Camp Workroom Social Wardrobe Week

Table of Contents

About • What to Expect • Dates • Location • Schedule • What's Included • Pricing • Registration Details • FAQ • Health and Wellness Policies • Terms of Service and Refund Policy • Travel Insurance • How to Register

About Our Sleepaway Sewing Retreat for Adults

Camp Workroom Social's Wardrobe Week is a five-day, four-night summer camp-inspired adult sewing retreat that combines focused garment-making with community-building. Campers work on sewing garments that reflect their personal style, supported by our team of expert fashion sewists. The retreat is filled with hands-on sewing, curated lectures and workshops, some outdoor adventures, and the kind of joy that can only come from being a kid again at summer camp.

Designed for expanding your wardrobe, deepening your creativity, and making new friends, Camp Workroom Social blends the magic of a sleepaway camp experience with the freedom to work on your own projects. Whether you're batch sewing multiple garments or fine-tuning the fit of one piece, you'll leave with progress on your projects, a new community of sewists, and renewed energy for sewing your own clothes.

What to Expect

Throughout the retreat, campers work side-by-side in small groups on their own projects at their own pace. Each small group works with a dedicated sewing instructor who is matched with campers based on their desired outcomes and goals. Instructors can demonstrate sewing techniques, help with problem solving, assist with fitting, and offer a professional perspective on the garment-making process. Some campers work on a single complex project, while others prefer rotating between multiple pieces throughout the retreat.

In addition to open sewing time, campers can attend curated lectures and workshops on topics like fit, color, silhouette, fabric, finishing techniques, trims and hardware, garment care, design and planning, and project workflow. When you're not sewing, you can join a variety of camp-inspired activities, including arts and crafts, hiking, ziplining, or relaxing with fellow campers.

Our staff specializes in teaching sewing to adult learners in a relaxed, non-competitive setting. At Camp Workroom Social, we embrace experimentation and curiosity over perfection, giving you space to grow, explore, and connect with other campers through sewing. Great sewing comes with time and practice, and our goal is to give you the skills, the confidence, and the support of a community to help you continue your sewing journey at home.

Dates

Wednesday, April 22–Sunday, April 26, 2026

Location

Camp takes place at Frost Valley YMCA—located on over 5,000 acres in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, just 2.5 hours north of New York City.

Learn more about getting to Camp in our Travel Guide, which includes information on transportation options to and from Frost Valley YMCA and flying in and out of New York City.

Schedule

This schedule is for planning purposes only. Event arrival and departure dates and times are final. However, lectures and workshops listed are past events, and exact activities for 2026 are curated to the current group of campers. Additionally, the exact schedule of events and timing at Camp are subject to change without notice. Campers receive final event schedules upon arrival.

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 12:00 p.m. Bus departs Midtown Manhattan, NYC for Camp Workroom Social 3:00 p.m. Bus arrives at Camp Workroom Social and registration begins 4:15 p.m. All Camp Welcome and Orientation 4:45 p.m. First Camper Meeting 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Hall 6:45 p.m. Lecture: Easy Flat Patternmaking Techniques to Customize Your You-Made Projects 7:15 p.m. Open Sew 9:00 p.m. All Camp Craft 10:30 p.m. Quiet hours begin in lodges	Thursday, April 23, 2026 7:00 a.m. Optional early activity (hiking, running, yoga, meditation) 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Hall 9:00 a.m. Open Sew 10:30 a.m. Lecture and Workshop: Record Keeping for Garment Sewists 12:15 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Hall 1:00 p.m. Open Sew 4:45 p.m. Lecture: Different Workflows and Organization Systems for Hobby Sewing 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Hall 6:30 p.m. Open Sew 8:30 p.m. Workshop: What Do You Want to Communicate with Your Style? 10:30 p.m. Quiet hours begin in lodges
Friday, April 24, 2026 7:00 a.m. Optional early activity (hiking, running, yoga, meditation) 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Hall 9:00 a.m. Open Sew 12:15 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Hall 1:00 p.m. Open Sew 4:45 p.m. Workshop: How to Capture the Magic of Your Projects through Photography 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Hall 6:30 p.m. Open Sew 8:30 p.m. Lecture: Fabrics for Fashion Sewing 10:30 p.m. Quiet hours begin in lodges	Saturday, April 25, 2026 7:00 a.m. Optional early activity (hiking, running, yoga, meditation) 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Hall 9:00 a.m. Open Sew 12:15 p.m. Lunch in the Dining Hall 1:00 p.m. Open Sew 3:30 p.m. Lecture and Workshop: Garment Care and Visible Mending 5:30 p.m. Dinner in the Dining Hall 6:30 p.m. Clean up and pack up workspaces 8:30 p.m. Me-Made Spectacular and Celebration 10:30 p.m. Quiet hours begin in lodges
Sunday, April 26, 2026 7:00 a.m. Early morning pack-up and move-out 8:00 a.m. Breakfast in the Dining Hall 9:00 a.m. Camp activities 11:00 a.m. Closing ceremony and lunch in the Dining Hall 1:00 p.m. Buses depart Camp Workroom Social for NYC 4:30 p.m. Buses arrive in NYC

What's Included with Registration

• Roundtrip shuttle bus service from Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Campers may drive themselves to Frost Valley if they prefer.
• 5-days/4-nights accommodations. See Pricing below for more details on our lodging options.
• Open sewing time with the support of expert fashion and garment sewing instructors who are carefully matched with campers based on their individual goals and desired outcomes.
• Access to a sewing work space that considers the unique needs of our campers and their projects, in addition to the limitations of our summer camp venue.
• Sewing machines for use. Campers may bring their own machines if they prefer.
• Sergers for shared community use.
• Irons and ironing boards for shared community use.
• Various sewing, fashion, and craft-related workshops and lectures, specially curated for our campers. Past topics have included fit, color, silhouette, fabric, finishing techniques, trims and hardware, garment care, design and planning, and project workflow.
• Camp activities which may include our Me-Made Spectacular, Fashion Show, and Celebration.
• Additional Camp activities which may include hiking, rock climbing, ziplining, canoeing, nature workshops, and arts-and-crafts classes.
• All meals from dinner Wednesday night through lunch Sunday afternoon. All meals are served in the Camp Dining Hall, which hosts other guests at the same time. A variety of nutrition options are available at every meal, and we happily accommodate food allergies. For those with specific dietary needs, campers are put in touch with the Dining Hall directly to ensure every meal is safe.
• A variety of snacks throughout each sewing day.
• Access to Workroom Social's private online community, socialsewists.com. All retreat planning materials are located on Social Sewists, and campers can connect with each other before and after the event there as well.

Pricing

The cost of Camp is determined by the type of lodging you select.

Camp-Style Cabins

• Summer camp style stand-alone cabins.
• Campers can book a private cabin or a shared cabin. Shared cabins have up to 4 campers per cabin.
• Twin-sized bunk beds with foam mattresses. Every camper can sleep on a bottom bunk. No camper is required to sleep on a top bunk.
• Basic bed linens, blanket, pillow, and towel included.
• Bathroom and shower located inside the cabin. One bathroom per cabin.
• Other Camp Workroom Social cabins nearby with a shared outdoor fire ring.

↗︎ View photos of the Camp-Style Cabins

Camper fee for Camp-Style Cabin Shared Room—$2,260

Camper fee for Camp-Style Cabin Private Room—$2,798

Family-Style Lodges

• Family-style lodge building with 4 private rooms and 1 common room.
• Campers can book a private room or a shared room in this lodge. 1 or 2 campers per room.
• Twin-sized bunk beds with foam mattresses. Every camper can sleep on a bottom bunk. No camper is required to sleep on a top bunk.
• Basic bed linens, blanket, pillow, and towel included.
• Bathroom and shower located inside each room. One bathroom per room.
• Other Camp Workroom Social lodge nearby. Each lodge has its own fire ring.

↗︎ View photos of the Family-Style Lodges

Camper fee for Family-Style Lodge Shared Room—$2,389

Camper fee for Family-Style Lodge Private Room—$2,588

Hotel-Style Building

• Hotel-style building with 24 rooms and 1 common room lounge.
• Campers can book a hotel-private room or a hotel-shared room. 1 or 2 campers per room.
• Full-sized beds with spring mattresses. Every camper gets their own bed.
• Upgraded bed linens, comforter, pillow, and towel included.
• Bathroom and shower located inside each room. One bathroom per room.
• The hotel-style building is located directly next to the sewing building.

↗︎ View photos of the Hotel-Style Building

Camper fee for Hotel-Style Shared Room—$2,696

Camper fee for Hotel-Style Single Room—$3,149

Registration Details

• Deposit—$595 to reserve your spot at Camp.
• Balance Payment Option #1—One-time fee balance due February 13.
• Balance Payment Option #2—3 additional installments, plus an installment fee of $150, due February 13, March 13, and April 10.

You have until Friday, February 13 to choose the right balance payment option for you! We'll reach out when it's time to choose.

The ABCs of Camp (Our Campy FAQ)

Got questions about the nitty gritty details of Camp? Check out The ABCs of Camp, a Frequently Asked Questions article. It's a fun way to learn a bit more about what to expect from your weekend at Camp.

Health and Wellness Policies

Camp Workroom Social attendees are responsible and caring individuals who believe in overall community health. We understand that Camp is a unique event where strangers come together from all over to live and work together in close quarters. With this in mind, we take actions in our daily lives to help mitigate the risk of spreading illnesses to others at Camp.

While Workroom Social will no longer require proof of vaccinations, we ask that all attendees of our events stay current on all vaccinations including COVID-19; influenza (the flu); tetanus, diphtheria, and whooping cough; MMR; etc. Vaccines are the best way to protect ourselves and our loved ones from preventable diseases and illnesses. We recommend discussing vaccinations with your healthcare providers, and you can read the CDC's schedule for adult vaccinations here:

• Staying Up to Date with COVID-19 Vaccines
• Adult Immunization Schedule by Age

The CDC continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for adults.

Additionally, Camp Workroom Social continues to require proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken the morning of the first day of the event, and participants may not attend the event if they are experiencing any symptoms of illness, even if you receive a negative COVID-19 test result.

By attending Camp Workroom Social, you agree to prioritize the health and safety of the community and adhere to our Health and Wellness terms and policies. You can read our full Health and Wellness Policies on Workroom Social's Terms of Service page.

Terms of Service and Refund Policy

Thank you for being a part of our community! Whether you are coming to see us in our Brooklyn studio, working with our fabrics or patterns, or joining us at Camp Workroom Social, we want to ensure that every Workroom Social sewist has the best experience possible. To help with this, please read and understand our Terms of Service and Refund Policy before you register for an event or buy a product from us. When you register for an event or buy a product from us, you agree to our Terms of Service and Refund Policy.

Our Terms of Service and Refund Policy include important information and policies regarding Health and Wellness at our events. Both are updated regularly, so please click through to read them in full.

If you have questions about these terms and policies, please reach out before you register for an event or buy a product. You can email us at hello @ workroomsocial.com or call us at 646-481-1650. We're here and happy to help you!

Travel Insurance

Due to the unique nature of travel events like Camp Workroom Social retreats, we are unable to issue refunds due to delays or changes in travel plans. We strongly encourage all participants to research and consider purchasing a travel insurance plan to cover your Camp Workroom Social expenses. Research and understand how issues relating to COVID-19 and illness are covered or not covered by different agencies and policies. Here are some resources to help get you started with your research.

• https://www.generalitravelinsurance.com/
• https://travel.nationwide.com/plans
• https://www.worldnomads.com/
• https://www.travelguard.com/
• https://www.bhtp.com/travel-insurance
• https://www.progressive.com/travel/
• https://www.travelinsurance.com/
• https://goreadyinsurance.com/
• https://member.acg.aaa.com/mi/travel/travel-insurance.html
• https://www.forbes.com/advisor/l/best-pandemic-travel-insurance-plans/

How to Register

Registration for Camp Workroom Social's Wardrobe Week opens on Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern (12:00 p.m. Pacific). Registration for Camp is done by random lottery. Selected individuals are notified by email between 3:00 and 4:00 p.m. Eastern on January 16 and have 10 minutes to complete their registration before it expires. At 4:00 p.m. Eastern, if spots still remain they will become available on a first-come, first-served basis. If you want to register for Camp Workroom Social's Wardrobe Week, you can join the lottery by signing up here.