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GIRLS ROCK CAMP

Summer 2013 Dates:

Camp Dates:

Session 1 June 10th-14th

Session 2 June 17-21st

Session 3 June 24th-28th

Session 4 July 8th-12th

Hours: Monday-Friday 9AM-4PM

Cost: $270 for SB residents and $299 for non-residents

Location: Adam’s Elementary School — 2701 Las Positas Rd., Santa Barbara, CA 93105

WHAT IS GIRLS ROCK CAMP?

Girls Rock Camp is an intensive one-week day camp offered to girls ages 8-17, where campers of all skill levels have the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals, or other instruments. Campers will also form a band, write an original song, and perform at the Final Showcase for friends, families, and fans!

In addition to all this, campers will have the opportunity to meet other girls and female musicians and mentors, as well as participate in enrichment activities such as workshops on media literacy or screen-printing. GRSB! welcomes campers that identify as female, trans, and gender-nonconforming.

LESSONS

Participants choose one instrument to focus on for the week–drums, bass, guitar, vocals, or keyboards. All instruction takes place in small group lessons and is led by experienced and enthusiastic female musicians.

BAND PRACTICE

On the first day, each camper forms her band in a way that is fun, not scary. The bands have band practice every day. During band practice, band members work together to write a song and practice playing as an ensemble. Band coaches help bands with the writing process, facilitate the rehearsals, and answer questions as necessary. Band counselors help guide campers and smooth out any bumps along the way.

WORKSHOPS

Throughout the weekend, workshops are held on a variety of interesting, helpful, and fun topics!  Some workshops include: Songwriting, The History of Women Who Rock, Screen Printing & Band Art, Image & Identity, Performance Anxiety & Body Confidence, Media Literacy, Self-Defense, Zine Making, and Yoga.

LUNCHTIME PERFORMANCES

Each day, one or two visiting artists/bands play a live set, then they stick around to take questions from the group. Past performers have included

FINAL SHOWCASE

At the end of the camp week, campers’ bands perform their original songs at the Final Showcase concert for friends, families, and fans.

A TYPICAL DAY AT GIRLS ROCK CAMP

9:00
Morning Assembly

9:30
Instrument Lessons

10:30
Band Art: Silk screening shirts,
posters, and more

11:30
Instrument Lessons

12:10
Lunch performances by a
songwriter or rock band

1:10
Band practice

3:30
Media Literacy Workshop:
Viewing magazine and television
images critically

4:00
Closing reflection

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

Girls Rock SB! does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, or gender identity/expression in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and other camp-related policies and programs, as well as volunteer- and employment-related policies and activities.

GIRLS ROCK CAMP FAQs

When does registration begin and end?

Registration is open now and will stay open until we are full.

You can apply for camp beginning March 15th, 2013. You will need to sign up on the SB Parks & Recreation website here http://www.santabarbaraca.gov/summerfun AND ALSO fill out our Girls Rock SB! Camper Application, located under “Apply” in our drop-down menu.

What is the camp schedule?

Summer 2013 Camp Dates:

Session 1 June 10th-14th

Session 2 June 17-21st

Session 3 June 24th-28th

Session 4 July 8th-12th

Schedule:

Monday – Friday            9am – 4pm

Friday @ 6pm is the All Ages Final Showcase

What is the cost of camp?

For a one-week session, camp is $270 for SB residents and $299 for non-residents

Financial aid is available to those in need of assistance. Tuition is not considered a donation.

* Photo credit:  Bay Area Girls Rock Camp