Northwest Passage Dance Camp
Labor Day Weekend, August 30 to September 2, 2024

Registration opens mid-to-late April, 2024
Pricing and other details available by early February, 2024


English Country Dance for experienced dancers featuring two fabulous bands and callers, great workshop leaders, camper-led activities, and more!!!
"This is a great community, so just being around everyone dancing in such a friendly atmosphere was wonderful."
Come join us for a wonderful extended weekend of dancing, singing, music making, friendship, frolic, and fun in the woods at the beautiful Mt Hood Kiwanis Camp, about a hour east of Portland, near Rhododendron, Oregon. The weather is usually perfect this time of year, with hiking trails, waterfalls, as well as great dancing, wonderful food, and good company!
"So many knowledgeable dancers. Varied program. Callers were great... partners & neighbors were always there to help me."
The camp focuses on English Country Dance (with a few surprises) and includes a full music track. You'll find our program challenges and delights you. There's ad-hoc gatherings, opportunities to socialize, and time to just hang out and recharge in the idyllic surroundings.
"I LOVED the relaxed schedule. I LOVED the music workshops! Everyone was very friendly, including the Kiwanis staff! I felt like everyone went above and beyond to make this such an enjoyable weekend."

"The fabulous music, lovely dancing, friendly people, relaxed atmosphere, and gorgeous location. The callers did a wonderful job of fostering a community feeling."

Learn new skills, enjoy new friends, and make wonderful new memories.
"The best part was the warmth of community, high level dancing, and the opportunity to experience excellent callers & hear fabulous music."

"Loved dancing new dances (new to me) with good dancers and music."

"I really liked how well organized it was and the ease of finding answers."

Photo provided by Stewart Hall
2024 Staff
Night Heron
Audrey Jaber

Shira Kammen

Karen Axelrod


Trio Con Brio
Jonathan Jensen

Elke Baker

Paul Oorts


Graham Christian

Jenna Simpson



and more!


Northwest Passage is a Portland Country Dance Community (PCDC) event. Grants of $100 are available for PCDC members.

Northwest Passage is a fragrance free camp.

At PCDC, we strive to have an inclusive and safe environment for all people, regardless of race, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression. If you experience or see anything questionable, please let an organizer know. Thanks for helping to make our dances a safe and welcoming space for all!