THEMES FOR 2012 SEASON THE PAGE IS UNDER CONSTRUCTION. If you are planning an event be sure to send the information to the Webmaster for approval. Time is reserved on a first come, first served basis so it is wise to do this as quickly as possible. Do not wait until camp opens. With so many activities this is likely to change all season.
Please check this listing for official events! The Hillside flyer will carry the same themed weekends that we have posted below before individual events are listed.
This page is still being worked on. Return in two weeks to see more of the many parties and events that are being planned for Hillside this summer.
__________________________________________________________________________________ May 4 -- 5 Opening Weekend:Camp opens Friday at 10 a.m. This is a perfect time to meet & greet the early Perms & day campers who want to get a head start in setting up camp. If you have not been to Hillside before there is no better time to have a look around. If you have questions please feel free to ask. That is what we are here for -- to help you. __________________________________________________________________________________
May 11 -- 12 Open: Perms and day campers along with regular cabin and tent campers will enjoy a relaxing weekend at Hillside if the weather is good. This gives both new and old campers an opportunity to meet more people as they enjoy what the camp has to offer. If you have never been to a gay all-male campground this is the perfect weekend to visit. The registration office opens at 10 a.m. __________________________________________________________________________________
May 18 -- 19 Uniform Weekend # 1:Do you like men in uniforms or like to wear a uniform then this is the weekend for you. All uniforms are welcome or you can leave your uniform home and wear nothing or regular non-uniform clothing. We will have a Saturday afternoon party at the Rec Hall Saturday afternoon and the traditional disco with DJ Hi-Fi Friday and Saturday nights from 9 to 2 a.m. The fire will keep us warm while we enjoy the social like at the Rec Hall. __________________________________________________________________________________ May 25 -- 27 Memorial Day Weekend: This holiday is the first big party weekend of the summer. The parties that are planned will be listed here as we get near May. An example is the Cumalot Party, which is always a hit so be ready! Weather permitting, the in-ground pool will be open for both sun and swimming. __________________________________________________________________________________ June 1 -- 2 Bears in the Woods Weekend # 1: Hillside is known for its bear weekends and parties. Men of all sizes look forward to their annual trips for bear weekends, which is one reason the camp has again been named theBest Bear Campsite / Accommodationsfor year 2011 by the Complete Bear organization. The parties begin Saturday as hundreds of men have a weekend of fun in the sun. __________________________________________________________________________________ June 8 -- 9Leather / Levi Weekend # 1: We will list the events soon. __________________________________________________________________________________ June 15 -- 16 Duck Derby & Country Western Weekend: The Ducks will be ready for the annual Duck Derby to benefit the Memorial Garden. Purchase a duck for just $5 and you could be a big winner. The afternoon party / race with refreshments will begin at 1 p.m. near the bridge in the Village Circle. Beginning at 1 p.m. we will have C&W dance lessons given at the Rec Hall. All you have to do is show up and you will still be able to make the 3 p.m. Duck race if you wish to attend. The evening disco will have C&W music thrown in for those who like to line dance, et al. __________________________________________________________________________________
June 22 -- 23 Fantasy / Fetish Weekend # 1: Traditionally we let campers do their thing as long as they are not hurting others. You may participate or just watch -- it is your decision. All one has to do is walk around camp to see what folks are getting excited about. Many have never seen anything like this before, so enjoy! __________________________________________________________________________________
June 29 -- 4th of July Party Weekend: This is a huge party weekend. The annual Nude NNS July 4 Party takes place this weekend as does the fabulous Debutante Ball, to mention two well-known parties. This weekend is so busy that we work on it right up to mid-June. Be sure to be at Hillside to participate in all the parties and events. If you have an event please let the Webmaster know ASAP. We will have the parties listed as soon as we can. This is a Show weekend, too. __________________________________________________________________________________
July 6 -- 7 Bears in the Woods # 2 & Volleyball Tournament Weekend: No Bear weekend would be complete without the traditional Bear party with refreshments at the Rec Hall Saturday afternoon. Arrive in time to joint the 2 p.m. party and the fun that only Bears would dare to have. All day Saturday the Volleyball Tournament will take place so why not form a team and joint in on the fun and perhaps win trophies for your team. Teams can form as early as you wish and play on the camp court as many times as you wish. Sign up forms will be available at the office and the Rec Hall at least two weeks before the competition. All you need to do is fill it out and be at camp Saturday and Sunday and you could be the pride of your team and the camp. Phil & Pete will continue their third-year tradition of hosting the Purple Party Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at their Bear-A-Licious site. Be sure to wear something purple. CLICK for poster. __________________________________________________________________________________ July 13 -- 14 Motorcycle & Leather Weekend: Hillside has a devoted