Join us at Camp Singers for our 3-day, 2-night Woodcarving Workshop led by instructor Madeleine "Roodie" Roodberg and the Camp Singers staff. 

Campers will:

- Learn the complete woodcarving process: wood selection, basic knife grips, carving techniques, and finishing methods

- Explore the history of spoon carving and its role as both a functional crat and meditative practice

-  Leave with their own finished spoon and own carving tools 

No experience required!

Campers will enjoy meals together, recreational options like hiking, boating, hot tub, sauna, fishing, campfires, archery, stargazing, birding, arts & crafts, and swimming at our pool club.

Prices listed are per person and include a $108 materials fee (including 2 Morakniv knives; gloves and a spoon blank for campers to take home)

Madeleine Roodberg (a.k.a. Roodie) is a greenwood spoon carver committed to community-oriented thinking and niche exploring. She’s passionate about sharing her craft and helping others discover the joy of slow, hands-on work rooted in nature. Learn more about Roodie: www.roodie.net.

Camp Singers sits on 88 acres in the Catskills, with mountain views, farm pastures, and wooded trails. There is a swimming pond, a wildlife observation pond, and a creek. Three lovely donkeys (Starburst, Snickers and Blossom) also live on camp!

Campers have the option to stay in our 1870's farmhouse or tent camp on site. The house, known as The Lodge, underwent an 18 month restoration to bring it back to all its original glory (and beyond). The Lodge has 6 private guest rooms and 4 shared bathrooms. Common spaces include: large dining area overlooking the woods, fireside kitchen seating, extensive chef's kitchen, game/craft table and gathering room, studio space and recreational activities.

Camp Singers is in Delaware County, NY--2.5 hours from the GW bridge. Some campers drive and others take the bus from NYC (Trailways PABT to Delhi). We can provide transportation from the bus station to camp--we'll pick up bus riders in Delhi at 1:45pm. Check-in is from 2-3pm on Friday. Limited coordinated carpool spots are available from Singers in Brooklyn. Please add bus pickup/dropoff as well as carpool as add ons at registration.

Tuition depends on your choice of sleeping arrangements: register for a private room, sharing a room, or camp on-site.

When you register, you will be asked to pay a deposit of 1/2 of your tuition. The remaining 1/2 of tuition will be split into 2 payments and charged to your card or bank account on file on July 10 and July 17/

Your tuition payment is fully refundable up to 4 weeks before the first day of the session. It is 1/2 refundable up to 1 week before the start of the session, and non-refundable after 1 week before the start of the session.

Please contact bea@singersny.com with questions.

Get settled in to camp and enjoy the first woodcarving workshop. Finish the night with dinner, a bonfire, and some time to unwind.

1:45pm - Bus rider pickup @ Delhi
2-3pm - Camper Check In @ Camp Singers
3pm - Welcome Meeting & Camp Orientation
3:30pm - Woodcarving Introductory Session, including Forest Walk
5:30pm - Free Time/Open Swim
6:30pm - Dinner & Cleanup
8:00pm - Bonfire
9:30pm - Free Time/Hot Tub
11:00pm - Suggested Lights Out/Quiet in the House

Take deep-dive into woodcarving in the morning and early afternoon workshops and enjoy activities of your choice at camp in the afternoon.

8:30am - Morning Meeting & Breakfast
9:30am - Get Ready for the Day/Personal Time
10:00am - Second Woodcarving Workshop
12:00pm - Lunch
1:00pm - Rest Hour
2:30pm - Third Woodcarving Session
4:30pm - Free Time/Camp Activities Available (Swimming, Boating, Donkeys, etc.)
6:30pm - Dinner & Cleanup
8:00pm - Evening Program
9:30pm - Free Time/Hot Tub
11:00pm - Suggested Lights Out/Quiet in the House

Finish up your projects with a morning workshop and brunch.

8:30am - Optional Morning Activities (Hiking, Yoga); Breakfast Snacks
10:00am - Third Screenprinting Session with Brunch Served
12:30pm - Closing Ceremony
1:15pm - Bus Rider Shuttle Departs to Delhi
2:00pm - Camp Closed