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Camp Iroko

OVM Residential courses

In collaboration with Bombo Productions

Camp Iroko

Workshop level

Mixed

Dates

12th to 16th August 2026
From Weds 6 pm to Sun 4 pm

Type

Residential

Hours of study

25

Come and enjoy a feast of drumming and singing located in the Hertfordshire countryside. Our base is an Activity Centre in Wymondley Woods and adjacent is a 20-acre conservation area with mature woods, stream, pond and grassland. There’s access and facilities for the disabled.

We pride ourselves on creating a supportive musical community that caters to different abilities, from beginners to advanced. As well as structured workshops and masterclasses, evenings are often for spontaneous music-making and sharing.

TUTORS

Content

The topics we’ll cover include Bata, Bembe, Guiro, Iyesa, Congo & Rumba plus songs.

Level required for attending workshops

There are separate classes for each level and some classes for all levels. There’ll be workshop sessions on Wednesday evening, all day Thursday, Friday & Saturday and on Sunday morning.

Study options

Indicate your level from the options on the registration form.

Who can take part?

The workshops are designed for adults. 16 to 18 years olds with drumming experience can also attend if accompanied by an adult (guardian) during the weekend.

Families

Families with children under 16 are also welcome. Please contact us for family rates.

There are a number of sports, games and outdoor activities available for children and young people. If there’s sufficient demand, we’ll be happy to offer music workshops as well.

Children under 14 need to be supervised at all times during the weekend. There are reduced rates for non-participating adults (guardians) attending purely to supervise children.

Camping option is available for families. Indoor accommodation for families is subject to availability and we can only confirm this nearer the time of the workshop.

Indoor accommodation

The Centre has five dormitories, each sleeping 6-8 and furnished with bunk beds with storage facilities beneath. There are separate male & female showers/toilets.

Camping

The Centre is situated within a 4-acre campsite. So there’s plenty of room for you to put up your tent or yurt. There are separate male & female showers/toilets for campers. There is a campfire site and an arena space for games.

Instruments

Some instruments will be provided but if you can, please bring your own from the following list: congas, bata, cajones, shekeres, cowbells, claves & drum sticks. You can specify which instruments you can bring on the registration form. Please bring ear-plugs.

Food

Vegetarian food is provided for all meals during the weekend. If you have any special dietary requirements / allergies please let us know on the registration form.

Free time

During your free time you can go for a walk in the woods or enjoy some of the on site activities.

Your help

To help keep things tidy and ensure this workshop runs smoothly, we kindly ask all participants to help with certain household duties.

Venue

Wymondley Wood Scout & Guide Centre, Wymondley Road, Willian, Letchworth, Hertfordshire SG6 2UB

Schedule

Arrive from 6 pm on Wednesday to register and put up tent (if camping) etc.. 
Participants need to depart by 4pm on Sunday. Full details will be sent on registration.

Costs & Deadlines

Early Bird Rate – £415.00 (for bookings made by 15/7/26)

Standard Rate – £445.00

Costs are inclusive of accommodation, food, tuition & administration
The final booking deadline is 5/8/26

Payment Options

YOUR PLACE IS SECURED ONCE YOU HAVE MADE A PAYMENT

You can either make a payment now in full or pay a non-refundable deposit of £150 with the balance due by the final booking deadline date.

Instalments
You can pay in instalments. The first instalment has to be a deposit of £150.
Please discuss with us how you would like to do this: courses@ovm.co.uk

You can pay by card via our payment links below:
Non-refundable deposit 
Early Bird Rate – full payment
Standard Rate – full payment

or via bank transfer:
Account name: One Voice Music
Sort code: 40-28-14
Account number: 01712144
Course reference: CI26

Bookings

Please fill in the registration form by clicking the link below

Enquiries

Tel: 07833 377 432
Email: courses@ovm.co.uk