Amp Camp
Modern Band Summer Camp
Amp Camp is an innovative summer music camp for all children held annually at the University of Northern Iowa School of Music, covering popular music styles including hip-hop, rock, pop, country, R&B or anything the students are into. All skills levels and abilities are welcome!
Amp Camp 2026 will be held July 26-30.
- No previous musical experience needed.
- Ages 9-19
- Modern Band Track: ages 9-19
- Lighting & Sound Track: ages 12-19
- All styles: Hip-hop, R&B, rock, pop, country, alternative, etc.
- All skill levels: Beginner to Advanced
- No previous musical experience necessary
- All abilities: Students with special needs welcomed
- All instruments provided
Tuition:
Early Registration Fees - Before June 1, 2026
Commuter (Ages 9-11) - $440*
Commuter (Ages 12-19) - $460*
Residence (Ages 12-19) - $700**
Regular Registration Fees - On or after June 1, 2026
Commuter (Ages 9-11) - $490*
Commuter (Ages 12-19) - $510*
Residence (Ages 12-19) - $750**
- Registration includes:
- Workshops and master classes
- Band practices with coaches
- Camp t-shirt
- End of camp jamfest concert
- Meals (Commuter: lunch only; Resident: breakfast, lunch and dinner)
* Includes lunch in a UNI Dining Center
** Includes three meals a day (breakfast, lunch and dinner)
New for Amp Camp 2026: Choose Your Track
Amp Camp now offers two tracks so campers can focus on the part of live music-making that excites them most: either performing on stage or producing the show behind the scenes.
Campers select one track for the week.
Modern Band Track
Students in the Modern Band Track will:
- Play guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, and other band instruments
- Rehearse in modern bands with coaches
- Learn songs in popular styles (rock, pop, hip-hop, R&B, country, and more)
- Develop performance skills and confidence
- Perform as part of the end-of-camp JamFest concert
- Open to ages 9-19
This track is ideal for campers who want to perform and be part of a band on stage.
Lighting & Sound Track
Students in the Production Track will:
- Learn how live sound and stage lighting work
- Set up microphones, speakers, mixers, and lighting systems
- Learn basic audio and lighting operation for concerts and events
- Support bands and performers during rehearsals and performances
- Help run the technical side of the end-of-camp JamFest concert
- Open to ages 12-19
This track is ideal for students who are interested in technology, production, and behind-the-scenes work in live music.
No previous experience is required for either track.
All skill levels and abilities are welcome, and students in both tracks work together to create a full live concert experience.
Camp Hours
- Sunday: 1:00–5:00 PM
- Monday–Thursday: 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
- campers can come as early as 8:00 AM and stay as late as 5:00 PM to practice or jam with friends
- Thursday JamFest: 8:00 PM
AMP CAMP has all music styles children enjoy: hip-hop, rock, pop, country and R&B.
AMP CAMP is open to all skills levels from beginner to advanced.
AMP CAMP serves children of all abilities.