Summer Camp
Photo By Larissa James.
Summer Camp
Session 1: July 8-13, 2013
Session 2: July 15-20, 2013
Enrollment Now Open!
Click here to apply online.
Questions? E-mail us: info@rockcampforgirlsla.org
We’re offering two sessions of camp next summer. Girls can choose which week they want to attend, or sign up for both.
Summer Camp is a music-filled day camp where girls ages 8-17 are encouraged to explore, create and express in a safe and supportive atmosphere. Guided by inspirational and talented female mentors, girls learn to work together while having a lot of fun!
In one week girls form a band, write an original song and perform live at a music venue in L.A. Previous years’ showcases have been at El Rey, The Troubadour, and The Echoplex. Workshops at camp may include screen-printing, songwriting, self-defense, zine-making, recording, image and identity, and more. Every day during lunch, a guest artist performs and interacts with the girls. Many of our instructors are professional musicians and all of them are great role-models. Prior music experience is not required and all instruments are provided.
When & Where
Session 1: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12
9am – 5 pm at Immaculate Conception School (downtown L.A.) [See map]
Immaculate Conception School
830 Green Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Session 1 Showcase: Saturday, July 13
Showcase at a music venue in Los Angeles TBA.
All campers are required to attend, and should be available all day.
Session 2: Monday, July 15 – Friday, July 19
9am – 5 pm at Immaculate Conception School (downtown L.A.) [See map]
Immaculate Conception School
830 Green Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90017
Session 2 Showcase: Saturday, July 20
Showcase at a music venue in Los Angeles TBA.
All campers are required to attend, and should be available all day.
Fees & Financial Aid
Tuition fees are as follows:
Apply before March 1st for the early-bird discount!
Additional savings if you want to attend two weeks of camp!
| Before March 1st, 2013 | After March 1st, 2013 | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 girl, 1 week of camp | $400 | $425 |
| 1 girl, 2 weeks of camp | $775 | $825 |
Limited financial aid is available to those in need of assistance. See the financial aid portion of the application for details. Tuition is not considered a donation.
Enrollment Process
Any girl between the ages of 8-17 by July 8, 2013 is encouraged to apply to summer camp. It is our goal to form a balanced and diverse camper population in relation to instrument, age, previous musical experience, economic status, geography, and community. Applications are considered on a first-come, first-served basis and enrollment is ongoing until all spots are filled. The deadline to submit your application is May 15, 2013, however it is possible that we may reach full capacity before then. Therefore we highly recommend applying early.
Step 1: Submit your application, Express Yourself Piece, and financial aid form if applicable.
Step 2: Wait to hear from us. We will contact you by phone or email to confirm your tuition amount.
Step 3: Once you hear from us, you have two weeks to send in your tuition. If we don’t receive your tuition within two weeks of contacting you, your spot will no longer be held and may be given to someone else.
Step 4: After we receive your tuition, your enrollment is confirmed and we will send you the Enrollment Packet with further information about summer camp.
Instruments
Campers choose which instrument to learn: guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, keyboard, vocals, or DJ/turntables. You will indicate first, second, and third choice of instrument on the application. We will do our best to assign first-choice instruments to all campers but there are no guarantees. Campers need to stay open to the possibility of not being assigned their first or second choice. Campers cannot change instrument choices after submitting an application, and campers cannot change instruments during camp week. All instruments will be provided at camp. If a camper has her own guitar or bass, she may bring it, but Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles does not accept liability for personal instruments.
Lunch & Transportation
We do not provide lunch for campers. All campers must bring their own lunch and a snack each day. We also recommend bringing a re-usable water bottle. It’s a long day! We do not provide transportation.
Express Yourself Piece
We require an “Express Yourself Piece” from every girl that applies to summer camp. It’s an opportunity for each girl to kick start the creative process, and help us get to know her before camp starts. There is no right or wrong and we aren’t looking for anything other than free, individual expression. Here are the instructions, which you’ll also find in the application:
Hey campers! We want to get to know who you are, why you want to attend Rock Camp, what you think about, what music means to you, or anything else you’d like to share with us. Express yourself however you’d like: write a letter, poem or essay, create a drawing, painting, collage, video recording, photo essay or audio recording. Be creative, it’s totally up to you! You must include your “Express Yourself” piece when you send in your application otherwise your application will be considered incomplete. Send it in the mail or e-mail it to info@rockcampforgirlsla.org. Please make sure your name is on your piece.
Photo by Bryan Mir
Refund Policy
If you cancel on or before May 15th, 2013 we will refund 75% of your payment. If you cancel after May 15th, 2013, we will refund 50% of your payment.
Non-Discrimination Policy
Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles 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.
photo by Beth Schore
