Sad Songs Summer Camp

Time for ROUND 5! Get your saddest songs together and get ready for a decidedly not-sad time making music with The Milk Carton Kids. An experience unlike any other, the Sad Songs Summer Camp offers two days of immersive classes and three evenings of entertainment in the serene setting of the Catskill Mountains. The camp will provide a space for a lucky group of individuals to learn, co-write, workshop, and, if desired, perform for an audience of like-minded peers — all with the guidance of The Milk Carton Kids and some of their favorite songwriters.

Mornings will have Kenneth, Joey and their hand-picked guest artists guiding master classes that explore the ins and outs of harmony singing, songwriting, arrangement, lyricism, stage banter, and performance. After lunch, students will break off into workshops, working solo or with other campers on the skills of their choice, with encouragement and tips from TMCK and other SSSC instructors. Evenings are packed with entertainment, with performance opportunities for campers (don’t worry they’re not required), late-night jam sessions, and informal song circles. Not to mention two intimate Milk Carton Kids concerts.

Whether it’s over breakfast or around the campfire, students will have the opportunity to collaborate and hang out with TMCK and friends while learning the tricks of their trade. Campers will come from all over the world to hone already established skills, take creative risks, and make lifelong personal and professional connections. Maybe you’ll even form a  harmony duo of your own, although Kenneth and Joey say they do not recommend this. By the end of the week, you’ll be writing sad songs and making happy memories.

So reserve your spot today!

, located one half hour west of Woodstock, New York is a year-round mountain resort located in the heart of the "Forever Wild" Catskill Forest Preserve. Dedicated to the celebration of nature, music and the arts, this one hundred-acre wonderland of mountains, fields, and streams is a world of its own. "Music and art in nature" is a central theme at Full Moon Resort.

Accommodations are charming in their simplicity, with guest rooms available in a variety of lodges – some simple B&B style with shared hallway baths and others with a more traditional country inn style with private baths. Premium cottages and deluxe rooms are also available and equipped with air conditioning, television, and luxurious bathrooms. All accommodations are equipped with air conditioning and WiFi.

Lovingly prepared, fresh, healthy cuisine served by a friendly, professional staff is the trademark of Full Moon Resort. The menus offer a full range of possibilities...hot buffet breakfasts and lunches, down-home country barbeques …tantalizing hors d’oeuvres and gourmet dinners. Fresh, natural ingredients are the common thread throughout.

In all, Full Moon Resort, with its picturesque grounds, cozy guest accommodations, excellent cuisine and friendly, professional staff, sets the stage for rich and fulfilling musical experiences.

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