ECRS

2026 Spring Weekend at Pendle Hill
2026-04-10 16:30 - 2026-04-12 13:00 (America/New_York) | Pendle Hill Quaker, 338 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA, 19086, United States
Connect, create & play
A weekend getaway to refresh and renew
Pendle Hill – April 10-12, 2026

Join us April 10-12 for a weekend getaway

ECRS Spring Weekend at a new location: Pendle Hill. Just over two hours from NYC or the DC Metro area, and less than an hour from Philadelphia.
Each ADULT NEWCOMER to ECRS receives 25% off the Full price option.
Adult MEMBERS save $25 off the Full price option.
Not a member yet?Pay membership dues with your registration for this event and you’ll be immediately eligible to receive the member rate at all weekend events in 2026.

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Pre-registration is required. No walk-ins accepted.

Questions?Please reach out to the registrar, Gabriella (“Gabby”) Frisone, at registration@ecrs.org or 267-637-2424.
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Schedule
Registration begins at 4:30 pm on Friday. Dinner on Friday is served from 6:00-7:00 pm. The program for the weekend begins at 7:30 pm Friday and concludes shortly after lunch on Sunday afternoon.

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What to bring
• A flashlight to walk between buildings• A robe (shared bathrooms are outside the bedrooms)• Toiletries• A mug for hot drinks between meals (save on disposable cups)• Your musical instruments for jamming!

Location and site description

Pendle Hill, 321 Plush Mill Road, Wallingford, PA 19086-6023
https://pendlehill.org
15-20 miles west of Philadelphia

Pendle Hill is a historic Quaker retreat center (since 1930) nestled on 24 wooded acres in Wallingford, PA – just outside Philly. Between activities, explore the grounds, browse the bookstore, or cozy up in the library. Accommodations feature twin beds in private or shared rooms with hall baths. Expect delicious family-style meals with organic garden produce (vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free available). Easy access via Regional Rail or a 20-minute drive from PHL airport. Learn more: https://pendlehill.org/.
Folks who live near Pendle Hill are welcome to join us for the weekend without sleeping over (all programs plus Friday dinner, Saturday lunch & dinner, and Sunday lunch for a reduced rate), provided you register in advance.

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Please note

ECRS events are fragrance, drug, and alcohol free
All attending are asked to volunteer for one hour to help the weekend run smoothly
Smoking is limited to the outdoors

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Pricing
!! Limited space – register early !!
Tiered Pricing

Reduced: If Full price will strain your budget, take advantage of the Reduced option.
Full: This option will cover our costs to break even.
Plus: If you can afford to pay more, and as a way to help offset the cost for others, please choose the Plus option.

Residential pricing includes housing, activities, and all meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Sunday breakfast and lunch). Housing is primarily in either single or double occupancy rooms with a limited number of 3 or 4-person rooms available. There are shared bathrooms in the hall outside the bedrooms, as well as a limited number of private bathrooms.
Commuter pricing includes all activities and Friday dinner, Saturday lunch and dinner, and Sunday lunch.
Each adult newcomer to ECRS receives 25% off the Full price option.
If you attended the Fun Day in Philly on 3/14/2026, the late registration surcharge will be waived.

pricing
Reduced
Full
Plus

Residential
$295
$320
$345

Commuter
$175
$200
$225

Non-member fee
Reduced
Full
Plus

Residential
$320
$345
$370

Commuter
$200
$225
$250

Children 4-11 (all children 3 and under are free)* Residential – $150* Commuter – $50
Registration closes on 3/20/26 at 11:59pm, or when we run out of spaces.

Classes
Note: there is no separate Children’s Program at this event.
However, children are most welcome. Children aged twelve or older can attend workshops on their own. If under age 12, they must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Click to expand the descriptions below.

Singalong Circle -- Bruce and Linda Pollack-Johnson
Let’s raise our voices in song together! We have a songbook to pass out with a few dozen folk/popular songs most of us should know, but we can also do requests. We will go around the circle, and participants can lead a song, suggest a song for someone else to lead, take a raincheck, or pass.

