Fall Weekend
New Covid Policy for Fall Weekend, effective Immediately (for Fall Weekend only)
Fall Weekend will require all campers, staff, and committee to perform a Covid rapid-antigen test upon arrival at camp, presenting a negative test at the check-in table on Friday afternoon. All participants will bring at least two spare tests to camp to have just in case.
We will not require proof of vaccination and masks will be optional.
If you do not attend because you are unwell, or you test positive before camp, you will receive a refund of your registration fee less $50.
“Good health expected, masks respected.”
Fall Dance and Music Weekend — October 6-8, 2023
Join Friends Old and New for the Lady of the Lake Fall Dance and Music Weekend. It is one of the longest continuously running contra dance camps in the entire Northwest. Fall Weekend was founded by Penn Fix and friends in 1981, and it has been held every year at Camp N-Sid-Sen on the shores of beautiful Lake Coeur d’Alene ever since.
This year we have a great staff lined up:
- George Marshall, caller
- Engine Room, with Kelsey Wells, Alex Sturbaum, and Noah VanNorstrand
- Laurie Andres, piano accordion extraordinaire
- Cathy Dark, international folk dances and Scandinavian dances
Marron Scholarship
Lady of the Lake now offers $50.00 scholarships to help young contradance musicians, callers, and organizers experience our Fall Music and Dance Weekend. The Marron Scholarship is offered in honor of Pat and Vickie Marron, who contributed so much to Lady of the Lake dance camps for decades, nurturing countless dance musicians, callers, and organizers. We hope to carry their goodwill and dedication forward.
Applicants should send a brief bio with a short description of how they participate in their dance community, to fall-weekend [ a t ] ladyofthelake.org
Registration
Registration opens May 1st and closes September 25. Register and submit payment by regular mail or electronically via PayPal when accessed from the Lady of the Lake website. In the event a Covid-19 surge results in Camp N-Sid-Sen restricting the number of campers we can register, we will offer places in the order of registration and received payment.
New for 2023 : We’re offering a Sliding Scale for payment — see below, under ‘Camp Fees.’
Registration for Fall Weekend
Camp Information
Come join us at Camp N-Sid-Sen, an idyllic 257 acres of tall pine and fir forest on the shores of Lake Coeur d’Alene. There is nearly a mile of lakeshore, hiking trails, boats and beach. The camp has a beautiful dance hall (separate from the dining hall), multiple workshop sites, clean and tidy cabins, delicious food, and more.
Housing, Camping, and Food
Twelve cedar cabins sleep 6 to 12 people each. All have bunk beds with mattresses provided, electric lights, and heat. Tent or RV camping space is available for those who prefer. If you are camping, please let us know in the Comments field in the registration form. The cabins do not have bathrooms, but there are ample shared bathroom/shower facilities.
Balanced meals include dairy products, meat and fish. Meatless alternatives and/or dairy free and/or gluten free are provided for those who specify these preferences at the time of registration. No other food needs or severe allergies will be accommodated. There is some refrigerator space available if you need to bring your own food.
2023 Camp Fees
Camp fees include cabin accommodations or camping, five nutritious and tasty meals, frequent snacks, and a weekend full of delightful dancing and entertainment.
This year, a sliding scale of payment is available based on your needs. Our break-even price point is $260 with a sliding scale down to $195. If $260 is a stretch, then please consider what you can afford. If you are in a position to pay more than $260, your additional contribution will help support other campers as well as our incredible staff. The per-person rates that will show on the registration form are:
$195, $260, $295, and $350.
Whichever amount is chosen, please send full payment at the time of registration. When your payment is received, your registration will be complete.
Cancellation Policy: For cancellations received before September 1st, a full refund will be given. After that, $50 will be retained and the balance will be refunded.
Airport Transportation: If you fly to Spokane, WA, we can provide transportation to and from the airport, if you arrive before 2:00pm on Friday and depart after 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. There is a $35 fee for this service. Be sure to request airport transportation in the comments field in the online registration.
For questions about this camp, please contact: Emily Faulkner at fall-weekend [ a t ] ladyofthelake.org
Or phone at (208)-263-6751 (landline). Please leave your phone number and a succinct voice message.