GIRLS ROCK SUMMER CAMP
Rock Camp
Our summer camp is a week-long program for young people ages 8-18. Campers attend instrument lessons, form a band, collaboratively write an original song, participate in daily music and empowerment-related workshops, and perform with their band at a live showcase at the end of the week. This year we will be providing 3 weeks of activities featuring unique themes and programming alongside our classic offerings!
When:
June 6th - 11th Classic Rock Camp - Start a Band! Write a Song! Rock a Show!
June 13th - 18th Electronic Music Week - All the activities of Classic Rock Camp with new workshops incorporating electronic music tools such as synths and beat machines, and featuring live performances from local electronic, experimental musicians, and DJs.
June 27th - July 2nd Visual Arts Week - All the activities of Classic Rock Camp plus a collaborative visual arts project, led by local teaching artists, and workshops in DIY art-making.
Camp will held Tuesday-Saturday and showcase on Sunday.
8:30 - 9:00 Check-in
9:00 - 9:30 Morning Assembly
9:30 - 11:00 Instrument Instruction
11:00 - 11:15 Snack
11:15 - 12:30 Workshop
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch/Performance
2:00 - 3:30 Loud Band Practice
3:30 - 4:00 Quiet Band Practice
4:00 - 5:00 Workshop
5:00 - 5:30 Open Mic/Dismissal
Where:
Camp will be held 5 days at Malonga Casquelord Center for the Arts at 1428 Alice St. in Downtown Oakland from 8:30am -5:30pm with a showcase on the 6th day at a TBA location.
Cost & Financial Aid:
Tuition is $0-$700 sliding scale, with no one turned away for lack of funds. Full and partial financial aid is readily available. This year we have also partnered with OUSD to give scholarships to OUSD students! If your camper is in OUSD you automatically qualify for aid! If you plan on applying for financial aid, please fill in the financial aid application in addition to the camper application so that we can determine your tuition amount. Otherwise, full tuition is $700. Click below to apply!
PROGRAM DETAILS:
Is Experience Required?
No music experience necessary! Enrollment is limited and registration is on a first-come, first-served basis.
Camp Activities
- Instrument instruction:
- Campers sign up to learn bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, or vocals, and attend daily lessons in small groups. 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).
- Campers sign up to learn bass, drums, guitar, keyboards, or vocals, and attend daily lessons in small groups. 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 two female mentors (their "band managers") who provide guidance, encouragement and technical support throughout the songwriting process.
- 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 two female mentors (their "band managers") who provide 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, Zine & Comic Making, Screenprinting, Image & Identity, Healthy Relationships, Video-making, Songwriting, How to Book a Show, Self-Defense, Alternative Instruments and more.
- 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, Zine & Comic Making, Screenprinting, Image & Identity, Healthy Relationships, Video-making, Songwriting, How to Book a Show, Self-Defense, Alternative Instruments and more.
- Lunchtime Performances:
- Each day at lunch we invite a band or performer to play for the campers and talk afterward about their experience as musicians. In order to expose campers to new types of music and different performance styles, we invite musicians from a variety of genres.
- Each day at lunch we invite a band or performer to play for the campers and talk afterward about their experience as musicians. In order to expose campers to new types of music and different performance styles, we invite musicians from a variety of genres.
- Showcase:
- On Sunday afternoon, each band performs its original song at a live showcase, attended by friends, family and adoring fans.
Sample Schedule -
8:30 - 9:00 Check-in
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9:00 - 9:30 Morning Assembly
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9:30 - 11:00 Instrument Instruction
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11:00 - 11:15 Snack
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11:15 - 12:30 Workshop
-
12:30 - 2:00 Lunch/Performance
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2:00 - 3:30 Loud Band Practice
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3:30 - 4:00 Quiet Band Practice
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4:00 - 5:00 Workshop
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5:00 - 5:30 Open Mic/Dismissal
- On Sunday afternoon, each band performs its original song at a live showcase, attended by friends, family and adoring fans.
Application notes:
We use a rolling application process, enrollment is first-come, first-served. Once we process your application, a spot is reserved for your camper. However, an instrument is not assigned until we receive both the Express Yourself piece and a tuition payment.
We do not assign bands before the camp session begins. On the first day of camp, we have Band Formation activities that help inform the band assignments, and we take many different factors into account when forming the bands. If your camper has a friend at camp that they would like to be in a band with, they can indicate that on their Band Formation activity sheet on the first day.
GET INVOLVED:
We need your help! We can't keep our programs running without the support of our donors and volunteers. Please take a look here to see how you can give your support during our programs!
Questions:
If you have any questions, feel free to call our office at (510) 267-1808 or email laya@bayareagirlsrockcamp.org