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June brings long days, warm evenings, and countless opportunities to gather
outdoors, make music, and celebrate community. As summer unfolds, we invite you to embrace creativity, connect with old and new friends, and find joy in the traditions that bring us together.
Lark Traditional Arts believes that music, song, dance, and play are powerful
ways to build community and nurture the human spirit. Whether you're learning a new tune, joining a dance, singing around a campfire, or simply listening beneath the trees, summer is the perfect time to reconnect with the arts and with one another.
We're especially excited as we look ahead to our upcoming events. Registration
is open for both Lark Camp and the Jug Handle Campout, two unique opportunities to immerse yourself in traditional music, dance, and song. Whether you're a longtime Larkie or considering your first Lark experience, you'll find inspiring teachers, welcoming
community, and plenty of chances to learn, play, and create.
We hope you'll join us this summer as we continue celebrating the rich traditions
that connect us across generations and cultures. Grab your instrument, slip on your dancing shoes, bring your curiosity, and come make memories with us!
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Jug Handle Campout 2026
October 16-18
There’s something magical about gathering by the coast in the fall. Crisp air,
towering trees, old friends, new friends, and music around every corner.
Whether you love learning new tunes, joining spontaneous jam sessions, dancing
under the stars, exploring nature trails, or simply relaxing with a cup of coffee while listening to incredible musicians, LTA's
Jug Handle Campout offers a warm and welcoming retreat from the busyness of everyday life.
This intimate weekend gathering brings together musicians, dancers, singers,
families, and traditional arts enthusiasts for a few days of community, creativity, and fun. Workshops are volunteer-led, participation is encouraged, and the atmosphere is relaxed, friendly, and wonderfully unplugged.
Space is limited, and accommodations can fill quickly, so now is the perfect
time to reserve your spot. Whether you're a longtime Larkie or considering your first event with us, we'd love to share this special weekend with you.
Come for the music. Stay for the community. Leave inspired.
We can't wait to see you at Jug Handle Campout in October 2026!
Click
here for more info and to register
Jug Handle Gnomes illustration by Alina Larson
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Lark Camp Crew Positions Available
There are several crew positions still open. What better way to do your Lark experience than being part of
the crews that comes together to keep the magic happening.
Some great opportunities for experienced Larkies and also for new Larkies.
Share the news!
Office/Registration Crew Positions
Camp 1, Camp 2
Cleaning Crew Positions
Camp 2, and Camp 3
Kitchen Positions
Camp 1 and Camp 2 (food only trade, partial tuition trade)
Community Care Positions
All over camp, keeping us safe, happy, and in the fun zone.
To check about Office Crew, Cleaning Crew, or Community Care positions,
contact the volunteer coordinator at:
volu...@larkcamp.org
To check about different types of kitchen crew positions and to
contact our caterers, visit:
Lark
Kitchens website
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And for the film and video makers in our community,
check out our friends at
Berkeley
Community Media:
16th Annual 48-Hour filmmaker Challenge
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Berkeley Community Media is a public access TV station
serving the community on
channels 28 and 33
via Comcast and Live-Stream over www.BCMTV.org
reaching over 25,000 households in the greater Bay Area.
They are dedicated to upholding Berkeley’s Free Speech tradition by
providing equal access to equipment and training and
an electronic platform on which to share the content.
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A cool and easy way to support LTA and Lark Camp!
Evite and Pledge partnered to add a donation link and fundraising goal to your
Evite invitations.
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Create your Evite and proceed to the Event Details or Gifting Options page.
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Locate the Donation Options section and search for the charity you want to support (you can choose from nearly 2 million verified causes).
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Set your fundraising goal, and guests will be able to donate directly through the invitation.
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LTA Board Meeting
5-6:30pm
Thursday of Lark Camp
includes community
Q/A session and reception
to honor several of our Board members and LTA founders who retired
from various Board roles.
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Graphic by Melissa Fischbach.
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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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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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UPCOMING LTA EVENTS
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 OPEN
February, 2027
Virtual Lark (Online)
LINK
TO INFO - REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 2027
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