About Born To Drum

Women Drummers International is THRILLED to announce

Born To Drum Women's* Drum Camp ~
July 17-18-19-20, 2026

Registration is open!

This year we will meet at our beloved Bort Meadow in Oakland’s East Bay Regional Park this summer! for 4 days of drumming, dance, song, healing, and fun. Come for the day or camp out!

We have some new teachers and offerings this year that we are totally excited about!

NEW FACULTY MEMBERS: Thaís Bezerra who from Rio de Janeiro and Katiana Vilá who has done extensive musical studies in Spain! Thaís along with Michaelle Goerlitz will create an exciting Brazilian/Oakland Experience.

NEW TEACHING TENT: In the meadow above the Pine classroom, we have a new magic canopy for the Brazilian classes and Debbie Fier’s Middle Eastern classes.

FOOD! In addition to catered dinners, we will have all the makings for salad and sandwiches put out every day at lunch.

The Party Continuette!

Dynamic Program with your Favorite Teachers

Mabiba Baegne, Afia Walking Tree, Thaís Bezerra, Michaelle Goerlitz, Carolyn Brandy, Susu Pampanin, Sheree Seretse, Amikaeyla, Katiana Vilá, Tanee Osborne, Rebecca Rodriguez, Ouida Lewis, Denise Solis, Elizabeth Sayre, Sena Kugbega, Avotcja, Mar Stevens, Debbie Fier, Sue Kaye, Arisika Razak, Ava Square, Amy Vitro, Qween Hollins, Jeni Swerdlow, Neena McNair, Rita Hargrave

Besides All That, THURSDAY NIGHT, July 16th
will be our FAMOUS FACULTY CONCERT at
La Peña Cultural Center, Berkeley

Bring your drums, your dancing shoes, your songs, your jokes. We are going to have a Great Time. We hope you can come!

Scholarship Support

If you need financial support to attend camp, follow the instructions
in the registration form and we will contact you.

*women, women identified, gender non-conforming”

Right to Refuse Attendance

To ensure that all patrons have a wonderful time, and to protect the health and safety
of our community, we reserve the right to refuse attendance.