Summer Camp

Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music

ETSU BLUEGRASS SUMMER CAMP JULY 7-11, 2025!

 

The Bluegrass, Old-Time, and Roots Music Program is excited to host our second annual Summer Camp for kids and teens – ages 11 to 19 – to be held on the campus of East Tennessee State University July 7-11, 2025. This five-day camp will offer young musicians a glimpse into university life and a chance to experience the high-quality musical instruction that ETSU is known for. At the camp, you'll be able to take instrumental and vocal lessons from industry leaders, receive band coaching, explore a professional recording laboratory, learn about bluegrass music history, and more. Special events throughout the week will include square dances, instructor and student concerts, jams, band coaching sessions, and campus tours. 

Lydia with Students

 

 

  • Registration

    Registration will begin January 1st, 2025! Information and links will be provided at that time. 

     

     

  • Instructors

    Instructors for 2025 may include:

    Trey Hensley

    Kalia Yeagle

    Alex Genova

    Ben Bateson

    Angelica Branum

    Jeremy Fritts 

    Dan Boner

    Max Etling

    Troy Boone

    Aynsley Porchak

    & more!

     

  • Schedule Overview

    Go here to see the daily schedule from 2024. 2025 will be similar. 

  • Pricing and What’s Included 
    There will be an on-site participant fee of $750 (which includes room and board) and an off-site participant fee of $550. Multiple registrants from the same family will result in a 50% discount per additional family member. Each fee covers the entire week’s instruction and meals. 
  • Directions and Transportation  
    All camp activities will be located on the East Tennessee State University main campus, 1276 Gilbreath Drive, Johnson City, Tennessee, 37614. 
  • Food and Drink 
    Meals are included in the camp fee. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner will be provided according to the camp schedule in the Schedule Overview tab. Please indicate any dietary restrictions in the registration form. We will make every effort to accommodate any sensitivities. Meals will be provided in the D.P. Culp Center Dining Hall on the ETSU campus. 
  • Lodging  
    On-site student lodging will be the dormitories located in Governor's Hall on the ETSU campus. Each room is designed to sleep two lodgers. Residence hall rooms are outfitted with two studio beds, desks, wardrobes, WiFi, Ethernet ports, and enclosed bathrooms.  
  • What To Bring  
    Please bring an instrument in good repair, a recording device, and a notepad and pen to take notes during the week. If staying on-site, please also bring toiletries, bedding, and towels for the residence hall lodging. 
  • What Not To Bring  
    Please do not bring any alcohol, drop-in guests, or pets (except for service animals). If a service animal will be accompanying a participant, please indicate this in the registration form. 
  • Payment/Cancellation/Refund Policy  

    Camp registration will open in January 2025. Payment will be received via an online portal available on the camp homepage. Camp costs may be paid either as a one-time payment of $750 (on-site lodging) or $550 (off-site lodging), or in three installments of $250 (on-site) or $200, $200, and $150 (off-site). 

      On-Site Lodging Off-Site Lodging
    Single Payment $750 $550
    Installment Payments Three Payments of $250 Three payments of $200, $200, and $150

     

  • Scholarships

    We have a limited number of scholarships available for students with financial need. To view and apply for the scholarship, click here. The scholarship application closes June 15th at 11:59 PM

  • Additional Questions

    For any additional information, please email bluegrasssummercamp@etsu.edu or call 423-439-7072.