What Rock Camp España does

Rock Camp España is a privately held Spanish residential summer music camp operator, founded in 2009 and headquartered in Valladolid (C/Claudio Moyano, 4 - 6º), with its physical camp site in Sotolengo, Soria. The company runs week-long immersive rock and music programs grouped into bands, organized around four age-defined tracks: Rock Camp (ages 12-17), Junior (ages 9-11), K-Pop Camp, and Evolution +18 (ages 18-35). Each session includes two hours of daily instrument instruction (guitar, bass, keyboard, voice, drums, and ukulele), workshops covering rock history, songwriting, and sound engineering, and culminates in live concerts on a professional stage with sound and lighting; winning bands receive professionally produced music videos (videoclips). There is no proprietary technology platform — the offering is a live, instructor-led residential service.

The business is structured through two affiliated entities: Acampalia Ocio S.L. (B47620828), the for-profit operator, and Fundación RockCamp Acampalia (G83864918), a non-profit foundation that administers an annual scholarship program of 30 grants (offering 20%, 40%, or 80% tuition discounts) and the Escuelas Amigas partner-school network. Revenue is generated almost entirely from one-time residential camp tuition paid directly by families via rockcamp.es, with a €250 reservation deposit (including €35 non-refundable in management fees) and the balance due before camp start. Refunds tier down from 100% (more than 30 days out) to 0% (within 7 days). An optional cancellation insurance add-on provides ancillary revenue. A year-round music school, Escuela Rock Camp in Madrid, complements the seasonal camp and serves as a recruitment pipeline. No disclosed revenue, no funding rounds, and no public valuation benchmarks are present in the source data.

Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, supported by a decade-plus content engine (a blog archived since 2010, the Rock Camp Radio podcast, an official YouTube channel) and significant earned media on national TV (TVE, Telecinco via La Voz Kids, TVCyL), radio (Cadena SER, EuropaFM, Onda Cero, Gestiona Radio), and major Spanish press. The company holds four registered trademarks (Rock Camp®, Campamento Rock®, Acampalia®, Music Camp®), is GDPR-registered with the Spanish Data Protection Agency, and is an associate member of ANEACAMP. There is no indication of AI/ML capability, proprietary software, or external investment.

Name

Rock Camp España

Legal name

Acampalia Ocio S.L.

Website

https://rockcamp.es

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Rock Camp España operates week-long residential rock music camps in Sotolengo, Soria, for ages 9-17, with K-Pop and 18-35 young-adult tracks. The private operator runs a Madrid-based year-round music school and a scholarship foundation.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Summer Music Camps

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Sports and Recreation Instruction (611620)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Music Camps (Band, Choir, Instrument Intensive) (EDAMALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports) (EDAMALAA)

Keywords

• Residential music camps
• Summer music education
• Youth band programs
• Music summer camps
• Live music performance training

Headquarters

HQ city

Valladolid

HQ country

Spain

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Summer Camp Registration Fees: The primary revenue stream is tuition fees for residential summer music camp sessions. Fees cover lodging, full board, use of musical instruments and equipment, instruction, activities, and insurance. Registration is managed online via the company's website, with a reservation deposit (250 euros including 35 euros in management fees) required at booking and the balance paid before the camp starts.
2. Scholarship Program Administration: Fundación Rock Camp Acampalia administers a scholarship (beca) program offering 20%, 40%, or 80% tuition discounts to economically eligible new participants aged 9–17. The foundation collects and processes applications with documentation reviewed in three resolution rounds (April, May, June).
3. Cancellation Insurance (Optional Add-on): Optional cancellation insurance can be purchased at the time of pre-registration, with specific conditions governing refunds. This add-on generates ancillary revenue per participant.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Rock Camp España operates residential summer music camps in Sotolengo, Soria (near the source of the Duero river), where participants learn instruments (guitar, bass, keyboard, voice, drums), form bands, compose original songs, and perform live concerts on a professional stage. Programs span four age-specific tracks: Rock Camp 12-17 años (teens), Rock Camp Junior 9-11 años (younger children), K-Pop Camp (themed), and Rock Camp Evolution +18 (young adults aged 18-35). The offering is complemented year-round by Escuela Rock Camp, a wholly owned Madrid-based music school, and a scholarship program administered through Fundación RockCamp Acampalia offering 20%, 40%, or 80% tuition discounts to economically eligible youth.

