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Intent for the 2009 SpiralHeart WitchCamp: Forging new alliances,
putting down new roots, singing the song of the land. |
This year we are honoring the Goddess Brigid and exploring the wisdom of Her stories and lore.
Camp will be held at the Four Quarters InterFaith Sanctuary, a retreat center in southern Pennsylvania. Tenting is the primary housing accommodation at Four Quarters. Two bathhouses with flush toilets and hot showers are located in the campgrounds. SpiralHeart has a limited number of loaner tents and equipment available. In addition, volunteers can help set up and take down your tent. SpiralHeart is committed to providing assistance to those who wish to attend but need some help in making their housing work. If you need assistance, email registrar@spiralheart.org, use the words “Housing assistance” in the subject line.
There are limited indoor accommodations at two locations. The Sleeping Loft is located near the Farm House, about a mile from the center of camp, and can accommodate up to 16 individuals. You must be able to climb stairs in order to stay in the Sleeping Loft. The Dorm is wheelchair accessible. It is a single room cabin that accommodates up to 16 individuals in bunks and is located in the campgrounds near a bathhouse.
Your Camp Experience
Each person's experience at WitchCamp can be dramatically different depending on what they bring with them and how much of themselves they put into the experience. Camp can be a significant investment of time and energy, but click here and you can read about powerful personal experiences of people who've attended camp previous years. Our camp instruction book, SpiralBound, will be mailed out to those who have registered for camp. To download the latest pdf version of the 2009 edition of this book right-click this link to save it to your computer (the file is over 1 M in size so trying to read it via your browser may cause the browser to hang).
How You'll Spend Your Week.
Mornings are for Exploration. You'll choose a course to concentrate upon from a variety of offerings, ranging from introductory to advanced skills-work. Your path facilitators, through a variety of methods, will assist your development of a deep connection with the Earth and your companions. Click here for a description of the paths
Afternoons are for Reflection. You'll be able to talk about what you're experiencing with the members of your affinity group. You'll hike through lush woodlands, or bask in the warming sun. And you'll have opportunities to learn new skills and crafts.
Evenings are for Celebration. You'll join with the rest of the camp as we co-create a living, vibrant community through rich, deeply moving ritual planned by our facilitation team, based on the week's intention and sharing of the ongoing work from the various path s.
Please note: During the intense Magic of Witchcamp, Spiralheart is an intentionally drug and alcohol free community.
Click here to see some pictures from past camps.
Special Needs
If you have a disability or medical condition that requires accommodation (for example, inability to climb steps, use of a wheelchair, use of a companion, or companion animal), please describe your needs in the registration form. Provide sufficient detail to allow us to plan for your participation in camp.
If you have special dietary needs due to medical requirements, please provide sufficient information to allow the kitchen staff to plan for your needs. Special dietary information must be received by July 12, 2009.
If you need special accommodation or dietary consideration, you may also email registrar@spiralheart.org, use the words “Special needs” in the subject line.
Payment
You may pay in full immediately by July 12, 2009.
Scholarships
There are a limited number of scholarships available for those who cannot afford to pay the full price. Scholar-ships will be provided on a first-come, first-serve basis until the allocated funds are exhausted. Scholarship requests received after funds are exhausted will be put on a waiting list to be re-evaluated after the end of regular registration on June 1, 2009. Deposits are required with scholarship requests.
If your household income is below $45,000/year, and you cannot afford to pay the full price, you may request a $100 scholarship for a total registration of $425.
If your household income is below $25,000/year and you cannot afford to pay the full price, you may request a $250 scholarship for a total registration of $275.
There are 5 work/study scholarships available. Work/study will require approximately 20-25 hours of work during camp. You may request a work/study scholarship for a total registration of $100. Email the registrar at registrar@spiralheart.org for more information.
If you wish to donate funds to increase the size of the scholarship fund, you may donate online here. Please note that donations to the scholarship fund are fully tax-deductible.
Who Will Share Your Experience.
We Encourage And Celebrate Diversity. So, you can expect to share your week with people of all races, sexes, lifestyles and sexual orientations. The only restriction to participation is a minimum age of 18.
Transportation
You will receive complete directions to camp after you register. If you can’t drive to camp, we may be able to find you a ride from someone in your area. More likely, you’ll take a plane, train, or bus to the D.C. area and we’ll find you a ride from there.
If you have further questions about camp, feel free to e-mail us (info@spiralheart.org).
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