Portland Fiddle Camp
Pacific Crest Community School, 116 NE 29th Ave., Portland, OR 97232
About
Portland Fiddle Camp offers fiddle, viola, cello, and guitar instruction. Campers can join the General Track for ages 6-10, the Major/Minor Track for age 10+ with work on two musical styles, or Teen Camp for ages 14+ with tunes in different keys and traditions, seconding, chords, improvisation, arrangements, and a camp concert. Camp runs Monday through Friday from 10am-3pm, with drop off at 9:45am, pick up at 3:00pm, and a Friday concert from 2:30-3:30pm.
Programs
- General Track — Best fit for ages 6-10. · Week #1 July 20-24 and/or Week #2 August 3-7
- Major/Minor Track — Best fit for age 10+. · Week #1 July 20-24 and/or Week #2 August 3-7 · Suzuki Book 2 “Witches Dance” or above or 5+ years of experience. Campers choose two musical styles to focus upon and deep dive into tunes in those styles.
- Teen Camp — 14+ · July 13-17, 10am-3pm · Designed for advanced fiddle, viola, cello and guitar players. Teens learn tunes in a variety of keys and traditions, seconding, chords, improvisation, arrangements and more.
- Teen Camp Counselor — 14+ · July 13-17, 10am-3pm · Optional Leadership Track for teens interested in becoming PFC counselors. Includes Teacher Training and is required in order to become a Counselor at PFC.
- Teen Camp General — 14+ · July 13-17, 10am-3pm · Learn tunes, work on arrangements and perform in the camp concert.
- Counselor-in-Training (CIT) — Must be 13+ or entering 9th grade. · Teen Camp week
- Junior Counselor — 14+ · Counselor orientation before the 1st day of camp
- Full Counselor — Counselor orientation before the 1st day of camp
At a glance
- Ages: 6–16 years old
- General schedule: Camp runs Monday through Friday from 10am-3pm. Drop off is 9:45am and pick up is 3:00pm. Camp concert is Friday 2:30-3:30pm.
About the provider
Portland Fiddle Camp was founded in 2008 by local teacher and musician Kate O'Brien, and Sophie Enloe joined her in 2013. Since 2008, the program has taught over 2,000 young musicians. Its mission is to make fiddle music accessible to all kids, beginner to advanced, and support the growth and positive experience of all campers.
Registration is closed for 2026. Campers are required to have at least 1 year of private study to attend fiddle camp. Note reading is not required but is helpful. No before or after care is provided. All campers must sign in and out every day. Scholarships were awarded for 2026. Refund policy: full refund if canceled before May 1st; 50% refund for cancellations before June 15th; no refund after June 15th.
Last updated October 14, 2026.
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