billy jonas / bridging divides

Camp Bangin' & Sangin’! (CB&S!) is a music, songwriting, and creativity day camp, for adults and young folks. We're excited for 2024 -- we have 4 sessions, each a week long (see below).

Link to 1-minute info video!

COST:

$350/camper ($300 Adult Week)
Limited scholarships available. Contact office@BillyJonas.com for info.

ALL CAMPS THIS SUMMER ARE DAY CAMPS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9am TO 4pm. Adult week has Juneteenth off.

Registration: click HERE - you'll go to the Odyssey Camps page - scroll down to "Camp Bangin' & Sangin'!"

INFO / WAITING LIST: If you have questions, or a camp week you want is full, please email office@BillyJonas.com -- we'll send an answer, or add you to a waiting list.

TIME:
9am-4pm

2024 CAMP DATES:

• JUNE 17-21, Adults (and their teen children, if desired)
• JUNE 24-28, RISING 6th+7th GRADERS
• JULY 8-12, RISING 4th+5th GRADERS
• JULY 22-26, RISING 2nd+3rd GRADERS

MAIN LOCATION:

Odyssey Community School
90 Zillicoa St.
Asheville NC 28801

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MISSION: In the interest of connection, bridging divides, and putting more love in the world through music, CB&S! seeks to honor and nurture the creativity of every participant, regardless of previous skill, ability, or talent. Everyone is encouraged to make instruments, create songs, and sing/vocalize daily. Participants should plan to attend the entire session, as our work each week will be cumulative, culminating in a group concert.

Camp includes:

• Singing (learning songs, group singing, and vocal technique)
• Body percussion (fundamentals of rhythm)
• Songwriting (creating, editing, rewriting, refining, rehearsing)
• Performing (learn how to be comfortable on stage)
• Improvisation (making it up as you go)
• Homemade instrument making (from found, recyclable, and craft objects)
• Ensemble playing (duos, trios, full band)
• Games (music and rhythm games, plus more)
• Swimming (M-Th, weather permitting!)

Questions? Email office@BillyJonas.com, or call 828-232-9962.

ADULT CAMPERS: click here for an overview, and what to bring.  For a list of lodging/accommodations, email office@BillyJonas.com.

YOUTH CAMPERS should bring:

• Swim stuff: towel, sunscreen, suit, goggles
• Lunch and snack, with cold-pak
• Water bottle
• Journal/notebook
• Recyclable materials — WASHED — for instrument making, including
  - 2 boxes (one shoe box or cereal box, & one slightly larger)
  - 3 or more clean metal soup cans (any size)
  - 3 or more clean plastic containers like milk jugs etc
  - any inspiring recyclable/found items to incorporate into a musical instrument or sculpture.

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Refund Policy
You can request a refund until May 15th.