Camp Harmony – SFFMC’s New Years Camp
Join us for Camp Harmony 2026-27!
When: December 29, 2026 to January 3, 2027
Where: Camp Newman is nestled in the hills between Santa Rosa and Calistoga in the shade of redwoods. Newly rebuilt facilities include a spacious dining hall, a Community Center with a wooden dance floor, and The Lodge with a central fireplace room. There are additional spaces for concerts, workshops and jamming. A Camp Harmony site map is here. Buildings are centrally grouped and ADA accessible. We provide a shuttle van to transport campers and your instruments around camp.
Who Can Attend: Members of San Francisco Folk Music Club. Join now to get notifications when registration opens (in early October).
How Much Does it Cost: Rates and lodging descriptions for last year’s camp are here. Attendance is flexible – come for all or any part of camp. Discounts are available for early registrants and campers under 30. “Campership” discounts available for those who need them.
What is Camp Harmony: We’re a homemade camper-led event, and we put it on for each other. Your favorite kinds of music and dance, all in one camp! Play in a jam, learn a new instrument, join a group singalong, hike in the woods, learn to folk dance, perform in a concert, or play board games into the wee hours. Attend a variety of fun workshops…maybe even lead one! Newcomers are welcome!
Last year’s (2025-26) workshop schedule is here.
It’s a wonderful, supportive environment for trying out new things. At Camp Harmony it’s easy to take the first steps at teaching, whether calling a first dance, teaching a beginning instrument class, or leading a song for the first time.
You never know what will happen, it all depends on who shows up. Will it be you?
Housing: Camp Newman offers several housing options, and rates are set accordingly. Housing is assigned on a first-registered basis. This year’s rates are here. The online registration form provides space to explain any accessibility needs. Campers should bring bedding (sheets & blankets or sleeping bag, pillow, etc). As an alternative, Camp Newman provides linens (fitted and top sheet, pillowcase, pillow, blanket and towel) for an additional fee.
• Economy cabins have four sets of bunk beds, indoor heating and bathroom. No one will be placed in an upper bunk unless they ask for one.
• Semi-private accommodations hold two campers. Rooms have twin or queen beds, indoor heating, bathroom, microwave and fridge.
• RV and camping spaces are available with limited power for RVs,
• Camp Newman’s rules do not allow drop-in or day use registration.
Meals: Registration rates include three delicious meals a day. Each camper day starts and ends at 2 pm, and includes dinner on the day you arrive, and breakfast and lunch the next day. All meals will be prepared by Camp Newman staff who will do their very best to accommodate individual dietary preferences. When you register you have the option of choosing gluten-free, dairy-free, omnivore, vegetarian, or vegan. If you have additional dietary needs, please contact our registrars.
Covid testing: All campers will need to show proof of a negative Covid test when arriving at camp. Please read Camp Harmony’s Covid and Cancellation policies.
There is more information in the folknik, and visit us on Facebook!
Carpooling: Camp Harmony has a carpool app! If you can offer a ride, click the blue ADD button to add your information. If you need a ride, click the green JOIN button to the ride that fits your needs. Please be aware that this not a managed or moderated app. You need to check back to connect with people who can offer you a ride or who would like to ride with you.
BRING A FRIEND TO CAMP! Campers who refer a new attendee to Camp Harmony are offered a $50 rebate for each individual or group referred. The new attendee must name you as the referring camper on their registration form and must be an adult or young adult. Rebates are issued after the end of camp.
If you have any questions, feel free to email campnewharmony@gmail.com (preferred), OR phone (415) 987-0502 (before 9 pm) with your questions. Either call OR email, but don’t do both! Please be patient, we are volunteers.
We hope to see you at camp!