Great news!
Early Bird rates have been extended until
April 30.
You now have more time to save on registration for this summer’s Swing West Jazz Camp.
Feedback has let us know that many of you still wish to register and attend camp but have discovered that accommodation has mostly sold out. We recently received word that Sorrento Centre is able to add more space for tent sites, no RVs but allowing for campers and camper vans. We also are working on adding options for “near-by” accommodations in the Sorrento area and there's always room for local off-site commuters..
Please reach out to info@swingwestjazzsociety.org or Sorrento Centre and we will do our best to help. Information arrives daily, so don’t give up! We don’t want you to miss out!
Newsletter March 11, 2026
Early bird registration rates for Swing West Jazz Camp 2026 are in effect until March 20. NEW: EARLY BIRD EXTENDED TO APRIL 30! Now is the time to register for this incredible music camp, taking place July 19-25.
Spread the word
Can you help spread the word about camp by sharing the poster below? Send it to your musical friends and colleagues, or post it in a local music store or school.
What’s happening at Swing West Jazz Camp?
You will be able to take classes and workshops from a who’s who of jazz and swing instructors from Canada and the US. There are so many great opportunities to learn and perform. Every evening there are concerts, dances or jams – sometimes all three! And you can’t beat the beautiful setting in Sorrento on Shuswap Lake.
Accommodation
If you (or your friends) haven’t registered yet, make sure to check with the Sorrento Centre (call toll free: 1-866-694-2409) for information about off-site accommodation options (bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals) in the area. Some of these options may not be listed on services like Airbnb or VRBO. The Sorrento Centre can also refer you to RV rental companies in the Shuswap area. There is always room for local off-site commuters.
April 4 Fundraiser dance concert
Tickets are still available for the SWJS Fundraiser concert, hosted by the Vancouver Odd Fellows Hall. A great lineup of Swing West Jazz camp faculty and alumni will be performing. Connect with friends, old and new who love this music. For tickets, you can RSVP and send an eTransfer to LBAJA4457@gmail.com – make sure to put your name and email in the eTransfer memo. Proceeds from the event will support Swing West Jazz Society and the 2026 Camp.
Seeking Members and Donations
Purchasing a membership in Swing West Jazz Society is a great way to support camp as it will help us pay for Society operational costs like the website, society fees, banking, insurance, and accounting software and services. You can also offer support by making a donation to the Society. Swing West Jazz Camp can’t happen without the support of members, donors, and registered campers!
Help us build Swing West Jazz Camp! See you there!
Newsletter February 23, 2026
Early bird registration rates for Swing West Jazz Camp 2026 are in effect until APRIL 30! If you can spread the word about camp, it will really help!
Accommodation
If you (or your friends) haven’t registered yet, make sure to check with the Sorrento Centre (call toll free: 1-866-694-2409) for information about off-site accommodation options (bed & breakfasts, vacation rentals) in the area. Some of these options may not be listed on services like Airbnb or VRBO. The Sorrento Centre can also refer you to RV rental companies in the Shuswap area.
Or perhaps you want to consider the joys of glamping! Check out Polly Wilson’s article on glamping on the SWJS blog.
Mark your calendar: April 4 Fun(d)raiser dance concert!
April 4, 2026: SWJS and will be holding a Fun(d)raiser concert, hosted by the Vancouver Odd Fellows Hall. An amazing lineup of Swing West Jazz camp faculty and alumni will be performing. This event will give a taste of how much fun unfolds at camp – starting with a swing dance lesson, followed by incredible performances and dancing into the evening. For tickets, you can RSVP and send an eTransfer to LBAJA4457@gmail.com – make sure to put your name and email in the eTransfer memo. See the poster on the SWJS website for all the details. Proceeds from the event will support Swing West Jazz Society and the 2026 Camp.
Membership
Have you purchased a membership in Swing West Jazz Society yet? It’s a great way to show your support for camp. The Society is currently run by a small group of volunteers with no startup resources, who are working hard to create a camp experience from the ground up. Your membership dues help us pay for operational costs like the website, society fees, banking, insurance, and accounting software and services. You can also offer support by making a donation to the Society. Swing West Jazz Camp can’t happen without the support of members, donors, and registered campers!
Help us build the Swing West Jazz Camp! See you there!
COMING UP ON APRIL 4
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Polly Wilson has written a delightful account of her experiences with camping.
Visit our Blog to enjoy it:
Swing Camp 2026 is filling up! All of the indoor accommodation at Swing Camp has been booked, but do not despair! ....