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“We are considering adding an accordion or mandolin class. Let us know if you are interested in these instruments.”
Please check back to this site for any future updates to the Instructor list.
Fiddle Instructors:
Daniel Lapp, Gordon Stobbe, JJ Guy, Leslie-Jean MacMillan, Anita Mamela, and Ingrid Johnston have all been confirmed.Leslie-Jean MacMillan
Leslie-Jean, also know as LJ, is the founder and Musical Director of the Valley Youth Fiddlers in Smithers BC. She began the group in 1996. It has grown into a vibrant ensemble of 75 musicians of all ages that have toured across the province – along with instruments, sound systems, and plenty of candy! With over 30 years of teaching experience, LJ has collaborated with many of Canada’s finest fiddlers, including Jaron Freeman-Fox, JJ Guy, Jerry Holland, Lea Kirstein, Daniel Lapp, JP Loyer, Oliver Schroer, Emilyn Stam, James Stephens, and Gordon Stobbe. Deeply committed to community, she has facilitated jams, dances, and camps, and currently serves as Artistic Director of the Northwest Fiddle Camp in Smithers. Her passion continues to inspire new generations of musicians.Anita Mamela
Anita grew up in Prince George BC and has been playing the fiddle since she was 7. Anita taught at the first BC Fiddle ‘Treat when it was held in Wells BC and has played at the Grand Masters Competition twice. Since then she has had her own students compete. She continued to teach with the camp when it moved to Gavin Lake. She travelled to many contests around BC and joined in many jams at the Sintach Hall. She has a Bachelors of Music from UVic and a M Ed in Curriculum Development. Anita has taught music – Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Musical Theatre and Strings -from Grade 7 to high school level for 8 years in Mackenzie and for 25 years in Quesnel. To change it up, she has been teaching Drama and Planning at Correlieu Secondary School in Quesnel. She has had numerous groups at MusicFest Canada (the Nationals) and was awarded the CARAS Grant for her school twice. The Quesnel Junior School Band made Top 10 in the CBC Music Class Competition. Currently Anita leads an adult group in Quesnel and is passionate about continuing the fiddle camp at Gavin Lake.Piano/Keyboard Instructors:
Emmett Hodgins is pending confirmation at this date.Guitar Instructors:
Craig MacGregor and Greg Nixon are confirmed.CAMP SCHEDULE includes class instruction for fiddle, guitar and piano keyboard for NOVICE, LOW INTERMEDIATE, HIGH INTERMEDIATE, and ADVANCED students. Students must have their own fiddle, guitar or keyboard.
Daily WORKSHOPS are scheduled for all to attend. These are interesting topics that expand your learning experience.
Daily JAMS, both slow and fast, each are chaired by an instructor- a must for all abilities to attend. Bring along any other instruments that you brought to camp and play along at jams sessions or other entertainment segments of the week.
EVENING ENTERTAINMENT every night are treats that all must attend – an instructors concert, the famous Gavin Lake Radio show and ending the week with the Final Student Concert. The very popular Family Dance for all ages tops off each night with an orchestra of instructors and students and a dance floor filled with enthusiastic dancers.
REGISTRATION is by Download of Registration Form and E-MAIL to jean3gelinas@gmail.com
Register OnlineSend one form for each registrant. More information is on the Registration Form including price – check it out!
Phone Jean at 250-992-5081 if you have any questions.
Payment will be made by e-transfer or cheque once it is confirmed that you are registered.
All registrations will be recorded on a first come, first serve basis and once 150 registrants have been reached, you will be notified that your registrations become a WAIT LIST.
GENERAL INFORMATION All registrants must be prepared for CAMPING only, including bringing your own food -there will be no meals available except for Instructors and staff. We have a large walk-in cooler so arrangements can be made to assist campers with storage of perishable items.- Refreshments and snacks that are offered will be for ALL campers and you are invited to join in for coffee breaks. A never-ending supply of coffee and tea will be available to all.
- Camp has excellent well water and is available for all to use – fill up your container at the stand pipe in camp.
- There is a main shower house and toilet facilities
- Cabins will be used as classrooms and instructor accomodation.
- Lots of room to pitch a tent, drive in with motorhome or pulling a trailer, there is room for all. Sites are unmarked and your rig must be fully self contained.
- There will be a Life Guard and a First Aide Attendant. Swimming times will be posted. Canoes, paddles and life jackets are available to be used after being cleared for safety by the lifeguard.
- There is a boardwalk to check out that goes partially around the lake.
- Fishing too in your spare time.
- No Smoking at Camp
- Pets must be on a leash at all times
- No cellphone service available – limited service may be available at the highway.
- The Camp Manager has a satellite phone for use only in Emergencies.