JAM Camp
Make Music. Make Friends. Make Summer Count.
Celebrate Music & Tradition at JAM Camp.
JAM Camp offers a fun, immersive experience where young musicians explore Appalachian traditions through music, crafts, storytelling, games, and nature. Held rain or shine on the CHS campus, most activities take place outdoors, with covered spaces available as needed. Campers in grades 4–8 will enjoy hands-on learning in a supportive environment — while building skills, friendships, and confidence.
July 22–24 | Each day begins promptly at 10:00am, and concludes with a special performance at The Village Green, celebrating all that campers have learned.
Cashiers Historical Society and Junior Appalachian Musicians (JAM) Blue Ridge will host the third annual JAM Camp this summer!
Registration is open for youth in grades 4–8.
Join us for three days of music, activities, and fun on the CHS campus.
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Camp Details
JAM SUMMER CAMP 2026
July 22–24 | 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
For Youth in Grades 4–8
OVERVIEW
Blue Ridge JAM, in partnership with the Cashiers Historical Society, presents a three-day summer camp focused on traditional folk and old-time music. On the final day of camp, Friday, July 24, JAM Campers will present a short concert at The Village Green before the weekly "Groovin' on the Green" concert begins.
Students will receive beginner, intermediate, and advanced instruction on stringed instruments, alongside:
• Crafts
• Games
• Activities rooted in local history and culture
• Food and fun
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
• Instruction for all skill levels
• Hands-on music education in a collaborative setting
• Immersive experience connecting music, culture, and community
INSTRUCTORS
Lead Teacher
Owen Grooms, Multi-instrumentalist, folk singer, teacher, and recording artist
Senior Instructors
Tim Fisher
Will Starnes
Band in Residence
Young Mountain Magic
LOCATION
Cashiers Historical Society Campus
1940 Highway 107 South, Cashiers, NC
CAMP DETAILS
Fee: $75
Lunch: Included
Dates: July 22–24
Time: 10:00am -5:00pm daily
NOTES
Participants may bring their own instruments or join the beginner “Music Explorers” group to try several options. Families are encouraged to send campers with water bottles, closed-toe shoes, and weather-appropriate gear.
CONTACT
For registration or more information:
Jennifer McKee, Program Director
828-421-4409
mckee.jennifer@ymail.com
ABOUT
Blue Ridge JAM is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and an affiliate of JAM, Inc. (jamkids.org).
DEDICATION
Honoring the memory of Jarrett Davis
Highlights from 2025 JAM Camp
