Dance, Music, & Song Camps“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
Family Week at Pinewoods
Author: Anne Campbell
Early Music Week at Pinewoods
“Fabulous music and dance in a magical setting.”
–Lorraine Graves
August 23-29, 2026 // Plymouth, MA
Renaissance, baroque, and medieval music for players and singers of all levels
Cascade of Music & Dance at Kweebec
“We started by bringing our children; now, our teens bring us.”
–Tom Cole
August 17-23, 2026 // Schwenksville, PA
For Adults & Families
Your community is here
Campers’ Week at Pinewoods
“It is a chance to be in true, multi-generational community–outdoors full of dancing, singing, music-making, swimming, laughing, sharing.”
–2022 Camper
August 1-8, 2026 // Plymouth, MA
Where YOU are the defining ingredient
American Dance & Music Week at Pinewoods
“It will be, without a doubt, the most fun you’ve had in a long time.”
–Helen Whitty
August 17-23, 2026 // Plymouth, MA
Dance, sing, play, repeat: contra party in the woods!
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The information below is from last summer’s camp session. We’ll post program and staff information for next summer early next year.
Square Dance History Series
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
February 10, 17, & 24
8:00 p.m. ET (5:00 p.m. PT)
Led by David Millstone
ECD Choreography
“Great choreography is not a bunch of tricks strung together. Great choreography is unexpected and unique movement that stirs emotion.”
–Rhee Gold
August 14, August 21, August 28
Three consecutive 2 hour online classes, 1:00 p.m. ET/10:00 a.m. PT
Virtual Kaleidoscope: Online Camp 2021
“It’s a soul-nourishing reminder of the power of music and dance to connect people and bring joy.”
–Ellen Saltonstall
Online events July 18 – July 25!
Common Time
Third Mondays, 7:30 p.m. ET
A monthly measure of exploration, inspiration, and conversation for the CDSS community
Celebrate May!
”Hail! Hail! The First of May-o!
For it is the first summer’s day-o!
Cast your cares and fears away,
Drink to the old ‘oss on the First of May!”
-Dave Webber