Product overview

Rock Camp España is a family of music education products organized by Acampalia Ocio S.L. and Fundación RockCamp Acampalia, centered around residential summer rock music camps in Sotolengo, Soria. The core offerings are Rock Camp 12-17 años (week-long immersive band camps for teenagers), Rock Camp Junior 9-11 años (adapted version for younger children), K-Pop Camp (K-Pop specialty session), and Rock Camp Evolution (+18, for young adults 18-35). These camp programs are complemented year-round by Escuela Rock Camp (a Madrid-based music school), Rock Camp Radio (a podcast series), and a scholarship program through the foundation. The company also produces music video content (videoclips), maintains a blog with music journalism, and organizes live performances including Middle Jam (battle of bands) and Final Jam concerts.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rock Camp 12-17 años Week-long residential summer music camp for teenagers aged 12-17 held in Sotolengo, Soria. Participants form bands, receive 2 hours of daily instrument instruction (guitar, bass, keyboard, voice, drums), attend musical workshops covering rock history, composition, sound engineering, and stage aesthetics, and perform live concerts with professional sound and lighting. Tuition covers lodging in wooden cabins, full board, instruction, activities (pool, archery, geocaching, games), and insurance.
• Rock Camp Junior 9-11 años Residential summer camp version for children aged 9-11 (referenced as 9-12 on some pages). Shares the Sotolengo, Soria campus with the main camp but operates separately. Includes instrument lessons (guitar, bass, keyboard, voice, drums, ukulele), musical workshops, and recreational activities. Sleeping accommodations are in mixed wooden cabins sleeping up to 12 people, with mattresses and sleeping bags provided by the camper.
• K-Pop Camp Specialized themed summer camp session focused on K-Pop music, providing training in K-Pop performance, singing, choreography, and fan community engagement for camp participants. Operates in the same all-inclusive residential format as standard Rock Camp sessions at the Sotolengo, Soria facilities.
• Rock Camp Evolution (+18) Summer camp program for young adults aged 18-35. Participants form bands, rehearse intensively, and perform live on a professional stage. Combines music, nature, and community in an immersive residential format designed for adult amateur musicians and music enthusiasts.
• Becas Rock Camp (Scholarship Program) Scholarship program managed by Fundación RockCamp Acampalia offering 30 grants per year with 80%, 40%, or 20% tuition discounts based on family income and special circumstances (large families, disability, dependency). Resolved in three rounds (April, May, June) for new participants aged 9-17, with applications validated through Spanish IRPF tax filings and a scoring system that prioritizes younger applicants.
• Escuela Rock Camp Year-round music school in Madrid offering weekly music lessons for all ages, operated as a wholly owned subsidiary of the Rock Camp ecosystem. Provides ongoing musical education and progression as a complement to the summer camp experience and serves as a direct referral pipeline to the summer camp.

