Participants must be 12 years of age or older. Those 12-17 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Completed youth contract required with registration for ages 12-17. Youth contract available here.

Dates 2025

Dec. 26 supper through New Year’s Day breakfast

  • Registration with deposit due by Nov. 1
  • Registration accepted as space available after Nov. 1
  • Full Balance due by Dec. 1
  • NO Registrations accepted after Dec 12!

Registration/Payment

For payment by check or money order, send with registration form. All credit card payments must be made online at www.bereaccds.org

Tuition

Received and paid in full by 11/1 = $375
Received by 12/1 = $400
Late registration, received after 12/1 = $425

Meal Tickets

(All meals are in Berea College Dining Service)

Supper 12/26 thru Lunch 12/31 = $150
New Year’s Eve Dinner = $32
New Year’s Breakfast = $7
All Meals = $189

Deposit

All registrations must be accompanied by a deposit of $100 per person.

Cancellations received by:

  • 12/01: Full Refund
    12/02 – 12/12: $75 per person is non-refundable
  • After 12/12, No Changes, No Refunds

Confirmations of registration will be mailed beginning September 1. Registrations are not transferable.

Lodging

  • 12/26 through 12/31 (six nights)
  • Any lodging is to be arranged and paid for independently. (See Housing Options for details)
  • Arrival/Check In/Pick up Registration Packet
    • 12/26, 2-5 p.m. First Floor of Seabury Center

Liability Waiver and Release

The liability Waiver and Release form must be signed by all participants at on-site registration or mailed with registration. Form available online.

Suggested Attire

Wear ordinary clothes in comfortable fabrics; festive attire for evening parties.  Hard-soled shoes are recommended.  Bring a pair of shoes, which you will wear only indoors, for dancing.  Bring a wild or crazy hat for hat night.

Location

I-75, exits 76 and 77 in central Kentucky.

Air Travel

Bluegrass Field in Lexington, one hour’s drive from Berea. For airport pickup/return only on 12/26 and 1/1 ($35 one-way; $60 round trip per person), contact Theresa Lowder at 859-979-2846. Please make reservation by 12/15. 

Scholarships (Limited scholarships available)

For additional information

Berea CCDS
317 Christmas Ridge Rd
Berea, KY 40403
Phone: 859-979-2846
Email: bereaccds@gmail.com
Webpage: https://bereaccds.org/

Credit card payment: online via Paypal at http://www.bereaccds.org