Table of Contents
About • Dates • Location and Travel Guide • Schedule • What's Included • Pricing • FAQ • Registration Details • COVID • Registration Details • Terms of Service and Refund Policy • Travel Insurance • How to Register
About
Camp Workroom Social Wardrobe Week is a 5-day/4-night sewing retreat offering participants the space and freedom to work on sewing garments that reflect their personal style.
At Wardrobe Week, our team of expert fashion sewists support campers as they work on different aspects of their wardrobe. In addition to working on their garments, campers at Wardrobe Week can attend lectures and activities that are curated to expand their design thinking and creativity. Past topics have included fit, color, silhouette, fabric, finishing techniques, how to use trims and hardware, garment care, garment design and planning, and project workflow and organization.
Campers spend their time at Wardrobe Week working side-by-side in small groups, creating a warm and collaborative environment that encourages campers to build connections with each other. Campers work on their own projects at their own pace and at different stages of construction. Some campers focus on batch sewing multiple garments, while others focus on fine-tuning the fit of one or two garments. Each small group also 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, all while making fashion sewing approachable and fun!
During down time, campers can choose to relax alone or get to know their fellow campers. We designed Camp Workroom Social for sewists to learn, to practice, to experiment, and to have a fun weekend away in the woods!
At Workroom Social we specialize in teaching adult learners in a fun and social environment. Our events are noncompetitive, casual, and productive, and we teach in a friendly, inspiring, motivational way. We are professional designers and makers who do not focus on perfection. Rather, we want you to learn and to participate in our classes with a creative and curious spirit. We know great sewing comes with tons of practice, and our goal is to give you the skills and the confidence you need to continue your sewing journey at home.
Dates
Wednesday, April 23–Sunday, April 27, 2025
Location
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.
Want more information about traveling to Camp Workroom Social? Check out our Travel Guide, which includes information on getting 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 2025 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 a final schedule of events upon arrival at the event.
Wednesday, April 23, 202512:00 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 24, 20257:00 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 25, 20257:00 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 26, 20257:00 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 27, 20257:00 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
Camp Workroom Social Wardrobe Week retreats include the following:
- Intensive Sewing Experience: Three days of sewing time with the support of expert fashion and garment sewing instructors who are carefully matched with campers based on their individual goals.
- Thoughtfully Planned Sewing Workspace: A sewing workspace that considers the unique needs of our campers and their projects, while working with the limitations of our summer camp venue.
- Dedicated Sewing Machines: Campers can request a mechanical or computerized machine for use at Camp. Campers may bring their own machines if they prefer.
- Communal Sergers: Campers have access to shared sergers that are threaded with white or black thread. These sergers are primarily used for finishing raw edges. If a serger is preferred for garment construction, campers should bring their own for dedicated use.
- Communal Irons: We also provide press cloths and hams.
- Exclusive Workshops: Various sewing, fashion, and crafts-related workshops, specially curated for our campers.
- Sleepaway Camp Adventure: Opportunities to join a variety of camp activities such as hiking, rock climbing, ziplining, archery, and nature workshops. Weather permitting.
- Easy Transportation: Roundtrip shuttle service from Midtown Manhattan, New York City. Campers may drive themselves to Frost Valley if they prefer.
- 5-Days/4-Nights Accommodations: See registration pricing below for more details on our lodging options.
- All-Inclusive Dining: 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. Snacks (both the healthy kind and the fun kind) are also provided throughout each sewing day. For those with specific dietary needs, campers are put in touch with the Dining Hall directly to ensure every meal is safe.
- Community Connection: Exclusive access to Workroom Social's private online community, Social Sewists, for pre and post-event engagement and retreat planning.
Pricing
The cost of Camp is determined by the type of lodging you select.
Camp-Style Cabins
- Summer camp style stand-alone cabins.
- Campers bunk with up to 3 other campers (4 campers total 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.
- Bathroom and shower located inside the cabin. One bathroom per cabin (per 4 campers).
- Other Camp Workroom Social cabins nearby with a shared outdoor fire ring.
↗︎ View photos of the Camp-Style Cabins
Camper fee for Camp-Style Cabins—$2,173
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.
- 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—$2,296
Camper fee for Family-Style Lodge Private Room—$2,488
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.
- 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—$2,596
Camper fee Hotel-Style Single Room—$3,049
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.
Registration Details
- Deposit—$595 to reserve your spot at Camp.
- Plan #1—Submit your remaining fee balance all at once. Due Wednesday, February 5.
- Plan #2—Submit your remaining fee balance, plus an installment fee of $150, in 3 even installments due February 5, March 5, and April 2.
You have until Wednesday, February 5 to choose the right plan for you! We'll reach out when it’s time to choose.
COVID Vaccinations
For Wardrobe Week 2025 we continue to require updated COVID vaccinations as recommended by the CDC.
Keeping up to date with the CDC’s COVID-19 vaccination recommendations helps reduce the spread of the virus in our communities. Here's how:
- Public Health Impact: High vaccination rates contribute to overall community protection, making it harder for the virus to spread as widely. This can be referred to as community immunity. This helps protect those who cannot be vaccinated, such as individuals with certain medical conditions. The overall effect of widespread vaccination is a reduced incidence of the disease, which protects vulnerable populations. World Health Organization, CDC, World Economic Forum
- Lower Transmission Rates: Vaccinated individuals are less likely to contract COVID-19, and if they do, they generally have a lower viral load, making them less contagious. This significantly reduces the likelihood of spreading the virus to others. Mayo Clinic, World Health Organization, Yale Medicine, CDC
- Shorter Period of Contagiousness: Vaccinated people typically clear the virus faster than unvaccinated individuals, meaning they are contagious for a shorter period. This helps to further limit the spread of the virus. CDC, Mayo Clinic, World Economic Forum
- Reduced Severity of Illness: The COVID-19 vaccines help reduce the severity of illness if one does get infected. This leads to fewer hospitalizations and deaths, which also contributes to less overall transmission as there are fewer severe cases in the community. Johns Hopkins, World Health Organization, Oxford University
These points underscore the critical role that vaccines play in controlling the spread of COVID-19 and protecting our community health.
With these things in mind, you can read our full COVID-19 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 COVID-19. 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 are 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 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/