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KIDSTOCK returning to the River Music Experience

Author

Rachel Newton

Updated on March 10, 2026

River Music Experience’s KIDSTOCK summer music program lets kids be rock stars! Pick between one of two two-week sessions or a special weeklong session at the YMCA’s Camp Abe Lincoln.

Students, ages 8-18, take part in workshops and lessons taught by local professional musicians, form a band with fellow campers, and finish the camp with a performance for their friends and families.

For sessions 1 & 2, with locations in both Iowa and Illinois, rehearsal goes from 1pm to 5pm each weekday, and each session ends with a concert in the Redstone Room.

KIDSTOCK provides the opportunity for students to learn about valuable life skills such as teamwork, compromise, creativity, and determination – all while doing something they love.

KIDSTOCK at Camp Abe Lincoln, for ages 8-17, offers the same in-depth music activities in addition to the traditional high adventure activities at Camp Abe Lincoln, including zip lining, swimming, archery, fishing, canoeing, and so much more. This week ends with a special performance for fellow campers and families at Camp Abe Lincoln.

Sponsors for KIDSTOCK include HavLife, Mediacom, John Deere, and West Music.

Signup and more information available here.

Dates
•    Session 1: June 5-16 (Concert on June 16 at 6pm in the Redstone Room)
•    Session 2: July 10-21 (Concert on July 22 at 12pm in the Redstone Room)
•    KIDSTOCK at Camp Abe Lincoln: June 18-23 (Concert on June 23 at Camp Abe Lincoln)

Tuition
•    $440 for sessions 1 & 2 (Financial assistance available for those with documented need. Please contact Bret Dale at or call (563)326-1333 ext. 110)
•    $449 for KIDSTOCK at Camp Abe Lincoln