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Youth at Augusta

Augusta understands that the future of traditional arts lies with our youth. Numerous workshop offerings are geared toward the 8 to 20 age group. We have a scholarship program, with an application process, that allows numerous younger folks to come to Augusta and participate in a variety of programs. (You may download a  scholarship application form (pdf) by clicking this link). Click HERE to read about Augusta's chaperone policy for all students who are under 18 at the time of their class.

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Class/Theme Week Ages Week # Dates Tuition
Appalachian Adventure 9-13 1 7/5-10 $360
Teen Band
(an afternoon option for Blues Week students, NOT a stand-alone class)
13-20 2 7/12-17 $420
Folk Arts for Kids 8-12 2 7/12-17 $350
Appalachian Adventure 9-13 3 7/19-24 $360
Roots & Rhythm for Teens and Young Adults 13-20 4 7/26-31 $420
Discover Augusta Week: Connecting Generations thru Music, Crafts, Dance & Song 7-adult 4 7/26-31 $420
Appalachian Adventure 9-13 5 8/2-9 $360

Youth at Augusta

Classes and Staff
 

Week 1, July 5-10

Appalachian Adventure

Guided by experienced Mountain Institute staff, students will learn navigation and survival skills, hike in the Monongahela National Forest and nearby wilderness areas, explore a natural cave system, learn about streams, and study the unique creatures encountered along the way.
Experienced Mountain Institute staff

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(Week 1) "Appalachian Adventure"

Week 2, July 12-17

Three kids stirring a pot of homemade soap

Folk Arts for Kids
offers a variety of fun and unique arts activities for girls and boys ages 8 to 12. Themes vary, but a typical week includes a daily schedule of crafts, dance, games, and other physical activities, plus at least an hour a day of music, such as “Finding Your Instrument” or singing.
Kadra Casseday

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"Folk Arts for Kids"

Week 2, July 12-17

Photo of teen band vocalists

Teen Band

Teen Band is an afternoon option for teens who are Blues Week students. It is not a stand-alone class.

Jake Heck       

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"
Blues Week"

Week 3, July 19-24

Appalachian Adventure

Guided by experienced Mountain Institute staff, students will learn navigation and survival skills, hike in the Monongahela National Forest and nearby wilderness areas, explore a natural cave system, learn about streams, and study the unique creatures encountered along the way.
Experienced Mountain Institute staff 

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for
(Week 3) "Appalachian Adventure"

Week 4, July 26-31

Discover Augusta Week - Connecting Generations thru Music, Crafts, Dance, and Song

This intergenerational theme week will give students hands-on instruction in many traditional art forms offered at Augusta including music, singing, dancing and a wide variety of crafts.

Discover Augusta Week staff

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"Discover Augusta Week"

Week 4, July 26-31

Roots & Rhythm for Teens and Young Adults

A dance-oriented course which offers an unforgettable experience in movement, traditional dance, singing, and drumming for pure enjoyment and personal expression. Click HERE for more information.

Eileen Carson Schatz and members of Footworks

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for
"
Roots & Rhythm"

Week 5, August 2-9

Appalachian Adventure

Guided by experienced Mountain Institute staff, students will learn navigation and survival skills, hike in the Monongahela National Forest and nearby wilderness areas, explore a natural cave system, learn about streams, and study the unique creatures encountered along the way.
Experienced Mountain Institute staff 

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for
(Week 5)
"Appalachian Adventure"

 
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