Jam Camp is a musical adventure celebrating life, nature and cultural diversity.
What is unique about this camp is it's focus on the FUN of improvising
and jamming (playing music together), at every level of musical
ability. This is a special enriched program with multiple facilitators
and Professional guest musicians.
This
summer camp for kids ages 5-16 is one of the sweetest things
I have ever seen. The first summer my friend Owen held it
I helped with some of the administrative work and was then
able to participate in some of the sessions and I did a lot
of observing. It was so beautiful and moving to see children
of all ages and musical experience/ability be mentored in an
instrument of their choice and taught how to jam! The children
are encouraged to simply play and explore what comes out! Then
they are encouraged to compose! Then they practice, collaborate
and by the end of 5 days they record their music and perform
a concert for family and friends. I get tears just thinking
about it! The focus is on fun, exploration and expression.
This camp is truly a miracle for children to discover and express
their creative selves in a completely safe atmosphere. Most
adults that witness it say, "I wish I had had the opportunity
to go to Jam Camp when I was a kid." That's what I said.
