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Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’! (CB&S!) is offering three weeks of summer day camp programming for children ages 5-14, running June 15 through July 3, 2026. Hosted by Asheville musician and educator Billy Jonas, the camp meets Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Evergreen Community Charter School, 50 Bell Rd, Asheville, NC 28805. Registration is open now.CB&S! is designed around the idea that every young person is already a musician - they just need the right space to discover it. Campers spend the week singing, writing original songs, crafting instruments out of recycled household materials, journaling, playing rhythm games, and building community with other kids. The emphasis is on creative process, not performance polish.
"Everybody's in the band!"
- Billy Jonas, founder and host, Camp Bangin’ & Sangin’!
What Campers Do All Week
Each day at CB&S! blends structured creative sessions with free exploration. Activities include:
Singing, songwriting, and oral tradition songmaking
Full-body rhythm and body percussion
Homemade instrument creation using recycled materials
Vocal development and group circle songs
Journaling and personal reflection
Community games, collaborative projects, and jamming
The week culminates in a final presentation for family and friends on Friday afternoon.
Youth Weeks - Dates
Week 1: June 15-19, 2026
Week 2: June 22-26, 2026
Week 3: June 29-July 3, 2026
All youth sessions are open to campers ages 5-14.
Junior Counselors (Ages 11-14)
Campers ages 11-14 are invited to participate as junior counselors - joining in all the fun while also taking on a light mentorship role with younger campers. Junior counselors pay a reduced tuition of $250 per week.
Tuition and Logistics
Tuition: $375/week for most campers; $250/week for junior counselors ages 11-14
Early drop-off: 8:15-8:45 AM, $20/day
Extended day: until 4:00 PM, $20/day
Limited scholarships available - contact [email protected]
Campers should bring a water bottle, lunch and snack with a cold pack, and washed recyclable materials for instrument making (shoeboxes, cereal boxes, metal soup cans, plastic containers, and any inspiring found items). A full packing list is available on the CB&S! website.
Register and Learn More
Registration is open now through Sawyer at billyjonas.com/about/camp/. For questions, contact [email protected] or call 828-232-9962.
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