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2023 Summer Weekend at Camp Onas
June 9, 2023 @ 5:00 pm - June 11, 2023 @ 3:00 pm
Connect, create and play - Camp Onas Summer Getaway
June 9-11, 2023Calling people of all ages and walks of life to share fun and fellowship at the ECRS Camping Weekend!
We’re excited this year to return to Camp Onas after a three-year Covid break. We know that the weekend will have a special blend of excitement and contentment and joy.
Newcomers and ECRS veterans alike will enjoy the chance to focus on a theme in daytime classes – whether dancing, singing, informal dramatics, crafts, or games. 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: Gabriella (“Gabby”) Frisone
Staff Coordinator: Arnie Zacharias
Come! And bring a friend!!
Questions or problems? Email Gabby (gabriella.elem@gmail.com)
2023 Class descriptions
No Experience Necessary for Any Class
Paint Like Pollock (Kay Gering)
Jackson Pollack made a huge splash in the art world when he displayed his style of “Action Painting”. Using a technique of dripping, throwing, and smearing paint as he moved around his canvas he created vibrant kinetic compositions. We’ll have 2 large canvasses (one black, one white) laying on the ground to explore this method in a collaborative art experience. It’s messy but lots of fun! Plastic trash bags to cover clothing, gloves, and shoe caps will be available. It’s best to dress for a mess with this activity.
Active Games for Teens and Adults (Trevor "The Games Man")
Although we won’t be running ALL the time, this is an energetic, spirited class. It takes teamwork to catch the runner in Line Cross, and full attention for one player to hold everyone at bay in Smaug’s Jewels. Elbow Tag is a 1-on-1 chase, and Rock/Paper/Scissors Tag a moment of sheer chaos for all! Dho Dho Dho requires breath control (really!), and May I Borrow Your Cat needs stealth and silliness. For breathers, a few brain games will get that grey matter active while our bodies rest. All in all, it’s sheer excitement, a total blast, loads of FUN, and everybody wins!
Joy of Movement/Moving to Heal (Judi Powers)
If yoga, healing movement, martial arts, and expressive dance arts had a baby it would be called NIA. Come explore the joy of movement, dancing in sensation to NIA routines and moves. We will move and dance to an eclectic mix of music — learning the body’s way and your body’s way so you are renewed and restored. Anyone can attend. Typically done barefoot, bring your yoga mat too — fun for everyone!
International Dance (Sharon Underberg-Davis)
Learn and do circle and line dances from the US and a number of other countries, varying in tempo, style, and music. All levels of experience are welcome!
Spring Craft (Kay Gering)
Mini Small Scenes (Glenn Lebwohl-Steiner)
Class size is limited to 16 people. Please register in advance. Ages 15+.
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, storytelling 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, from Mirror Me to How to Start an Argument… everybody wins, everybody plays, and everybody has FUN!
Informal Dramatics (Arnie Zacharias)
Have you ever wanted to be a king, a witch, or an Olympic star? Here’s your chance. Through a series of dramatic games, exercises, and skits, we will perform for the group with an emphasis on pure fun… No previous experience is needed.
Children’s Program
Ages 5-11
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 only if at least three children ages 5-11 are registered by May 26.
Preschool
If you have youngsters ages 2–4, we will provide supervised play for them during the morning class period on both Saturday and Sunday. Parents or guardians are welcome, but not required, to join us. This program will be offered only if at least three children ages 2-4 are registered by May 26.
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.
Covid policy
- Covid-19 vaccination is strongly suggested but not required.
- A negative Covid-19 rapid test and a completed symptoms checklist are required at arrival.
- Attendees with symptoms or a positive rapid test must stay home.
- Attendees who are unvaccinated or under-vaccinated are required to rapid test every day of the event.
- Participants who develop symptoms or test positive during the event must return home or quarantine.
- Masking is optional unless you test positive or develop symptoms.
- Flu shots are recommended but not required.
For the full list of requirements, click here.
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).
Bring a swimsuit for fun in the pool, musical instrument, 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).
Can’t come for the whole weekend?
We have a Saturday-only option that includes Saturday classes, dinner, Evening Program, and Evening Sing for $100.
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.
Saturday dinner features the popular Chef Avraham who has catered for famous Hollywood stars, meditators at Maharishi International University, and hungry Camp Onas attendees. Expect a variety of delicious healthy options, including vegetarian.
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.
Rates and Registration (2023)
Camp Onas is our most affordable weekend event, with platform tents and shared hot shower rooms.
Non-member rates
| Full Weekend | Saturday only | |
| Adult (18+) | $165 | $125 |
| Children (14-17) |
$70 | $50 |
| Under 14 | Free | Free |
Member adult rates are $25 less.
Save $$ by registering early
Normal registration through May 26th. After May 26th, registration is subject to availability and a $25 late fee. Registration closes June 4, 2023.
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.
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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