Calling All Magnificent People
June 9 - 11, 2023
C.A.M.P. 2023 was a truly magnificent experience. Sad you missed it?
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(Photo credit: Kristin Hall)
From Friday June 9 – Sunday June 11th 2023, we gathered for 48 hours in Monticello, New York at Camp Kennybrook. Along with 150 CAMPers, we ate meals together, had live shows together, sang together (SO MUCH), played together, and gave workshops on topics from sacred reading practices to song-writing to composing op-eds.
We believe that the most important work we do is gather. Community is connection. As our culture becomes more isolated this need for connection becomes clearer. Much of what gives our lives meaning is the relationships we have; the shared moments. And selfishly, so much of what gives us joy in our work, is spending time with all of you. We knew all of these things going into C.A.M.P., but we were still bowled over by how true they were in practice.
If you want to know more, take a look at the schedule we offered, pictures of the weekend, and read through the details from 2023 to get a sense of what C.A.M.P. might look like in 2024.
Click here to download a copy of the complete handbook for C.A.M.P. 2023!
Be sure to read everything below before coming!
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In July of 2020, shortly after the start of the pandemic, we hosted a virtual summer camp. Over 1500 people attended at various levels, sharing thoughtfully in classes, making beautiful art, doing scavenger hunts and trivia. In a time of great isolation, we came together gratefully, the only way we could at that time.
But since that virtual summer camp two years ago, we haven’t stopped dreaming about the possibility of a REAL SUMMER CAMP. IN PERSON. WITH CONSENSUAL HUGS. Bringing together our community across all of our podcasts and programming to have a weekend of joy, reflection and learning. And we’re finally doing it.
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Who: Listeners of our podcasts, past attendees of pilgrimages, people looking for connection and joy.
Note: 16-18 needs a parent or guardian. No one under 16 is allowed to attend.
What: A beautiful, joyful, meaningful weekend full of connection on a gorgeous campground on a lake surrounded by nature and great people.
Where: Camp Kennybrook. This is a beautiful camp in Monticello, New York. Dorm rooms will be shared by 10-14 people with twin-sized bunk beds. Linens are not included but can be provided for an additional fee — so it’s a bring your own sleeping bag, pillow and towel vibe (unless you add linens to your registration!).
When: June 9 - 11th, 2023.
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Programming
Large group Lectio Divina with Harry Potter hosts
Group discussion of the last chapter of Pride and Prejudice
Singing Circles
Live Shows with Matt, Casper, Vanessa, guests Jackson, Jolie, Hannah and Marcelle!
Trivia Night (Harry Potter??? Twilight??? Jane Eyre??? SOUND OF MUSIC!)
Sound of Music Sing-Along
Blessings Workshop
Conversation Group: Tarot as a sacred practice
Conversation Group: What is the nature of forgiveness?
Queer Meet-Up
Past Pilgrims Meet-up
Book Publishing Panel
And more to come!
Faculty*
*Check out more about them further below.
Attending for entire weekend:
Vanessa Zoltan
Jackson Bird
Jolie Doggett
Naomi Westwater
Hannah McGregor
Marcelle Kosman
Lauren Sandler
Margaret H. Willison
For one night:
Matt Potts
Casper ter Kuile
We also have several incredible staff members attending! Current and former Not Sorry interns, staff, friends and family. Check out more about them further below.
Note: There will be a nurse present at camp at all times for emergency assistance and basic first aid. But your health is your responsibility.
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Click here to view a PDF of our tentative schedule for C.A.M.P.!
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Sleeping Arrangements
Dorm rooms will be shared by 10-14 people with twin-sized bunk beds. Linens are not included but can be provided for a small additional fee.
The dorms will not be separated by gender so make sure that’s something you’re up for when planning to join us.
If you would like a private room there are only 2-3 available. Please email us asking about availability and extra cost.
There are several ways to arrive at camp:
You can drive and park at camp.
We have arranged a bus from New York City to camp for a small additional fee. So if you can get to mid-town Manhattan, we can handle the rest! This shuttle will pick people up from midtown Manhattan at 1pm EST on Friday, June 9. On Sunday, June 11, the bus will leave CAMP at 2pm, dropping you off slightly after 3pm at the same NY address.
You can take arrive by bus on your own to the Monticello bus station (Coach USA Short Line, 30 Sturgis Rd, Monticello, NY 12701) - from there we will shuttle folks to the camp - 10 minutes away for a small additional cost.
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We’re able to host this event by charging everyone the same base fee. You can then tack on more services and goodies depending on the experience you’d like to have.
2 nights and all meals covered | $699 (i.e. Base Fee)
Bedding/bath towels for two nights | $80 (does not include beach towel for use at lake and pool)
Journal | $20
T-Shirt | $25
Journal and T-Shirt Combo | $40
Shuttle to and from Monticello bus station to camp | $20
Shuttle to and from NYC to camp | $80
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Not Sorry has contributed $1000 in scholarship funds and is raising money for more in honor of Judith Giller-Leinwohl. Judith was a founding member of the first Harry Potter and the Sacred Text reading group in 2015, a 3rd year MDiv student at Harvard Divinity School, a committed advocate for young people through her long-standing leadership in summer camps, and a dear friend of many members of our team at Not Sorry Productions.