Juggling/Circus Arts -- Bruce and Linda Pollack-Johnson
We will bring equipment for juggling (scarves, balls, rings, clubs, etc.), devil stick, diablo, baskets, and other fun things to challenge yourself with. If you’ve always wanted to learn to juggle, this is your chance! If you know already, learn some new tricks or pass with others!

Stress Relief, Resilience & Well-Being through Laughter -- Alexa Drubay
This 90-minute workshop will include the following:

An introduction to the history, applications and benefits of Laughter Yoga followed by a full Laughter Yoga experience
a brief self pre-assessment–How do I feel 1-10
a warm up
Full Laughter Yoga Experience: yogic Breathwork, 4 Elements of Joy: laughter exercises/singing/dance/play, improvisational movements
Yoga Nidra Powerdown Meditation
re-assessment–How do I feel 1-10
positive affirmations
Q & A

Non political and non religious.
No experience necessary. All exercises can be performed seated, standing or moving about the room.No special equipment or clothing needed. Bring a bottle of water.
A mat or blanket can be used for the final meditation.

Party Games for All Ages -- Trevor The Games Man
In this fast-paced class, we’ll play a wide variety of everybody-wins party games for your living room or around the dining table. They require little or no equipment, require no special skills, are non-strenuous, yet are a rousing good time. Ice breakers, circle games, table games, line games, thinking games, partner games, large group games, small group games, noisy games, silent games, creative games, story telling games, and probably even a few weird and unusual games, too.
From Standing Ovation to Sit Down and Be Quiet!, from Shouting Proverbs to Picture Charades, fromMirror Me to How to Start an Argument… everybody wins, everybody plays, everybody has FUN!

String Figures & How to Make Them -- Trevor The Games Man
From the simplest Teacup & Saucer, Angel, Eiffel Tower, and 5-Pointed Star, then moving on to intermediate figures like Osage Two Diamonds, Jacob’s Ladder, and Sunset, we will learn, practice, and experience the joy of making creative pictures with nothing but a loop of string and all our fingers.
With careful step-by-step instructions, and patient help for everyone who might need it, you will end with at least a handful or two of string figures at your fingertips as well as your very own loop of string.And don’t forget Cat’s Cradle!

Folk and Line Dancing -- Debbie Karl and Sharon Underberg
Join us to enjoy an assortment of circle and line dances. We’ll be doing a variety of folk dances from around the world, as well as fun line dances set to Pop music, Latin, Swing, and more.
All dances will be taught – no partner or experience required.

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Refund policy
We understand that plans can change. Here’s our refund policy for Spring Weekend.
Cancellations before February 25You’ll receive a refund of your Registration fee minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations after February 25No refunds are available, as we’ve already committed to Pendle Hill based on our final attendance numbers
Communicable Illness ExceptionIf you need to cancel after February 25 due to a communicable illness (such as COVID-19, flu, or other contagious conditions), you’ll receive a 50% refund of your registration
Please contact us as soon as possible if this situation arises
We appreciate your understanding. This policy helps ECRS manage our financial commitments to Pendle Hill while still providing flexibility when possible.

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Covid/communicable disease policy

During the week before you come to Pendle Hill, please mask when in crowded indoor spaces and monitor your health.
If you are sick, we ask you not to come.

If you can’t see the embedded registration form, go to this link.

Non-Discrimination Statement
ECRS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity in administration of its admission policies or programs.
We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.

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Fun Day in Philly - March 14th, 2026
2026-04-10 16:30 - 2026-04-12 13:00 | Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
Connect, create & play
Fun Day in Philly
Philadelphia, PA – March 14th, 2026

Singing, dancing, crafting, laughing. Join us this Saturday…

…for an afternoon of intergenerational community-building through creative & engaging activities, such as folk & line dancing, singing, collaborative games, and crafts at the Philadelphia Ethical Society in Center City. Enjoy fun workshops and programming for the whole group.
All ages welcome. Children are encouraged to participate in all activities!Come for the whole day or part of the day.BYO snacks/finger-food to share throughout the event.

COST: Sliding Scale $10-$20 (notaflof!)

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Schedule
Schedule:1:00 – 2:15 PM – Opening Program for All2:30 – 3:45 PM – Workshops– Fancy Bookmarks (Heather Klemanski)– Folk Dance (Carmen Siftar)4:00 – 5:00 PM – Closing Program for All with Singing

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Parking – If you are driving, please park in the lot at 1845 Walnut Street (Parkway Corporation) we have discounted parking ($15 all-afternoon parking or 20% off). Parking is paid when leaving the garage and parking coupons will be available when you check in at the registration table.

Public Transportation is easily available. The Ethical Society is a10 minute walk from City Hall.
Accessibility – Please note that the Ethical Society building has many steps and does not have an elevator.
Not a member yet? – Pay membership dues with your registration for this event and you’ll be immediately eligible to receive the member rate at all weekend events in 2026.
Invite your friends. Walk-ins encouraged!

Questions?Email the ECRS One-Day Commiteeonedays@ecrs.org

Registration (Zeffy)
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Upcoming Events
Join us for our upcoming events:

Spring Weekend @ April 10-12, 2026 @ Pendle Hill, Wallingford, PA
Fun Day in Philly @ May 23, 2026 @ Philadelphia Ethical Society
June Weekend @ June 12-14, 2026 @ Camp Onas, Ottsville, PA

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Fun Day in Philly - May 23rd, 2026
2026-05-23 17:00 - 19:00 | Ethical Society, 1906 Rittenhouse Square, Philadelphia, 19103, United States
Connect, create & play
Fun Day in Philly
Philadelphia, PA – May 23rd, 2026

Singing, dancing, playing, laughing. Join us Saturday, May 23rd…

…for our signature evening program with intergenerational community-building through creative & engaging activities, such as folk & line dancing, singing, and collaborative games. Enjoy fun programming for the whole group.
5-7 PM at the Philadelphia Ethical Society in Center City.
All ages welcome. Children are encouraged to participate in all activities!
Either BYO snacks/finger-food to share or donate $5 (optional)
COST: Sliding Scale $10-$20 (notaflof! no one turned away for lack of funds)

Invite your friends. Walk-ins encouraged!
Stick around after for TechnoContra at 7:30-10:00 PM (beginner lesson at 7 PM). Visit: http://PATMAD.org.
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Accessibility – This event will be on the first floor of The Ethical Society building, which is wheelchair accessible by means of an employee-operated lift at the Manning Street entrance, and there is an accessible restroom. Regular accessibility is up 5 stairs from street level.
Public Transportation is easily available. The Ethical Society is a 10 minute walk from City Hall (BSL) & Suburban Station (Regional Rail).
Parking – If you are driving, please park in the lot at 1845 Walnut Street (Parkway Corporation) we have discounted parking ($15 all-afternoon parking or 20% off). Parking is paid when leaving the garage and parking coupons will be available when you check in at the registration table.

Not a member yet? – Pay membership dues with your registration for this event and you’ll be immediately eligible to receive the member rate at all weekend events in 2026.

Questions?Email the ECRS One-Day Commiteeonedays@ecrs.org

Registration (Zeffy)
Event information is best viewed on a desktop or laptop.

Join us for these upcoming events

June Camping Weekend, June 12-14, 2026Camp Onas, Ottsville, PA
Fall Fun Day, November 7, 2026Chestnut Hill Friends Meeting, Chestnut Hill, PA
Winter Adventure, December 27, 2026 – January 1, 2027Y at Watson Woods, Painted Post, NY

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2026 Summer Weekend at Camp Onas
2026-06-12 17:00 - 2026-06-14 15:00 | Camp Onas, Ottsville, PA, 609 Geigel Hill Road •, PA 18942, Ottsville, PA, 18942, United States
Connect, create and play - Onas Camping Weekend
June 12-14, 2026

Calling people of all ages and walks of life to share fun and fellowship at the ECRS summer camping weekend.
We’re excited for another fun-filled weekend at Camp Onas, a special blend of excitement, contentment, and joy.

