Overview

Registration Packages

Weekend: Friday-Sunday, June 27-29, 2008

Weekend track classes and activities will start on Friday afternoon and run through Sunday evening. Housing includes 2 nights of accommodation and meals from Friday dinner through Sunday dinner. The Weekend package has two optional add-ons available:

• Thursday Evening Add-On, June 26, 2008
  Additional classes and activities Thursday evening and Friday morning. Housing includes Thursday night and meals from Thursday dinner through Friday lunch.
• Sunday Night Add-On, June 29, 2008
  There will be a full night of activities on Sunday and we recommend adding this for those who are traveling to the weekend. This will include housing for Sunday night and breakfast Monday morning.

 

Extended Weekend: Friday-Monday, June 27-30, 2008

Extended weekend track classes and activities will start on Friday afternoon and run through Monday evening. Housing includes 3 nights of accommodation and meals from Friday dinner through Monday dinner. The Extended Weekend package has two optional add-ons available:

• Thursday Evening Add-On, June 26, 2008
  Additional classes and activities Thursday evening and Friday morning. Housing includes Thursday night and meals from Thursday dinner through Friday lunch.
• Monday Night Add-On, June 30, 2008
  There will be a full night of activities on Monday and we recommend adding this for those who are traveling to the extended weekend. This will include housing for Monday night and breakfast Tuesday morning.

 

Week: Friday-Thursday, June 27-July 3, 2008

This option includes the complete track experience! Track classes start Friday afternoon and activities conclude with check-out on Thursday morning. Housing includes 6 nights and meals from dinner Friday through breakfast on Thursday.

 

Whole Shebang: Thursday-Thursday, June 26-July 3, 2008

This is the complete camp experience! Classes and activities start on Thursday evening and conclude with check-out on Thursday morning. Housing includes 7 nights and meals from dinner on Thursday through breakfast on the last Thursday.

What is the Beantown Camp Experience?

Beantown Camp is an all-inclusive event, meaning the package price gives it all — all camp classes, dances and activities as well as a choice of meals and private accommodation (although there are off-campus options). Once settled on campus just shut off the stresses of the outside world, relax and get ready to enjoy immersing yourself in dance camp. Most people stay on campus, which is a great value and enhances the complete experience. Having meals on campus, with plentiful quality selections, is convenient and promotes the camp bonding. The campus accommodation makes staying up late easy and short naps during the day possible!

Days are filled with classes, practice time and occasionally even a little time off to enjoy the campus or some R&R. Classes start on Thursday evening with a variety of Lindy Hop and other choices to select from. Lindy Hop Track classes begin on Friday afternoon and continue through the the remainder of camp. These classes are progressive and a phenomenal opportunity to learn from some of the world's best instructors. Ask anyone who has experienced this and they will tell you how it improves and inspires your dancing! Plus there are opportunities to practice with classmates to really cement class material. Also included are 3 levels of Balboa Mini-Tracks, 4 progressive Jazz classes, as well as an assortment of Optional Classes for those who prefer to sample a variety.

Evenings include more class options, competitions, a special presentation with Norma Miller, performances, as well as other activities plus all the dancing you could want with live music and fabulous DJs.

The campus itself has a lot to offer. Feel like hanging out for awhile? You can wander down to the beach or have a game of volleyball. Not getting enough exercise? You can visit the fitness center or take a run around the campus. If you must check in on the rest of your life you can visit the Cyber Café or use your laptop on the wireless network. The atmosphere is very relaxed and conducive to putting your energy into dancing, socializing and having fun!

A wonderful aspect of Beantown is the camaraderie. Singles, couples and groups are all welcome. Camp is very social and easy to meet and make new friends in classes, at meal time and at the evening dances. Many wonderful friendships have been formed throughout the years and even 3 marriages! At night when you need a break and want to hang out for awhile, Beantown Café is the place to go. Plus there are many other activities planned as part of the camp, as well as surprises and dancing through the wee hours of the night. Check out the jam packed schedule!

This will be Beantown's 12^th year and the best yet. All accommodation, meals, classes, dances and events are located together at the beautiful Endicott College campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. You can choose to attend the weekend, extended weekend, week or stay for the whole non-stop shebang!

Check out the Videos, Photos & Participant Comments from previous years and visit Beantown Camp's MySpace Page. Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions. Beantown Camp 2008 is going to be a blast!

Beantown 2008 registration is open!
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