Pinewoods Camp facts for kids
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Pinewoods Camp
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Newbiggin dance pavilion at Pinewoods
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 Location in Massachusetts
Location in the United States
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| Location | 80 Cornish Field Rd., Plymouth, Massachusetts |
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| Area | 32 acres (13 ha) |
| Built | 1919 |
| Built by | Raymond Bros. |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 09001151 |
| Added to NRHP | December 16, 2009 |
Pinewoods Camp is a special place in Plymouth, Massachusetts, where people go to learn and enjoy traditional dance and music. It's located in a beautiful wooded area between two ponds, Long Pond and Round Pond. This camp is the oldest folk dance camp in the United States that has been running without stopping, and many people think it's the most famous and popular one of its kind!
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History of Pinewoods Camp
How Pinewoods Camp Started
Pinewoods Camp began in 1919. It was first called "Pine Tree Camp." A woman named Helen Osborne Storrow started it. It was originally the first training school for leaders of the National Girl Scouts.
From Girl Scouts to Dance Camp
In 1933, the camp changed. It became a place for dance programs. The name was officially changed to Pinewoods Camp in 1935. Helen Storrow passed away in 1944. She left the camp to Lily and Rick Conant. They managed the camp until 1976.
Pinewoods Today
After 1976, the Conants gave the camp to a new group. This group is a non-profit organization called Pinewoods Camp, Inc. They run the camp now. In 2009, Pinewoods was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
What Happens at Pinewoods Camp
Every summer, Pinewoods Camp hosts many different programs. Some programs last for a whole week, while others are just for a weekend. These programs teach adults about music and dancing. Five main groups help run these programs:
- The Country Dance and Song Society
- The Country Dance Society, Boston Centre
- The Folk Arts Center of New England
- The Folk Music Society of New York
- Royal Scottish Country Dance Society, Boston Branch
Pinewoods Camp has been very important for the growth of country dance traditions in the United States.
Exploring the Camp Grounds
Buildings and Facilities
Pinewoods has many buildings for campers and staff. There are four open-sided dance pavilions. Their names are Hands Across, Pine Hollow, Ampleforth, and Newbiggin. There's also a dining hall and kitchen where everyone eats. A camp house and many rustic cabins provide places for up to 140 campers to sleep. There are also offices and housing for the staff.
Recent Improvements
Three of the dance pavilions and the dining hall have been updated recently. These updated areas are now accessible for people with disabilities. However, some other parts of the camp are not yet accessible.
- Pinewoods grounds
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Hunsdon House, a house with several rooms for campers
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Nonesuch, a cabin on the shore of Round Pond
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Lads 2, a two-person cabin
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Dining hall and kitchen
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Serving area in dining hall
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Ducks invade the swimming area on Long Pond
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Sunset on Long Pond
