a musical adventure for the whole family

Jam Camp is a three to five day musical adventure where Jam Campers camp with our multi talented crew of facilitators and explore music that celebrates life, nature, and cultural diversity. From African drumming to Celtic fiddle, Jam Camp encourages families to use their instruments to jam with other musicians and to create new, original songs. Come join the fun!

Jam Camp is hosted by Jam Camp Society, a registered non-profit organization. Camps are held primarily in British Columbia, Canada.

Vision

For Jam Camp to be a catalyst in the lives of our participants for creative self-expression, collaborative relationships, and musical community.

Mission

To provide affordable musical experiences where people of all ages and musical abilities can collaborate with professional musicians to learn and create music.

Values

Fun, Family, Community, Nature, Diversity, Gratitude, Inclusiveness, Generosity, Dancing, Jamming, Singing, Songwriting, Creative Collaboration, & Sharing Traditions

This Year’s CampS

Jam Camp on the ISLAND

July 12-17, 2026

Camp Gilwell Scouts Camp near Courtenay, BC, on Vancouver Island

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Jam Camp In The Mountains

July 26-31, 2026

Wells, BC, in the Cariboo

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Jam Camp on the River

Aug. 9-14, 2026

Mabel Lake Community Hall on the Shuswap River, near Lumby, BC

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Jam Camp… In Quebec!?

Early July, 2026

Quebec

We’re still getting the details worked out for this camp. Watch this space!

Not sure which camp to choose?

With three* amazing camps to choose from, we know it can be hard to decide between them. We’ve put together an overview to help you compare each camp and see which one(s) might be the best fit for your family.

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*we’ll add Jam Camp Quebec when we’ve confirmed more details!