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2026 Pick Along Summer Camp – Beginners

March 2, 2026

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*
Month
Day
Year
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
Second Choice:
Second Choice:
Third choice:
Third choice:
Are parents living in the same household? If "Yes", then it is not necessary to fill out address information for secondary parent/guardian, however, phone numbers should be entered.*
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian #1 living with child*
Parent/Guardian/Child Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Primary phone*
Secondary phone*
Work phone
Parent/Guardian #2 name (if applicable)
Address (if living in a separate household)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
Primary phone
Secondary phone
Work phone
Does your child have any known allergies (including foods) or general dietary restrictions?*
- Yes
- No
If "Yes", please specify
Does your child require medication on an ongoing basis?*
- Yes
- No
If "Yes", please specify
If "Yes", is the medication self-administered or do you require camp staff member to administer the medication?
- Self-Administered
- Staff-Administered
Please include dosage, schedule of dosing, and storage instructions
For the safety of your child, it is important that we be made aware of any possible health issues he or she may be experiencing. In addition, please make us aware of any special needs or medical problems in the field below
Date of student's last tetanus shot*
Month
Day
Year
Emergency Contact #1 (Besides Parents/Guardians)*
Name Relationship to child Primary phone State Secondary phone
Emergency Contact #2 (Besides Parents/Guardians)*
Name Relationship to child Primary phone State Secondary phone
Other Persons Approved to Drop Off & Pick Up Campers:
Please list the names and contact information of all persons other than Parents/Guardians who are allowed to pick up and drop off your child from Pick Along Summer Camp at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. NOTE: Your child will not be released to anyone not listed here and designated individuals will be required to show photo ID. *Additional rows created by selecting the + symbol with mouse click.
Name: Primary Phone #: Secondary Phone #: Email Address:
Does the parent/guardian(s) authorize the Birthplace of Country Music to obtain immediate medical care and consents to the hospitalizations of, the performance of necessary diagnostic tests upon, the use of surgery on, and/or the administration of drugs to his/her child or ward if any emergency occurs when parent/guardian(s) cannot be located immediately? It is also understood that his/her agreement covers only those situations which are true emergencies and only when parent/guardian(s) cannot be reached. Otherwise parent/guardian(s) can expect to be notified immediately.*
- Yes
- No
Name of Insurance Company
Policy Number
Other Arrangements
Child's Physician Contact Information
Name Phone number
Please check any of the following that can be administered to your child by our camp counselors:
- Tylenol
- Bactine
- Bee sting topical treatment
- Aspirin
- Benadryl
- Peroxide
- Ibuprofen
- Neosporin
- Ice or heat packs
I authorize the Birthplace of Country Music to capture, use, publish, and reproduce photographs, slides, moving pictures, or television video tapes of my child/ward for its records, public relations programs, social media, news coverage, and promotional purposes. Permission is granted for the camper to participate in all planned activities and programs, except as otherwise noted.*
- Yes
- No
I understand that payment is due in full at the time of registration to reserve a spot for my child. No refunds will be given to camp registrants if canceled less than two (2) weeks in advance. I also understand that no refunds or transfer funds will be made for withdrawal, failure to send, or incomplete attendance.*
- Yes
- No
In choosing "yes" below I state that I release and agree to hold harmless the Birthplace of Country Music, its agents, officers, employees and instructors, from any and all liability, claims, demands, or actions in any way related to injury and/or sickness which the child may suffer or incur as a result of program participication.*
- Yes
- No
Additional Comments:
The information contained in this form will remain valid for one year unless amended by a parent/guardian/child. For more information or assistance, please call 423-573-1927 or email education@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

2026 Pick Along Summer Camp – Intermediate

March 2, 2026

“Intermediate” generally indicates a musician who has progressed beyond the basics and possesses a solid foundation in technique and understanding of musical concepts, such as chord progressions and melodic ideas. For a camper to enroll in the intermediate camp, they should have knowledge of the following: the strings/tuning of their instrument, basic chord progressions, and a comfortable bowing technique (for fiddlers)

