Teen Spring Formal

Saturday Evening, March 21, 2026, at the Samoset Resort, Rockport, ME  

"Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp.

For the LORD takes delight in his people."    -- Psalm 149: 3-4

Give your teen an elegant evening to remember! On March 21, they will experience a nearly forgotten part of our American culture. This unique spring formal, with its wholesome approach, is an opportunity for your teen to learn and practice social skills, dance etiquette, build up a reserve of self-assurance, dress up, and have fun! 

Location: Samoset Resort, Rockport (Camden-Rockport Room)

Cost: $45 per student (Must pre-register. See registration link at the bottom of the page. Pre-register, no later than March 6. No at-the-door registrations.)

Scholarships: There are a limited number of scholarships available. Reach out to HOME at homeschoolmaine@gmail.com for more info!

Age Range: Teens aged 13 -17 (and/or 2026 graduating seniors)

Event Photo and Social Hour: 5:00 - 6:00pm (Samoset Lobby)

Dance Check-in Time and "Crash Course": 6:00 - 7:00pm 

Dance Cards: 7:00 - 9:00pm 

Refreshments Served

Accompanying Unit Study: Rhythm, Movement and History - A Dance Across Time (included with registration)

Optional Pre-Formal Dance Class Tuition and Schedule: $80; Classes held on Thursdays from 1:30-2:30pm, February 26th, March 5th, March 12th, and March 19th at Camden Ballet Theatre Studios (Class not required; must pre-register at the links below, no later than February 1) 

Dance Class Registration Links:

Boys Class Sign-up Link

Girls Class Sign-up Link

Overnight Accommodations at the Samoset Resort 

All parents, guardians, and students must agree to:

• Our Code of Conduct and Etiquette,
• Gentlemen’s and Ladies’ Dress Code
• Refund Policies - A 50% service fee will be charged on all cancellations before March 6, 2026. No refunds after March 6, 2026.
• Optional dance class tuition is nonrefundable.

Code of Conduct 

Both the attending student and parent must read, agree to, and acknowledge their understanding of the code of conduct and dance etiquette. Please read the FAQ section, too!

Must pre-register, no later than March 6.