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March has been a glorious month for creativity and renewed zest for artistic
energies, and Lark Traditional Arts is keeping the firelight burning for you. We hope to see you at any one of our upcoming events.
Virtual Lark (in February) was a fun-filled success. And we have some interesting ideas to build upon for next year. The community really came together and the workshops and jams were lively, instructive, and entertaining.
To everyone who joined us for the first time at Virtual Lark, welcome and thank
you—we look forward to seeing you again at future LTA events. And please, new and experienced Larkies, share our links and events on socials and with the performing artists and good folks in your life.
LINKS TO SHARE ON YOUR SOCIALS TO SUPPORT LTA PROGRAMS
Freight
X Lark Youth Music Camp (in Berkeley)
Lark
Camp info/schedule/registration
Facebook (Lark
Camp/LTA)
YouTube
(Lark Camp/LTA )
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WORKSHOPS
FOR 2026 (still subject to change)
Get ready for a summer experience you’ll never forget—Lark Camp 2026 is where music, dance, creativity,
and community come alive. Whether you’re brand new to the performing arts or have years of experience, you’ll find a welcoming space to learn, explore, and grow at your own pace.
Picture this: music filling the air from morning to night, hands-on workshops led by inspiring teachers,
and jam sessions where you can jump in, experiment, and have fun. You’ll discover new styles, build confidence, and connect with people who share your passion for music, dance and creativity.
But Lark Camp is more than just classes—it’s an unforgettable community. From spontaneous collaborations
to late-night jams under the stars, every moment brings connection, joy, and inspiration. You’ll leave not only with new skills, but with lasting friendships and memories that stay with you long after camp ends.
Step outside your routine, try something new, and be part of something truly special. Lark Camp
2026 is your chance to create, connect, and be inspired.
Spots are limited—register now and start counting down to the most musical, meaningful week of your
year.
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June 29-July 3 @The Freight - Berkeley, CA
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Early Bird registration until 11:59 PM on March 31st!
Please share this with your Bay Area people with families! An amazing youth
camp
with instruction from Lark Camp folks!
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2 legendary traditional and roots music resources partnering up for one amazing
week of immersive music, movement, and fun.
June 29 through July 3rd
The Freight x Lark Youth Music Camp
is designed to strengthen foundational music and rhythm skills for youth aged 8-14 through hands-on experience in a range of global artistic traditions.
The camp is anchored by daily basic music theory concepts and harmonica lessons
with the Bay Area’s King of Bollywood Blues, Aki Kumar and a rotating cast of percussionists and dancers from Lark Camp and The Freight’s teams.
Day 1 - intro and free Bobby McFerrin show
Day 2 - Americana (old time, cajun, blues)
Day 3 - Arabic and Persian
Day 4 - Latin
Day 5 - Hip Hop
Location: The Freight, 2020 Addison Street Berkeley, CA 94704.
VISIT
THE FREIGHT WEBSITE TO REGISTER:
Campers will be provided light snacks and beverages throughout the day, and
guardians should provide their campers with a lunch to sustain them (campers will not be permitted to leave the building for lunch).
If opting into aftercare, campers should bring activities such as books, tablets,
etc. Other aftercare activities can include a movie provided by The Freight, or an area to practice lessons learned during the day’s camp.
Educational and Cultural Benefits
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Cross-cultural engagement: Students encounter diverse musical styles and movement traditions in a respectful and accurate format.
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Accessibility: Both the harmonica and hand drum enables meaningful music-making without significant cost or prior experience. Music Camp will give
each camper a harmonica for free. Drums will be provided when possible, and The Freight x Lark Camp will let parents know if campers will need to bring additional drums.
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Holistic learning: Combining music, rhythm, and dance deepens comprehension, creativity, and personal expression.
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Community building: Daily collaborative instruction fosters teamwork, empathy, and shared artistic experiences.
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Artistic stewardship: The program aligns with Lark Camp and The Freight’s commitment to preserving, teaching, and honoring traditional art forms.
Additional Benefits
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Campers will have free attendance to Circlesongs with Bobby McFerrin and MOTION on the first day of camp.
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Campers will receive their own four-hole harmonica to use at camp and take home at the end of the week.
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Campers will receive tickets for themselves and one guardian to a show at The Freight during that week (show title TBD).
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Volunteer Opportunity - distribute Lark Camp brochures
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Opportunity 1
We would love to send you some brochures and flyers to distribute in your neck
of the woods.
If you have a hub, a spot, a venue, a shop, or various people you think would
consider coming to Lark Camp, then send your snail mail address to our communications committee and we will send you an envelope with some brochures and flyers to put up or share.
Send your snail mail address to:
executive...@larktraditionalarts.org
Opportunity 2
Two volunteers needed to help organize and label photo and video files in Google
Drive. We have digital folders full of images and video clips from the past 4 years, and our volunteer committee cannot get caught up. We are looking for a couple of volunteers to take sections of the files and give them short file description names. This
goes towards our marketing, development, and communications efforts.
To help with this, write to:
executive...@larktraditionalarts.org
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Design by Melissa Fischbach.
Available in unisex, V-neck, and long sleeve. In multiple colors.
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Lark Traditional Arts Mission Statement:
"The mission of Lark Traditional Arts is to present, preserve, and promote traditional music, song,
and dance by engaging culture-bearing artists and creating educational opportunities that bring communities together in our shared worlds of music."
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UPCOMING LTA EVENTS
June 29 - July 3, 2026
Freight x Lark Youth Music Camp (The Freight, Berkeley, CA)
LINK
TO INFO - REGISTRATION OPEN
(early bird discount until March 31st)
July 31-August 8, 2026
Lark Camp (Mendocino Woodlands, CA)
LINK
TO INFO - 2026 REGISTRATION OPEN
October, 2026
Jug Handle Campout in Caspar (Mendocino Coast, CA)
LINK
TO INFO - 2026
REGISTRATION OPENS AUG 2026
February, 2027
Virtual Lark (Online)
LINK
TO INFO - REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2027
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LTA
ETSY STORE
for LTA and Lark Camp
T-shirts, hats, merch, and more
(https://www.etsy.com/shop/LarkTraditionalArts)
All sales
go directly to LTA's Educational Program to support our mission of presenting, promoting, and preserving traditional instrumental music, song, and dance from around
the globe.
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