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 23-27, 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*
Month
Day
Year
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
Second Choice:
Second Choice:
Third choice:
Third choice:
Are parents living in the same household? If "Yes", then it is not necessary to fill out address information for secondary parent/guardian, however, phone numbers should be entered.*
- Yes
- No
Parent/Guardian #1 living with child*
Parent/Guardian/Child Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email*
Primary phone*
Secondary phone*
Work phone
Parent/Guardian #2 name (if applicable)
Address (if living in a separate household)
Street Address Address Line 2 City State ZIP Code
Email
Primary phone
Secondary phone
Work phone
Does your child have any known allergies (including foods) or general dietary restrictions?*
- Yes
- No
If "Yes", please specify
Does your child require medication on an ongoing basis?*
- Yes
- No
If "Yes", please specify
If "Yes", is the medication self-administered or do you require camp staff member to administer the medication?
- Self-Administered
- Staff-Administered
Please include dosage, schedule of dosing, and storage instructions
For the safety of your child, it is important that we be made aware of any possible health issues he or she may be experiencing. In addition, please make us aware of any special needs or medical problems in the field below
Date of student's last tetanus shot*
Month
Day
Year
Emergency Contact #1 (Besides Parents/Guardians)*
Name Relationship to child Primary phone State Secondary phone
Emergency Contact #2 (Besides Parents/Guardians)*
Name Relationship to child Primary phone State Secondary phone
Other Persons Approved to Drop Off & Pick Up Campers:
Please list the names and contact information of all persons other than Parents/Guardians who are allowed to pick up and drop off your child from Pick Along Summer Camp at the Birthplace of Country Music Museum. NOTE: Your child will not be released to anyone not listed here and designated individuals will be required to show photo ID. *Additional rows created by selecting the + symbol with mouse click.
Name: Primary Phone #: Secondary Phone #: Email Address:
Does the parent/guardian(s) authorize the Birthplace of Country Music to obtain immediate medical care and consents to the hospitalizations of, the performance of necessary diagnostic tests upon, the use of surgery on, and/or the administration of drugs to his/her child or ward if any emergency occurs when parent/guardian(s) cannot be located immediately? It is also understood that his/her agreement covers only those situations which are true emergencies and only when parent/guardian(s) cannot be reached. Otherwise parent/guardian(s) can expect to be notified immediately.*
- Yes
- No
Name of Insurance Company
Policy Number
Other Arrangements
Child's Physician Contact Information
Name Phone number
Please check any of the following that can be administered to your child by our camp counselors:
- Tylenol
- Bactine
- Bee sting topical treatment
- Aspirin
- Benadryl
- Peroxide
- Ibuprofen
- Neosporin
- Ice or heat packs
I authorize the Birthplace of Country Music to capture, use, publish, and reproduce photographs, slides, moving pictures, or television video tapes of my child/ward for its records, public relations programs, social media, news coverage, and promotional purposes. Permission is granted for the camper to participate in all planned activities and programs, except as otherwise noted.*
- Yes
- No
I understand that payment is due in full at the time of registration to reserve a spot for my child. No refunds will be given to camp registrants if canceled less than two (2) weeks in advance. I also understand that no refunds or transfer funds will be made for withdrawal, failure to send, or incomplete attendance.*
- Yes
- No
In choosing "yes" below I state that I release and agree to hold harmless the Birthplace of Country Music, its agents, officers, employees and instructors, from any and all liability, claims, demands, or actions in any way related to injury and/or sickness which the child may suffer or incur as a result of program participication.*
- Yes
- No
Additional Comments:
The information contained in this form will remain valid for one year unless amended by a parent/guardian/child. For more information or assistance, please call 423-573-1927 or email education@birthplaceofcountrymusic.org.

2025 Pick Along Summer Camp – Intermediate

April 7, 2025

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 16-20, 2025
Beginner Level – First time campers and those wanting a refresher in the basics

June 23-27, 2025
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 23-27, see below to pay registration fee and fill out registration form:

PAY REGISTRATION FEE

2025 Pick Along Summer Camp – Beginners

April 7, 2025

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 16-20, 2025
Beginner Level – First time campers and those wanting a refresher in the basics

June 23-27, 2025
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

Name:	Primary Phone #:	Secondary Phone #:	Email Address:

Name:	Primary Phone #:	Secondary Phone #:	Email Address: