Inputs over Output

We focus on

as artists

At Summer Camp, we serve art
by serving the artists, which serves the world

It’s a reminder that we’re stronger together

Our logo is braided hearts

The world doesn’t need another self-important songwriting camp

The world needs more self-assured artists

Camp Rules

  1. Inputs over output

  2. Childlike not childish

  3. Comfort beyond comfort zones

  4. Art for its own sake

    AND don’t leave food out for the bears!

Letter from the Director

The magic is in the mud

After spending several years in the songwriting community in LA volunteering with organizations like SONA and LASC, I realized my network of friends & co-writers & promoters was pretty extensive.

At this point, I can attend a couple showcases a week and often hear a song I’ve co-written.

But the magic has always been in between the lines: making pasta together before a co-writing session; breaking down gear with Anni after Saturdays at Seven; shooting the shit with Lucas outside Lucas Flood Presents; and giving hundreds of hours of feedback to artists and songwriters over zoom, sushi, coffee, or pancakes.

Summer Camp is a combination of my A&R life in LA, empowering songwriters, and lake life back in GA.

Either way you slice it, it’s a good life… and I believe in paying it forward!

So, to all my artist and industry friends, let’s celebrate together, doing what we love and living between the lines.

See y’all at camp

—Clifton

Clifton Jennings

Songwriter & Founder @summercampforsongwriters

Brand Strategist & Art Director @ARTLAB.Ventures

What do campers get by attending?

  1. Recreation + songwriting, in paradise

  2. Lodging for a week on beautiful Lake Burton

  3. All meals and snacks (except 2 dinners at local restaurants) prepared by our own professional chef and kitchen staff, based on highly curated regional and family recipes

  4. Hot and cold refreshments including a selection of local beer & wine

  5. Optional group excursions and team-building activities like zip-line & high ropes, breathwork, yoga, wakesufing, tubing, arts & crafts, cabin kickbacks, and party barge cruises

  6. 6 Songwriting sessions, 3 hours each, with different co-writers each session

  7. Even publishing splits between co-writers in all scheduled songwriting sessions (Summer Camp takes a small cut)

  8. Access to all of your songwriting session data

  9. Demo Day music video performances of the top songs written at camp chosen by the attending writers

  10. Access to professional Summer Camp creative content for personal use

  11. Exclusive merch bundle of camp gear

  12. Access to an online store, for alumni only, to purchase additional exclusive merch, year-round

Alumni Only

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Merch Store

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Alumni Only ☼ Merch Store ☼

Exclusive Merch Store

The Summer Camp merch store is only available to alumni

You can sign in to shop right now or apply to become a camper

Let’s talk about camp: Q&A

FAQ’s

  • yes

  • Look, most camps focus on output or education.

    We focus on inputs and recreation.

    Everything we do is designed to help regulate the nervous system and build genuine trust—from the environment, to the food, to the activities, to who we accept.

    We want writers to experience the joy of Summer Camp through the eyes of a child and learn what songwriting can look like when we remove ourselves from the music industry pressure cooker.

    We’re focused on serving the art by serving the artists.

    The rest will take care of itself.

  • We’re pretty selective because the number of campers depends on the number of beds available. Check the alumni page for examples of recent years

  • Although we try to give priority to alumni and their nominees, it’s an open application because we’re open to anyone who fits what we’re looking for (see below) and blows our minds

  • - Fun to Be Around

    - Undeniable Talent

    - Diversity of Skill Sets

    - Diversity of Perspectives

    - Servant Hearts

  • You’re welcome to drive, but most campers fly in and out of the Atlanta airport, where we provide an affordable shuttle service to the camp 2 hours north