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SUMMARY:Winter Adventure 2023
DESCRIPTION:Winter Adventure 2024\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				Register (coming soon)\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Details\nStart: December 27\, 2024 @ 4:00 pmEnd: January 1\, 2025 @ 10:30 amAll times are US Eastern (New York\, USA) \nSkip to Event costs (tuition and room &board) \nSkip to Class descriptions \nQuestions?Email registration@ecrs.org. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A new way to connect\nECRS 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!). \nIt’s about community\nEach 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\, too\nMeals 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. \nUnscheduled time\nThere are breaks and free time for relaxing or leading your own recreational activities (or exploring in the woods or going into town). \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The ‘Y’ at Watson Woods\nThe Y at Watson Woods (Watson 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: The Y at Watson Woods 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						 Schedule\n						Registration starts at 4:30 pm on April 4 in Evergreen. Following the evening meal\, there will be a program of activities\, as well as an introduction of staff\, orientation\, and class registration. Classes are on April 5 and 6. \nDaily Schedule8:00 am - Breakfast9:00 - 10:40 am - Morning class\, first period10:50 am - 12:30 pm - Morning class\, second period12:45 pm - Lunch1:30 - 3:45 pm - Free time activities3:45 - 5:45 pm - Afternoon class6:00 pm - Dinner7:30 - 9:00 pm - Evening Program9:00 pm - Snacks9:15 pm - Late Night Activities \n\n\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n\n\nAccommodation options\nMain LodgeDorm-style rooms with twin or bunk beds\, and shared bath; guests must bring sheets and towels. \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. \nHillside(a short walk up a hill from Main Lodge)There will be a limited number of rooms with shared baths in this two-story house; guests must bring sheets and towels. \n\n\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 Meals\n						Winter Adventure includes a hearty breakfast\, lunch and dinner every day beginning with dinner on December 27th and wrapping up with breakfast on January 1st. All meals are served family-style in the "dining room" (part of the great hall). Coffee\, tea and hot chocolate are available all day. Snacks are served after Evening Program and feature a smorgasbord that often includes yogurt\, hummus\, fruit and veggies and chips with dip. The final meal is breakfast on January 1\, followed by a closing program. \nVegetarian or gluten-free? Watson supplies limited vegetarian and gluten free options (you must specify when you register). If you have significant dietary restrictions and want to bring your own food to supplement the family-style offerings\, there is a refrigerator and microwave available. \n\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Event costs\nCosts for Winter Adventure include room\, board\, and tuition (which covers all programming). All room rates are per person/occupant. A description of room types can be found below under ACCOMMODATIONS. Please note: single occupancy availability is limited\, so register early (single occupancy is restricted to age 18 and above). \nIs this your first multi-day ECRS event? Newcomers get free tuition! \nAn anonymous donor has provided funds to support new(ish) attendees or those with financial need to attend Winter Adventure. For more information about this please email registration@ecrs.org. \nRegister on or before December 3\, 2023\, to avoid a late fee ($50 per adult $25 per child). \nTuition\n\n\n\n \nEarly rate\nLate rate\n\n\nAdults (18+)\n$110\n$160\n\n\nChildren (13-17)\n$55\n$80\n\n\nChildren (0-12)\nFREE\nFREE\n\n\nNewcomers\nFREE\nFREE\n\n\n\n  \nRoom and board\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Main Lodge\n\n\n\n \nAdults (13+)\nChild (6-12)\n\n\nSingle\n$539\nn/a\n\n\n2 per room\n$395\n$352\n\n\n3 per room\n$347\n$304\n\n\n4 per room\n$323\n$281\n\n\n\nHillside\n\n\n\n \nAdults (13+)\nChild (6-12)\n\n\nSingle\n$520\nn/a\n\n\n2 per room\n$386\n$342\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				West Wing\n\n\n\n \nAdults (13+)\nChild (6-12)\n\n\nSingle\nn/a\nn/a\n\n\n2 per room\n$521\n$472\n\n\n3 per room\n$434\n$388\n\n\n4 per room\n$390\n$345\n\n\n\nChildren 0-5 have free room and board. \n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Given the increased facility costs for Winter Adventure\, the Board has agreed to subsidize the event from ECRS’s reserves. We ask that you consider a donation to help reduce the forecasted loss and to support those who need financial assistance due to hardship. \n			\n				Donate now\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Full Covid policy (click to expand for the most up-to-date details)\n				Winter Adventure 2023 COVID Policy\nThe ECRS COVID policy was developed by the Board after consulting with various healthcare providers\, reviewing CDC recommendations as well as examining COVID policies from other outdoor group events and conferences and with the ECRS community’s well-being in mind. Please note that the following requirements are subject to change in accordance with updated CDC guidelines and national Covid case counts.  \n1. Vaccination against Covid-19 is strongly encouraged but not required to attend Winter Adventure. \n2. You must present a negative Rapid Home Test result upon arrival. It is recommended that participants test PRIOR to traveling so as not to have to return home should one be asymptomatic with a positive test result (see #4 below). In addition\, participants are required to bring at least one unopened test with them to retest should symptoms occur during the event. **All attendees will be required to test again on day 3 of the event. ECRS will provide rapid tests** \n3. All participants will be strongly encouraged to fill in a COVID-19 symptoms checklist completed on the day of traveling to the event to rule out any COVID risk factors. Again\, it is recommended that this be done before leaving home so as not to have to return home if any of the risk factors are identified. \n4. Participants with symptoms or who are asymptomatic with a positive test result\, or who have been exposed to COVID within the last three days are asked to stay home. Your registration costs will be refunded. \n5. Any participant who develops symptoms (coughing\, runny nose\, sore throat\, muscle aches\, fever\, etc.) of COVID or other illnesses while at an ECRS event will either be required to return home or to quarantine at the event. If you return home\, registration costs will be refunded. Attendees who have quarantined and have two negative rapid tests (48 hrs apart) may rejoin the event provided they continue to mask. \n6. Masking is optional\, unless you are ill (and not COVID positive) then masking is strongly encouraged after quarantining. \n7. Flu shots are strongly recommended but not required. \n* https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html \nClick here to download a pdf version. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\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. \n \n Morning first period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: International Folk Dance (Patricia Williams)\n				Folk dances give us a way to connect with other cultures around the world. Learn a variety of dances\, fast and slow\, serene and joyful\, each chosen to move us in body\, mind\, and spirit. Great music\, great exercise\, great fun\, and no need to do them “right”! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Woodcarving: Discovering your hidden potential (Stephen Kaye)\n				Guidance in safety and usage of hand tools\, along with careful instruction\, provides an opportunity to learn skills not often available at one’s home. Come experience this creative activity in a small intergenerational community\, build self-confidence and “skills for life”\, i.e.\, calming the mind\, planning ahead\, learning to take small steps\, and creative risk-taking. \nWe’ll focus on the basic techniques of making wood utensils like spoons\, illustrating what tools go best at each stage. Unique and meaningful projects emerge\, from a variety of kitchen utensils\, simple musical instruments\, and magic wands. Carving allows for internal mindful exploration; we often challenge ourselves with each chop or slice of the subtractive process. Crafters learn skills alongside others\, chipping away at layers of wood and self-doubt. As we accomplish a successful stroke\, positive feedback is created\, which reinforces that technique. Carvers’ skills develop at their own pace; as participants become confident in their abilities\, they may help each other. I encourage carvers to recognize that techniques\, concentration\, and appreciation are often analogous to life skills\, meditation\, and reflection. While crafting as a community\, we model a supportive environment. When one’s hands are busy\, free-flowing conversations emerge\, building a willingness to share thoughts and feelings\, letting us all find the strength in the beauty within.   \nClass requirements/materialsClass size is limited to 12 StudentsAges 15+Participants must abide by all teacher instructions\, and must read and sign the Liability Release Agreement.  For those under 18\, a parent/guardian must sign the Liability Release Agreement on their behalf as well. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2 - Storytelling (Frank Baskin)\n				We are all storytellers. In this class\, we will tell stories about ourselves and the people we know. We will have time to develop some fiction and non-fiction. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2 - Let's Make Music Together! (Bonnie Ostrofsky)\n				Bring your voice and/or musical instrument so we can sing and play together for fun. Don’t play an instrument? Please come and sing with us! Or play a verse on a kazoo. We’ll let the group pick from a songbook of lyrics and chords: Folk\, rock\, funny songs\, pop\, ballads\, and some show tunes. I’ll also bring extra ukuleles. All levels are welcome. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3\,4 - Informal Dramatics (Lane Neubauer)\n				Have you ever wanted to experience being someone other than yourself or perhaps an animal or 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 class will consist of a variety of dramatic warm-ups\, exercises\, and games and will culminate each day with the creation of small group skits to be performed for the rest of the group. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3\,4 - A Capella Songs from the Sea and the City (Mark Schwartz)\n				The class will focus on singing a variety of a capella songs\, mostly sea shanties and street corner doo-wop styles\, though we may add in a few other international songs as well. Some sharing/teaching is possible (consult the leader early at the event for more details). \nThink fun\, not perfection (though we will explore styles and harmonies). \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All four days: Children's Program\n				Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 5-9 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. \nThere will also be childcare for ages 2-4. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Morning\, second-period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2 and/or days 3\,4: The Write Stuff (Beverly Pincus)\n				If you can write\, you can WRITE! Through fun\, original writing exercises\, we will stimulate creativity and break through writing blocks. Want to learn what part of your brain houses your imagination? 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\, and confidential environment you will share these stories with the group. This class is designed for people who have always wanted to write and never thought they could\, experienced writers with a regular writing practice\, and everyone in between. Come and discover your authentic voice and the written expression of your deep heart. \nOther class detailsClass size is limited to 14 peopleAges 15 and olderParticipants are encouraged to bring a journal or notebook. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2: Late Night Dance (Celia Nicholson\, Carmen Siftar and Sonia Nicholson)\n				Part of the ECRS Winter Adventure experience always includes some late-night dance festivities\, but after a certain hour of the night\, the dances aren’t always taught. Are you new to ECRS? Have you ever wanted to join in on the dancing on New Year’s Eve but don’t know the steps? Join the Siftar cousins to learn classics like New York\, New York\, Suavemente\, and Ciuleandra! Starting the week off strong\, we’re offering a 2-day mini so you can finish big!! No prerequisites are required – just come ready to dance and have FUN! Can’t wait! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2: Breakthrough Decluttering (Bari Prince)\n				You have too much stuff! You want to free up the physical and emotional space it fills\, but don’t know where to start. In this class\, through group discussions\, exercises\, small group interactions and looking inward you will learn strategies to get you started on your decluttering journey and achieve sustainable results. Participants will define a “first step” decluttering project (maybe a closet\, desktop\, guest room\, etc. or a category such as books or clothes) and will leave with a customized action plan. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1\,2: Improv Theater (Howard Moody)\n				Improv theater. Come and learn the basic skills of improv that are actually great skills for life. We will use simple theater games as playful and fun warm-ups\, then do a few comedy improv games with an audience. Always challenge by choice. Never tried improv before? This class is easy and fun for everyone. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3\,4: Scottish Country Dancing (Patricia Williams)\n				This is social dancing and loads of fun! Dances vary from lively to slow and elegant\, simple to more complex\, all to beautiful Celtic music. Enjoy gender-free partnering and a new partner for each dance. The only requirements are the ability to walk quickly and smile to others along the way! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3\,4: Inner Kindness (Heather Klemanski)\n				Discover the incredible power of self-compassion and acquire practical techniques to gently quiet your inner critic\, all while embracing mindfulness tools that enhance self-awareness. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3\,4: Party Games for All Ages (Trevor the Games Man)\n				Interactive\, non-strenuous\, everybody-wins party games for all ages including large and small group games\, partner games\, brain teasers\, table games\, minute mysteries and at least one loud\, noisy game! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All four days: Cooperative Children's Program\n				A Cooperative Children’s Program\, organized and staffed by parents and volunteers\, will be available during the late morning class period.  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Afternoon classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All four days: Small Scenes (Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner)\n				If you’ve seen a play or a movie and imagined yourself as one of the characters\, if you miss your time in the school play\, or if you just want to be someone else for a minute\, here is your chance! Comedy\, drama\, we have it all. Using scripts we will rehearse\, perform\, and discuss a collection of scenes. Explore\, discover\, and create! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All four days: Posters with Wings (Teri Wilkinson)\n				With paper\, paint\, print\, collage\, and our reservoirs of Creativity\, how can we enVision a more Equitable\, Sustainable\, Just and loving World for All Life on Our Mother Planet Earth? Posters have historically spoken for Just Causes: this one certainly merits WINGS to FLY! \nAdditional requirementsClass size is limited to 12 participantsAges 13 and up \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: ECRS Leadership and Theory - Creating the Magic (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 takes to be an effective leader in any situation but will put particular emphasis on ECRS leadership philosophy. This will be an active\, interactive experience focusing on identifying one’s leadership abilities and skills. Some group dynamic theory will be included. This course will consist of discussions and experiential activities designed to develop\, identify\, and/or improve one’s leadership potential and impact. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Active Games for Teens and Adults (Trevor the Games Man)\n				Active\, non-sports\, strategy\, and field games that everybody wins! The games will challenge everyone in the group no matter what their skill levels. Heads & Tails Tag\, Bodyguard\, and Smaug’s Jewels are just a few all-time favorites! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Collaborative Board Games (Max Kaye)\n				Most popular board games are a competition between players to see who can win\, however\, there are some awesome games that call for all players to be on the same team in a race against an automatic game mechanic. Each class will start with a description of rules for a different collaborative board game and then a discussion about best practices for collaborating given each set of rules. Then we’ll play the board games in groups together\, and finally end class in a group discussion of what worked well and what could be improved about the game rules\, as well as the strategy players can adopt. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: The Children's March (Carolyn Peters Michener)\n				“The 1963 Children’s March” in Dramatic Reading and SongsAn unprecedented number of demonstrations swept the country in 1963. Civil rights organizations demanded the right to vote\, full access to jobs and education\, and an end to segregated public accommodations. These demands were met with strong resistance and violence from local governments. “The Children’s March” is a dramatization of one 1963 event\, written by Charlotte Blake Alston in 2013 for the Singing City Choir. Class members will take parts for dramatic readings\, and we will all sing the accompanying songs. \nAdditional class requirementsInstruments welcomeBring an old toothbrush if you canClass size is limited to 16 \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: The Joy of Movement (Judi Powers)\n				Explore and unleash your potential through joyful movement. Engage your senses and listen to your body with a smorgasbord of dance and moving with purpose. We will do familiar dances and some not-so-familiar ones\, all at your comfort level. Warning: this might change your life by positively shaping the way you think and feel. \nAdditional class requirementsAges 11+ \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Children's Program (all four days)\n				Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 5-9 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. \nThere will also be childcare for ages 2-4. \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				\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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A 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. \nA 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. \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/wa2023/
LOCATION:The Y at Watson Woods\, Dry Run Road\, Painted Post\, NY\, 14870
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SUMMARY:Winter Adventure 2024
DESCRIPTION:Winter Adventure 2024\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				Start: December 27\, 2024 @ 4:00 pm\nEnd: January 1\, 2025 @ 10:30 am\nAll times are US Eastern (New York\, USA) \nSkip to Event costs (tuition and room & board) \nSkip to Class descriptions or staff bios \nQuestions? Email registration@ecrs.org \nPre-registration is required for all attendees. \n			\n				Register now!\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A new way to connect\nECRS 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. \nIt’s about community\nEach evening\, we gather together as a group to enjoy a mix of activities for all ages: games\, dancing\, informal dramatics\, sing-alongs and making music together\, 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\, too\nBreakfast\, lunch and dinner 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 meal! Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available. \nHow will you use your unscheduled time?\nBoard games? Jigsaw puzzles? Hanging out by the fireplace? Taking a nap? Take a walk or other outdoor activities? Explore Corning or other nearby towns? \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				The ‘Y’ at Watson Woods\nThe Y at Watson Woods (Watson 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: The Y at Watson Woods 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\n						Main Lodge: Dorm-style rooms with twin or bunk beds\, and shared bath; guests must bring sheets and towels. \nWest Wing (attached to Main Lodge):\nHotel-style rooms with two double beds\, private bath\, and carpeting; all linens (blankets\, sheets\, towels\, and pillows) are supplied. \nHillside (a short walk up a hill from Main Lodge): There’s a limited number of rooms with shared baths in this two-story house; guests must bring sheets and towels. \n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 Meals\n						Winter Adventure includes a hearty breakfast\, lunch and dinner every day beginning with dinner on December 27th and wrapping up with breakfast on January 1st. All meals are served family-style in the "dining room" (part of the great hall). Coffee\, tea and hot chocolate are available all day. Snacks are served after Evening Program and feature a smorgasbord that often includes yogurt\, hummus\, fruit and veggies and chips with dip. The final meal is breakfast on January 1\, followed by a closing program. \nVegetarian or gluten-free? Watson supplies limited vegetarian and gluten free options (you must specify when you register). If you have significant dietary restrictions and want to bring your own food to supplement the family-style offerings\, there is a refrigerator and microwave available. \n\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						 Schedule\n						Registration starts at 4:30 pm on April 4 in Evergreen. Following the evening meal\, there will be a program of activities\, as well as an introduction of staff\, orientation\, and class registration. Classes are on April 5 and 6. \nDaily Schedule8:00 am - Breakfast9:00 - 10:40 am - Morning class\, first period10:50 am - 12:30 pm - Morning class\, second period12:45 pm - Lunch1:30 - 3:45 pm - Free time activities3:45 - 5:45 pm - Afternoon class6:00 pm - Dinner7:30 - 9:00 pm - Evening Program9:00 pm - Snacks9:15 pm - Late Night Activities \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						Costs (tuition plus room and board)\n						There are two separate charges for attending Winter Adventure: (1) Room and Board\, and (2) Tuition (to cover programming costs). All room rates are per person/occupant. Please note: Housing options are limited\, and available on a first come\, first served basis (single occupancy is restricted to age 18 and above). \n\nRegister by December 3\, 2024 to avoid a late fee\n($50 per adult\, $25 per child). \nFinal day to register is December 20\, 2024. \nPre-registration is required for all attendees.\n\n					\n				\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Tuition\nTuition is $100 per person for ages 18 and up. Tuition is waived for ages 0-17. \nIs this your first multi-day ECRS event? Newcomers get free tuition! \nRoom and board\nRates for Main Lodge\, Hillside\, and West Wing:\nAges 0-5 are free. Ages 6-12 are “Child”. Ages 13 and up are “Adult” \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Main Lodge\n\n\n\n\nAdults\nChild\n\n\nSingle\nn/a\nn/a\n\n\n2 per room\n$430\n$375\n\n\n3 per room\n$380\n$325\n\n\n4 per room\n$355\n$305\n\n\n\nHillside\n\n\n\n\nAdults\nChild\n\n\nSingle\n$575\nn/a\n\n\n\n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				West Wing\n\n\n\n\nAdults\nChild\n\n\nSingle\n$820\nn/a\n\n\n2 per room\n$560\n$495\n\n\n3 per room\n$470\n$410\n\n\n4 per room\n$430\n$370\n\n\n\n\nAdults (13+)\nChildren (6-12)\nChildren 0-5 have free room and board\n\n  \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				We ask that you consider a donation to help keep costs from rising\, and to support those who need financial assistance due to hardship. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Donate Now\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				Class descriptions and leaders\nClick on the class title to get the full class description and requirements (such as age and class size limits\, materials to bring\, etc.). 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 Winter Adventure. \n			\n				Staff/leader bios\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Morning first-period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: International Folk Dance (Patricia Williams)\n				Come connect with cultures from around the world. Learn a variety of dances\, fast and slow\, in circles and in lines\, serene\, and joyful\, and everything in between. Each dance will get us moving in body\, mind\, and spirit. Great music\, great exercise\, great fun\, great community—and no need to do them “right”! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 Days: The Write Stuff (Beverly Pincus)\n				If you can write you can WRITE!! In this class we will use 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\, through a series of prompts\, you will write what you know best —the stories of your lives. In a safe\, supportive\, and confidential environment you will share these stories with each other. There will also be an art component where we will create visually stunning art-poetry and prose. There will be an optional opportunity to read your work to the larger ECRS community. This class is appropriate for people who have always wanted to write and never thought they could\, experienced writers\, and everyone in between. Come and discover your authentic voice and the written expression of your heart. \nAge 16+. Class size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Chair Yoga (Frank Baskin)\n				Participants will use a chair. We will breathe and move within the confines of a chair. Each pose will be brief and we will experience a variety of poses. Each pose will be held for a short time. We will also do some standing near or with our chair. We will engage in most poses even with physical limitations. