• Tuition is $350
• Learn drums, bass, keyboards, vocals, or guitar, or improve your skills
• Form a band, write an original song, and perform it at the unbelievable Showcase!
• Have a great time with staff, volunteers, and women from around the US
• Near infamous Saturday night Karaoke party at the Rock Camp
• Spend a weekend rockin' out, havin' fun, and hangin' out with awesome women for a great cause!
• Beginner to advanced level instruction
• Learn from an all female volunteers and staff with tons of experience teaching at LRC, Summer Camp, GRI, as well as writing, playing, recording, and touring
• Out-of-towners can choose to stay at a nearby hotel or get hooked up with a host family for the weekend
• Join us in a great Rock Camp tradition in raising money! Ladies Rock Campers of 2007 were proud to collectively generate over $25,000 for the Camp
• Read what an LRC 2006 camper wrote of her experience in The Guardian (UK)
• Sign up as soon as you can. We accept the first 50 applicants per session!

Click here to go to the application page

Frequently asked questions about Ladies Rock Camp:

What is LRC?

The Ladies Rock Camp (LRC) is a weekend day camp in NE Portland, OR that started as an annual fundraiser for the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls. LRC is an opportunity for ladies 19 and over to let loose for the weekend and play rockin’ music together. You’ll start to learn and/or practice your instrument of choice* on Friday, then keep receiving instrument instruction all weekend. Meanwhile you’ll also form a band and work together to write an original song you’ll play on stage as a band on Sunday. The Ladies Rock Camp Showcase is an unbelievable experience! In the course of the weekend you’ll also be offered a variety of workshops** with topics related to being a lady rocker.

What is it for?

LRC immediately became one of our most favorite events of the year at Rock Camp. Originally created to raise money to support the Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls, it also is a unique, fun, team building event for anyone who wishes they could have come to Rock Camp.

Do I need to have a lot of musical experience?

Amazingly enough, no! All levels of skill and experience are }welcome, including total beginners! We value all varieties of knowledge and background. You are not required to know anything! Not even how to play an instrument. The basics of writing and playing music will be taught to you at camp. Advanced musicians will be challenged in instruction too. This is a great opportunity to network with other lady rockers, form a band, and apply your skills.

What about out-of-towner transportation and acomodations?

For your convenience, group rate hotel information and recommendations will be available within 30 days of camp. We will do our best, but cannot guarantee, to provide you with airport transportation and rides to and from camp, matching up hotel roommates or host families. Just let us know what you need on your application. You don't want to miss the after-party, but if you must, we plan on ending the Showcase in time for an evening PDX departure.

How do I get Teri Untalan's famous list of things to do, see and eat while I'm in Portland?

Click HERE to download this nightlife guide to clubs, restaurants, and other beloved PDX awesomeness.

Why should I go?

To have the time of your life and benefit the creative voices of young girls!

Can I volunteer?

We are always looking for enthusiastic, energetic people to help out. If you are curious about Ladies Rock Camp but don’t necessarily want to participate as a camper, we would love to have you come and volunteer for the weekend! No musical experience required!

How can I contact someone with LRC?

Interested? Suggestions? Please contact us at lrc@girlsrockcamp.org

What do we do at Ladies Rock Camp?

Here’s a look at a sample Saturday at LRC: busy, action-packed, and loads of fun!

8:30-9:30 Arrival, Morning Assembly with continental breakfast
9:30-11:30 Instrument Instruction
11:30-12:30 Lunch with special band performance
12:30-2:00 Screen Printing Workshop
2:00-5:00 Band Practice
7:00PM-? Rockin' Party! A chance to visit, jam out, karaoke, and have a good time.

Is there financial aid available?

No. This is a fundraiser for the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls.