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CAMP BANGIN’ & SANGIN’! WITH BILLY JONAS

EXPANDED for 2023, including ADULTS, TEENS, and YOUTH

CAMP BANGINrsquo amp SANGINrsquo WITH BILLY JONAS

Photo of our 1st Annual CAMP BANGIN’ & SANGIN’! with Billy Jonas from 2022

Camp Bangin' & Sangin’! (CB&S!) is a music, songwriting, and creativity camp, for adults and young folks. While our inaugural year only included ages 6-12, we have expanded for 2023 to 6 sessions, each a week long (see below).

COST:

$330/camper
10% discount for registrations of more than one camper, or for more than one week.
Limited scholarships available. Contact office@BillyJonas.com for info.

ALL CAMPS THIS SUMMER ARE DAY CAMPS, MONDAY TO FRIDAY, 9am TO 3pm.

Registration is open.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

WAITING LIST: If a camp week you want is full, please email office@BillyJonas.com to join the waiting list.

CAMP DATES

  • June 5-9th, adults 18+ (NEW)
  • June 12-16th, teens 12-18 (NEW)
  • June 19-23rd, youth 9-12
  • July 10-14th, kids 6-8* (THEME: "Music and Magical Creatures")
  • July 17-21st, kids 6-8* (THEME: "Music and Nature Exploration")
  • July 24-28th, kids 6-8* (THEME: "Music and Time Travel")

MAIN LOCATION:
Odyssey Community School
90 Zillicoa St.
Asheville NC 28801

SATELLITE LOCATIONS:
(TBA)

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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)
  • Community Service (bringing music to a retirement home, or hospital)
  • Swimming (M-Th, weather permitting!)

Questions? Email office@BillyJonas.com, or call 828-232-9962 (landline, no texts please).

Adult campers: you'll receive a special materials list, separately.

Teen, youth, and kid 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 full refund until May 1st, or a 50% refund until June 1st. No refunds after June 1st (fees from cancelled registrations after June 1st will be donated to the scholarship fund, or go to operating expenses).

Billy Jonas teaching children music at Camp Bangin  Sangin
Billy Jonas teaching children music at Camp Bangin  Sangin
Children writes music with Billy Jonas at Camp Bangin  Sangin
Child writes music at Billy Jonas Camp Bangin  Sangin
Children perform music on stage at Billy Jonas Camp Bangin  Sangin

updated: 3 months ago