Discover the joy of singing, dancing, and jamming in a beautiful and inspiring natural setting. Hone your skills, meet new friends and leave the worries of the world far behind. Enjoy on-site lodging, or camping, delectable meals and flexible pricing options!

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Campers under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.

Southern Week 2025
Sun, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 16

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. Have fun learning and playing together!

Banjo Weekend 2025
Fri, Nov 7 - Sun, Nov 9

It’s Ashokan’s third annual Banjo Weekend, featuring all styles and levels of instruction, jamming, and fun-filled banjo inspiration with Scott Hopkins, Mike Merenda, Joe Newberry, Peter Davis, Ned Luberecki and Abigail Washburn.

Banjo Concert 2025
Fri, Nov 7

Join us for a fabulous evening of 5-string bliss in the performance hall with Scott Hopkins, Abigail Washburn, Mike + Ruthy, Joe Newberry, Peter Davis, and Ned Luberecki. 7:30pm

New Year’s Winter Camp 2026
Mon, Dec 29 - Thu, Jan 1

Save the dates for our annual New Year's Weekend. Workshops, singing, dancing, jamming, and a festive finale - in a winter wonderland.

Ariles Son Jarocho Camp 2025
Fri, May 8 - Sun, May 10

Spend a 3-day weekend surrounded by Son Jarocho, the beautiful traditional folk music, song, and dance of Veracruz Mexico!

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2025 Ashokan Music & Dance Camp Dates:

REGISTRATION OPENS OCTOBER 1st AT 9am ET

May 2 – 4 • Scottish String Fling *new dates

May 16 – 18 • Old Time Rollick *new dates

May 23 – 26 • Uke Weekend

Jul 3 – 6 • Ariles Son Jarocho Camp *new dates

Jun 22 – 28 • Western & Swing Week

July 13 – 19 • Northern Week

July 21 – 25 • Acoustic Guitar Camp *new dates

July 28 – Aug 1 • Family Camp *new dates

Aug 4 – 8 • Bluegrass Camp

Aug 10 – 16 • Southern Week

Nov 7 – 9 • Banjo Weekend

ASHOKAN’S PUBLIC DANCES, CONCERTS, AND FESTIVALS

MID-HUDSON DANCE CALENDAR

Contact our Music & Dance Camp staff at 845-246-2121 or camps@ashokancenter.org

Thank you to the Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation for supporting Ashokan Music & Dance Camps and the Summer Hoot

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Southern Week 2025Sun, Aug 10 - Sat, Aug 16