DAILY SCHEDULE--a day in the life...
The Daily schedule at Northland offers opportunities for building community as well as time for individual endeavor. Participants do not need to pre-select class or activity items. A typical day might include:
6:30AM- early morning resource options, such as Tai Chi Chih, or a nature hike
7:15- breakfast served in the dining hall
8:30AM- group singing around the piano, led by our music resource leader
9:30AM- group discussion. Discussion leaders and topics providing an opportunity for lively, interactive, and thought-provoking discussion
10:30AM- Craft and Resource Session I-- lab participants choose from a menu of options (see 2020 lab page)
11:45AM-Lunch Buffet
1:00PM-Craft and Resource Session II
3:00PM- T-time. Enjoy a snack, converse, relax!
3:30PM- Craft and Resource Session III
6:00PM-Buffet Supper
7:00PM-Dance and/or Recreation
9:00PM-Fireside-- Rec Lab community joins to reflect on the day
9:30PM-Caboose-- options include games, dancing, karaoke, etc....
Other opportunities:
- Camp Wapogasset, located on the shores of Lake Wapogasset and Bear Trap Lake, affords recreational opportunities; bring your bikes, canoes, kayaks, and walking shoes, and enjoy all the area has to offer!
- Jam sessions are scheduled or can be spontaneous opportunities to share music. Bring instruments and share your own musical talents!
- Monday night celebration is a themed dinner party. Costumes are optional, but Rec labbers are known for their creative interpretations. Recent themes have included an international theme inviting costumes from around the world, a Prohibition-themed 'Back to the Roaring 20's" event, and a trip to the Kentucky Derby!
- Our auction, held on Sunday afternoon, raises money for camp scholarships. Rec labbers are invited to be creative and bring art, projects, and treasures to be auctioned either in the silent or live (and lively!) auction.
- Wednesday night, our last night, we enjoy comic relief with week-in-review skits, and a closing ceremony during which participants receive a bound notebook of craft/resource information, contact information for friends, and pictures taken at lab.