Dates:
Week 1 *ages 8-12* June 20-June 24
Week 2 *ages 13-16* June 27-July 2
Location:
Community School
7815 Williamson Road, Roanoke, VA 24019
Showcase LOCATION:
Community School
Time:
Mon – Thu: 9a-4p
Fri: 9a-4:30p
Showcase, Fri: 7p
Cost:
Registration Fee: $10 – Non-refundable deposit (that is applied to tuition) – $25
Camp Fee: $300
Financial Aid and payment plans are available.
*Lunch: Due to safety issues regarding food allergies, campers are required to pack their own lunch. If you are unable to provide a lunch for your camper, please note this on your application and/or contact our Executive Director
CAMP DESCRIPTION:
In just five days, campers will form a band, write an original song with their peers, and perform their song live on-stage on the final day of camp during our Girls Rock Roanoke Showcase!
Instrument choices include (but are not limited to):
- electric guitar
- bass guitar
- electric ukulele
- keyboard
- drums
- vocals
Campers are welcome to bring their own instruments to camp. For example, we have had campers play violin and clarinet in their bands.
In between jam sessions, campers will participate in age-appropriate workshops on a variety of fun topics such as (but not limited to):
- Songwriting: practice using thoughts and emotions to write songs
- Women’s HERstory: discover awesome women performers, songwriters, and industry veterans
- Stage Presence: learn how to have fun on stage with band mates
- Media Literacy: learn to think critically about media messages
- Social Justice: learn how to create just and equitable communities
- Yoga & Breathing: practice postures for relaxation and easing anxiety
- Self-Defense: learn how to feel strong and safe in one’s body
- Communication: try out methods of communicating with confidence
- DIY (Do it Yourself) and DIT (Do it Together) Arts: make posters, zines, buttons, clothes and more
- Tech Talk: find out how to operate all that rad band gear
To learn more about what a typical day at camp is like, check out our FAQ.