Dustin Hamman, left, Christian Quinlin, Eighva Martin and Kira Boland participate in a rehearsal time on the lawn across from Pendleton Center for the Arts during the 2019 Pendleton Rock & Roll Camp. Registration is now open for the 2021 free teen event, which is Aug. 9-13.

PENDLETON — The annual free Rock & Roll Camp for teens is gearing up for a sweet time as it celebrates its 16th year.

Camp Director Addison Schulberg is working with an amazing group of camp counselors, many who are independent musicians from throughout the Pacific Northwest, to put together a full roster of fun, instruction and music community building. A day camp, it runs Aug. 9-13 at Pendleton Center for the Arts. The camp crescendos with an outdoor concert on the final day on Pendleton’s Main Street.

Open to teens ages 13-18, sessions will include making music, songwriting, singing, music journalism and more. With the COVID-19 delta variant on the rise, the camp doesn’t want to take any chances. Unvaccinated campers will have access to outdoor sessions only, based on instructor availability.

For more information or to register, visit www.pendletonarts.org. Participants are encouraged to register early to order a camp T-shirt. For questions, contact 541-310-7413 or director@pendletonarts.org.