In collaboration with her family, we are honored to be creating a scholarship fund for our summer 2023 C.A.M.P. to honor Judith’s memory and legacy. Not Sorry Productions will be donating one full scholarship in Judith’s honor and for every $500 given to the Judith Giller-Leinwohl Memorial Fund (if you’d like to donate to the fund, you can do so here or by Venmoing @notsorryproductions with "Memorial Fund" in the memo), Not Sorry will incur the rest of the cost of someone attending our 2023 CAMP.
Interested CAMP participants can be added to the waitlist for a scholarship by emailing Nathalie at nathalie@notsorryproductions.com.
Scholarships are offered on a first-come, first-served basis. If you receive a scholarship, you will receive a follow up email from us, and you will need to reply within 48 hours to claim your scholarship. We will be offering scholarships as donations come in.
Any questions? Feel free to email nathalie@notsorryproductions.com.
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While many of these activities are outside, you will be sharing dorm rooms. For that, and many other reasons, proof of vaccine and booster will be required to attend this event. We reserve the right to shift requirements as the pandemic evolves in the next year.
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We’re committed to making C.A.M.P. as accessible as possible.
The Kennybrook Camp grounds and cabins are wheelchair accessible.
Dietary Needs: We will accommodate your dietary needs to the best of our ability. We will have Vegan, Vegetarian and Gluten Free options. When you register you can let us know of any additional allergies or preferences you have.
Service animals are allowed, otherwise no pets!
Not Sorry is contributing $1000 in scholarship funds and is raising money for more. We will let you know on a rolling basis as we figure out our budget for scholarships.
If you have any questions about accessibility, please email nathalie@notsorryproductions.com
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Is there an age limit?
16-18-year-olds need a parent or guardian in attendance. No one under 16 is allowed.
What if I register but then realize I cannot attend after all?
Because space is limited, tickets are non-refundable. We will try to find a replacement for you if something comes up but we cannot guarantee a refund.
What should I pack?
We will send you a general packing list closer to the date! But think summer camp! Bug spray, swimsuit, beach towel, sunscreen, etc.
What if I have a rooming request?
The cabins sleep 12-14 people and we are not separating based on gender. Once registration is complete, we will follow up about rooming requests and if possible, will accommodate you to the best of our ability.
Other questions?
Email Nathalie at nathalie@notsorryproductions.com.
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We’re having monthly reflections from late winter until June to help everyone get in the C.A.M.P. mood and to share some key logistics. Check out our past newsletters here! If you had signed up but haven’t received these newsletters, please check your spam for emails from nathalie@notsorryproductions.com.
February 1, 2023 Newsletter -
Space is limited for camp. It is first come, first serve. No one under 16 will be allowed and anyone 16-18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. We don’t know how many people will be attending but we will be capping registration at 300. We are reserving some spots for folks who register later in the summer with a scholarship (once we’ve announced what we can offer).
Because space is limited, tickets are non-refundable
There are no payment plans currently available, but we are working to provide some scholarships. If you’re interested in learning more, you can reach out to Nathalie at nathalie@notsorryproductions.com and we’ll follow up as soon as we can!
Note: If fewer than 130 people sign up, we will not be able to run camp. We will, of course, reimburse you in full if that is the case.
Faculty
Casper ter Kuile (he/him) brings new possibilities for community and spirituality to life. He's the co-creator and founding co-host of Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, the co-host of The Real Question, and a board member of Not Sorry.
Casper is the author of The Power of Ritual (HarperOne, 2020) and the co-founder of Sacred Design Lab, a soul-centered research and development lab. A graduate of Harvard's Kennedy and Divinity Schools, he served as a Ministry Innovation Fellow for Harvard Divinity School from 2016-2021.
Casper's at his happiest when he's harmony folk singing, keeping his tech sabbath, or stopping for a tea break on a long country walk. Originally from England and Holland, he lives with his husband in Brooklyn, NY.
Jackson Bird (he/him) is a multi-disciplined creator who writes and performs original works on the stage, on the page, and online. A YouTube NextUp Creator, TED Speaker, and GLAAD Rising Star Digital Innovator, Jackson shares his and others’ stories on his YouTube channel, jackisnotabird, and in his debut book Sorted: Growing Up, Coming Out, and Finding My Place. His writing has appeared in The New York Times, Vulture, The Advocate, and more. Jackson is currently the host of the daily podcast Cool Stuff Ride Home and is a new member of the theater ensemble the New York Neo-Futurists. Raised in Texas, Jackson has spent over a decade in New York City, where he hosts weekly pub quizzes for fellow nerds. You can follow him online @jackisnotabird.
