Rock & Roll Institute

Keith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place, Rockford, IL 61108

mapKeith Country Day School, 1 Jacoby Place, Rockford, IL 61108

About

Rock & Roll Institute offers the 2026 Summer Camp / Summer Sessions for campers aged 12 to 20. Campers are placed in bands on Monday and perform on Friday, and they should bring their instrument on Monday. The schedule is Mondays through Thursdays from 9am to 3pm, with Fridays at the venue all day.

Programs

  • 2026 Summer Camp / Summer Sessions — aged 12 to 20 · Mondays-Thursdays @ Keith, 9am-3pm; Fridays are at the venue (all day) · Campers are placed in bands on Monday and perform on Friday. 4:1 camper-to-instructor ratio.
  • Band Enrollment — CLOSED
  • Production Camp / Production Program — aged 16 to 20 · Mondays-Thursdays @ Keith, 9am-3pm; Fridays are at the venue (all day)
  • Graphic Arts Camp — Enrollment requires a $100 deposit per week, refunded back at the end of camp.
  • DJ Camp — One week only · Enrollment is one week only.

At a glance

  • General schedule: Mondays-Thursdays @ Keith, 9am-3pm; Fridays are at the venue (all day).

About the provider

Rock & Roll Institute is a 501c3 non-profit organization. Its mission is to use rock and roll music as a vehicle to educate and inspire musical youth to forge their own musical path. The leadership team includes Jessica Dobson, Kevin Schwitters, Stuart Johnson, Michael Hillenburg, Rob Bradley, Heather Camacho, Tony Crisman, and Zachary Taylor. Tony Crisman has been the bass instructor since the first camp 20 years ago, and Stuart Johnson has taught private lessons since 1998.

2026 Summer Season is officially all full. The 2026 Rock & Roll Institute Summer Camp registration period has expired. Production Program Enrollment requires a code provided by a member of the Rock & Roll Institute. Production campers must be able to lift 60lbs. Graphic Arts Camp enrollment requires a $100 deposit per week, refunded at the end of camp. Production Camp enrollment requires commitment and attendance each day, including the end-of-camp performance.

What families say

“I met so many friends that have similar interests as me. On the first day, we sat down together and talked about songs. It made me realize we had so many things in common...We made friends after a week. It definitely boosted my confidence because we know we like the songs and there will be other people in the audience who like them as much as we do.” — Georgia Speer 2023 Camper

“This camp gave me more than my schooling ever did- confidence, collaboration, and lifelong friendships.” — Jessica Dobson Executive Director

Last updated August 23, 2026.

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