Who is welcome to attend Women's Weekend?

Any woman age 21 and older seeking a safe, fun, and engaging weekend at camp in the company of other women. Whether you are coming solo or with a friend, or are connected to Pemi as a partner, mother, sister, daughter, etc. or someone brand new to Camp Pemigewassett – join us! 

What will the food be like?

Our chefs are looking forward to this weekend! Expect three hearty, healthy, well-rounded meals a day, with full breakfasts, fresh lunches, and delicious dinners made from scratch. Fruit and snacks will be available throughout the day. If Mother Nature cooperates, we’ll share appetizers and happy hours on the beach and perhaps a beach cookout for dinner on Saturday night. Other meals will be served in our spacious Mall Hall overlooking the Pemi fields. 

What if I have a food allergy/sensitivity?

Tell us about allergies / food sensitivities on the Women’s Weekend Form, which you’ll complete during registration, and be in touch with Dottie at [email protected] regarding your needs. Our chefs, who handle a variety of special requirements during the summer when we serve a community of 250, will plan ahead using the information you provide. Please understand that Women’s Weekend menus are prepared with the entire group in mind, and our chefs are not short-order cooks. 

What about bedding and towels?

Bring your preferred bedding for a single bed—either a sleeping bag or sheets and blankets—and a pillow.* Keep in mind that cabins aren’t insulated and the nighttime temperature in mid-September can drop into the 40s (check the forecast for Wentworth when you’re packing). A few upgraded accommodations provide linens as indicated on the registration link.

If you are traveling by plane or other public transportation and are interested in renting linens, Pemi has a limited supply of professionally cleaned sheets and blankets used for our international summer staff. Please contact Dottie at [email protected].

Bring a towel (or two) for showering, beach, and yoga/qigong use.

*Heads up – a pillow is the most forgotten item by campers!

Is there a packing list for Women's Weekend?

There’s always a packing list when you head off to camp! Adjust it according to your own needs and comfort.

Will there be WiFi?

While we encourage everyone to “unplug” at camp, we know that the outside world can be demanding of our attention. We have WiFi in several communal locations at camp for you to check-in as needed, and plenty of space to spread out if work or a project calls. We hope Women’s Weekend will provide a break from virtual lives so we can be with one another in real time.

What will the schedule look like?

Stay tuned! It’s under development and will be posted here.  There will be a variety of group activities led by experienced leaders throughout the weekend. This event is for you; we hope that you’ll feel free to do your own thing OR to join as many of the planned activities as you’d like.

Check-in starts at 1:30 PM on Friday. There will be group tours of Pemi offered between the start of check-in and the first all-group event when the Rat’s Nest Beach Bar opens at 4:45 PM for our Trailblazer Toast and Happy Hour, followed by dinner and keynote event with speaker.

More to come!

I'm coming with a friend; if we register separately can we be in the same cabin?

Yes, you can certainly be in the same cabin. When you complete the required Women’s Weekend Form during registration, you’ll have the opportunity to tell us about who you’re coming with, as well as any accommodation needs (we’ll also do our best to honor wants such as specific cabin requests etc but can’t promise).

NOTE: The ideal is for each attendee to register separately in order for each person to sign the waiver and complete the Women’s Weekend Form. If needed, one person can register for others in addition to herself.

What is your cancellation policy?

As with our regular camper sessions, a substantial portion of Pemi’s expenses for Women’s Weekend will be incurred prior to participants’ arrival. The following policies assure that Pemi is here to serve our campers for many summers to come.

• Bookings canceled before August 1 will receive a full refund minus a 2.9% registration platform fee (charged to Pemi on every registration)
• Bookings canceled August 1 through August 31 will receive a 50% refund
• Bookings canceled September 1 or after will not receive a refund
• In the event that Women’s Weekend is canceled or closed while in session by mandate of local, state, or federal authorities, you may request a prorated refund for each of the days you were not able to attend. E.g., closure prior to your arrival = 100% refund; closure after 2:30 PM Saturday = 50% refund.
• Consider a simple travel insurance policy for last minute trip cancellation/interruption should something unexpected occur.

How can I sign up and what does the registration process look like?

When you access our registration page via the link on this page, you’ll provide your contact information and select your accommodation which will determine your cost for the weekend. The rest is just as easy:

• Complete and sign online the included Women’s Weekend form
• Read and sign online the included industry-standard waiver
• Pay in full via credit card (with 3% service fee added) or direct debit card (no fee).

All of the above must completed before the registration can be submitted and your reservation confirmed.

NOTE: If coming with others, each attendee should register separately in order for each person to sign the waiver and complete the Women’s Weekend Form. If needed, one person can register for others in addition to herself. If you’re registering for someone in addition to yourself, please provide their email address so we might send the waiver/form to them.

As always, if you have questions before, during, or after registration, email Dottie at [email protected].

Can I provide for someone who might not be able to afford the weekend?

First of all, thank you for your generosity. Please email Dottie at [email protected] to discuss this.