Lauren Sandler (she/her) is co-host of Hot & Bothered: On Eyre, and a journalist and author. Her most recent book is This Is All I Got: A New Mother’s Search for Home, a 2020 New York Times Notable Book. Sandler’s journalism has appeared in dozens of publications including Time, The New York Times, Slate, The Atlantic, The Guardian, and New York. She has been on staff at Salon and NPR, a columnist at HuffPost, and has led OpEd Project fellowships at Yale, Columbia, Dartmouth, and the University of Virginia. She lives in Brooklyn.
Naomi Westwater (she/they) is a queer, Black-multiracial singer-songwriter and producer from Massachusetts. Their work combines music with creative writing, visual art, and spirituality. Like a rose with many petals, Naomi’s music is layered, striking, and tender, and she weaves in and out of Folk music, flirting with rock and jazz.
Vanessa Zoltan (she/her) is the CEO of Not Sorry. She is on three of our podcasts: Harry Potter and the Sacred Text, The Real Question, and Hot & Bothered. She founded Common Ground Pilgrimages in order to travel with brilliant faculty to beautiful places and talk about books with amazing pilgrims. It was a great trick she pulled off. She is also the author of the book, "Praying with Jane Eyre".
Vanessa was trained as a non-denominational chaplain at Harvard Divinity School. She is a proud California girl who currently lives in MA with her gorgeous, blended family. Her Romance novelist pseudonym, if she ever publishes a Romance novel, will be Lorelai Mason, as you can see in her profile pic.
Hannah McGregor (she/her) is an academic, podcaster, and author living on the traditional and unceded territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations. She is an Associate Professor of Publishing at Simon Fraser University, where her research and teaching focus on the intersection of publishing and social change. She is the co-director of the Amplify Podcast Network and the creator of its pilot podcast, Secret Feminist Agenda. She also co-hosts Witch, Please, a feminist discussion of the Harry Potter series, and The SpokenWeb Podcast, part of a collaborative scholarly project exploring audio literary archives. She co-edited the collection Refuse: CanLit in Ruins (Book*hug 2018). Her new book, A Sentimental Education, is coming out with Wilfrid Laurier University Press in fall 2022. She has books forthcoming about podcasting and peer review, and about dinosaurs.
Jolie Doggett (she/her) is an editor and writer from Hampton, Virginia. She writes at the intersection of race, gender and mental health. Jolie enjoys reading, napping, watching house tours on YouTube and being a regular guest on Harry Potter and the Sacred Text with Vanessa, Casper and Matt. She currently resides in North Carolina with 47 houseplants, 200 incense sticks and 400 books. You can find her writing and rantings on JolieDoggett.com.
Marcelle Kosman (she/her) is a scholar and public educator living in treaty 6 territory, Edmonton AB, Canada. She has a BA in English from McGill University, an MA in English from the University of Guelph, and a PhD in English from the University of Alberta. Her research interests cluster around historical materialism, popular culture, and feminism. Her PhD thesis looked at early Canadian women's science fiction and fantasy writing as a tool for the circulation of white feminist politics. She is the co-creator and co-host of Witch, Please.
Margaret H. Willison (she/her) serves as Not Sorry’s Communications & Social Media Manager and a regular faculty member for virtual classes, pilgrimages, and other programming.
Based in Boston, where she grew up, Margaret has a B.A. in English and History from Kenyon College and a Masters in Library Science from Simmons University, from which first MIT's libraries benefitted. You may also know her as a regular fourth chair on NPR's Pop Culture Happy Hour or simply because her ability to make friends and influence people is definitely on the mutant superpower, maybe-she-was-bitten-by-a-radioactive-social-butterfly level and cannot easily be contained. She loves mixing cocktails, dispensing on-call shopping advice to anyone in need, or at most concerts in the greater Boston area wherein any kind of woman plays any kind of guitar.
Staff
AJ Jaramaz (he/him) is from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and currently lives in Los Angeles. He is a producer for Not Sorry, working across projects. He received his B.A. in English from UCLA, and enjoys making music and reading in his spare time.
Dani Agin (they/them) studies Mass Media and Journalism at the University of Vermont. They like to do the crossword and play Ultimate Frisbee
Hannah Rehak (she/her) is a writer, performer, filmmaker and podcast producer. She is a proud Chicago Public Schools and Macalester College alum with a background in critical race theory and media and cultural studies. Outside of her work at Not Sorry, she produces the podcast Witch, Please, she’s an understudy at The Second City, and a headline contributor at Reductress and Humor Darling.
Ariana Nedelman (she/her) is the Executive Producer of Not Sorry. She produces Hot & Bothered and The Real Question, and oversees all of the content that comes out of Not Sorry. She has her BA from the University of Chicago and enjoyed a brief stint at Harvard Divinity School before dropping out to become a full time podcaster.
Gaby Iori (she/her) is the social media intern for Not Sorry. She graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a B.A. in Communications Studies and Global Cinema, and works in Chapel Hill as a bookseller. She loves doing yoga, cooking big meals, and reading romance novels outside.
Nathalie Folkerts (she/her) is a community builder, student of friendship, and current MDiv candidate at Harvard Divinity School who finds purpose in movement chaplaincy and transformative justice work. Some of Nathalie’s favorite moments come from hosting dinner parties, reading sci-fi, and being an auntie.
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