Registration for Vanguard’s Summer Rock Camp 2025 is now open!

Join Vanguard’s Rock Academy this summer!

  • Form a band

  • Pick songs for a killer setlist

  • Play, rehearse, and pick a band name together

  • End the week with an epic concert!

Session 1: July 28 - August 1

Session 2: August 4 - 8

Session 3: August 11 - 15

Cost $400 per session

Recommended Age: 10–17

No experience necessary, any instrument can be provided.  All campers will be put in groups based on age and experience.  Camp hours are 9:30 to 3:30.

A non-refundable deposit of half the camp fee will be charged at registration.

There’s no rock camp like the Vanguard Rock Academy and here’s why:

In addition to top notch instruction from professionals in the region, our camp package includes a performance on Vanguard’s pro stage with lighting and sound and experience in our recording studio. Form a band with your peers, learn songs together, pick a band name and play a concert for your friends and family!

Each day includes guided listening, coached rehearsal with your band, a masterclass on your instrument and individual practice time to prepare the songs.  Camp staff will help you choose your favorite songs to play, pick a band name, write a setlist--maybe even write your own song!

Ben Tufts teaching a student at a drumset.

Our camps will be headed up by our Director of Education, Ben Tufts, who has 25+ years experience playing, touring and recording with rock bands, and is a veteran rock camp coach.  He'll be filling out the faculty with other colleagues from the region, so that everyone gets the best experience possible.

Registration for Summer Rock Camp 2025 is now open!