📆 July 27–31 & August 3–7 | ⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM | 📍 The Listening Booth, Lewes
Mr. Hetfield's
Rock & Roll Summer Camp
at The Listening Booth
Ever wonder what it’s like to be in a real band?
At Rock & Roll Summer Camp, young musicians don’t just learn music — they become musicians. Over two weeks, campers form bands, rehearse daily, record original and cover songs, and perform live on real stages around Lewes.
Led by legendary local educator Walt Hetfield and supported by seasoned instructor and sound engineer and head of education Nate McCormick, this immersive experience is designed for kids who want to play, perform, and grow in confidence — whether they’re brand new or already rocking out.
The camp is open to most instruments and vocalists. One of the primary goals of the camp is to take students who have been taking private or school band lessons on various instruments and getting them into an ensemble-playing situation. Mr. Hetfield's Rock and Roll summer camp is a place for them to meet and play with other young musicians.
There is no formal audition, but campers need to have a rudimentary knowledge of their instrument. All interested guitarists should know basic chords (i.e. G, C , D , E, A major and minor) and a scale pattern or two. Drummers should have some familiarity with a drum set, etc. Keyboard players should be at least graduated to level two. Saxes and trumpets and other wind instruments are always welcome.
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🎶 What Campers Will Do
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Form bands with other campers
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Learn songs and rehearse daily
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Get coaching on stage presence, teamwork, and musicianship
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Workshop parts one-on-one with instructors
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Record music during a professional Recording Day
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Perform live at three real venues
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End the week with a celebratory pizza party at Grotto’s 🍕
🎤 Real Performances. Real Stages.
Campers don’t just play for each other — they perform for real audiences:
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Developing Artist’s Collab (DAC) – West Side Market
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The Rusty Rudder
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The Listening Booth stage
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Optional appearance at a Listening Booth Open Mic
These performances give kids confidence, pride, and unforgettable memories.
🎧 Why This Camp Is Different
✔ Led by Walt Hetfield, a beloved and experienced music educator
✔ Co-instructed by Nate McCormick, a seasoned instructor and professional sound engineer
✔ Hosted at The Listening Booth, a real music venue with professional equipment
✔ Focus on collaboration, creativity, and confidence — not competition
✔ Multiple performance opportunities
✔ Recording experience with real gear
✔ Supportive, inclusive environment
This is not a class — it’s a music experience.
Meet The Team
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📆 July 27–31 & August 3–7
⏰ 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 The Listening Booth - 18388 Coastal Highway, Lewes
🎤 Tuition: $700 per camper
👩🏼🤝👨🏽 Ages: 8 to 16
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Scholarships may available through the Will Minster Scholarship Fund. Please reach out to education@listeningbooth.com for more information