to sing with a group.  \nCourse materials/requirementsRise Up Singing or Rise Again songbooks are great to have\, but not required. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				 Afternoon classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Small Scenes (Isaac Lebwohl-Steiner)\n				Finally the curtain rises again!! Comedy\, drama and in between. We will utilize scripts\, rehearse\, create\, and perform “theatre”. \nCourse materials/requirementsScripts provided. All participants must commit to all four days.Age 16+Class limited to 16 people \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Active Games and More (Jacquie Adain)\n				Let your hair down and play while we revisit old favourites and discover some ‘new’ ones.  At long last a chance to be together\, play together and laugh together. Games will be interactive\, active\, sedate\, dramatic\, quiet\, raucous\, silly\, serious: whatever works best for the group. \nClass materials/requirementsAge 16+Wear safe footwear and bring a smile. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Late Night Dances (Catherine Woods)\n				Have you ever watched the New Years Eve dances and wished you knew more of the steps? Now is your chance to learn! All ages and energy levels welcome to come and take part in the magic of NYE. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Active Games and More (Jacquie Adain)\n				Let your hair down and play while we revisit old favourites and discover some ‘new’ ones.  At long last a chance to be together\, play together and laugh together. Games will be interactive\, active\, sedate\, dramatic\, quiet\, raucous\, silly\, serious: whatever works best for the group. \nClass materials/requirementsAge 16+Wear safe footwear and bring a smile. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Wish You Were Here - Crafting Postcards to Send (Teri Wilkinson)\n				A crafts class in the ECRS tradition of “process over product”. Energy + Creativity = Community. You need not attend both class sessions. \nClass requirements/materialsParticipants can bring scissors\, markers\, magazines\, one’s collage collection\, even envelopes if one wants to make folded card/s. \nAges 16+Class size limited to 16 \nOpportunities for practice leading available and need not be limited to postcards (i.e. lead a session on printing or other). \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Children’s Program (details TBD depending on interest)\nElementary agesWhy should the grown ups have all the fun? ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 5-11 during two class periods. Many activities mirror the cooperative play that ECRS is built on. Children may learn new games\, create new crafts\, sing silly songs\, or even get the chance to share activities they have fun doing at home. Depending on age and interest\, they may take a field trip to experience the more kid-friendly adult classes! Children’s Program during the remaining class period will be cooperative-led. \nNote: Children are expected to stay for the entire program\, and are the responsibility of their guardians at all other times. To help finalize staffing\, this program will be offered only if children are registered by December first. \nNote that we will be adjusting the children’s program to meet current CDC guidelines. All children eligible for a vaccine by December 2021 will be required to be vaccinated. \nPreschool agedIf you have youngsters ages 2–4\, we will provide supervised play for them during two class periods. Parents or guardians are welcome\, but not required\, to join us. Please email us at events@ecrs.org if you have children younger than five and want to come to WA2019! \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Site\nWatson Homestead is a conference center on 600 beautiful acres near Corning\, NY. We’re ideally situated for winter sports and local attractions\, including sledding\, hiking\, and the nearby Corning Museum of Glass. NOTE: Watson Homestead is wheelchair accessible. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n Accommodation options   \nMain LodgeDorm-style rooms with twin or bunk beds\, shared bath; guests must bring sheets and towels.In 2019\, the cost was $215 per room ($265 for a single) \nWest Wing (attached to Main Lodge)Hotel-style rooms with two double beds\, private bath and carpeting; all linens (blankets\, sheets\, towels and pillows) are supplied. In 2019 the cost was $430 per room ($650 for a single) \nHillside (short walk up a hill from Main Lodge)There may be a limited number of rooms with shared bath in this two-story house; guests must bring sheets and towels. In 2019 the cost was $340 per room ($540 for single) \n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				About ECRS\nOur mission is to build an inclusive\, welcoming and fun intergenerational community with engaging activities that all can enjoy. Our members range in age from children and teens to elders – and everything in between. \nA proud history of leadership Founded more than 75 years ago in the tradition of recreation therapy\, ECRS combines compassionate mentoring and evaluations to encourage the participants of today to become the leaders of tomorrow. Whether working with groups or individuals\, paid staff and volunteers alike will benefit from our human-centered leadership training. Based on respect for all people\, it incorporates group dynamics\, facilitation strategies\, and hands-on practice\, empowering our members to make vital contributions to ECRS and their communities. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A rare experience in today’s distracted worldIt’s not often you find yourself singing\, dancing\, playing\, and crafting – surrounded by a community of almost a hundred people of all ages and abilities. Our blend of creative\, challenging\, and non-competitive experiences rejuvenates the spirit\, nurtures quality relationships\, and supports personal growth. \nA sample of Winter Adventure classes\nClick here for class descriptions and leaders from our 2018 in-person event \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 \n						Day(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Hour(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Minute(s) \n					\n						: \n					\n						 \n						Second(s)
URL:https://www.ecrs.org/event/wa2021-3/
LOCATION:The Y at Watson Woods\, Dry Run Road\, Painted Post\, NY\, 14870
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