Newcomers and ECRS veterans alike will enjoy the focus on dancing, singing, informal dramatics, crafts, or games during daytime classes. Then, at Evening Program, everyone comes together as a community to dance, sing, play games, and socialize over snacks.
ECRS welcomes folks of every race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity to build community through music, dance, art, and play.
Registrar: Gabby Frisone, registration@ecrs.orgWeekend Coordinators: Arnie Zacharias, Karen WisniaQuestions or problems? Email Gabby (registration@ecrs.org)

Camp Onas is at 609 Geigel Hill Rd. in Ottsville, PA 18942
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Class descriptions
No Experience Necessary for Any Class. Click any title for a full description.

Crafts: Create Your Own Special Treasure Box (Verena Taussig)
Inspired by special papers, fabric, baubles, and beads we will repurpose containers into Magical Treasure Boxes. A wealth of materials provided but feel free to bring along those odd buttons, earrings, stickers or anything else you’ve collected over the years. This is a true trash to treasure experience!

Nature Walking in Time (Kirk Wattles)
We will explore Camp Onas, pausing here and there to recognize signs beneath our feet and from trees and other plant life that can tell us something of what’s happening over time, considering that people are now a part of the story. We now live in the Anthropocene Epoch, having made irrevocable changes at least at the surface of the planet. And life goes on. This is a rain or shine event. Plan to dress for the weather.

Games with Cups or Clapping/Tapping Games (Dan Rubin)
Using a pile of large cups, we will be playing games such as Musical Cups, Balance Tag, Balloon Cup Football, Toilet Paper Race, Human Cup Stacking, and Touch a Color. We also have our own two hands for clapping games such as The Game of Sevens, Slap Clap, Thumper Uno, Boom Snap Clap and maybe the Cup Song.

New Spins on Old Games (Dan Rubin)
Creativity can turn an old familiar game into something new and fun. Imagine Rock-Paper-Scissors with some added features or a new way of expressing it such as Infinity, Cheerleaders, Evolution, Giants-Wizards-Dwarves, Lizard-Spock, or any other game that challenges you to predict what the other player will do. But that’s not all, we will also play new versions of many other games including old worn out games like Tic Tac Toe, Charades, Bingo, and String of Pearls.

Line Dancing (Debbie Karl)
Join us to enjoy a variety of fun line dances set to Pop music, Latin, Swing, and more. All dances will be taught – no partner or experience required.

Informal Dramatics (Arnie Zacharias)
Discover the dramatic bug within you. Help create a skit. Play a dramatic game. Join in a dramatic exercise. Your imagination is all that is needed.

Free time and late night activities

Water games (Jack Marquess)
An ECRS Camp Onas tradition. Games, activities, and dances adapted for the swimming pool. Bring one to share or request a favorite! Age 5+.

Make Music Together (Bonnie Ostrofsky)
Bring your voice and/or musical instrument so we can have fun singing and playing together. Come sing even if you don’t play an instrument! 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. Extra ukuleles will be available. All levels and ages are welcome.

Children’s Program

Children ages 5-11 (click for full description)
ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 5-11 during the morning class period on both Saturday and Sunday. Many activities mirror the sense of cooperative play that ECRS is built on. Children attending the program may learn new games, create new crafts, sing silly songs, or even get the chance to share activities they have fun doing at home. Note: Children are expected to stay for the entire program, and are the responsibility of their guardians at all other times.
This program will be offered if children ages 5-11 are registered by May 31st, 2026.

Preschool (click for full description)
If you have youngsters ages 2–4, we will provide supervised play for them during the morning class period on both Saturday and Sunday. A parent or guardian must accompany the child to the Preschool Program.
This program will be offered if children ages 2-4 are registered by May 31st, 2026.

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Site and accommodations
Located just 40 miles north of Philadelphia and 70 miles south-west of New York City, Camp Onas is a summer camp facility situated on 72 acres of woods and rolling hills, with platform tents offering cots and bunk beds. If you prefer, there is also plenty of room to set up your own tent, and a limited number of dormitory-style rooms are available at an additional cost on a first-come first-served basis (dorm rooms may hold up to 8 people). There are shared wash & shower facilities with hot water. No RV hookups. No pets. Smoking is limited to outdoors.

