1. The Baltimore Folk Music Society’s Catoctin Mountain Music & Dance Weekend June 18-20, 2010 Intergenerational, welcoming to first-timers, family and singles friendly, great for talking, eating, nature walks, and just sitting around as well as for listening to and playing music, dancing, and singing.

2. In the Catoctin Mountain Park, near Thurmont, Md., about 90 minutes from Baltimore Presidents since FDR have come here to renew themselves. You might not be able to spend a weekend at Camp David, but you can join us at Camp Misty Mount.

3. There are lots of things to do: Play and listen to music. Play and listen to music. Talk to old and new friends. Talk to old and new friends. Dance and sing. Dance and sing. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your children. Spend time away from your children. Spend time away from your children. Eat. Eat. Explore Nature. Explore Nature.

4. Make Music

5. A Note about Playing Instruments There’s a bunch of photos coming up of people playing instruments. That’s because they’re having so much fun it makes for good photos. There’s a bunch of photos coming up of people playing instruments. That’s because they’re having so much fun it makes for good photos. You don’t have to play an instrument in order to come and have a good time! You don’t have to play an instrument in order to come and have a good time! If you’re got an instrument—even if you’re not very good at it—bring it along. This is a good place to jam with friendly musicians and learn from more experienced players. If you’re got an instrument—even if you’re not very good at it—bring it along. This is a good place to jam with friendly musicians and learn from more experienced players.

6. Join the Catoctin Open Band

8. Play your mountain dulcimer in the mountains.

9. Have coffee on the rocks.

10. Play the recorder `

11. Toot, toot, toot,... toot.

12. Lots of Dancing ( but only one dance photograph... it’s hard to take good dance photos) Contra and square dancing Contra and square dancing English country dancing English country dancing International folk dancing International folk dancing Waltzing Waltzing Kid-friendly dancing Kid-friendly dancing Plus the Salty Dog Rag and other favorites. Plus the Salty Dog Rag and other favorites.

13. English Country Dance Workshop

14. Eat g ood food...

15. prepared by Cook Connie...

16. with a little help from campers...

18. ... And served with a lot of conversation.

19. Socialize around the Dining Hall

20. Spend time with grandkids.

21. Sit on big logs. We use the cabins in the background.

22. Experience Crafts

23. Explore Nature

24. Sit quietly and read—or try to.

26. No slides for these, but you should know: There’s a huge swimming pool. There’s a huge swimming pool. Bathrooms have modern facilities, showers, plenty of hot water. Bathrooms have modern facilities, showers, plenty of hot water. This will be our 25 th Spring Catoctin Weekend at Camp Misty Mount. This will be our 25 th Spring Catoctin Weekend at Camp Misty Mount. Camp Misty Mount is on a mountainside, but we can make arrangements to accommodate people with mobility impairments. Camp Misty Mount is on a mountainside, but we can make arrangements to accommodate people with mobility impairments.

27. Want to see more photos? You can find us on Facebook at the “BFMS Catoctin Mountain Weekend” group page. `` ``

28. The Baltimore Folk Music Society is funded by an operating grant from the Maryland State Arts Council, an agency dedicated to cultivating a vibrant cultural community where the arts thrive.