Bluegrass Camp 2025
Mon, Aug 4 - Fri, Aug 8
IBMA Mentor of the Year, Kimber Ludiker hosts this fun and friendly week of bluegrass instruction and jamming for fiddle, mandolin, banjo, guitar, bass, harmony singing, songwriting, and new this year… dobro! Learn from inspirational teachers hand-picked to cultivate a magical learning experience. There’ll be classes, concerts, mini-lessons, band scrambles, open mics and more. All levels and backgrounds are welcome!
2025 Staff TBA
FOR INTERMEDIATE & ADVANCED PLAYERS: Get personalized feedback, improve your instrumental skills, and jam with players of a similar ability.
FOR BEGINNERS: The schedule will include one instrument class per day at a beginner level, plus plenty of time to practice what you learned and opportunities to jam at extra slow tempos with other beginners.
“The teachers one-on-one were AMAZING. The supportive, encouraging and inclusive vibe was unlike anything I’ve ever felt before. The encouragement to try a new instrument surprised and delighted me.”
“Loved the facilities, the physical location and place, even the food was great! Loved all of the people (so rare! every single person was amazing!)”
“Plenty of time to jam. Great food. Great vibe. Positive energy.”
“A staff like this makes any place a success!”
MONDAY
3pm: CAMPER ARRIVAL
5pm: MEET THE TEACHERS
6pm: DINNER
7:30pm: JAMS & ACTIVITIES
TUESDAY-THURSDAY
8:30-9:30am: BREAKFAST
9:30-12:30pm: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
12:30-2pm: LUNCH
2-5pm: CLASSES & WORKSHOPS
5-6pm: OPEN MIC (Esopus Courtyard)
6-7pm: DINNER
7:30-10pm: CONCERTS & JAMS
10pm: SNACK & INFORMAL JAMMING
FRIDAY
8:30-9:30am: BREAKFAST
For more information visit:
https://ashokancenter.org/product/bluegrass-camp-2025
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