Spirit Of The Circle

Dynamics of the Drum Circle

Spirit Of The Circle

Please be sure to review all of the material on this page to insure you are prepared to attend this event. Paralounge is proud to bring you a Unique Experience that will be Fun and Educational. Spirit of the Circle is an educational presentation of “Understanding the Drum Circle“. Learn about the Dynamic of the Drum Circle. All of your senses will be able to detect the difference it makes when you understand the placement of instruments, the importance of different instruments, your place in the circle and the Empathy you bring!

Empathy: em·pa·thy /ˈempəTHē/ noun : the ability to understand and share the feelings of another.

It’s not about “How much skill you have”. It’s about how much you understand “Your ability to share!“

Paralounge Inc. will have a fleet of instruments available to share with those who want to participate.

Schedule

Thursday April 10, 2025

3:00 pm Gates Open for General Admission

7:57 pm Sunset Jam on the lake! Bring your favorite instrument and play as the sunsets behind the lake.

9:00 pm Rhythm Attunement: Sound Bath and Meditation with Gongs, Chimes and Singing Bowls. Audience participation. Learn to play these beautiful instruments.

10:00 pm All Night Drum Circle. Enjoy a beautiful fire in the field with the stars above you.

Friday April 11, 2025

1:00 pm …. Introduction to the Drum Circle: Learn basic etiquette and understand DC structure, instrumentation and Personal Dynamics.

2:30 pm … Circle of One: Be inspired by moving outside your comfort zone.

4:00 pm … Voice of the Circle: Explore a variety of instrumentation, because the drum circle is more than drums!

6:00 pm …. Dinner with the family: Plan to sit and eat together.

7:58 pm Sunset Jam on the Lake: Watch the sun go down and play your favorite instrument.

9:00 pm Open Mic Jam Time! Musicians from the community enjoy freeform musical creations.

9:00 pm….. All night Drum Circle with Fire!

Saturday April 12, 2025 (Full Moon)

9:00 am …..Yoga

8:00 am ….. Breakfast with the family

10:00 am ….. TBA

11:00 am ….. TBA

1:00 pm ….African Dance with

12:00 pm ….. Lunch with the Family

2:30 pm …. Rhythms from the Congo with Thobos Lubamba.

4:00 pm …. Children performance rehearsal

6:00 pm …. Children’s Performance

7:00 pm …TBA

8:00 pm … Tam Tam Congo from Congo Africa!

9:00 pm ….Rhythm Attunement (sound bath): Relax and recharge while you enjoy the vibrations of the Gongs, Singing Bowls, Chimes and Bells.

9:00 pm ….All Night Drum Circle with Fire: Create an empathetic experience, enhance and empower your fellow participants.

Sunday April 13, 2025

9:00 am ….Yoga

8:00 am …. Breakfast with the Family

11:00 am ….Rhythm Church: Step by step journey that will focus the group on spiritual strength and our ability to create connection we need with others.

Admission Prices

Online Sales only. no cash at the gate! Only 200 Tickets Available!

All ticket sales are final. Paralounge Inc. reserves the right to deny admission to any person or party. Paralounge Inc. reserves the right to use any image or video taken during this event, for promotional purposes. No use of illegal Drugs or Alcohol will be permitted during this event. You must be 18 years of age or older to attend, unless accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.

Children 12 & Under are Free.

Click on the images to follow the links and purchase your tickets. Be sure to send “EVERY” name each ticket goes to so the gate can be organized and save time waiting in line.

Upgrade Overnight Accommodations!

Reserve a Bunk in Male or Female Bunkhouse.
Rent an entire Dorm with Multiple bunk beds for large groups.
Rent G Dorm Apartment (6 people) Two bedroom, living room (fold out couch) full bath and kitchenette Bedroom 1 has double bed. Bedroom 2 has two single beds.
Rent M Dorm Apartment (6 people) Two bedroom, living room (fold out couch) full bath and kitchenette Bedroom 1 has double bed. Bedroom 2 has two single beds.

You can reserve a bunk in the Bunkhouse. There will be a Male and Female bunkhouse. You must bring your own pillow and blanket. Paralounge Inc. is not responsible for any Lost or Stolen items. This is a great option for anyone who does not camp and does not mind sharing Community space. Rooms DO NOT LOCK! Rental Agreements are for Two Nights.

Men’s Bunkhouse

Dorm Rooms/Cabins/Apartments

G3- G4 Double Bunkhouse – 12 bunk beds
B1-B2 Double Bunkhouse – 12 bunk beds
M1 Single Bunkhouse – 6 bunk beds (Reserved)
M2 Single Bunkhouse – 6 bunk beds (Reserved)
M3 Single Bunkhouse – 6 bunk beds (Reserved)
M4 Single Bunkhouse – 6 bunk beds
Infirmary (Reserved)
Apartment 1…. 2 bedroom 1 fold out sofa kitchenette (Reserved)
Apartment 2…. 2 bedroom Full Bathroom 1 fold out sofa kitchenette (Reserved)
Cabin…. 2 bedroom Full Bathroom kitchenette (reserved)

Female Bunkhouse

Currently Looking for a food vendor for the kitchen!! email us

Vendors will be present with Hand Crafted Instruments.

OakenFire Rhythms: Drums & Percussion

Earthwaves Didgeridoo: Handcrafted Didgeridoos

Spirit Rising : Metaphysical Store

1 Soul Center: Massage and Sound Bath

Vendors

Please send us an email and apply for this event. The vending fee is $100 plus admission. Fill out PDF here and email.

Things you need to know!

Camp Kiwanis has all the amenities we need to enjoy a weekend of magic! Here are some important things you need to know in order to be prepared. Camp Kiwanis is not a full time campground, it is a Youth Camp. It is Paralounge policy to leave the space better than we found it, so we Respect their rules and clean up after ourselves.

You have to walk your camping gear into the camping areas. Vehicles have an unloading area, then you must park in available spaces
No digging holes. All fires must be in a container.
Camping is no longer aloud near the water.
Bears are present in the National Forest!! Please keep all food put away at night. Snakes, biting insects and poisonous plants are present in the forest as well.
If you like to sleep late… don’t camp next to the playground.
No smoking inside of ANY building! Please pick up any cigarette butts and micro trash off the ground and distribute into a trash can.
Hot Showers and Bathrooms are available.

Watch the Paralounge Campground Walk Video if you have not Experienced Camp Kiwanis before.

Rain or Shine we have an amazing pavilion to enjoy!

Please enjoy the lake at your own risk! No lifeguards will be on duty! Absolutely no children permitted near the water without a parent or legal guardian.

Participate In Our Exercises

Participating in rhythmic exercise, such as a Drum Circle, builds community and creates a bridge between individual empowerment and group empowerment, self confidence and group performance.