Rockin Summer Camp is a fun and exciting music day camp for boys and girls ages 10-17 who love Rock and Roll. 

Enrolling guitarists, bassists, drummers, keyboardists, and singers who want the chance to Rehearse, Record, and Perform their favorite rock songs, or original songs, in a real studio under the guidance of professional musicians. 

Campers are involved in all aspects of being in a band from coming up with band names and creating press kits to rehearsing songs with band-mates and creating set lists for Saturday’s free performance which is held at a well know venue with a great stage and full sound and lighting systems. Rehearsing songs as groups and working together towards a common goal is stressed and is an important part of the camp.

Aside from rehearsing songs in fully equipped air-conditioned rehearsal rooms, each camp records a full multi tracked CD in the studio. Every band is given the opportunity to spend time in the studio with a professional engineer and record the way a real band would.  Campers are also instructed on the process of recording including such topics as getting a good sound with proper microphone placement, as well as mixing and mastering the tracks.  The final CD is mailed along with the DVD of Saturday night’s performance.

Besides rehearsing, recording, and performing music there are also workshops on the music business and music history where kids will not only learn about the roots of rock and roll but also what it takes to succeed in the music industry. Additionally there are clinics on songwriting and setting up sound systems. There are even camps specifically geared towards songwriting and jazz/blues music.

Although it is a lot of work, there is still time for other fun activities such as music trivia games, Friday’s BBQ with karaoke, and live performances from guests artist. By the end of the week students will gain a better understanding of what it takes to be in a band and the dedication, hard work, and practice that goes along with it.  It’s our goal that at the end of the week campers not only leave as better musicians but also with great memories and friendships they’ll treasure for years to come.