SUMMER CAMPS

UJB Camps are the most fun your kids will have ALL SUMMER. In just 5 days, they'll work as a member of 4 different bands to get the songs they love ready for a real-life Rock and Roll show.

The final concert is produced on the stage of one of Utah's finest venues, with lights, fog machines, and a full sound system. Students are encouraged invite their friends and family to attend and see the amazing things they've accomplished in less than a week!

JUNE 17-21 &
JULY 8-12

2024 CAMPS DATES ARE:

All the important details:

Schedule

Kids' camps are held Monday-Friday on the designated weeks in the summer.

Daily rehearsals run from 10 AM to 3 PM.

The final concert will take place on the Friday evening of the camp. The time commitment for the show is as follows:

Kids Call time: 7:00 PM

Doors open: 7:30 PM

Showtime : 8:00 PM to approximately 10:30 PM

Student eligibility

UJB camps are designed for students ages 8 through 19. (Students are eligible through the summer immediately after their high school graduation.)

Guitarists, drummers, keyboard and horn players, bassists and singers of all skill levels are welcome to participate the Utah Jam Bands camp, but some musical background and training is encouraged for the best experience. (Reading music/tabs and basic technique is suggested.) Enrollment in private lessons in addition to UJB programs is highly suggested but not required.

Location

Daily rehearsals:

Legacy Preparatory Academy

2214 S 1250 W, Woods Cross, UT 84087

Final Concerts:

The Utah Cultural Celebration Center Amphitheater

(1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, UT 84119)

Registration Deadlines

Historically, we have had very high demand for camps, and we strongly suggest registering as early as possible to secure a spot.

Registration for both camps opens: March 18, 2024

Early Registration ends: April 15, 2024

Registration for June camp closes: May 13, 2024

Registration for July camp closes: May 27, 2024

Early Registration Discount: We offer a $25 early registration discount for all students who registered for either camp before April 8. Use code EARLYBIRD at checkout to receive the discount.

Tuition

$400

We offer a 10% sibling discount on each registration in the same household subsequent to the first. Please contact us directly to get a discount code if this applies to your family.

What's Included

Tuition includes access to all of the camps activities, including rehearsals, clinics, guest artists, and the final concert.

Three tickets to the final concert are included in the tuition price. Additional tickets are $5 each and may be purchased the day of the concert.

Students will also receive a UJB camp t-shirt and be provided with a pizza dinner at the final concert.

Other FAQ

What does my student need to own for the camp?

Personal practice makes or breaks a student's experience in UJB camps, so it is required that each student have a working instrument available for them to practice on prior to and during the camp. Loaner instruments available in some cases. Contact us for details.

What does my student need to bring to the camp?

Guitarists and bassists will need to bring their own instrument, an instrument cable and a guitar strap to each day of camp. Horn players are responsible for bringing their own instruments and all needed accessories. Drummers must bring their own sticks. Keyboard players and singers just need to bring their music and a good attitude!

Drum sets, amplifiers, keyboards, mics, music stands, guitar stands, sound systems and all other needed equipment is provided by UJB at both rehearsals and performances.

What does my student need to have prepared before the first day of camp?

Students should be prepared to play their assigned parts on their songs before the first day of camp. It doesn't need to be performance-ready or memorized; we'll work on getting all the songs polished during the week! But we highly suggest that each student put in personal practice time to be very familiar with all sections of each of their songs.

What resources does UJB provide students prior to and during the camp?

Approximately two weeks before the first day of camp, students will receive their song assignments, as well as tabs and/or sheet music for their parts. (We do have music available to drummers upon request, but most drummers prefer to learn by ear, as sheet music tends to be particularly unwieldy for percussionists.)

During the camp, we do everything we can to make sure each child is ready for performance on their parts, and assign instructors to help solve problems as needed. However, most of our instruction is focused on working as a group. Because of this, we are not able to provide detailed individual instruction. Students should plan on coming mostly ready, and we'll work with them from there.

Does my student need to be in private lessons in addition to the camp?

It really depends on their experience. If they can easily learn songs by ear or from tabs on their own, they'll be fine. If they're less experienced, a private teacher will be absolutely necessary to get songs ready in time for camp. A private teacher is highly suggested in all cases and will refine a student's performance beyond what they or UJB could do alone.

What will my child be playing, and with who?

Each student will be assigned to 4 different bands, according to interests and skill level. We try to vary the personnel in each band so students get a wide experience. Sometimes they'll be the oldest or most skilled and have an opportunity to mentor. Other times they'll be younger and less experienced than the others, and be able to learn from both the instructor and the other kids. And sometimes they'll all be equally matched in age and/or skill level.

Each band will be assigned one song to prepare for the final concert, so each child will perform at least 4 songs live.

What does the day-to-day experience look like during camp?

On Monday through Thursday, rehearsals will make up the bulk of the day. We'll cycle through one rehearsal per band/song, with a lunch period to break up the day. The remaining time on these days will be filled, depending on the day, with get-to-know-you activities, a guest artist clinic, and instrument-specific workshops.

On Fridays, we run a dress rehearsal to give the kids a chance to experience the stage before performing. We'll generally run through the entire show twice.

Who is running rehearsals?

Each band will be assigned a coach from our staff of professional musicians, and we generally have an additional staff member on hand to give extra support where needed. Occasionally, we bring in alumni of the program to help run rehearsals, but they don't replace our staff.