What to Bring
REMINDER: ECRS provides evening snacks and Saturday dinner only. You are responsible for all other meals!!!! (see Meals section at right). If you want to cook, no refrigeration is available, and open fires are not permitted.
Only a mattress is provided in dorms and platform tents, so bring a sleeping bag (or bedding) and a pillow (nights can be chilly). There are shared wash & shower facilities with hot water. No RV hookups. No pets. Smoking is limited to outdoors.
Bring a swimsuit for fun in the pool, musical instruments, a water bottle, and a cup/mug for coffee/tea (to save on disposable cups).
Don’t forget a flashlight, towel, toiletries, cooler, ice, and campstove (if you want to cook, which you don’t have to).

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Covid/communicable illness policy
During the week before you come to the event, please mask when in crowded indoor spaces and monitor your health.
If you are sick, we ask you not to come.

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Meals
ECRS provides dinner – Saturday night only – and snacks after the Friday and Saturday evening programs. You supply all other meals. Remember to bring plates, cups, and utensils.
Full course dinner by celebrity Chef Avraham:
From Hollywood to Ottsville PA, Chef Avraham has prepared catered meals and/or ice sculptures for Cher, Burt Reynolds, Mick Jagger, and ECRSers. A wizard with flavors, Chef Avraham has delighted Camp Onas attendees with gluten-free, vegetarian and chicken dishes.

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Please Note

ECRS events are fragrance-, drug-, and alcohol-free.
All attendees are asked to volunteer for one hour to help the weekend run smoothly.
Smoking is limited to the outdoors.

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Rates and Registration
Camp Onas is our most affordable weekend event, with platform tents and shared hot shower rooms.
Member adult rates are $25 less.
Save $$ by registering early
Normal registration through May 31. After midnight, May 31, registration is subject to availability and a $25 late fee. Registration closes June 5, 2026.
Newcomers save, too!!
We’d love for you to come to Onas for your first taste of ECRS. Newcomers save 50% on already low prices.

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Can't come for the whole weekend?
Saturday all-day optionCome for the Program for All, classes, swimming, dinner, Evening Program, Evening Sing, and Snacks!
Saturday evening-onlyIncludes dinner, Evening Program, Evening Sing, and Snacks!

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Rates Table

A limited number of dormitory rooms are available for an additional cost (in the Dellview and Texas buildings).
Note that children under 2 years old are free. However, there is no childcare provided.

Rates

Ages
Saturday evening
Saturday (all day)
Full weekend

0-1
$0
$0
$0

2-13
$30
$60
$80

14-15
$30
$125
$160

16+
$30
$150
$190

.Additional charges for indoor housing

Ages
Texas House
Dellview

0-1
$0
$0

2-13
$20
$25

14+
$45
$55

.Discounts and late fees

Member discount: $25 off 16+ rates (except Saturday evening only)
Newcomer discount: 50% off (except Saturday evening only)
Late registration: $25 additional ($10 for Saturday evening only) for registration after May 31, 2026 at midnight.

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Camping Weekend Refund Policy
We understand that plans can change. Here’s our refund policy for Camping Weekend:
Cancellations before June 5, 2026:– You’ll receive a refund of your Registration fee minus a $25 cancellation fee.
Cancellations after June 5, 2026:– No refunds are available, as we’ve already committed to Camp Onas based on our final attendance numbers.

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Communicable Illness Exception

If you need to cancel after June 5, 2026 due to a communicable illness (such as COVID-19, flu, or other contagious conditions), you’ll receive a 50% refund of your total registration.
Please contact us as soon as possible if this situation arises.

We appreciate your understanding. This policy helps ECRS manage our financial commitments to Camp Onas while still providing flexibility when possible.

Non-discrimination Statement
ECRS does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity in the administration of its admission policies or programs. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all participants.
Disclaimer: By attending this event, you agree to grant ECRS the right to include photographic, video, or other audio/visual portrayals of you or your likeness in promoting ECRS without any compensation being paid to you.

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