Rock Camp provides a forum for students between the ages of 11 - 17 to work closely with area professionals on the fundamentals of rock music performance. For five days, students and faculty work together rehearsing, writing and arranging a short set of material for each band to perform in concert on the final day of each session. Bands are formed on the first day of camp in the following possible styles: Classic Rock/Blues, Punk/Hardcore, Alternative/Contemporary Rock, Reggae/Jamband, Metal, Singer/Songwriter and Funk/Hip-Hop. Student placement is dependent on personal preference, level and necessity. The only requirements are that the student have 1) some facility on an instrument (please review the prerequisites) and 2) the ability and willingness to work constructively with others.

Rock Camp's mission is to offer a structured music program for students interested in contemporary styles that fall outside the scope of traditional jazz and classical camps. The camp offers daily music theory classes and instrument clinics as well as workshops on topics ranging from digital audio recording to live sound reinforcement. In addition, each band records one original song for the annual Rock Camp CD. There are concerts by guest artists throughout the week. Past artists have included Jon Fishman (Phish), The Static Age, 5 seconds expired, Vorcza, Tammy Fletcher, My Revenge and Seth Yacovone. Rock Camp operates on a community-based model, bringing together local musicians, bands, educators, arts organizations and businesses to provide a creative and educational outlet for students.

The camp's beginnings date back to 2001, where it operated as part of the Vermont School of Popular & Classical Arts founded by Harry Schenawolf. By 2002, the camp was under the direction of Greg Matses and in 2003 he founded Vermont Rock Music Camp. The camp has run sessions in Jericho VT, Morrisville VT, Burlington VT and Lebanon NH over the past seven years. For 2008, we are expanding the number of sessions in Vermont and New England..