There are a handful of fantastic traditional jazz camps and clinics around the country where campers of all ages get the opportunity to study and jam with other like minded souls. If you know of more, please send us a note and we'll add it here:
Welbourne Traditional Jazz Camp - August 16-23, 2012
Middleburg, Virginia Adults, campers can choose from the dance or instrument tracks or both. Tied in with the Lindy Hop community. Applications due in March. Campers stay in historic Welbourne country estate or nearby B&Bs. http://welbournejazzcamp.com/
Sacramento Traditional Jazz Camp - July 29-Aug 3, and Aug 6-12
Sacramento, California - Adult camp (ages 19+) July 29-Aug 3, 2012 Youth Camp (ages 12-18) Aug 6-12 Campers stay in dormitories in a park/camp near Sacramento so it's really like summer camp! http://sacjazzcamp.org/
New Orleans Traditional Jazz Camp - June 10-15, 2012
New Orleans, Louisiana - Adult camp (ages 18+) Campers stay at the beautiful Bourbon Orleans Hotel, play all day, and get to explore the big easy at night. http://www.neworleanstradjazzcamp.com/
San Diego Adult Traditional Jazz Camp - January 19-22, 2012
San Diego, California - Campers stay and play at a hotel and the weekend is capped with a concert/dance by the camp instructors. http://www.dixielandjazzfestival.org/jazzcamp.html
Chautauqua Traditional Jazz Workshop - September 16-20, 2012
Chautauqua, New York - Leads up to the annual Jazz at Chautauqua festival- 2012 will be only the 2nd year a camp has been held ahead of the festival, which is in its 15th year and is a well known and beloved event in the trad jazz community. Campers stay at the beautiful and historic Athenaeum Hotel (built in 1881) and are encouraged to stay and enjoy the Jazz at Chautauqua (September 20-23) weekend. http://www.athenaeum-hotel.com/index.php/events/details/15-jazz-at-chautauqua-jazz-workshop
Traditional Jazz Workshop at Arizona State University -June 11-22, 2012
Tempe, Arizona - Students in grades 6-12 will work in small ensembles at this 2-week day camp. http://communityschool.asu.edu/music/jazz.php
Dixieland Jazz Workshop - Winona State University - July 2012
Winona, Minnestoa - 2 day Dixieland workshop for grades 6-12 as part of the Lake Winona Jazz Festival, now in its 25th year. http://www.winona.edu/oced/youth.asp
