CAMPERS + PARENTS
“This camp helped me to become who I am, about my identity, about how to be a strong person.” - Stella, 13
“I always feel so comfortable at camp, and I feel like I can be myself without judgement.” - Haley, 12
"I feel proud to be a girl when I'm around the counselors and other campers." - Lucy, 11
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Girls Rock! Iowa City is open to all female, trans and nonbinary youth ages 8-14. No previous musical experience is required to attend; the majority of campers are beginners. All musical instruments and required equipment are provided for campers during camp and performances.
Tuition is based on a sliding-scale, and is pay-what-you-can; in 2019, about 20% of our campers attended for free, and the average camper paid about $130 to come to camp. Our camp offers free lunch and before- and after-care to all campers. We are dedicated to being flexible and accommodating to the diverse needs of our campers and their families so that everyone who is interested is able to attend our programming.
Our summer camp program is one week long, with lessons and band practice Monday-Friday, and our showcase and recording on Saturday and Sunday. Monday-Friday, campers will attend small-group lessons on the bass, guitar, keyboard or drums, followed by workshops in areas like songwriting, self-defense, and the history in women in music. Campers will work Monday-Friday with their band as they write an original song. On Saturday afternoon, campers will perform their original song at the showcase, which is open to the public. On Sunday morning campers will record their songs in the studio at the United Action for Youth.