Quantifiable outcome

• Scholarship recipients receive up to 80% tuition discount with income-based eligibility verification through Spanish tax filings.
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• La Voz / La Voz Kids (Telecinco)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2013Rock Camp has collaborated multiple years with Telecinco's La Voz (The Voice) and La Voz Kids talent shows, acting as a talent casting partner. Rock Camp identifies and recommends campers with strong vocal abilities to participate in the TV show's blind audition casting process. The collaboration provides exposure for Rock Camp alumni and enhances the camp's reputation as a serious music education institution.
• YamahaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerYamaha is listed as a collaborator/brand supporter of Rock Camp. The collaboration is mentioned on the main website under 'Colaboradores' (Collaborators), suggesting Yamaha provides instruments or promotional support.
• Rolling Stone EspañaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRolling Stone España is listed as a brand supporter of Rock Camp. The collaboration appears in the collaborators section of the website, implying media/marketing support.
• Coca-ColaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoca-Cola is listed as a brand supporter on the Rock Camp website. The partnership appears in the 'Colaboradores' section, suggesting sponsorship or promotional collaboration.
• Sony Music SpainminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSony Music Spain is listed as a collaborator. The association may involve music industry connections, promotional activities, or content sharing.
• Junta de Castilla y León (Instituto de la Juventud)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe Junta de Castilla y León's youth institute supports Rock Camp as a collaborator, aligning with the regional government's interest in youth cultural programs. Rock Camp was also cited in INJUVE (Instituto de la Juventud) publications.
• Pez Volador ProduccionesminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerPez Volador Producciones produced the official videoclip for Rock Camp's Middle Jam winning band (turno 14.1, 'Cherry Bomb' by The Runaways). The partnership provides professional video production for camper-generated content.
• Estudio La LeñeraminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEstudio La Leñera (recording studio) handled mixing for Rock Camp camper-produced music videos, as noted in videoclip credits.
• This Is RockminorGTM or Marketing PartnerThis Is Rock is listed as a collaborator, providing media coverage or cross-promotion for Rock Camp events.
• MusicaulaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusicaula, an online music education platform, is listed as a Rock Camp collaborator, suggesting cross-promotional or content-sharing ties.
• MusicopolixminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMusicopolix (music school/retail) is listed as a collaborator, implying mutual promotional or educational support.
• Sol MúsicaminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSol Música (music store/distributor) is listed as a collaborator brand.
• La Voz (Telecinco)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal collaboration with La Voz (Telecinco) for participant casting, spanning multiple years (2013, 2016, 2017, and ongoing). Rock Camp facilitates access to casting for its enrolled vocal students.
• JuvigominorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJuvigo is a third-party marketplace for camps and summer activities. Rock Camp listings are available on the Juvigo platform, extending the camp's distribution reach to families searching for programs on that platform.
• Fundación RockCamp AcampaliacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe affiliated foundation manages the scholarship (beca) program, offering tuition discounts to economically eligible youth. It also administers the 'Escuelas Amigas' (Friendly Schools) network and broader social mission of making music education accessible to all.
• ANEACAMP (Asociación Nacional de Empresas de Actividades y Campamentos)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerRock Camp's operator Acampalia Ocio S.L. is an associate member of ANEACAMP, the national association for camp and activity companies, providing industry representation and credibility.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Others

• ANEACAMP: Spanish national association of camp and activity companies, of which Rock Camp's operating entity is a member. Sets industry standards and peer benchmarks for residential camps across multiple activity types (sports, language, music) in Spain.
• Juvigo: Online marketplace for camps and youth activities in Spain/Germany where Rock Camp listings are distributed. Functions as a channel partner, not a competitor, but sets the price-discovery benchmark for comparable camp offerings.

Emerging players

• Stagecoach Performing Arts: International performing arts education franchise offering weekend classes and holiday workshops in singing, dancing, and acting for children. Adjacent in audience (creative-arts children) and youth-development mission but less focused on rock/band specialization.
• Musicaula: Spanish online music education platform listed as a Rock Camp collaborator. Competes for a portion of the year-round music-instruction budget of Spanish families and serves as a complementary ecosystem partner.

Direct peers

• Interlochen Center for the Arts: Iconic US residential summer arts camp offering intensive music, theatre, and creative programs for youth. Closest analog in structure (multi-week residential, band/orchestra focus, performance outcomes) and brand authority, though at much larger scale.
• Berklee Five-Week Summer Performance Program: Intensive summer music program at Berklee College of Music focused on performance, ensemble, and songwriting for teen and young adult musicians. Directly comparable in its blend of instruction, band formation, and live performance in a residential setting.
• Yellow Barn Music Festival: Summer chamber music intensive combining performance, instruction, and community in a residential setting. Comparable in its season-driven, immersive-in-nature model for advanced young musicians.

Broad incumbents

• School of Rock: Large international music education franchise offering performance-based programs, summer camps, and band-based learning. Overlaps in target customer (youth musicians) and rock-centric pedagogy but operates a year-round school model rather than a single residential site.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Subsidiaries2 records

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