about our Summer rock camp
About Our Camp
Girls Rock Denver is about creativity, collaboration, and empowerment! No prior musical experience is required. Each camper is assigned an instrument: drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, or vocals. Campers form bands within their age groups and spend the week writing a song together, which they perform at the camper showcase on Saturday.
Daily Schedule
Every day from Monday-Friday includes two hours of instrument instruction, two hours of band practice, and two hours of additional workshops. Workshops may or may not be directly related to music, but are always focused on creativity and empowerment. Past workshop topics have included stage presence, beatboxing, zine-making, and even nutrition (gotta fuel up before you rock out)!
A rocker’s schedule on a weekday might look something like this:
On Saturday morning, rockers will meet at Historic Grant Avenue to prepare for the showcase, including hair and makeup (if desired), band photos, and a final run-through of their original song. After lunch, rockers will be picked up by their families and transported to Levitt Pavilion for the camper showcase.
Cost
Camp tuition for 2025 is $375. We offer a sliding scale for families in need. No rocker will be turned away for inability to pay!
Our Staff
All Girls Rock Denver staff and volunteers undergo a background check annually. Instrument instruction is taught by experienced local musicians, many of whom are former Girls Rock campers themselves! With one manager and one coach for each band of five rockers, Girls Rock Denver has an unusually high staff-to-camper ratio, allowing us to get to know each rocker as an individual and support their unique needs.
How To Apply
Camper applications are open now through February 15, 2025. Acceptances are NOT first-come, first-served, but are determined based on need, age group, and instrument. Payment is due upon acceptance.
Girls Rock Denver is about creativity, collaboration, and empowerment! No prior musical experience is required. Each camper is assigned an instrument: drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, or vocals. Campers form bands within their age groups and spend the week writing a song together, which they perform at the camper showcase on Saturday.
Daily Schedule
Every day from Monday-Friday includes two hours of instrument instruction, two hours of band practice, and two hours of additional workshops. Workshops may or may not be directly related to music, but are always focused on creativity and empowerment. Past workshop topics have included stage presence, beatboxing, zine-making, and even nutrition (gotta fuel up before you rock out)!
A rocker’s schedule on a weekday might look something like this:
- 9:00 am: Morning Assembly
- 9:15 am: Drum Instruction (including snack break)
- 11:15 am: Workshop: Create your band logo
- 12:15 pm: Lunch
- 1:00 pm: Band Practice (Quiet)
- 2:00 pm: Workshop: Songwriting
- 3:00 pm: Band Practice (Loud)
- 4:00 pm: Afternoon Assembly
On Saturday morning, rockers will meet at Historic Grant Avenue to prepare for the showcase, including hair and makeup (if desired), band photos, and a final run-through of their original song. After lunch, rockers will be picked up by their families and transported to Levitt Pavilion for the camper showcase.
Cost
Camp tuition for 2025 is $375. We offer a sliding scale for families in need. No rocker will be turned away for inability to pay!
Our Staff
All Girls Rock Denver staff and volunteers undergo a background check annually. Instrument instruction is taught by experienced local musicians, many of whom are former Girls Rock campers themselves! With one manager and one coach for each band of five rockers, Girls Rock Denver has an unusually high staff-to-camper ratio, allowing us to get to know each rocker as an individual and support their unique needs.
How To Apply
Camper applications are open now through February 15, 2025. Acceptances are NOT first-come, first-served, but are determined based on need, age group, and instrument. Payment is due upon acceptance.