Week One 2026

Sponsored by WUMB Radio in Boston, Massachusetts, SAMW offers an exuberant week of intensive instruction, jamming, workshops, concerts and musical collaboration with instructors attuned to the needs of each student. Class topics include Flatpicking, Fingerstyle, and Slide Guitar, Fiddle, Mandolin, Ukulele, Banjo, Voice, Blues and Ragtime Styles, Performance, and Songwriting, as well as the opportunity to learn sound reinforcement skills.

Instructors:

Scott Ainslie         Aubrey Atwater
Rolly Brown        Susie Burke
Kate Campbell        John Doerschuk
Molly Hebert-Wilson        Chris James
Maura Kennedy        Pete Kennedy
Cosy Sheridan          Erica Weiss

SAMW 2026 Fees and Policies

2026 Fees

• Dock Road I-K & Cottages (3-person cabins): $1250 Member / $1300 Non-Member
• Dock Road A-F (2-person cabins): $1325 Member / $1375 Non-Member
• Inn 2nd Floor: $1325 Member / $1375 Non-Member
• Inn Second Floor, double bed: $1375 Member / $1425 Non-Member
• Tree Line Cabins, College Row (w/private bathroom): $1400 Member / $1450 Non-Member

Payment

• A deposit of $400 reserves your space.
• Payment balance is due by May 1, 2026.

Failure to pay the balance by the due date will result in a canceled reservation and a $400 processing fee.
Minimum age for enrollment is 18. No exceptions.

Cancellation Policy

• Cancellation by May 1, 2026: full refund minus a $400 processing fee.
• Cancellation by June 8, 2026: full refund minus a $450 processing fee.
• Cancellation by June 15, 2026: full refund minus a $500 processing fee.
• Cancellation after June 16, 2026: all payments non-refundable.

Phone cancellations must be made followed with confirmation in writing via email to samw@umb.edu .
For more information, email samw@umb.edu .

Camp Information

Weather and Environment
This part of New Hampshire can be warm in summer months, but if it rains, it can be kind of cool. Also note that the camp is located in the woods next to a lake.

What to Bring or not Bring

To be prepared for all the activities and weather, here are some suggestions on what to bring with you:
• Linens and towels are provided.
• A small fan with extension cord.
• Sweatshirt/Jacket/Rain Gear/Poncho for cool evenings or rainy days.
• Swimming apparel and towel.
• Flashlight.
• Bug spray.
• Your own snack food and any special dietary needs.  A refrigerator is available to campers.
• A well labeled mug.  Water, coffee and tea are available all day.
• An extra blanket or sleeping bag.
• Please DO NOT bring hairdryers, curling irons, coffee machines or other heat-producing appliances.

SAMW Campstore

The SAMW store stocks music accessories, instructors CDs and cassettes, sweatshirts, mugs, t-shirts, and an assortment of music related items. Please see the schedule for store hours.

The Geneva Point Store / Laundry Facilities

Our host site, the Geneva Point Center, operates a small store on the grounds offering many necessities and great ice cream! A coin-operated laundry is available on site.

Local Shopping

The Geneva Point Center is located approximately 3 miles from a general store. In addition, Center Harbor is just 6 miles from the camp and Moultonboro is close by as well.

Emergency Phone Numbers

The Geneva Point Emergency Phone number is 603-253-4366. During off hours there is a beeper number on the answering machine for absolute emergencies.