SUMMER CAMP

Summer Camp Dates for 2010


Session 1: June 21-26
Session 2: July 12-17
Session 3: July 26-31 (Session 3 has a Hip Hop Elements Track)

Session 4: Aug 9-14

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FAQ

What is it?

An intensive one week day camp in Portland, Oregon for girls ages 8-18, campers of all skill levels learn guitar, drums, keyboards, bass, vocals, or DJing, form a band, write a song, and perform at the end of week sold out Showcase for friends, family, and hundreds of screaming fans.

Is there space available?

2010 application go online Jan 1, 2010.  Campers are enrolled on a first come, first serve basis according to age range and instrument availability.


Who is it?

Women musicians, camp counselors, interns, and volunteers come together with campers from around the world to put the amp in camp!

 

How Much Is It?

$380 per camper.  Financial aid is available upon request.

 

When is it?

Monday Registration:

8:00 - 9:00 am

Tuesday - Friday Arrival:
8:30 - 9:00 am
Summer Camp hours Monday - Friday
9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Summer Camp Closed:
5:45 pm every day

Saturday, Showcase Times:
Optional Last Minute Practice @ Camp
12:00 - 2:00 pm
Campers Arrive at Showcase Venue
4:30 pm
Doors Open to Public
5:00 pm
Showcase Begins
5:30 pm

 

Can I Sign Up for Hip Hop Elements in Summer Camp?

Yes, during session 3 of Summer Camp, we offer DJing, MCing, Break Dancing, and Beat Making/Producing.

 

Is Summer Camp over night?

No, we are a day camp and do not provide room and board for our campers. We have group hotel rates available that are listed Here.

How do I apply?

2010 Application go online January 1, 2010.  Summer Camp is first come, first serve, space permitting.

Please fill out an application for each camper that wishes to apply.

There is a non-refundable $10 application fee for each application. Applications submitted without an application fee will be considered incomplete.

Send your Express Yourself Piece with cover sheet to our P.O. Box. You must send us an Express Yourself Piece to have a complete application (please NO faxes or emails.  You may hand deliver your piece)

Make sure you have filled out the application correctly and fully. We can only process the information you provide in your application.

CLICK HERE for our application page

I enrolled online but didn't send an Express Yourself Piece. Will I still get a spot at Summer Camp?


No. We will only give camp spots to campers with applications that are complete. A complete application consists of three parts:
• the program application
• a non-refundable $10 application fee
• an Express Yourself Piece created by the camper. 

What is an Express Yourself Piece?

Express Yourself!  Camper enrollment is not based on the quality of this creative piece.  Rather, we use the EYP to get to know the camper a little better and to find out more about her interest in coming to Summer Camp.

CLICK HERE to go to our application page and download the Express Yourself Piece cover sheet. EYPs may not be returned to you, so send us something we can keep! We must have a hard copy of your piece sent to our P.O. Box (No emails or fax please).

My Summer plans have changed and i need to switch sessions. Who do i contact?


All requests to change session must be submitted by email to camp@girlsrockcamp.org or in writing to our PO box. Because of the large volume of applicants we can not guarantee we will be able to accommodate change requests.

I did not receive my first choice in instrument. Can i switch instruments?


Due to the high volume of applications we receive each year it is very likely that there is not space available in the instrument group you requested. If you would like to make a formal request to switch you may, but we can not guarantee we will be able to accommodate any change requests.
All requests to change session must be submitted by email to camp@girlsrockcamp.org or in writing to our PO box.

When can I purchase Showcase tickets?

Tickets for the session's Showcase go on sale the morning of the first day of camp. They can be purchased at the Camp when you drop off your camper, or at the venue throughout the week.

If Summer Camp isn't about becoming a rock star, what's it about?

Our mission is to help girls build self-esteem through music creation, performance, and workshops. We empower girls to be independent thinkers and develop life skills. As a supportive community of peers and mentors, we provide positive role models, hands-on experience, and access to technical and creative resources. Summer Camp classes, workshops, and events are designed to foster self-esteem and life skills development in every camper while having fun, creating music, and making friends.


More Information

• No experience necessary
• Instrument instruction for beginner, intermediate, and advanced in guitar, keys, drums, vocals, bass, DJing, MCing, and beat producing.
• Attend workshops on zine writing, self-defense, body image, and more
• Catch a live lunch time band or DJ every day
• Past performers and lunch time guests include Swan Island, The Gossip, The Donna's, The Decemberists, LKN, Kaia Wilson, Corina Repp, Peaches, DJ Beyonda, Siren's Echo, and many more awesome guests.
• Instructors, band managers, and band coaches come from all over the world and most are women musicians with years of experience in writing, performing, recording, and touring with their bands or as solo artists.
• Play rock, punk, hip hop, country, pop, indie, lounge, blues, reggae, jazz, ska, metal, experimental, hardcore, emo, screamo, alternative, classic, or any other musical genre. No covers, no limits!
• Go to www.girlsrockmovie.com to find out what our online camper and student community says about Summer Camp!

A sample day at the Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls

9:00-9:30 Morning Assembly
9:30-11:00 Instrument Instruction
11:00-12:30 Workshop (see sample workshop list below.)
12:30-1:30 Lunch & Visiting Band Performance
1:30-2:30 Workshop
2:30-3:15 Quiet Band Practice & Songwriting
3:15-5:00 Amplified Band Practice
5:00-5:30 Afternoon Assembly

Workshops may include:
Self Defense
Zine Writing
Song Writing
Screen Printing
Image and Identity
Alternative Instruments
What's In Your Toolbox?
Electric Youth
and more!

Tuition Refund Policy

The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls policy for refunds is as follows:

From the Programs 1st Day Camper Camp
6+ weeks 100% 0%
5 weeks 75% 25%
4 weeks 50% 50%
3 weeks 25% 75%
20 days or less 0% 100%

WE WILL BE REVIEWING APPLICATIONS MONTHLY (i.e. if you applied in April we will review your application in May, if you apply in May we will review it in June etc.).

Summer Camp Space Status (Next update March 2010)

Session Age Groups
Status
Session 1  
 
Keys ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Drums 10.5-18 SPACE AVAILABLE
Guitar ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Bass ALL AGES
 SPACE AVAILABLE
Vocals ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Session 2
Drums 10.5-18 SPACE AVAILABLE
Keys 8-10, 13-18 SPACE AVAILABLE
Guitar ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Vocals ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Bass ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Session 3
Drums 10.5-18 SPACE AVAILABLE
Guitar ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Keys ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Bass ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Vocals ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
HHE ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Session 4    
Guitar ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Bass ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Drums 10.5-18 SPACE AVAILABLE
Vocals ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE
Keys ALL AGES SPACE AVAILABLE

IF YOU DON'T SEE YOUR CAMPER'S AGE LISTED ABOVE (OR ALL AGES IS LISTED WITH A "FULL" STATUS) THERE IS NO MORE SPACE AVAILABLE. YOU CAN STILL APPLY AND BE PUT ON A WAIT LIST GRANTED YOUR APPLICATION IS COMPLETE. SUMMER CAMP IS FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED AND APPLICATION GO ONLINE JANUARY 1 YEARLY.