Taking place in Vermontville NY on July 23-26, 2026, NY Pirate Camp is a gathering for OFMD fans to meet, do crafts, make s'mores, and maybe even see some insane foliage.NY Pirate Camp is being organized by poorlyformed (stupidlullabies on bsky.)
Registration is open now and will close on Feb. 28 (or when spaces have filled.)OPEN SPACES: 10A $100 deposit is due at registration in order to hold your spot. You may cancel and receive a full refund until Feb. 28.A second payment will be due by May 31. The amount will depend on a variety of factors, including total number of attendees.A waiver and code of conduct will be sent to all attendees that must be signed prior to camp.
NY Pirate Camp will be offering assistance to anyone who wants to attend but cannot afford to. How much we can offer depends on how much others are able to donate. If you want to attend NY Pirate Camp but cannot afford the down payment at this time, please email us at [email protected].Many thanks to the Midwest Pirate Camp, from who we borrowed the Poison Into Positivity idea.
NY Pirate Camp will be held outside of Vermontville in upstate NY. The closest city with trains and busses is Plattsburgh (about 45 minutes away.) If you are taking a train or bus, there will be a channel in the discord server to help coordinate a ride. You can also contact us at [email protected] for ride assistance.Approximate Driving Time:
NYC - 5.5 hours
Rochester - 5 hours
Boston - 5 hours
Buffalo - 5.5 hours
There will be no actual camping. We will be staying in a lodge with A/C, electricity, and running water. Linens are provided.Unfortunately the lodge is not wheelchair accessible. There are a few steps leading up to it, and no paved pathway. A few beds are available on the first floor, but most are on the second.Most of the beds are twin bunk beds and will be in rooms shared with other pirates (four to a room). There are a few rooms available with one double bed, but you would need to share the bed with another person. There will be a separate form sent out later to ask about sleeping arrangements.There are three bathrooms with showers (no bathtubs.)Amenities include:
Sauna
Fire Pit
Washer/Dryer
Iron/Ironing board
Game room with pool table, foosball, and table tennisCheck-in will start at 5pm on Thursday.
Check-out is 10am on Sunday.
The lodge has a well-equipped kitchen where we can prepare group meals. There is no menu yet (other than pizza on Thursday night) but we will be able to accommodate common dietary restrictions, such as vegetarian, vegan, dairy-free. We are not able to accommodate strict Kosher diets. You will have the option to bring your own food if you won't take part in group meals, but storage and preparation facilities will be limited.Non-alcoholic beverages will be provided. Alcohol will not be but you can bring your own for either yourself or to share.
We will be holding workshops and activities hosted by attendees. In addition, there will be a Calypso's Birthday party (and maybe a talent show?) held on Friday night.No outings are planned yet but we are open to ideas for any.
RULES
1. Attendees must be 21 years old at the time of camp.
2. No smoking or vaping within the lodge. There will be designated areas outside for both tobacco and marijuana (separate from each other.)
3. Quiet time in public areas is from midnight to 9am. Individual rooms may designate their own quiet times, but noise levels should not disrupt neighboring rooms.
4. All attendees must submit proof of a negative Covid-19 test taken within 24 hours before arrival. Tests will also be available onsite, but please note that if you test positive, you will be asked to leave.
5. Service dogs are allowed, but please leave other furry friends at home.
6. Unless they are also in fandom, please also leave spouses/partners at home.
CODE OF CONDUCT
The 2 main commandments are Keep Each Other Safe and Don’t Be A DickKeep Each Other Safe
• If a Safety team member says something, listen.
• Make sure Safety knows about your medical needs – e.g. mobility/fall concerns, medications, allergies, etc.
• If you see something, say something.
• Attendance means you acknowledge that we’re in a wilderness area, there are associated risks, and you won’t sue the facility or the organizers if you get hurt.
• Camper agrees to the event policy of “safety over stigma” with regard to any unsafe behavior or medical issues that may arise for other participants. The “safety over stigma” policy states that in all events the safety of participants is the highest priority, regardless of whether that person’s behavior may have contributed to the situation.Don't Be A Dick
• Respect everyone’s pronouns, privacy, autonomy, and stated wishes.
• Bigotry of any kind will not be tolerated.
• Don’t yuck people's yum.
• Don’t be a bully.
• Respect people’s right to consent to an activity, conversation topic, etc.
• Respect people’s boundaries in general.
• Don’t touch people without making sure it’s okay to do so. If consent for contact is withdrawn, respect it.
• Be conscientious of service animals; do not interact with them or distract them unless you are given permission by their handler.
• At meals, don’t overload your plate and make sure that everyone has gotten a plate before going for seconds.
• With regard to alcohol and/or marijuana, know your limits and partake responsibly. The safety team really doesn’t want anyone to get sick or hurt from having fun.
• Do not shame people for partaking in alcohol/drugs OR for choosing not to. Do not pressure people into partaking if they don’t want to.
• Don’t litter. If you make a mess, clean it up. It’s fine to ask for help if you need it!
• Remember that we are staying on someone else’s property and treat it with respect.
• Everyone is required to volunteer for at least one shift during camp to help things run smoothly. Let’s all do our share and take care of each other as a crew!Many thanks to the Midwest Pirate Camp, from whose Code of Conduct we borrowed heavily from.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us either via email ([email protected]) or bluesky!