In 2023 we are back to hosting in-person Yule, this time at a new venue: Camp Round Meadow in Sabillasville, MD. This year we are mixing together classic Yule traditions, the figure of Father Christmas, and the mischief of Krampus to bring you a two-track event exploring the many aspects of Yule.

Expect tasty treats and foods (including gluten-free and vegetarian), axe throwing (as long as we still have the axes), crafting hangouts (bring your own or learn a new one), and be ready to bring your whole authentic self to Yule- be it warm and welcoming or dark and mischievous.

Yule this year will happen during the first two nights of Hanukkah! If Hanukkah is part of your faith and you would like to help us incorporate this into our event, please email admin@stonecirclecouncil.org. We would love to share any rituals that would be meaningful.

In Camp Schedule: 
Times are estimated and listed as eastern standard.

Friday:

• 5pm: Arrivals and Welcomes
• Opening ritual
• Opening fire
• Stitch 'n bitch

• Crafting, caroling, and activities
• Yule ritual
• Gift exchange
• Feast!

• Potluck continental breakfast
• Closing ritual
• 12pm: Pack out

Meals:

Attendance includes a celebratory Saturday feast. We are currently planning out meal options for the rest of the weekend and will provide more details soon.

Gift Exchange: 
Yule will include a White Elephant-style gift exchange on Saturday! Please bring a wrapped gift for the exchange if you would like to participate. Gifts should be valued at around $15, and handmade gifts are encouraged.

Virtual Participation: 
This is a new venue without wifi, so we are not aware of how much streaming we will be able to support. However, we would like to stream activities and rituals as available! There will be a free registration version for virtual-only attendees to be included in streaming.

Accessibility: 

All dorm buildings are accessible, and one includes a bathroom with an accessible shower. There are paved walkways between buildings and ramps into all buildings.

COVID-19 and our Community Health Policy:

We require all attendees to adhere to SCC's health policy, which is outlined here. Because this event is indoor-only, masking is required unless you are in your shared sleeping area, or are actively eating/drinking. We also strongly encourage rapid testing before attendance, and as always, do not attend if you are feeling unwell or experiencing any symptoms.

About the Venue: 

Camp Round Meadow, a four-season camp, includes four dormitories, dining hall, commercial kitchen, gymnasium and conference room.  Originally used from 1939 to 1941 by the Civilian Conservation Corps, the camp also operated from 1965 to 1969 as the first Job Corps Center in the United States. 

The dining hall, kitchen, gymnasium and conference room have heat and air conditioning. The dormitory buildings are accessible and offer electricity and heat. Each dormitory includes 30 twin beds with vinyl covered mattresses. The dormitories have two bathrooms provided with 2 flush toilets, 2 hot showers and 2 sinks. One dormitory contains two bathrooms with 2 flush toilets, 1 hot accessible shower and 2 sinks. All dormitories are provided brooms, mops, buckets, plungers and trash cans. No internet access or Wi-Fi is currently available. No pets are allowed.