At Pick Along Summer Camp, kids will receive foundational skills from instructors on the same style of acoustic instruments played on the 1927 Bristol Sessions recordings (banjo, guitar, and fiddle). Campers also get to explore the Birthplace of Country Music Museum, learn about the music of Bristol and our region, work on projects with Radio Bristol, and receive instruction in singing, dancing, and more while making new friends. Campers receive the opportunity to hone their skills as a budding musician while busking in Historic Downtown Bristol and will give a final performance for parents at the museum at the end of the week. No previous musical experience required just an interest in music and a desire to learn more! Pick Along Summer Camp for beginners is designed for students aged 8-14. No previous musical experience is required, just an interest in music and a desire to learn! June 15-19, 2026 Beginner Level – First time campers and those wanting a refresher in the basics June 22-26, 2026 Intermediate Level – Return campers & those who already have basic skills in music Schedule Monday – Thursday 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Fees $200 for Birthplace of Country Music Museum members $250 for non-members Optional Instrument Rental $25 * Discounts are available for families with multiple campers. Scholarships may be available upon request. If you are selecting the Beginners option June 16-20, see below to pay registration fee and fill out registration form: PAY REGISTRATION FEE Summer Camp - 2026 Registration Form Date* MM slash DD slash YYYY Which week are you registering your child for:* June 15-19, 2026 (Beginner) June 22-25, 2026 (Intermediate) Camper's full name* Name camper wishes to be called* Name of Person Submitting Payment for Camp* First Last Camper date of birth* MonthMonth123456789101112 DayDay12345678910111213141516171819202122232425262728293031 YearYear202720262025202420232022202120202019201820172016201520142013201220112010200920082007200620052004200320022001200019991998199719961995199419931992199119901989198819871986198519841983198219811980197919781977197619751974197319721971197019691968196719661965196419631962196119601959195819571956195519541953195219511950194919481947194619451944194319421941194019391938193719361935193419331932193119301929192819271926192519241923192219211920 Grade* T-shirt size* Does your camper have an instrument they will be bringing to camp?* Yes No If "Yes", which instrument? Acoustic Guitar Banjo Fiddle The Birthplace of Country Music Museum's Pick Along Summer Camp offers the opportunity to learn about several traditional string band instruments and then choose one to focus on for the week. Please use the dropdown menus to select the order of instruments that your camper is most interested in learning: First Choice Acoustic GuitarBanjoFiddle Second Choice: Second Choice: Acoustic GuitarBanjoFiddle Third choice: Third choice: Acoustic GuitarBan...
