“It's not just about connecting with being Chinese. It's a chance to be just like everyone.”
Our talented staff returns year after year. Here's who's coming Week One. Check back for frequent updates!
Adult Programs: Marc Kornbluh (glass), Betsy Alexander (singing), Nicki Marshall (dance), Francis Goodman (VFP), Tyler Balistrieri (archery), Peter Hansen (tennis), Dan Wells (nature exploration), Russ Mitkowski (guitar), Steve Blane (ukulele)
Multiage Programs: Lori Biamonte (arts & crafts), Tyler Balistrieri (archery), Justin Bouvier (waterfront coordinator)
Youth and Teen Program Teachers: Lynne Lisa, David Kirsch, David Kano, Taylor Cannizzaro, Joan Balistrieri, Vanessa Anton, Russ Mitkowski, Lisa Stevens-Goodnight, Kelsey Head
Evening Programs: Brick oven pizza and games; Music by the campfire; The Big Show
Special: Kate Hartley (family sculpture creations)
(All activities are subject to change)
Class & Activity Descriptions
Adult Morning Programs
- Glassworks Creations taught by Marc Kornbluh (all morning and afternoon) -Marc has been leading fused glass workshops at CGC for years. He is a talented glasswork artist himself creating jewelry and decorative art pieces out of blown and fused glass. Check out his website! We have a fully appointed glass studio where you will have the opportunity to learn the art of glass bead making. Using a torch and specialized tools create beautifully colored beads, pendants and more.
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Singing with Betsy Alexander - These morning workshops will begin with round singing and then learning a choral piece that can be perfected during the week and
shared with the community. The class will be tailored to the skill levels of participants. Come join Betsy, enjoy her sweet voice and enjoy using yours. -
Dancing with Nicki Marshall - Nicki has been coming to CCG with her mom and brother since its first year, when she was a teenager. Nicki has been living in NYC since 2000 as a post-modern and West African dancer, a choreographer, and a singer. Get ready to move and get your groove on with Nicki this summer!
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Archery with Tyler Balistrieri – Tyler’s archery classes have been such a hit at our Lost Arts Week in September that we asked him to join us for Camp Common Ground. In the morning, adults will be able to shoot some arrows and in the afternoon adults and kids can do it together!
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Tennis with Peter Hansen - Peter is an avid tennis player and teacher for 35 years. He trained with Peter Burwash International and wrote a book Zone Tennis: Passageway to the Spirit of Play so the
teaching is always play and fun and free form is the rule. He loves the game and his love is infectious. -
Nature Exploration with Dan Wells -Dan brings a keen eye and a wealth of knowledge to his nature explorations. He will lead hikes to the three acre Beaver Pond and also on some of the shorter trails searching for signs of wild life and enjoying the local flora.
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Guitar Lessons with Russ Mitkowski - Russ is a musician extraordinaire and the son of Martha Siegel. Russ loves to share his passion of music and is a talented and fun loving teacher. Sign up for lessons with Russ at camp.
Multi-age Programs
- Arts & Crafts with Lori Biamonte - Primarily a self-taught artist, Lori takes great joy in finding beauty in unexpected places, creating something from nothing, and helping others discover creativity within themselves. Lori is really excited to share the many ways that families can get creative together through art and nature!
- Volunteers for Peace Program (all day) - Francis Goodman will lead our Volunteers for Peace – www.vfp.org - in creating and constructing furniture, a chicken coop, tent platforms and storage bins. Campers can join in the fun, hammering, sawing and nailing. Bring some close toed shoes and a hammer.
- Family Sculpture with Kate Hartley - Family members of all ages are invited to come create a collaborative sculpture! Using driftwood as a base (bring your own piece, if you’d like!), each of you will then create an animal, person or form to represent yourself. Picture your family as playful otters, snuggling owls, or dancing humans! You’ll learn how to build a sculpture, with wire “bones,” newspaper “muscles,” and a “skin” of painted plaster cloth. The finishing touch will be mounting the individual pieces together. These “group self portraits” will be treasured for years!