Pinewoods Scottish Sessions 2026

Scottish Session I: July 10-13, 2026
Scottish Session II: July 13-18, 2026

Join us in 2026 in the woods of Plymouth for Scottish country dancing beneath the tall pines. You'll enjoy dance and music classes during the day and social dancing every night. We also have parties, charity auctions, cèilidhs, and plenty of chances to jam or sing together, swim or boat in the beautiful ponds, or relax in the beauty of the woods. For information about the facilities, please visit the Pinewoods Camp website.

Registration is now open. Click here to register.

This year's theme is "Pinewoods Ghost Story", so be prepared for some slightly spooky goings-on! Maybe a Halloween costume dance, a trick-or-treat party, or a Pinewoods ghost tour? Stay tuned for details!

Pricing:

Age Session I (July 10-13) Session II (July 13-18) Both Sessions (July 10-18)
36+ $450 $560 $950
13-35 $400 $510 $850
4-12 $350 $410 $700
2-3 $75 $125 $200
0-1 $25 $40 $60

Prices include lodging and family-style meals from dinner on arrival day to breakfast on departure day. Scholarships are available; see the registration form to apply

This year's lottery deadline is March 15th. Any registrations received after that date will be processed in the order they are received.

All pricing includes a $50 deposit per session, payable electronically or by check or money order. If you are accepted to camp, the balance will be due in June with Camper Surveys.

RSCDS members receive a $25 discount from the listed prices. RSCDS membership must be active as of July 10, 2026. There is a 3% credit card processing fee for electronic payments.

Pinewoods camp COVID policy

Pinewoods Camp, Inc. establishes minimum COVID guidelines for the safety of both campers and Pinewoods Crew. The 2025 guidelines for Pinewoods Camp can be found here. The 2026 guidelines are not available yet, but when they are updated the same link should work. All campers will need to agree to the guidelines set by Pinewoods.

2026 Teaching and music staff

The teaching staff:
  • Linda Henderson for SCD
  • Geoffrey Wood for SCD
  • Katherine Giacoletti for Highland and step
  • ...and an SCD teacher t.b.a. known for team choreography

The music staff:
  • Hanneke Cassel on fiddle, music director*
  • Elizabeth Anderson Howe on fiddle
  • David Knight on fiddle
  • Ryan McKasson on fiddle
  • Katie McNally on fiddle
  • Neil Pearlman on piano
  • Stephen Thomforde on pipes
  • Dave Wiesler on piano
* Hanneke will be in camp July 12-18. Dave Wiesler will steer the ship until she arrives.

The following document list is evolving for 2026 as things arrive. Watch this space for updates, or sign up for our mailing list to receive updates as they happen.

Documents for 2026

Contact the co-chairs: Jeremy Thorpe and Kendra Eshleman

From this past Pinewoods 2025 Scottish Sessions: