Jackson Claim Jumpers PO Box 754, Jackson, CA 95642 209-304-5780
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
Square Dancing is the
Original American Dance …
Great exercise and fun for thousands of dancers throughout the world…
Join us and join the fun!
VISITORS ALWAYS WELCOME!
AT THE AMADOR SR. CENTER
229 New York Ranch Rd
Jackson, CA 95642
kip garvey, caller
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
Internationally Known Caller,
& Multi-Label Recording Artist
Kip Garvey calls and teaches for the
Jackson Claim Jumpers.
More about Kip at
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
JOIN US & JOIN THE FUN!
WORKSHOP SCHEDULE
Thursday Night
Basic & Mainstream Workshops
6:30 —9 pm
Monday Night
Plus Workshops:
6:30 —9 pm
About Jackson Claim Jumpers
Beginning Class Info!
WELCOME!
Beginning Square Dance classes with the Jackson Claim Jumpers start three times a year (January, May and September) on Thursday evenings. It’s a 12-session learning series with master teacher and caller, Kip Garvey, who has over 63 years of experience teaching square dancing.
Singles, couples and family groups (with kids 8 and up) are welcome! No prior experience necessary. We teach you everything from the very beginning. If you can walk, you can square dance. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes (no special attire needed).
- Great social interaction…
- Great Fun! New Friends…
- Moderate, non-impact exercise…
- A totally different dancing experience….
- Great for all ages…
- Music of all types …
- Very moderate cost, No charge for trying it out!
- Sponsored by the oldest square dance club in the Sierras, the Jackson Claim Jumpers (1955)!
THE NEXT CLASS WILL START
6:30 PM Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at the Amador County Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Road, Jackson, CA 95642
Only $60 for 12 classes – half price for 21 & under, family rate available. Sign up at the door Sept 10 or 17. The first class is free so give it a try!
For more information call/email 209-245-6221 or janine@onetoranch.com
JOIN US in the fun, along with dozens of other brand new dancers!
Events
9/20/2026
Luau!
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
Event Details
9/20/2026
Luau!
The Claim Jumpers Luau Dance is always a hit, with fun attire and tropical lunch. Kip Garvey calling and Sharon Patterson cueing, pre-rounds...
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
Events
10/18/2026
Pumpkin Patch Promenade
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
Event Details
10/18/2026
Pumpkin Patch Promenade
Win your pick of the pumpkin patch, enjoy a harvest grub lunch and bring in the season at a fun dance with the Claim Jumpers. Kip Garvey cal...
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
11/15/2026
Wild West Hoedown
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
Event Details
11/15/2026
Wild West Hoedown
Get outa that rocking chair, put on your wildest Western duds and join us for our annual Wild West Hoedown, chuck wagon lunch, and Turkey Do...
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
12/20/2026
Candy Cane Promenade
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642
Event Details
12/20/2026
Candy Cane Promenade
Especially for Mainstream and newer dancers! A holiday favorite with Kip Garvey calling Mainstream and Plus squares and rounds from 1:30 - ...
1:00 pm
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4:00 pm
Amador Senior Center, 229 New York Ranch Rd, Jackson, CA 95642