About Our Camp

Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp is a program of Traditional Roots Community Camps, a registered non-profit in North Carolina.

Traditional Roots Community Camps, Inc., was inspired by the Walker Family Band Camp, created by Scott Walker, Teresja Poole, and The Walker Family Band. The WFB performs traditional Celtic and American folk/roots music and it's members are deeply invested in passing traditional music on to future generations.

Our non-profit promotes and celebrates intergenerational music making and learning. Families attend TRCC camps, workshops, and events to learn together, and make the musical and personal connections that are so important to sustaining folk and traditional music.

Our non-profit focuses on participatory folk music traditions that are inclusive of musicians and dancers of all levels and abilities. Our faculty works hard to design and facilitate learning experiences appropriate for beginners through advanced levels. We thrive when we share our music and dance in a community founded on gratitude for what we can create together.

Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp promotes whole family inclusion by scheduling music and non-music classes for all ages. Everyone is encouraged to participate as a camper through classes, performances, jam sessions, dances, and other camp activities. At Bluebird, we become a 'family of families' in the true Walker Family Band tradition!

Mission & Vision

From the moment of arrival at any Traditional Roots Community Camp there is a sense of belonging that washes over you, as you enter into a musical safe haven where peace, love and joy are the cornerstones of our work created here.

Most importantly, please know that you are accepted and included at this camp.

We welcome ALL people who come to participate in the TRCC unique family camp experience. There truly is something for everybody:

traditional live music and dance
a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where learning is always happening
beautiful locations
and opportunities to connect deeply with others.

TRC Camps are family music camps that welcome musicians and folks who support musicians alike. We encourage all ages and stages, levels and varied musical interests. We are proud to offer diverse classes where each individual is met with love and interest; we all grow through our acceptance and inclusion of others.

Who Comes to Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp?

FAMILIES: Families attending camp together enjoy hotel style rooms with two queen beds and private baths in the main Corriher Lodge. Additional rooms are offered for larger families at a discounted family rate.

ADULT LEARNERS: Adults of all ages return annually to Bluebird summer camp and are welcomed at all TRCC weekend workshops. Whether you are bringing your partner, friends, or coming on your own, we have the perfect space to accommodate your needs, while still ensuring you feel like part of the "family".

HIGH SCHOOL GROUPS: Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp sponsors high school students to attend camp without a parent on campus. Students must be rising 9th grade through HS senior (students who graduated the same year as the current camp). The group is chaperoned by BFF Camp staff. All students attending this program must register for the full tuition option.

YOUNG ADULTS: More rustic dormitory accommodations are available at BFFC for young adults (or families) who prefer a less expensive lodging option at camp. College students and other young adults, many of whom were former High School Group cohorts, also have an option to reconnect with longtime friends and make new ones in a hostel style four bedroom bunk lodge at the Blowing Rock Conference Center location.

STUDIO GROUPS: Bluebird Family Fiddle Camp faculty are all incredible music teachers in addition to performers. We encourage other music teachers to reap huge rewards by promoting summer camp or music workshop group participation for their students! There's nothing like a camp experience to motivate and bond students. Enroll your student group and see that boost of enthusiasm among students in your orchestra or music studio! We offer FREE lodging for each chaperone accompanying a group of at least 4 students. (We suggest one adult chaperone per every 4-6 students). Affordable dormitory lodging promotes group bonding and collaboration at our BFF summer camp! Each pod has two bedrooms separated by a shower and bathroom, each with two sets of bunks. The central campus location is close to all teaching spaces, and the dining room in the main lodge is just next door!