When will camp start and end in 2025?
Camp starts at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 28, and ends at 10 a.m. after breakfast on Saturday, July 5. We must be completely out of camp by 10 a.m.
Is there a part-time option?
Yes, campers may attend part of camp. We understand that campers may not attend the full week of camp for any number of reasons. We have priced our part-time rates to accommodate these campers fairly. However, preference will be given to full-time campers when we assign housing. Please consult with us to see what housing is available to you on your preferred part-time camp days.
What are your registration and payment deadlines this year?
Full payment must be received by April 15 for the early-bird, discounted rate. Registrations received after April 15 will be charged the full rate.
What is your cancellation policy?
Cancellations before April 15 will have all registration fees, including the deposit, refunded; cancellations between April 15 and June 10 will have 70% refunded; cancellations after June 10 will have 30% refunded.
What does it cost to attend?
Our registration rates vary depending on a camper's age, registration date, housing preference, participation, and number of days at camp. Our rates are subject to change from one year to the next. Our 2024 rates are available here.
Am I eligible for a scholarship?
Probably. We offer several scholarships to support dancers and musicians at camp. Here's more information about our scholarships and how to apply: scholarships.
Can children come to camp?
Children are welcome with an adult who is responsible for them. Children under 3 years of age come for free.
Can someone assist me with getting to camp?
Possibly. Anyone needing help with hospitality or ride coordination must have all relevant information to ride@nordicfiddlesandfeet.org by June 1. If you are flying into Boston or Manchester, please let us know, especially if you are willing to share a rental car, or have a room to share, etc. If you can offer rides or pre- or post-camp hospitality, please let us know.
Can you provide me with a sample schedule?
This was our schedule in 2024.
| 8:00-9:00 | Breakfast | |||||
| 9:00-10:00 | Dance Basics | Swedish Fiddle 3 | Nyckelharpa 2 | Hardingfele 2/3 | Singing | |
| 10:15-11:15 | Norwegian Dance | Swedish Fiddle 2 | Nyckelharpa 3 | Harmony | ||
| 11:30-12:30 | Swedish Dance | Norwegian Fiddle 2 | Hardingfelelag | |||
| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch | |||||
| 1:45-2:45 | Dance Basics | Norwegian Fiddle 3 | Nyckelharpa 1 | Harmony | ||
| 3:00-4:00 | Dance* | Playing for dancing | Craft | |||
| 4:15-5:15 | Gammaldans Band | Fiddle 1 | Hardingfele 1 | Singing | ||
| 5:00-6:00 | Happy hour | |||||
| 6:00-7:00 | Dinner | |||||
| 7:15-8:00 | After-dinner program* | |||||
| 8:00- | Evening dance party | Evening jams | * = varied by day |
Tell me more about your dance program.
Dance classes are designed for all levels of dancers. The Basics classes introduce basic dance practices while teaching body mechanics and skills helpful for all levels of dancers. Swedish and Norwegian classes feature traditional regional dances. Special additional classes will review dances taught in previous years and enrich the offerings.
You don't need to attend camp with a dance partner. We change partners frequently during classes and the dance parties. Evening parties include mixers, gammaldans (old-time dances), bygdedans (village dances), dances taught, and requests. We have live music for all classes and dance parties.
Tell me more about your music program.
Music classes are offered at three levels for fiddle, hardingfele, and nyckelharpa. Levels 2 and 3 presume previous playing experience. Level 1 classes are a great opportunity to try playing an instrument that is new to you. A limited number of Hardanger fiddles and nyckelharpas are available for loan at camp. Singing classes include singing for dance and traditional songs. Harmony classes are an opportunity for musicians to explore the art of making Swedish and Norwegian harmonies. Some years we have additional musical offerings such as kohorn (cowhorn), kullning (cow calling), or seljefløyte (willow flute).
In addition to single-instrument classes, we offer ensemble classes which meet every day and play a set most evenings at the dance party. The Gammaldans Band is open to all instruments and voices. The Hardingfelelag plays a lively Norwegian set. It is open to hardingfele players only.
Classes are generally taught "by ear" but a music syllabus may be used to supplement the classes. Campers are encouraged to bring a recording device to camp.
Tell me more about Geneva Point Center.
Geneva Point Center is on Lake Winnipesaukee in central New Hampshire. The camp amenities include lovely paths through the woods, swimming, canoeing, and, of course, dance and rehearsal spaces. Some photos of Geneva Point Center facilities.
Tell me more about housing at camp.
We offer a range of housing to suit different budgets and needs, ranging from lakeside rooms with private bathrooms to bunkhouses with a short walk to the Shower House to a spot for your tent or RV, with electric and water hookups. Housing rates are based on double occupancy. There are a limited number of single-occupancy rooms available. Housing assignments will be filled in a first-come, first-served order with full-time campers receiving priority.
Tell me more about the food at camp.
The kitchen can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, and dairy-free diets.
Tell me about the weather in New Hampshire.
Summer in New Hampshire has many faces with cold nights, warm days, the possibility of rain, and glorious sunny days as well. A happy camper comes prepared for all weather opportunities!