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Sketch Comedy Bootcamp: From SNL to YOUR life (Allie Cliffe)\n				Join the Winter Adventure Sketch Comedy Bootcamp to learn the secrets behind crafting hilarious sketches\, from dissecting ‘Weekend Update’ to writing and performing your own original comedy gold. We will cover the basics of sketch comedy (what it is and where it came from)\, including proven sketch templates. After viewing and deconstructing a few classic SNL sketches from the “Best of” archives\, we’ll brainstorm sketch ideas as a group and craft a piece (or two) to perform together in class and maybe even for others during free time. Participants are welcome to come as viewers\, writers\, and/or actors. No experience required\, just a willingness to laugh and learn! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Building Better Groups - ECRS theory (Lane Neubauer)\n				ECRS theory is based on working with groups to create cohesive\, cooperative experiences. Effective leadership is maximized toward these goals when the leader understands the mechanisms of how groups operate. The purpose of this theory course is to help participants develop a working knowledge of group dynamics and specifically how this is incorporated in ECRS leadership. Through a combination of experiential exercises\, structured fun activities\, and discussions\, participants will learn how to work with groups to foster a positive experience and how to create the magic that is unique to ECRS. \nClass size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Smorgasbord (Frank Baskin)\n				This class will be an opportunity for any participant(s) to lead an activity (ex. singing\, games\, dance\, informal activity\, etc.). Each person will have the option of leadership feedback. Only those who volunteer will lead an activity. All participants will engage in activities but without any requirement to lead. If you know ahead of time what you plan to lead\, please let me know at baskinfrank19@gmail.com. You can change your mind. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Children's Program/Preschool\n				Why 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 is first and third periods only. A cooperatively-led Children’s Program staffed by parents and volunteers is 2nd period. \nNote: Children are expected to stay for the entire program\, and are the responsibility of their guardians at all other times. \nThere will also be childcare for ages 2-4. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nMorning\, second-period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Musical Improv (Julie Lipson and Miles Crabtree)\n				Bask in the glow of the spontaneous and the surprising as we create a musical– improvised together without any planning! We’ll learn some basics through improv games and musical play\, and then we’ll create our very own musical\, which will be unforgettable and immediately forgotten. Beyond very fun\, musical improv is a study in teamwork\, flexibility within structure\, and mutual support. No improv or musical experience needed. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2 and/or 3-4: Artful Hats and Fascinators (Julie Siftar)\n				You are invited to come create small whimsical hats\, Fascinators and other festive head adornment in this 2-day mini course. Materials will include fancy papers\, feathers\, wire\, found twigs sprigs and more. Come enjoy the creative process and perhaps don the final product on New Year’s Eve! \n \nClass size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Relax with Board and Table Games (Bonnie Ostrofsky)\n				Enjoy relaxing with friends over new or old games. Play an old favorite\, or learn a new game. We’ll bring Bananagrams\, Upwords\, Scrabble\, Boggle\, Backgammon\, Quiddler\, Rummikub\, and more. You can also bring your favorite game to share. Depending on interest\, we can explore pencil and paper games and/or share examples of how to make board games such as 9 Man Morris and Chinese Friends. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Aging Well At Any Age (Za McDonnell)\n				This class is for anyone who hopes to age well. Ageist stereotypes are abundant in our society and they start from an early age. How we think about aging impacts our life in big and small ways. We’ll look at compelling new research on how the stereotypes operate\, compare our own experiences with ageism\, and explore how to change our own negative beliefs. This class will be a combination of learning the latest research on aging\, writing\, and group discussion. All ages welcome from teens and above. \nClass size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Scottish Country Dancing (Patricia Williams)\n				This type of social dancing is loads of fun! Dances vary from lively to slow and elegant\, and from simple to more interesting patterns\, all to different types of Celtic music. Enjoy gender-free partnering and a new partner for each dance. The only requirements are the ability to walk quickly and smile to others along the way! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Explore Your Encore - Build the Life You Want in Retirement! (Reed Dewey)\n				Explore your post career life with others to gain knowledge and insights. Think about where you are now and where you want to go. Get to a clearer place on what you want your future to look like. Transitions in later life (age 50+) present their own challenges but also create new opportunities. Leave this Mini with new ideas\, insights\, and an action plan for 2025! We’ll have a combination of short presentations\, group discussions\, and breakouts. A number of resources and planning tools will be provided. This Mini is geared to those close to retirement or who have already retired from their main career. All ages welcome. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Cooperative Children's Program/preschool\n				Group activities organized and staffed by parents and volunteers. We will create a sign-up sheet and there will be a room designated with some materials that can be shared. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\nAfternoon classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Small Scenes (Isaac and Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner)\n				If you’ve seen a play or a movie and imagined yourself as one of the characters\, if you miss your time in the school play\, or if you just want to be someone else for a minute\, here is your chance! Comedy\, drama\, we have it all. Using scripts we will rehearse\, perform\, and discuss a collection of scenes. Explore\, discover\, and create! \nClass size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: ECRS Dance Favorites (Sharon Underberg)\n				Have you ever been at late night dancing and wish you just knew some of the dances better\, or at all? Well\, this class is your opportunity. We will learn/review some of the popular dances we do later in the evening as well as some other ECRS favorites. There will be opportunities to request dances to add to our list! \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: How to Change the Games we All Play (Phyllis Lerner)\n				Begin with a bit of games theory\, working through five elements: people\, equipment\, movement pattern\, rules and purpose. For example\, think about Hot Potato. Then\, using the 5 elements\, change it from a game that deals people out into an engaging and fun-filled experience. On the second day we will briefly review what we learned on the first day and then\, with live action\, collaboration and creativity\, find new\, different and even better ways to play. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Sing and Play Music Together (Bonnie Ostrofsky)\n				Come sing with us! If you play a musical instrument\, bring it along so we can have fun singing and playing together. You could even play a verse on a kazoo! Our new ECRS songbook has lyrics and chords that include folk\, rock\, funny songs\, pop\, ballads\, and even some show tunes. We will take turns selecting songs\, and those who want to lead will have that opportunity. Extra ukuleles will be available. All levels and ages are welcome. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Re-Play - Taking What We Know and Making it Grow (Phyllis Lerner)\n				Let’s work through play-FULL and purpose-FULL games and activities. From silence to singing\, from still to full action\, from hands free to plenty of equipment\, from regulated to rule breaking\, from participation to performance…what could we do when we’re all in it together? \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2 and/or 3-4: Zines! (Celia Nicholson and Carmen Siftar)\n				In this class we will be making zines (short for magazine) together!! What is a zine\, you may ask? A zine does not have any strict rules or styles\, but in general\, they are usually small paper books that anyone can make about anything they’re interested in. In your zine you might share small works of art\, create a manifesto\, develop a story\, or share information. Historically they have been used as a pre-digital way for fans to build community around bands or subcultures\, and they are often used as a tool for activism. We are offering two minis where you can choose-your-own-adventure for a 2-day project or a 4-day project. In other words\, come to one mini or two! We will bring colorful supplies\, good vibes\, and give you a loose structure to work with. We can’t wait to see what we’ll create together! \nClass size is limited. Please register in advance. We will keep a wait list once we have reached capacity. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All four days: Children's Program/Preschool\n				Why 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 is first and third periods only. A cooperatively-led Children’s Program staffed by parents and volunteers is 2nd period. \nNote: Children are expected to stay for the entire program\, and are the responsibility of their guardians at all other times. \nThere will also be childcare for ages 2-4. \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						Covid/communicable disease policy\n						During the week before you come to Winter Adventure\, please mask when in crowded indoor spaces and monitor your health. \nIf you have any signs of illness\, we ask you not to come and will give you a full refund. \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				\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. \n			\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				A proud history of leadership\nFounded 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. \nA rare experience in today’s distracted world\nIt’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. \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					Countdown to Winter Adventure 2024\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/wa2024/
LOCATION:The Y at Watson Woods\, Dry Run Road\, Painted Post\, NY\, 14870
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