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Ladies Rock Camp
Ladies Rock Camp is a 3-day musical adventure for women ages 19 and up. Campers attend instrument lessons, form bands, write songs together, participate in empowering workshops, and perform at a live showcase – all in one weekend!
WHEN?
Friday, May 4 – Sunday, May 6, 2012
WHY?
Not only is Ladies Rock Camp a thrilling and fun experience - all proceeds support our Financial Aid Fund, allowing girls from low-income families to attend our summer camp.
WHO?
LRC is for all women age 19 to 109. NO MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, and all skill levels are welcome. We provide most meals and instruments for the entire weekend, so all you have to do is show up! Check out last year's videos of the LRC bands rocking out to see how much you can learn in a weekend!
WHERE?
• Ladies Rock Camp will be held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts – 1428 Alice St. in Oakland, CA.
• Live showcase finale will be Sunday, May 6 at the Starry Plough Pub, 3101 Shattuck Ave in Berkeley, CA: Doors at 1:00pm, Performance from 2:00-3:00pm. This is open to the public, so tell your friends & family to save the date! The kitchen and bar will be open during the show.
YES,
We still have spots open as of 4/30/12!
HOW?
Sign up TODAY! Online Application
WHAT DO PAST PARTICIPANTS SAY ABOUT LADIES ROCK CAMP?
• "Ladies' Rock Camp was an all-around great experience and I'd do it again in a heartbeat."
• "Super fun. The whole weekend was such an amazing rockin' time."
• "I have attended many workshops and inspiring retreats, and I can fully say this was the best one of them all. Thank you so much for working so hard on this...you are appreciated."
• "Wonderful staff and volunteers! Wouldn't replace anyone! Everyone was always in high spirits, very motivational, supportive, positive, encouraging, and loving all in one."
CAMP ACTIVITIES:
• Instrument instruction: Campers sign up to learn bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, or vocals, and attend lessons in groups of 3-5 students. No musical experience is required and campers are grouped by experience level. We provide instruments for everyone (but campers are welcome to bring their own guitar or bass).
• Band practice: Campers form bands with their peers on the first day of camp, and work together to collaboratively write an original song. Each band works with a female mentor (their "band manager") who provides guidance, encouragement and technical support throughout the songwriting process
• Workshops: Campers attend a different workshop each day, all geared toward self-expression and building confidence, while challenging gender stereotypes and addressing discrimination. Workshops may include Music Herstory, Image & Identity, Songwriting, Self-Defense, Music Business, Live Sound and more.
• Lunchtime Performances: Each day at lunch, camper alumni and volunteers perform for the group, and talk afterward their experience as musicians.
• Fun Activities: Jam sessions, karaoke and open mics, and optional evening outings bring out our playful energy and motivate us throughout the weekend. We let loose, hang out, get to know each other and have a raucous time!
• Showcase: On Sunday afternoon, each band performs its original song at a live venue, open to friends, family and the general public.
TUITION:
• Tuition for Ladies Rock Camp is $400. Each participant's contribution pays for one girl to attend summer camp who couldn't otherwise afford to come.
• If you cannot afford the $400 fee but want to attend, you could raise money through pledges from family and friends! We recommend using FirstGiving, a site which makes it easy to make your own webpage and start collecting donations. All you need is 8 people to donate $50 each, or 20 people to donate $20 each, and you're there! Several 2012 LRC participants have signed up and one already raised her full tuition. Please see our FAQ for more info on using FirstGiving.
QUESTIONS?
Check out our FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) or contact Development Coordinator Voula O'Grady.
2012 SCHEDULE:
Note: Start and end times will not change, though hourly schedule may shift a bit.
Friday May 4
11:30-12:30 Arrival, welcome, lunch and introductions
12:30-1:30 Band Formation
1:30-3:30 Instrument Instruction
3:30-4:00 Snack Break
4:00-4:30 Quiet Practice
4:30-6:00 Songwriting Workshop
6:00-7:30 Loud Practice
7:30-8:30 Dinner with live guest performance
8:30-10:00 Open Studio/Optional practice/Jam time/Additional instruction
Saturday May 5
9:00-10:00 Morning assembly & breakfast
10:00-12:30 Instrument instruction
12:30-1:30 Lunch with performance by youth band
1:30-3:30 Loud practice
3:30-4:00 Break
4:00-5:30 Workshops
5:30-6:00 Quiet practice
6:00-7:00 Dinner
7:00-8:00 Loud practice
8:00-9:00 Showcase set-up and dress rehearsal
9:00-10:00 Karaoke Party!
Sunday May 6
9:00-10:00 Morning assembly, breakfast
10:00-11:00 Loud practice
11:00-12:00 Quiet practice/salon/band photos
12:00-1:00 Lunch, depart for showcase
2:00-3:00 Showcase at the Starry Plough
OTHER WAYS TO SUPPORT BAY AREA GIRLS ROCK CAMP
• Interested in volunteering at Ladies Rock Camp? Find out more on our volunteer page.
• If you are unable to attend Ladies Rock Camp, but want to support our programs, or if you would like to pay for someone to attend Ladies Rock Camp as a gift, please contact Development Coordinator Voula O'Grady.
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