A week of Western music, Western swing, gospel and cowboy poetry, taught one-on-one by award-winning Western artists, and capped off with a public concert by the campers themselves.
Early Bird price: $450 now through December 31, 2026.
Both of our camps are at Weatherford College’s Alkek Fine Arts Center this year, one in June and one in July. Can’t decide? Lots of campers come to both.
June 2027 Our original camp, held in the state-of-the-art Marjorie Alkek Fine Arts Center at Weatherford College, including an evening at a ranch in Parker County.
July 2027 The same full camp week, a month later: lessons, songwriting, poetry and a finale concert at the Alkek Fine Arts Center, plus an evening at a ranch in Parker County.
Every instructor is a working Western performer: award winners who have a heart for kids. Campers get one-on-one time, small-group sessions and full-ensemble rehearsals.
Plus stage presence, professionalism, and the Code of the West.
The week ends with a concert open to the public, where every camper performs, solo and with the group. Families say it’s the best night of the summer.
My daughter was nine, and she loved to sing! The camp was like a family. At the end of the week she got on stage and belted out her song. Her vocals had improved so much in just one week. This will be our third year and we can’t wait to go again!
My two boys have participated for several years. Not only have they grown musically, but they have made lasting friendships. I would recommend this camp to any teen who loves cowboy music culture!
A lot of good music skills are taught, but also a lot of good life values are shared as well. Any young person would be positively impacted by attending.
International Western Music Association award winners, a touring session fiddler, and cowboy poets who live the Western way of life.
Judy James Camp Director & Vocal Instructor 
Jean Prescott Songwriting Instructor 
David Sawyer Guitar Instructor & Band Leader 
Leah Sawyer Fiddle Instructor 
Caroline Wiseman Assistant Guitar Instructor 
Dawn Wiseman Activities Director 
Tuition alone can’t cover camp. Sponsors keep it affordable, and get recognized in the program, at the finale concert and on our poster.
See sponsorship levelsWe never want cost to keep a young musician or poet from camp. Apply online. It takes about ten minutes. Applications are due May 1.
Apply for a scholarship“No matter what people think of you, always keep singing your own song and reciting your own poem.”
Spots are limited at both camps. Register online in about 10 minutes. No printing, no scanning.
