Rock U 2025
Heid Music's Rock U
A fun, interactive summer camp for young rockers!
August 4-8, 2025
Where: Xavier Middle School (2626 N. Oneida St., Appleton)
Final Concert: August 8, 5:00 pm @ Xavier Middle School
Have you ever wanted to join a band but didn’t know where to start? Then Rock University is the perfect place for you!
Rock U aspires to take you from the practice room to the classroom and ultimately the stage. Learn from exceptional teachers, musicians and music-industry specialists, including Mile of Music original artists.
Campers gain the skills to create, communicate, rehearse and prepare for performances with a band. This thrilling, jam-packed, rockin’ camp week equips them with the tools to be the musician they want to become! Parents, too, will benefit from this affordable summer camp that encourages new friendships, interactive learning, social skills and more.
Camp Highlights
Students will spend each day of camp rehearsing, participating in discussions, and attending workshops to prepare for a live rock performance, complete photo session. Workshops led by Rock U professors, local musicians, Heid Music staff and industry experts
Instrument breakout sessions
Rock theory and history
Marketing, including photoshoot and logo design
Songwriting
Performance skills
And more!
Admission Requirements
*Ages 11-18 (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis)
*Basic skill level on instrument, minimum 1 year of lessons
*Guitar, bass, drums, piano/keys, singers, and non-traditional rock instruments (including but not limited to violin, saxophone, trumpet, etc.)
Entrance exam audition is required (held pre-camp), this is to help place the student in which band. All students are admitted.
*In-person auditions are required for 1st year campers (exceptions made on a case-by-case basis). Audition time preferences are on registration form.
*Returning campers may opt to send in a video recording for audition. Please contact our Education Administrator at Education@Heidmusic.com to coordinate a video audition. Auditions are still important for returning campers so we can see how much you've grown since last year!
Enrollment Dates & Prices
Standard: $350 - EARLY BIRD PRICING (save $50!!!) AVAILABLE UNTIL JANUARY 4, 2025!
Registration is a two-step process, a form and registration fee. Click the button under "Step One" below to get started.
Registration Deadline: June 30, 2025
REGISTER TODAY FOR THIS LIFE-CHANGING CAMP EXPERIENCE!
STEP ONE
STEP TWO - REGISTRATION
2024 Bands!
We understand that unforeseen circumstances may arise, and we strive to be as accommodating as possible while maintaining the integrity of our summer day camp program. Due to the limited availability of spots and the upfront costs associated with planning, we have implemented the following cancellation policy:
Cancellations Requested 30+ Days Before Camp Start Date: A 50% refund of the registration fee will be issued.
Cancellations Requested Less Than 30 Days Before Camp Start Date: No refunds will be issued.
Exceptions: Refunds may be considered on a case-by-case basis in instances of documented medical emergencies.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work to provide a memorable camp experience for all participants.