Registration for Vanguard’s Summer Rock Camp 2026 will open in the spring!

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!

Sign Up Here!

Session 1
July 13th - 17th

Session 2
July 27th - 31st

Session 3
August 17th - 21st

Time
9:30am - 3:30pm

Location
Vanguard Arts Center
14155 Sullyfield Circle Suite J
Chantilly, VA 20151

Recommended Age
10-17

Cost
$400 per student

No experience necessary, any instrument can be provided.  All campers will be put in groups based on age and experience. 

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

Bass drum with Vanguard Arts Center's logo on the drumhead.

There’s no rock camp like Vanguard’s Summer Rock Camp 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!

Sign up now!
Campers sit in our lobby smiling after a week of camp.
Campers rehearse on stage with instructor Ben Tufts.
Three campers prepare to record a demo in our recording studio.
An instructor supervises a camper in using the recording equipment.
Four campers perform onstage with guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals.
Friends and family cheer for the band at their performance.
An instructor and drum student work on a part while the bassist practices.
Three campers rehearse onstage as a band.
A group of campers learn how to use the recording equipment.
A band of campers rehearse on stage with instructor their instructor.
A teacher and camper smiling in the recording studio.
Campers pose for a band photo.
Campers perform onstage at their final concert.
Campers pose with their band coach in the drum room.

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 2026 is now open!