2017 Party Themes
Mix and mingle at Folklore Camp Happy Hour Celebrations! Each day we explore a different culture or theme. Influences from this year's cultural themes will be sprinkled throughout the day in both our happy hour parties and also in the meals. On other days it is the frontiers of the creative mind that are the territories traversed and explored, sparked by a bit of suggestion on our part. Our joy is to explore a new culture daily through music, dance, rituals, traditions, food and drink... plus infusing a bit of Folklore Camp fun along the way as well!
**Dressing up for our parties is part of the tradition & fun of our camp... Join in if so inclined, but it’s not required**
- Game Show Night (From the host or hostess with the mostest to outlandish contestant.)
Remember the greats many of us grew up with? Wheel of Fortune, The Dating Game, The Gong Show, and the newer generation of American Idol and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, you can probably hear the theme songs ringing through your head. Now is the time to reminisce. Come dressed to represent your favorite, or not so favorite, game or talent show. Does that idea bore you? Well, then come as your favorite board game character. Come launch some Mendo style fun and join in our games and surprises!
- JAMES BOND -ish (Espionage Mixer!)
Intrigue and deception is the spy-game we play this night. Come dressed as your favorite Bond character, or a man from U.N.C.L.E. on a Mission Impossible. Bond girls, villains and henchmen, or allies such as the trustworthy Miss Moneypenny, Q, or the avenging Jason Bourne or Emma Peel. If inspired, come in your finest regalia for some Bond nightlife; martinis, dancing and blackjack in our "Casino Royale" corner… shaken not stirred! For all you Bond/Spy buffs, do brush up on your cloak & dagger trivia.. there's talk of impromptu interrogation at the bar.
- ROMANIAN (Winter Bucovina Masks Carnival)
A most amazing custom to welcome in the New Year, the wearing of masks. The masks are traditionally made from hides and are decorated with fabric, hats, pompoms, shiny bits, feathers, beans, straw and not so unlikely animal horns to represent bears and goats. Join in the fun of learning about Romanian traditions, practices, superstitions, sage faith based advice, and ancient myths. Make your own mask at camp crafts or get a jump on it at home. No mask for you, join the fun in traditional dress or modern day garb!
- GREEK MACEDONIAN (Easter (Pascha) and St George’s Day as celebrated in Greece)
This year we are well seasoned! Yes, now we experience the renewal of Spring and Spirit. Learn the rich folklore and tradition of Pascha and St George’s Day. Join in the craft of decorating the candle and coloring the eggs and learn about their symbolic meaning unique to this special time of year. Dress in traditional dress or the dress of the day while we all join together in festivity to share food, good company, and of course, dancing!
- TIME TRAVELERS FEAST and LIVE AUCTION (Come bid on the rarities from lands and times near and afar!)
Ladies and gentlemen, hear my call and traverse to the here and now from wherever you are. In the happiest hour of the late afternoon, we will gather for food, drink and festivities. and preview the wares you chance to possess. Do enchant us with your attire. After our evening of feasting and bidding and a wee bit of sitting, we will surely be ready to dip and delight on the dance floor!
- SCANDINAVIAN (Scandinavia and the Northern Lights)
From the spinning delight of lovely Scandinavian dances to the magical sights of the northern lights, let this evening’s display sweep you away into magic and wonder. Enjoy the traditional fare, wear the traditional wear, or reach for the heights, dress wild and bright, and come decked out as the northern lights!
- CAMP MARKETPLACE & STUDENT SHOWCASE - (My Favorite Things)
"Bags full of costumes and 1 minute showers, attending kafana to ungodly hours……. these are a few of my favorite things!"
We begin Friday’s happy-hour party early, with a fun & frolicking “My Favorite Things” (about camp) theme. Pens, poster and string will be provided for you to scribe your list, poem or song. It’s an afternoon of student showcases, good food & drink. Stop by the teacher/camper vendor tables for their dance/music DVD/CD’s & wares, and the camp bazaar/store for a last minute sale item. After, we’ll be dining, giving thanks & acknowledgements for our week at camp, followed by a blowout dance party!
**Dressing up for our parties is part of the tradition & fun of our camp... Join in if so inclined, but it’s not required**
- Game Show Night (From the host or hostess with the mostest to outlandish contestant.)
Remember the greats many of us grew up with? Wheel of Fortune, The Dating Game, The Gong Show, and the newer generation of American Idol and Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, you can probably hear the theme songs ringing through your head. Now is the time to reminisce. Come dressed to represent your favorite, or not so favorite, game or talent show. Does that idea bore you? Well, then come as your favorite board game character. Come launch some Mendo style fun and join in our games and surprises!
- JAMES BOND -ish (Espionage Mixer!)
Intrigue and deception is the spy-game we play this night. Come dressed as your favorite Bond character, or a man from U.N.C.L.E. on a Mission Impossible. Bond girls, villains and henchmen, or allies such as the trustworthy Miss Moneypenny, Q, or the avenging Jason Bourne or Emma Peel. If inspired, come in your finest regalia for some Bond nightlife; martinis, dancing and blackjack in our "Casino Royale" corner… shaken not stirred! For all you Bond/Spy buffs, do brush up on your cloak & dagger trivia.. there's talk of impromptu interrogation at the bar.
- ROMANIAN (Winter Bucovina Masks Carnival)
A most amazing custom to welcome in the New Year, the wearing of masks. The masks are traditionally made from hides and are decorated with fabric, hats, pompoms, shiny bits, feathers, beans, straw and not so unlikely animal horns to represent bears and goats. Join in the fun of learning about Romanian traditions, practices, superstitions, sage faith based advice, and ancient myths. Make your own mask at camp crafts or get a jump on it at home. No mask for you, join the fun in traditional dress or modern day garb!
- GREEK MACEDONIAN (Easter (Pascha) and St George’s Day as celebrated in Greece)
This year we are well seasoned! Yes, now we experience the renewal of Spring and Spirit. Learn the rich folklore and tradition of Pascha and St George’s Day. Join in the craft of decorating the candle and coloring the eggs and learn about their symbolic meaning unique to this special time of year. Dress in traditional dress or the dress of the day while we all join together in festivity to share food, good company, and of course, dancing!
- TIME TRAVELERS FEAST and LIVE AUCTION (Come bid on the rarities from lands and times near and afar!)
Ladies and gentlemen, hear my call and traverse to the here and now from wherever you are. In the happiest hour of the late afternoon, we will gather for food, drink and festivities. and preview the wares you chance to possess. Do enchant us with your attire. After our evening of feasting and bidding and a wee bit of sitting, we will surely be ready to dip and delight on the dance floor!
- SCANDINAVIAN (Scandinavia and the Northern Lights)
From the spinning delight of lovely Scandinavian dances to the magical sights of the northern lights, let this evening’s display sweep you away into magic and wonder. Enjoy the traditional fare, wear the traditional wear, or reach for the heights, dress wild and bright, and come decked out as the northern lights!
- CAMP MARKETPLACE & STUDENT SHOWCASE - (My Favorite Things)
"Bags full of costumes and 1 minute showers, attending kafana to ungodly hours……. these are a few of my favorite things!"
We begin Friday’s happy-hour party early, with a fun & frolicking “My Favorite Things” (about camp) theme. Pens, poster and string will be provided for you to scribe your list, poem or song. It’s an afternoon of student showcases, good food & drink. Stop by the teacher/camper vendor tables for their dance/music DVD/CD’s & wares, and the camp bazaar/store for a last minute sale item. After, we’ll be dining, giving thanks & acknowledgements for our week at camp, followed by a blowout dance party!