Jam Camp in the Mountains
July 26-31, 2026 Wells, BC, in the Cariboo
Sign up today to bring your family and friends to Jam Camp in the Mountains in beautiful Wells. Create music with us in the alpine meadows of our small community! Stay in your tent or RV, or choose from many lodging options in Wells and Barkerville.
Camp activities will be in the Wells School and outside during good weather. You can join us no matter your age or musical ability – beginner and experienced musicians are all welcome. There will be many workshop and lesson choices for you to enjoy.
This year, Jam Camp in the Mountains is partnering with Island Mountain Arts, an organization with almost 50 years of history. They are leaders in the arts community in BC who host the ArtsWells Festival, arts workshops, artist residencies, and a public gallery, and partner with organizations like the Jam Camp Society. Learn more about Island Mountain Arts here.
Jam Camp in the Mountains is
1 hour from Quesnel,
2 hours from Prince George, and
20 minutes from Barkerville Historic Site.
Dates
Jam Camp will begin on Sunday, July 26. Campers are invited to arrive in Wells late morning or early afternoon and be set up by 5 pm. Our first official camp activity is the Welcome Potluck that evening.
Our final performance takes place on the evening of Thursday, July 30, and Jam Camp ends on Friday, July 31. Friday is a free day for packing up camp, saying goodbyes, and taking your last stroll in the area before you go.
The full schedule of the week’s events will be sent out closer to the date, and will be similarly structured to those of past camps. Morning activities will start around 9am. Activities include full group workshops, small group lessons, and songwriting/musical project groups. Days include a lunch & leisure break, a dinner & leisure break, and evening activities wrapping up around 9pm.
Registration Fees
All folks participating in Jam Camp aged 4 and up will pay a sliding scale registration fee of $200 to $500 CAD per person.
Jam Camp fees cover 4.5 days of workshops, activities, and instruction.
Fees do not cover food or accommodation. Groups must make their own arrangements for accommodation (see Accommodation section below) and are responsible for their own meals. Campers can make their own food or visit local restaurants.
The sliding scale allows campers to choose the payment that suits their family or group best. If you are able to pay more than the base fee per person, that will help keep camp affordable for everyone.
Notes:
E-transfer is the simplest way to pay for your registration.
If you pay via PayPal, PayPal will charge a fee of approximately 3% of your total registration & camping fees.
You may also choose to help subsidize registration for a low-income attendee, or to support the non-profit Jam Camp Society.
Wells
About the Site
Wells, British Columbia, is a small community an hour east of Quesnel. You’ll find great local restaurants and shops and galleries that feature work from local and regional artisans. Hiking trails and pleasant walks are easily accessible, Barkerville Historic Town is only 8km away, and the world-renowned Bowron Lake Provincial Park is just a further 30km.
There is a playground outside the school, a good-sized sports field available, and a disc golf course in the Wells-Barkerville Community Forest.
Please check out the What’s Up in Wells site for more information.
Accommodation in Wells
There are many different places to stay in Wells and the surrounding area!
Getting Here
By car, it is about a day’s drive from Vancouver, Calgary, or Edmonton.
Quesnel, the nearest town, is 80km from Wells, while Prince George, the largest city in the North, is about 200km away. Both are served by air.
Island Mountain Arts and Jam Camp in the Mountains are grateful to operate on the traditional unceded territory of the Lhtako Dené.Sign Up Now!
Ready to sign up? Go to Jam Camp’s site and select ‘Jam Camp in the Mountains’.