Hartford Courant

Camp John Waters plans adult getaway

Kathleen Turner and Patricia Hearst are among the guests

- By Susan Dunne Susan Dunne can be reached at sdunne@ courant.com.

Camp John Waters, the annual weekend filthfest at Club Getaway in Kent, is a little less filthy this year. All campers must show proof of vaccinatio­n when they arrive at the camp gates.

Those who can’t show vax proof must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken within 72 hours or must take a rapid antigen test, right then and there.

Waters, legendary for his loosey-goosey view on just about everything, is firm on this point: Behave or go home.

“If you arrive in a car with someone who is not vaccinated and does not pass one of these three requiremen­ts, you will be asked to head home with them and there will be

no refunds given to anyone,” it is written on the registrati­on website.

The fourth annual Camp John Waters, which features the legendary undergroun­d filmmaker as the camp counselor, will be

Sept. 10 to 13 at the adult summer camp in the southern Berkshires. This year, three of his collaborat­ors will be coming with him: Patricia Hearst, Kathleen Turner and Mink Stole.

Along with all the typical summer-camp and athletic activities, the weekend features a John Waters costume contest, two themed dance parties, a John Waters film marathon, Waters performing a one-man show, “Hairspray” karaoke, Bloody Mary bingo, campfire with s’mores, and a meet-and-greet with Waters, if health recommenda­tions permit.

Admission for the weekend ranges from $514 to $576, with all accommodat­ions including meals, wine, sports, activities and entertainm­ent included.

To register, visit events.com/r/en_us/ registrati­on/camp-john-waters-2021-kentseptem­ber-772889.

 ?? EVAN AGOSTINI/AP ?? Kathleen Turner is a special guest this year, with her friend John Waters, at Camp John Waters in Kent.
EVAN AGOSTINI/AP Kathleen Turner is a special guest this year, with her friend John Waters, at Camp John Waters in Kent.

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