Music & Dance Camps

“It’s about sharing the joy!”

When you first experienced traditional music & dance, did a magical sensation spark inside you? At Ashokan you can re-connect to that excitement and develop the skills to re-create that sound, feel, and motion!

Sing, dance, jam with new friends, and leave the cares of the world behind.

Ashokan Music & Dance Camps take place in a beautiful natural setting with flexible pricing that includes camping and meals. Private rooms and bunks are also available on site. Families and folks of all ages are welcome. Campers under 18 must attend with a parent or guardian.

Weather permitting, all classes will be held in outdoor covered areas, with indoor & outdoor seating for meals. Attendance will be limited to allow for greater personal space. Read our Covid Safety Protocol.

Click here for Frequently Asked Questions about camp!

2022 Music & Dance Camps:

Bluegrass Camp 2022

August 08, 2022 - August 12, 2022

Meals included, camping and private lodging available. Kimber Ludiker hosts a week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo, bass, vocals and songwriting. Learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical environment after a long few years of not being able to learn in person!

Southern Week 2022

August 14, 2022 - August 20, 2022

Meals included, camping and bunks available. Jay Ungar & Molly Mason host a fun and friendly full-week of Southern traditional music from the Bayou to the Blue Ridge Mountains and beyond. Enjoy a weekend of music and friendship.

Subscribe to the Ashokan Archive and view over 300 video lessons and workshops from our 2020 and 2021. You’ll discover a world of fun, accessible workshops for ukulele, guitar, fiddle, banjo, mandolin, accordion, piano, bass, and harmony singing, with fantastic teachers.

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LAYERS OF FRIENDSHIP

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FIRST TIMER

“I was a little nervous at first..but it’s really just been fantastic! The teachers have given everyone 200%, the food has been great, and we’re performing on the same stage with first class musicians. Ashokan is for everyone; no matter what age, where you’re at in your life, no matter what’s going on right now. It’s really a gem.” – Sarah

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