Camp.groove is a summer rock camp series developed by contemporary music school, School of Groove for beginning, intermediate, and advanced students. Our state of the art facility houses 8-instructional rooms, an acoustically treated concert hall, and a professional 2-room recording studio.

Join the band this summer, and learn what it takes to be a rock musician! Learn from experienced rock musicians, record original music, and rock out in concert. Camp is available for kids and teens ages 8-18. Sign up for one, two, or all five weeks.
Week 1: July 9-14
Week 2: July 16-21
Week 3: July 23-28
SPECIAL OVERNIGHT CAMP: Rock Island – July 30-August 4
Week 4: August 6-11
We have openings for 5 separate one-week sessions from July 9 – Aug 11
At our brand new AIR-CONDITIONED facility at 535 Cambridge St, Cambridge.
INCLUDING the all new, Rock Island, July 30-Aug 4-our first overnight camp on the beautiful Star Island outside of Portsmouth, NH.

ALL NEW IN 2012: Rock Island

Rock Island is an incredible week-long rock and roll experience taking place on our summer New England Island Campus. From July 30th-August 4th students will work in their own band and one-on-one with our faculty band in residence consisting of international touring rock musicians from throughout the country!

Rock Island is an actual island (Star Island) off the coast of Portsmouth, NH. We will be departing from School of Groove at 8am on July 30th, you may drop off at school, or meet us at the dock in Portsmouth NH no later than 9:45am. We will return on Saturday, August 4th at 10am. Pick up at School of Groove by noon. Join us then on Saturday night at School of Groove’s own Xibus Performance Hall (August 4) at 6pm for a concert extravaganza!

Once on the island, campers will have morning and afternoon music classes and evening jam sessions with our faculty band. Outdoor activities will be planned for each day ranging from basketbasl and soccer to swimming and capture the flag. All meals and lodging will be provided by the Family Retreat and Conference Center (http://starisland.org/)

School of Groove Cambridge

883 Cambridge St.
Cambridge, MA 02141

Our schedule changes day to day, however a typical day could be described as follows:

830: Drop Off
9-1030: Songwriting
1030-12: Band Rehearsal
12-1: Lunch
1-230: Band Masterclass with Guest Artist
230-315: Recording techniques
315-4: Improvisation

Following are details pertaining to each individual week of camp:

Week 1 (July 9-14):
Daily Classes (Mon-Fri): 9am-4pm. (Drop off will be available from
8am, and pick up until 8pm)
Guest Artists this week include: TBD
Student Performance: Xibus Performance Hall (July 14) 6pm
Optional Concert to Attend: TBD

Week 2 (July 16-21):
Daily Classes (Mon-Fri): 9am-4pm. (Drop off will be available from
8am, and pick up until 8pm)
Guest Artists this week include: TBD
Student Performance: Xibus Performance Hall (July 21) 6pm
Optional Concert to Attend: TBD

Week 3 (July 23-28):
Daily Classes (Mon-Fri): 9am-4pm. (Drop off will be available from
8am, and pick up until 8pm)
Guest Artists this week include: TBD
Student Performance: Xibus Performance Hall (July 28) 6pm
Optional Concert to Attend: TBD

Rock Island (July 30-Aug 4):
Rock Island is an actual island (Star Island) off the coast of Portsmouth, NH. We will be departing from School of Groove at 8am on July 30th, you may drop off at school, or meet us at the dock in Portsmouth NH no later than 9:45am. We will return on Saturday, August 4th at 10am. Pick up at School of Groove by noon.
Student Performance: Xibus Performance Hall (July 28) 6pm
Guest Artists this week include: School of Groove Faculty Band

Week 4 (August 6-11):
Daily Classes (Mon-Fri): 9am-4pm. (Drop off will be available from
8am, and pick up until 8pm)
Guest Artists this week include: TBD
Student Performance: Xibus Performance Hall (August 4) 6pm
Optional Concert to Attend: TBD

Our Main Campus at 883 Cambridge St. is located in Cambridge, directly across the street from the King Open Elementary and John Donnelly Field. Residing between Inman Square and Lechmere Station, School of Groove Cambridge is easily accessible by public transportation. The nearest public transportation options are the Lechmere Station (Green Line), Central Squrae (Red Line), and the Bus 69. Parking is available for Cambridge residents. Metered parking is available on Cambridge Street. Parking is available in a garage three blocks away (towards Inman Square) on Webster St.