and dedicated leather community and it is from this community that the Mr. Hillside Leather and Hillside Leather Boycontests and party sponsored by the NE. Pa. Leathermen will take place Saturday afternoon. The vigor that is put into this one activity is awesome and hopefully you will be there to see your colleagues compete. If you have a bike be sure to bring it and join in on the annual bike run that begins and ends at Hillside just in time for a Saturday afternoon party. As we get closer to the contests you may pick up a form to become a candidate. The winner will represent the camp in several important activities and enjoy representing one of the largest gay camps in North America. __________________________________________________________________________________ July 20 -- 21 Fantasy / Fetish # 2 & Hillside Festival of the Arts Weekend: This weekend you may watch or participate in the events -- the decision is yours. Either way you will certainly be entertained if not totally excited. If you like a good festival then look no further. Saturday is the perfect afternoon and camp is the perfect place to see what your colleagues are making hoping that people will buy their art. You may find that special something that you cannot turn away because the price is so good. Spend some time looking around to see what it is that you like well enough to purchase. You are sure to find lots of one-of-a-kid pieces at this sale. __________________________________________________________________________________ July. 27 -- 28 Village People Party & Car Show Weekend: Anyone who has been going to Hillside for more than two years knows about the reputation of the Village People Party in the Village. This is where the food is excellent and the fun can be self-generating long after the party is done. Just when you think the men are running low on food more is brought out to keep the men happy during this 1 to 4 p.m. feast. There is no better place to be than the Village Circle this Saturday afternoon. __________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 3 -- 4 Illumination Weekend: WOW! The weekend has arrived! If you have talked to anyone about Hillside they probably brought up Illumination Weekend. You have to be at this weekend to explain what it is. There is no duplicate anyplace no matter how hard people try -- and many campgrounds try to duplicate the Hillside event. We will be posting some pictures from past seasons and you will be able to get an idea of what we are talking about. If it can be done with lights then it has been done at Hillside. The only thing we ask is that you do not use rope lighting because of the limited power source that the camp has. The main event is Saturday evening but arrive early to get a parking spot. A few years ago Manwood and Perms added a lighted feature to the Memorial Garden Thursday evening making it a two-night event. All we can suggest is that you show up. You will be pleased you did. __________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 10 -- 11 All-Camp NNS Party & Show Weekend: This NNS Party is for everyone. Nudity is not required and the same fine food is there for everyone. Eat, drink and be happy at this one-of-a-kind party Saturday afternoon. What better way to end a wonderful Saturday at Hillside than to enjoy a stage Show. We will provide the talent and your provide the appreciation. After the Show we will have the traditional fire and disco with DJ Hi-Fi until 2 a.m. __________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 17 -- 18 Fantasy / Fetish # 3 & Uniform # 2 Weekend: Live out your fantasy on this excuse weekend. The Mid-Atlantic Uniform League returns with their party at the Rec Hall from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. If you like uniforms, you will love this party! This is the 3rd year for the 4 to 7 p.m. Mad Hatter Party and it is a standout for Smith Lane. The group plans a repeat of their success story. Watch for more information coming soon. __________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 24 -- 25 Bears in the Woods # 3:The Bears return to enjoy the traditional Bear Party at the Rec Hall from 1 to 4 p.m. Refreshments will be served. __________________________________________________________________________________
Aug. 29 (Wed.) Annual Cocktail Party: This is a BYOB Cocktail Party Wednesday afternoon. What a way to relax and enjoy your friends and get to meet new ones. __________________________________________________________________________________ Aug. 31 -- Labor Day Weekend: This is going to be another big party weekend beginning with Sept. 3 Saturday afternoons party at the Rec Hall complete with refreshments. When they say we want to please, they sure do! This is a Show weekend __________________________________________________________________________________ Sept. 7 -- 8 Leather / Levi Weekend # 2: We will list the parties soon. __________________________________________________________________________________ Sept. 14 -- 15 Bears in the Woods # 4:Men look forward to their annual trips for bear weekends. This is one reason the camp has again been named the Best Bear / Accom- modationsfor year 2011 by the Complete Bear organization. Saturday party! __________________________________________________________________________________
Sept. 21 -- 22 Tea Dance Party Weekend: Pack the dance floor to celebrate the almost ending of the season. It is a perfect time to do some high-energy dancing and still close up, if you must. __________________________________________________________________________________ Sept. 28 -- 29Closing Weekend: This is it. It is time to close up for the winter since camp closes at 6 p.m. Sunday. Have a terrific winter and we will see you in the spring. __________________________________________________________________________________
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