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SUMMARY:Winter Adventure 2025
DESCRIPTION:Winter Adventure 2025\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\, 2025 @ 4:00 pmEnd: January 1\, 2026 @ 10:30 amAll 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				What is ECRS Winter Adventure? \nA 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. \nFrom December 27 thru January 1 only\, a message can be taken for you at: The Y at Watson Woods 9620 Dry Run Road Painted Post\, NY 14870 607-962-0541 \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						\nRoom assignments start at 3:30 pm December 27.\nStaff introduction\, orientation\, class registration and activities is after the first evening meal.\nThe final meal is breakfast on January 1\, followed by a closing program.\n\nDaily Schedule (December 28-31) \n\n8:00 am – Breakfast\n9:00 – 10:40 am – Morning class\, first period\n10:50 am – 12:30 pm – Morning class\, second period\n12:45 pm – Lunch\n1:30 – 3:45 pm – Free time activities\n3:45 – 5:45 pm – Afternoon class\n6:00 pm – Dinner\n7:30 – 9:00 pm – Evening Program\n9:00 pm – Snacks\n9:15 pm – Late(r) 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						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\nAvoid a late fee: Register by December 3\, 2025     ($50 per adult\, $25 per child).\nFinal day to register is December 20\, 2025.\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 $110 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:Ages 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 through dance. Whether fast or slow\, in circles or in lines\, serene\, joyful\, or anything in between\, every dance can move us in body\, mind\, and spirit. Great music\, great exercise\, great fun\, great community! No partner necessary\, and absolutely no need to do them “right”! Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Leadership Playground (Kim Neubauer)\n				Welcome experienced and aspiring leaders! We’ll unpack ECRS’s magic and emerge with insights\, ideas\, sharpened skills\, and greater self-awareness. You are encouraged to propose – in advance – an activity (game\, dance\, song\, craft\, or discussion) you’d like to lead (send to kneubauer123@yahoo.com). Come to play\, lead\, reflect\, learn\, and to become an integral part of ECRS’s future. Age 15+. \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: Chair Yoga (Judi Powers)\n				Stretch your body\, relax and feel renewed with Chair Yoga. Yoga poses and exercises done in a chair or standing next to a chair. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a water bottle. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Breathe and Be (Heather Klemanski)\n				This 2-day class is a gentle introduction to mindfulness through breath\, easy movement\, and self-compassion. You’ll explore simple practices to slow down\, reconnect\, and manage stress. The final session will close with a calming sound bath. No experience is needed. Come as you are. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Children's Program/Preschool (Lisa Natale)\n				Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 2-11 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. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Morning\, second-period classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				All 4 days: Sketch 101: From Blank Page to Big Laughs (Allie Cliffe)\n				Turn your everyday observations into laugh-out-loud sketches! You’ll learn the fundamentals of sketch comedy writing through a proven step-by-step process. We’ll work in small groups to craft original three-minute scenes from the funny moments hiding in your daily life and (if we have time) analyze classic sketches from Saturday Night Live and other comedy legends for inspiration. No experience required—just bring your sense of humor and willingness to play. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Sacred Circle Dances (Sharon Underberg)\n				Circle Dancing is a folk art\, a new branch from the thick old trunk of International Folk Dance. Danced together around a central focus point\, these tend to be simpler dances\, for a longer period of time. This encourages each of us to allow ourselves to be held by the circle\, and to sink into the rhythmic movement\, allowing our minds to relax. We will learn a number of these dances and\, if the group desires\, create a sacred circle dance of our own. Open to all levels of experience and fitness. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Games! (Lane Neubauer with Heather Klemanski assisting) \n				Lots of games! Some new\, some old\, some active\, some quiet\, lots of laughter\, ALL FUN! This class will consist of games for all ages and abilities. It will include ladership strategies so participants will be able to bring the ECRS philosophy of inclusion and fun into the groups they are part of outside of Winter Adventure. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Crafts: Deck the Halls (Kay Gering)\n				Join the merriment as we create decor for our New Year’s Eve celebration. Follow preplanned designs or bring your festive imaginations to make a winter wonderland for a Peace- and Wonder-full New Year. Age 12+. \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: Empathy Games (Rob Eames)\n				In this interactive workshop\, we’ll use empathy games to explore interpersonal connection & support. Through play\, personal reflection\, and group discovery\, we’ll get a felt sense of what it means to be accompanied by others. Each activity builds toward deeper connection and a shared understanding of the meaning & preciousness of interdependence. Come curious\, leave connected. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Joy of Movement: Moving to Heal (Judi Powers)\n				Let’s Dance and stretch your body’s way. Music and dance will be fun\, playful\, and healing. Come enjoy! All levels invited\, you will be encouraged to modify to your body’s needs. 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 to share. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Afternoon classes\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Relax with Board - Word 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\, teaching others the basic rules and strategies and show them why you love to play it! Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 1-2: Small Scenes (Isaac 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 (no memorizing required!) we will rehearse\, perform\, and discuss a collection of scenes. Explore\, discover\, and create! Age 12+. \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: Hat Game (Josh and Rachael Silverbauer)\n				The Hat Game is equal parts ice-breaker\, improv lab\, and rapid-fire creativity workshop. Before we begin\, every participant secretly writes a brief activity prompt (anything from “re-enact a famous movie scene” to “design a new yoga pose”) and drops it into—yes—a literal hat. Across two sessions we draw prompts at random and bring them to life\, using structured facilitation techniques that turn spontaneity into a learnable skill set. Age 12+. \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: Improv Games (Isaac Lebwohl-Steiner)\n				Are you ready? No? Perfect! Come make it up as you go and fake it until you realize you’ve already made it! We’ll learn a little\, play a lot\, and laugh too much. No experience with improvisational theater needed; newcomers and experienced improvisers are equally welcome. Age 12+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Explore Your Encore (Reed Dewey)\n				Explore your post career ideas for life with others to gain knowledge and insights. Think about where you are now and where you want to go. Geared to anyone age 50 and older – even if it’s been a while since you’ve retired. Life transitions in later life present their own challenges but also create new opportunities. Leave this Mini with new ideas\, insights\, and an action plan for 2026! We’ll have a combination of short presentations\, group discussions\, and breakouts. A number of resources and planning tools will be provided. Age 50+. \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Days 3-4: Rock Opera Build (Josh and Rachael Silverbauer)\n				This mini-lab guides participants through the creative arc of producing an original rock opera—from seed idea to song building. We’ll explore narrative structure\, map story beats to musical moments\, write lyrics that drive plot\, and experiment with building songs that give characters their own voice. If you have an idea Josh will help you put it to music and Rachael will help you find the words! No prior music theory required—just enthusiasm and a willingness to sing a rough draft. Age 12+. \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 (Lisa Natale)\n				Why should the grown-ups have all the fun? ECRS offers a completely integrated program for children ages 2-11 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. \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 are sick\, we ask you not to come. \n					\n				\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				\n					\n					\n						Winter Adventure Refund Policy\n						We understand that plans can change. Here’s our refund policy for Winter Adventure: \nCancellations before December 1st (or the registration deadline\, whichever is later): \n\nYou’ll receive a refund of your Room & Board fees\nTuition is non-refundable\n\nCancellations after December 1st: \n\nNo refunds are available\, as we’ve already committed to Watson Homestead based on our final attendance numbers\n\nCommunicable Illness Exception: \n\nIf you need to cancel after December 1st due to a communicable illness (such as COVID-19\, flu\, or other contagious conditions)\, you’ll receive a 50% refund of your total registration\nPlease contact us as soon as possible if this situation arises\n\nWe appreciate your understanding. This policy helps ECRS manage our financial commitments to Watson Homestead while still providing flexibility when possible. \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 leadershipFounded 85 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					Countdown to Winter Adventure 2025\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/wa2025/
LOCATION:The Y at Watson Woods\, Dry Run Road\, Painted Post\, NY\, 14870
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