Information for Campers
Welcome to Meg Swansen's Knitting Camps and Retreats 2023
Session Information: Scroll to your session to open and print the acceptance letter and participant list for your camp/retreat.
Payment: To complete your registration, print and send in the invoice and proof of vaccination with your check. You may also email michelle@schoolhousepress.com with proof of vaccination. Full payment is due on acceptance. *Call us at 715-884-2799 if you need to make alternate payment arrangements or pay with a credit card. Note: A 3.5% fee will be assessed if using a credit card.
FAQs/Travel: Please read our Frequently Asked Camp/Retreat Questions PDF and Travel Tips PDF.
T-shirts: Order Knitting Camp T-shirts and Hooded Sweatshirts by May 28th.
Schoolhouse Press Contact Info:
To contact us with questions, please call 715-884-2799 (Mon-Fri, 8:30-3 C) or email.
Our mailing address is Schoolhouse Press 6899 County Road B, Pittsville, WI 54466.
Event Liability Waiver: Read the liability waiver here; participation in the event assumes you have read, understood, and accepted waiver of liability.
Payment of Camp Fee - 2023
We must receive your full payment shortly after acceptance, though see the invoice for information on acceptable alternate payment plans and credit cards. We're always happy to discuss what works for you.
Camp/Retreat 1 & 2 - July 6-10 (Thursday - Monday), 2023
Camp 1 & 2 Acceptance Letter PDF
Camp 1 & 2 Participant List PDF Participant lists change through the spring and are updated only periodically. A list of participants will be provided to you at camp.
Optional Homework for any session: It is optional to begin work on a mini-sweater prior to attending camp; if you wish to do so, the handouts below may be printed. Start on one of the sweaters below and come to camp to explore the techniques involved in finishing the sweater. Otherwise, small project handouts will be available at Camp.
(Optional) Baby Spiral Yoke Sweater Handout PDF Note: Just get started if you wish; bring your questions to camp to finish the project.
(Optional) Bear or Baby Drop Shoulder Sweater Handout PDF Note: Just get started if you wish; bring your questions to camp to finish the project.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and Travel Tips above.
Camp/Retreat 2.75 - July 13-17 (Thursday - Monday), 2023
Retreat 2.75 Acceptance Letter PDF
Retreat 2.75 Participant List PDF Participant lists change through the spring and are updated only periodically. A list of participants will be provided to you at camp.
Optional Homework for any session: It is optional to begin work on a mini-sweater prior to attending camp. Feel free to download the Baby Spiral Yoke or Bear or Baby Drop Shoulder handouts under Camp 1. Both are optional practice for knitting sweaters. Start on one of the sweaters and come to camp to explore the techniques involved in finishing the sweater. Otherwise, small project handouts will be available at Camp.
Contest Topic: Knit Green; scroll down to read more.
Each year campers decide if they wish to hold a raffle to raise money for the scholarship fund. Knitters may bring an item to donate (knitting related, craft items, or other) to the raffle.
Please read the Frequently Asked Questions and Travel Tips above.
Camp/Retreat 3 - July 20-24 (Thursday - Monday), 2023
Retreat 3 Acceptance Letter PDF
Retreat 3 Participant List PDF Participant lists change through the spring and are updated only periodically. A list of participants will be provided to you at camp.
Optional Homework for any session: It is optional to begin work on a mini-sweater prior to attending camp. Feel free to download the Baby Spiral Yoke or Bear or Baby Drop Shoulder handouts under Camp 1. Both are optional practice for knitting sweaters. Start on one of the sweaters and come to camp to explore the techniques involved in finishing the sweater. Otherwise, small project handouts will be available at Camp.
Contest Topic: Ocean; scroll down to read more.
Each year campers decide if they wish to hold a raffle to raise money for the scholarship fund. Knitters may bring an item to donate (knitting related, craft items, or other) to the raffle.
Please read the Travel Tips and Frequently Asked Questions above.
Camp/Retreat 2.75 and 3 Contests
2023 Retreat 2.75 Topic: Knit Green Contest
2023 Retreat 3 Topic: Ocean Contest
The Knitting Contest is an event that has been a source of amusement at Retreats 2.75 and 3 for many years. The contest topic is open to your interpretation. Knitted entries may be comical, serious, or anything in between. It is optional for retreat participants to knit an entry in advance and describe their entries on the final class day. The top entries will receive a prize from one of many prize providers, including woolen mills, publishers, and other knitting related businesses.
Note: Camp/Retreat 1 & 2 will have a lottery for door prizes.
See you in July!
