Banjo Ben's Cabin Camp - Athens, GA! April 9-11, 2026!

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Y'all, Cabin Camp is headin' back down south to Athens, GA!

INSTRUMENTS: Banjo, Guitar, & Mandolin

INSTRUCTORS: Banjo Ben Clark-guitar, Katy Lou Clark-banjo, and Penny Clark Gimble-mandolin

DATE:Thursday-Saturday, April 9-11, 2026

LOCATION: Athens, GA!

PRICE:$999 each including select meals, with supper guest passes available for purchase, $25 each!

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Skill Level: Established beginner through intermediate. Must be able to play basic rhythm chords along with slow songs and have a desire to begin soloing/improvising. If you feel super comfortable jamming with pros, this camp may be too basic for you. If you can't play simple chords with slow songs, this camp may be too advanced for you.

Atmosphere: This camp is an intimidation-free zone! No one will be put on the spot or made to feel dumb! Mess ups are encouraged, because that means you're trying. Believe me, I mess up all the time.

Preparation: I will help you prepare! I'll give you access to my BanjoBenClark.com lessons website until camp, and I'll send you some tunes we'll be working on, as well as other tips to get you ready. 

A great way to prepare is play with my PickAlong lessons found HERE! You don't have to be able to play solos, but it's good to familiarize yourself with the melody and try to learn the chord progression. There is no stress, y'all. Just do what you can to prepare, and I'll take you from there!

Here are lessons on my site that are great for preparing, but not necessary:
Banjo - Banjo Boot Camp, Banjo Hand Positions, Pickin' Your Banjo Picks, How to Read Banjo Tab, Basic Major Chords, Banjo Roll Studies, & Basic Banjo Backup.
Guitar - Pick & Hand Fundamentals, How to Read Guitar Tab, Common Major Chords, G Major Scale Study, Inside Cabin Camp: Intro to Bluegrass Rhythm Guitar, Waltz or 3/4 Guitar Rhythm, Essential Chord Theory, How to Build Solos
Mandolin - Introduction to the Mandolin, Pick Hand Foundations, How to Read Mandolin Tab, Learning Open Mandolin Chords: G, C, & D, Minor Chords, Basic Mandolin Rhythm, Alternate Picking Exercise, Jamming in G, Jamming in A (same concept)

The price is $999, which includes:

• Small group sessions and personal attention!
• 4 excellent meals! (Day 1 Supper. Day 2 Lunch & Supper. Day 3 Lunch.)
• Super-duper bag of swag, plus a camp t-shirt
  

Price does not include:

• Lodging, which is amply available at nearby hotels and B&B's
• Breakfasts for the 3 days. 
• Travel to/from Athens

Schedule:
Thursday, April 9 = 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Friday, April 10 = 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 11 = 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Cancellation policy: All cancellations will incur a 3.5% processing fee. After January 9, 2026, there will be a $250 cancellation fee; no refunds after February 9, 2026. If for some reason the event is not able to be held, refunds will be given to all registrants.

FAQs: 

1. Can I bring my family or friends? You may purchase supper guests passes. The guests will be welcome to join us for supper around 6PM and after-supper activities. They will not be able to attend the camp during the day. 
   
   
2. Should I fly or drive? That's up to you! The closest airport is in Atlanta. Camp will be about 2 hours east of Atlanta International Airport.
   
   
3. What happens if it rains? The facilities will accommodate ;)
   
   
4. Can I bring more than one instrument? You can, but you'll need to commit to one instrument for the learning portion of the camp. When it comes to jamming, you can play whatever you want!
   
   
5. Are camping spots available?
   Yes, RV/camper boondocking spots are available at the Cabin Camp venue on a first come, first served basis. Contact camp coordinator via email for details at Amy@banjobenclark.com.

If you've got questions, shoot us a message or give us a call at 833-BANJOBEN (833-226-5623).