WHat is the YEAH! rocks Roadie program?

The YEAH! Rocks Roadie Program is designed for former campers ages 13 and up who have demonstrated leadership skills, responsibility, and a passion for music. Roadies play a key role in supporting camp operations while still fully participating in the creative and musical experiences that make YEAH! Rocks Music Camp special.

In exchange for added leadership responsibilities, Roadies receive discounted camp tuition and gain hands-on experience in music education, youth mentorship, and event production. Roadies take on meaningful leadership responsibilities while still participating fully in afternoon programming, workshops, and band practice.

Why become a roadie?

  • Collaborate with a group of young musicians with advanced skill levels

  • Gain real-world experience in youth mentorship and music education

  • Collaborate with advanced young musicians and strengthen leadership and band skills

  • Learn behind-the-scenes skills like basic stage tech, event production, and audio engineering

  • Strengthen college applications, resumes, and creative portfolios

  • Give back to a community that helped shape you

  • Discounted camp tuition of $250

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

The Roadie Program is open to former YEAH! Rocks campers who:

  • Are age 13 or older

  • Have attended camp at least two previous summers

  • Demonstrate responsibility, initiative, and leadership potential

  • Are excited to support younger campers while growing as musicians

Roadies must be available for the full duration of camp from June 1st-6th.

WHAT ROADIES DO:

- Support daily camp operations and help mentors (or teaching artists) with younger campers.

- Assist with band setup, sound checks, and stage flow during rehearsals and showcases.

- Help lead small-group activities and offer peer mentorship during workshops.

- Participate fully in afternoon programming, workshops, panels, guest performances, and band practice.

WHAT YOU’lL TAKE AWAY:

Roadies leave the program with leadership experience, stronger communication skills, and a deeper understanding of how music camps and live events operate. This experience is a meaningful addition to college applications, resumes, and creative portfolios, and helps prepare Roadies for future roles as mentors, educators, or artists.

CAMP SCHEDULE

  • Arrival + Check-In (8:30-9:00): Help greet campers, assist with check-in, guide younger campers to their areas.

  • Morning Assembly (9:00-9:25): Help with room setup, crowd management, and hyping up the group.

  • Instrument Instruction (9:30-10:40): Assist instructors by:

    • Helping set up gear.

    • Supporting less experienced players one-on-one.

    • Keeping time, managing transitions.

    • Modeling attentive participation. 

  • Panel (10:45-11:15): Light support like passing mics, setting up PA or helping set up chairs, but otherwise attend this like regular campers.

  • Shift gear to band setups for afternoon band practice

  • Lunchtime (11:15-11:55): Supervise lunch areas, check on quieter campers, manage cleanup.

  • Band Performances/Q&A (12:00-12:40): Fully participate with the rest of the group.

  • Afternoon: Camper Mode!

  • Workshops (12:45-2:05): Participate like campers.

  • Band Practice (2:30-5:00): Fully integrated into bands, just like regular campers, but as a roadie-only/ advanced band.

  • Dismissal (5:00-5:15): Help with clean-up, lost & found, making sure everyone exits safely. Check out with Bunny before leaving to pass on any feedback or hear any news for the following day.

THINGS TO KNOW:

  • You will be supervised by the teaching artists and camp co-managers 

  • Participation in a training/orientation day before camp is mandatory

  • Application deadline is April 10, 2026

  • Please contact our program director at programs@yeahrocks.org with any questions when applying.

CONDUCT EXPECTATIONS:

As a Roadie, you are stepping into a leadership role at YEAH!. Junior camp counselors are expected to model respectful, responsible, and positive behavior at all times. Roadies are leaders in our community and help set the tone for campers.

If a camper demonstrates inappropriate behavior, we follow a three step approach to addressing the behavior. However, because Roadies are in positions of leadership and responsibility, YEAH! reserves the right to revoke Roadie status immediately following a first offense if the behavior is serious, unsafe, or not aligned with our community standards.

If a participant is removed from the Roadie program, they will not be eligible to reapply or participate in the program for two summers.

Our goal is always growth, accountability, and maintaining a safe, supportive environment for every camper. We are committed to working with Roadies to help them succeed in their leadership role.

HOW TO APPLY:

Steps:

  1. Complete the Roadie Program application form below

  2. Applications are reviewed by YEAH! staff

  3. Selected applicants will be contacted with next steps before camp registration is finalized

  4. Applicants will use the provided discount code to complete their camp registration at the discounted rate

Important Note:
Roadies should apply before completing standard camp registration.

apply to be a 2026 camp roadie: