California

Glendale, CA

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm

Tuition: $275

Includes Saturday lunch. $25 off if you register by Dec 27. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Many options for close-by lodging: Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com.

Los Angeles, CA

Located at a private residence, near Dodger stadium; address provided upon registration

Sundays, 2:00-4:30pm each session; no class on Oct 15, Oct 29, or Nov 26

Tuition: $230 for 8 sessions

$10 off through Sep 22.

Port of Departure: San Francisco, CA aboard the Crown Princess

Come join this bluegrass jam cruise with veteran Wernick Method teacher Larry Kernagis. Our bluegrass picking and singing will go well with this magical tour of the north! All class sessions will be on mornings at sea. Many experienced players are expected but newcomers are more than welcome. 

We set sail from San Francisco and tour the inside passage on the Crown Princess from Princess Cruises. Cruise packages start at $1500.

Tuition: $300 (in addition to cruise booking)

After you register for the camp through the form below, contact Rachel Wortham, our Princess reservations group coordinator, at rwortham@princesscruises.com. You must go through Rachel to be part of the group, for onboard planning and to get any available discounts.

Glendale, CA

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm

Tuition: $275

Includes Saturday lunch. $25 off through Oct 18. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Many options for close-by lodging: Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com.

Big Bear Lake, CA at the Vintage Lakeside Inn

41076 Big Bear Boulevard, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315

Friday 6-9pm; Saturday 9am-4pm; Sunday 9am-2pm

Tuition: $275

$25 discount for Larry’s returning students! $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Call 909-866-4978 to reserve your room at the Inn; ask for special camp discount of $99 per night.

Bakersfield, CA at the Great 48 Jam Festival

Sponsored by the California Bluegrass Association

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center, 801 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301

Thursday 7-9pm; Friday 10am-12pm; Saturday 10am-12pm

Tuition: $80 onsite, $70 in advance, or $30 per session

Festival admission is not required. $30 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Discounted hotel rate for those attending the festival (though staying at the hotel not required to participate). Reservations at the Marriott will open to CBA members on Tuesday, August 15 at 9am (reservations for non-CBA members opens Sep 1).

Carpinteria, CA at Carpinteria State Beach

205 Palm Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013 (12 miles from Santa Barbara)

Saturday 9:30am-5:30pm; Sunday 9am-4pm

Tuition: $275

$25 off if you register by Aug 16. $75 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

In addition to local hotels, tent and RV camping available at Carpinteria State Beach campground.

Glendale, CA

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-4pm

Tuition: $250

Includes Saturday lunch. $15 off if you register by Aug 23. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance.

You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Many options for close-by lodging: Glendale Express (moderate) and Embassy Suites (pricier) are less that 5 miles from the venue. More at hotels.com.

Hollister, CA

Located at a private residence; address provided upon registration

Friday 6:30-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-3pm

Tuition: $250

Includes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $10 off if you register by Aug 26. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.

Hollister, CA at a private residence

Friday 6:30-9pm; Saturday 9am-5pm; Sunday 9am-3pm

Tuition: $250

Includes Saturday and Sunday lunch. $10 off if you register by July 17. $50 deposit holds your spot; 50% refundable for cancellations more than one month in advance. You will be sent the full set of of student materials as soon as you register.