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!

Ladies Rock Camp 2012 Dates:
Friday, May 4th – Sunday, May 6th
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Ladies Rock Camp will be held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts – 1428 Alice St. in Oakland, CA.

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 can come to Ladies Rock Camp? 
Any woman age 19 to 109 can participate. NO MUSIC EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY, and all skill levels are welcome. We provide meals and instruments for the entire weekend, so all you have to do is show up!

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.
     

Sample Schedule:


Friday
11:30am-12:30: Arrival, lunch and introductions

1:45-3:00: Instrument instruction

3:00-3:15: Break

3:15-4:15: Workshop
4:15-5:15: Quiet Band Practice
5:15-7:15: Loud Band Practice

7:15-8:15: Dinner

8:15-10:00: Optional Jam session/Open Mic/Group Outing

Saturday

9:00-10:00: Morning assembly & breakfast

10:00-12:30: Instrument instruction

12:30-1:30:Lunch

1:30-3:30: Loud Band Practice
3:30-4:30: Workshop

4:30-5:30: Quiet Band Practice 

5:30-6:30: Dinner

6:30-8:30: Band Practice & Dress Rehearsal

8:30-9:00: Break

9:00: Karaoke Party

Sunday

9:00-10:00: Morning assembly & breakfast

10:00-11:30: Loud Band Practice

11:30-1:00: Quiet practice & Salon

1:00-2:00: Lunch

2:00: Depart for showcase

3:00-5:00: Showcase

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 First Giving.

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 Voula.

Interested in volunteering at Ladies Rock Camp?  Find out more on our volunteer page.