Wheatland’s upcoming adult summer camp strikes a chord with musicians

The Summer Wheat Music Camp 2025 presented by the Wheatland Music Organization returns to Remus from June 16 to June 21, offering six full days of immersive musical mentorship for adult learners of all skill levels.

Set on Wheatland’s 160-acre festival grounds, Summer Wheat Music Camp will feature “jam sessions, evening dances and community connections that celebrate the heart of folk traditions,” according the Wheatland Music Organization.

Courtesy Wheatland Music OrganizationUkulele Workshop

From morning tai chi exercises and group meals to the vast variety of classes offered, Summer Wheat Music Camp aims to create an immersive, interactive experience for learners. The curriculum focuses on traditional music, offering instruction in lap dulcimer, hammer dulcimer, fiddle, guitar, singing, songwriting, mandolin, banjo, upright bass, harmonica and ukulele.

Uniquely, the “Summer Wheat Music Camp offers participants an unparalleled experience to learn from nationally renowned musicians and grow their musical skills in an intimate environment,” they state. 

This year’s camp features a lineup of nationally and internationally acclaimed, award-winning instructors. 

From singer-songwriter Matt Watroba and music educator Daniel Seabolt to hammered dulcimer expert Pam Bowman and fiddle enthusiast Hannah Harris, the camp offers instructors to match a wide range of interests and  inspire every kind of learner.
Courtesy Wheatland Music OrganizationOne-on-one attention from the instructors creates an added benefit for participants
Instructors are eager to connect with students and foster an inclusive, welcoming environment. 

“If I had any doubts that [Summer Wheat Music Camp] is something that I want to make a regular part of my life, teaching at Summer Wheat … has definitely squashed all of those doubts,” says fiddle instructor Hannah Harris. “It’s hard to put into words the feeling you experience while getting to play some part in these musicians’ learning journey.”

Summer Wheat Music Camp offers a flexible experience that adult learners can tailor to their own schedules—whether attending for just half a day or the full six-day session. Participants can even choose to take a singular class if they would like.

While the camp is designed for developing the skills of those 18 years and older, individuals who can engage at an adult level are welcome. However, those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian, who may attend at a discounted non-musical rate.

Additionally, meals are open to the public, including enticing options like evening dinner accompanied by live entertainment. Full pricing details can be found on the Wheatland Music Organization’s website. 

No matter which scheduling option fits best, all learners can expect to engage in “personal conversations, [complete] assignments and [gather] feedback while learning directly from innovative world-class music instructors,” the Wheatland Music Organization’s website says. “Students will be inspired by daily performances, receive coaching and see the inner workings of their collaborative creative process.”

Above all, Summer Wheat Music Camp creates a community where meaningful connections naturally arise. Students often stay in touch long after their time at Summer Wheat Music Camp. To connect with past participants and instructors—and to learn more about this year’s retreat—visit Wheatland’s Summer Wheat Music Camp Facebook page.