Dance, Music, & Song Camps“Imagine a summer camp with the best calling, music, and dancing this side of the planet, where every person you meet will be a new lifelong friend.”
–John Bolduan
June 13-20, 2026 // Lexington, MI
Variety is the Spice of Camp
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Program Description
Immerse yourself in a week of inspiration and connection at Camp Cavell on the beautiful shores of Lake Huron! Dance, Music & Spice is an intentionally curated gathering designed for everyone who loves dancing, music, singing, art, and nature—all led by incredible instructors. Whether you come to the week to refine your skills, discover new ones, or simply soak in the magic of a shared passion, this experience offers something unforgettable for everyone.
From serene sunrise moments to late-night campfires, every day is designed to create joy, creativity, and connection. Expect to be inspired by the talent and kindness of both staff and fellow campers, who together create a welcoming space for all.
Schedule
Arrival & Departure
Saturday Arrival Schedule:
| 4:00 p.m. | The earliest you can start arriving at camp |
| 4:30-5:30 | Welcome party / lifeguard on duty for swimming |
| 5:30 | Tour of camp |
| 6:00-7:30 | Dinner and Orientation gathering |
| 8:15 | Opening night dance and party |
Saturday Departure Schedule:
| 8:00-10:00 a.m. | Brunch |
| 8:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. | Pack up, clean your cabin, bid farewell |
| 12:00 p.m. | Final departure |
Draft Daily Schedule
| 7:45-8:30 | Breakfast |
| 8:30-8:55 | Daily stretch |
| 9:00-10:00 | Class Period 1 |
| 10:15-11:15 | Class Period 2 |
| 11:25-12:00 | Gathering |
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch |
| 2:00-3:00 | Class Period 3 |
| 3:15-4:15 | Class Period 4 |
| 4:00-6:00 | Swimming |
| 4:30-5:30 | Camper-led activities |
| 5:30-6:30 | Happy hour / music jam |
| 6:30-7:15 | Dinner |
| 8:00-10:30 | Evening dance |
| 10:31 onward | After-dance activities |
Class Descriptions
2026 info coming soon!
Dance Terminology
| English country dances | TBD |
| Contras and squares | TBD |
CDSS camps use a variety of calling terms, including gendered and non-gendered role terms, as well as positional language, at the discretion of each week’s Program Director. Read more about CDSS and dance calling language here.
Registration and Fees
Camp fees cover all accommodation, meals from dinner on the arrival day to breakfast on the departure day, and all of the various dance, music, and song events in the program.
This year, all of our weeks have sliding scale pricing for adults to help make camp financially accessible to more people. The fee you choose will not affect your chance of getting into camp.
How it works:
- The standard camper fee covers program staff pay and travel costs, facility fees, and all of the other costs associated with running this camp week.
- The higher price options allow you to add an additional amount to your registration fee to help make camp more accessible to more people. Thanks for supporting this community!
- If the standard camper fee doesn’t work for you, no worries! Feel free to choose one of the lower price options.
- If the lower price tiers still leave camp out of reach for you, we encourage you to apply for a scholarship and/or work exchange. See our Scholarships page for more details
| Standard Fee (2025) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $850 | $1,000 | $1,175 | $1,300 | $1,400 | $1,500 |
You can find more information about the registration process here.
Staff
Program Directors
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