GIRLS' ROCK CAMP (ATL) INFO
Q: Who is Girls’ Rock Camp (ATL) for?
A: Camp is open to ALL girls from ages 10 to 16 years. Girls who are 17 and 18 may apply to be a CIT (Counselor in Training).
Q: What level of musical experience do the girls need to participate?
A:
ANY! Beginners are very, very welcome. We offer instruction in guitar, bass,
drums, keyboards.
Q: What does a CIT (Counselor in Training) do?
A:
A CIT is different than a camper. CITs are not required to pay tuition
but are required to be at camp for the entire day. CITs will be given
responsibilities to assist counselors and other camp volunteers. They
will not receive instrument instruction but will be given the
opportunity to form a band and play a song in the showcase.
Q: When and where will the camp take place?
A:
The summer 2010 Girls' Rock Camp (ATL) will take place Monday, July 12 through
Friday, July 16, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, and on Saturday, July 17,
times to be announced. The final concert will be on Saturday, July 17,
at a time and location to be announced. Camp will be held at Atlanta
Charter Middle School (ACMS) located at 820 Essie Avenue, Atlanta,
Georgia 30316. The building is wheelchair accessible. Visit the ACMS website. (Please do not contact ACMS with camp requests.)
Q: What is the cost?
A:
The cost for Girls' Rock Camp (ATL) 2010 is $325.
You are welcome to pay more if you can to help another camper attend.
We will be offering a limited number of scholarships.
Q: What is your refund policy?
A: Refunds requested up to 5+ weeks before the start of camp will be granted minus $75. Refunds requested up to four weeks before the start of camp will be granted minus $150. Refunds requested up to three weeks before the start of camp will be granted minus $200. No refunds given up to 20 days before the start of camp.
Q: How do I apply for tuition assistance?
A:
Girls' Rock Camp (ATL) is able to offer a limited number of tuition assistance
opportunities. For tuition assistance consideration please download, print,
and complete the tuition assistance application pdf on the registration page and mail it in,
along with proof of free/reduced school lunch OR a letter of
recommendation from a teacher/clergy/non-profit organization, AND a one-page
personal essay, to Girls' Rock Camp (ATL). Your one-page personal essay can be as creative or technical as you like. Tuition assistance will be awarded
based on availability, need, and passion, and are not awarded on
a first-come, first-served basis. Please mail your tuition assistance application and other required materials to:
Girls’ Rock Camp (ATL)
Tuition Assistance
PO Box 243
Decatur, GA 30031
Q: Is entry competitive or are you accepting anyone who wants to attend?
A:
We will be accepting campers on a first come basis. We will have room
for 50 campers. So, while there is no audition process,
registration will close once all the slots have been filled. Campers
will be placed on a waiting list if more than 50 applicants sign up.
Q: Do campers need to have/bring their own instruments?
A:
We encourage campers to have/bring their own guitars, basses, and
keyboards but we realize that for many campers this will be their first
experience playing these instruments. Therefore it is our aim to
create a no-cost instrument loan program for the week. A number of
drum kits and amplifiers will be on site.
Still have questions? Please contact
us!
LADIES' ROCK CAMP (ATL) INFO
Q: Who is Ladies Rock Camp for?
A: Women age 19 and over can register. NO MUSICAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY, just a desire to rock and have fun! If you've ever wanted to be in a band, if you've always wanted to learn an instrument or improve the skills you already have, if you'd like to have fun being creative with other women - Ladies Rock Camp is for you. No excuses - YOU ARE NEVER TOO OLD! We know you're busy, so Ladies Rock Camp is just a weekend packed with music and fun. It's a place to let loose and make loud, original, rockin' music together. The capacity is limited to just 25 women, with admissions on a first come, first served basis. Participants come away as empowered women and musicians, and get the opportunity to support a younger generation of creative girls!
Q: When is Ladies Rock Camp?
A: March 12 through March 14, 2010. We know you are busy, so Ladies Rock Camp is just a weekend packed with music and fun. In order to participate to the fullest extent of Ladies
Rock Camp, please be prepared to block off the entire weekend starting
from early Friday afternoon until Sunday evening. Our programs start
early (but not too early) and end late (but not too late).
Q: Where will Ladies Rock Camp take place?
A: Ladies Rock Camp (ATL) 2010 will take place at:
Atlanta Charter Middle School
820 Essie Avenue
Atlanta, Georgia 30316.
www.atlantachartermiddle.com
(Please do not contact ACMS with camp requests)
Q: What happens at Ladies Rock Camp?
A:
The weekend is modeled after our Girls' Rock Camp. Participants learn and practice instruments, form bands, write an original song, attend workshops, and perform in a live concert...all in three days! Food, parties, performances, and other surprises make it a weekend not to be missed! This is a perfect chance to dust off an old guitar, pick up a microphone for the first time, or add a new drum beat to your repertoire.
Q: What instrument instruction is offered?
A: Electric guitar! Bass! Drums! Keyboards! Be prepared to sign up to learn one of these instruments, but if you already play a different instrument, you will be welcome to play it in your band if you want to. And don't worry...beginners are very, very welcome!
Q: How do I get in a band at Ladies Rock Camp?
A:
Band formation happens on the first day and from there on women collaborate and support each other while writing and playing original music as an ensemble.
Q: What workshops will be offered?
A: Workshops offered are relevant to women and music. Some possible topics are Self-Defense, Songwriting, Music Business, Rocking Moms, and Live Sound.
Q: When and where is the Ladies Rock Camp showcase?
A:
You and your band perform your music at a live venue for your families,
friends, and the public! The showcase will be held in the afternoon on
Sunday, March 14, 2010, at the Five Spot
in Little 5 Points.
Q: How much does it cost to attend Ladies Rock Camp?
A:
Tuition for Ladies Rock Camp (ATL) is $350. It is important to understand that Ladies Rock Camp is a fundraiser for Girls' Rock Camp (ATL). Your tuition goes directly towards providing girls with opportunities to
participate in girls rock camp programming. Every Girls' Rock camper is subsidized
and we provide full tuition assistance to 20% of our population. We are also
developing outreach programs that will bring the rock camp experience
to at-risk girls throughout the state of Georgia. More payment information is available on the registration form.
Q: Is there tuition assistance available for Ladies Rock Camp?
A: Not at this time, Ladies Rock Camp is a fundraiser. However, we are mindful that there are starving artists out there. That is why we encourage any person who would like to attend to seek sponsorship. People are sponsored when they walk, run, bike, swim, and dance for causes, why not ROCK for one! Please get in touch with the camp office
if you would like to receive sponsorship ideas. Your sponsors can make checks payable directly to Girls' Rock Camp ATL.
Q: How do I register for Ladies Rock Camp?
A: Download and fill out the Ladies Rock Camp Registration Form electronically. Then save it and send it back to
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with the subject line "Ladies Rock Camp Registration." You will receive confirmation of your registration, along with payment instructions, via email after your registration form is received. Your tuition check(s) totalling $350, payable to Girls' Rock Camp ATL, are due before camp begins on Friday, March 12, 2010. You may decide to mail in your tuition prior to the start of camp. If so, please send to:
Girls' Rock Camp (ATL)
Ladies' Rock Camp
P.O. Box 243
Decatur, GA 30031
Q: Will on-site childcare be available Ladies Rock Camp?
A: Moms rock! While we are not capable or permitted to provide on-site childcare, we are also open to your ideas. If you're a mom or guardian and you want to rock with us, please don't hesitate to contact
the camp office to discuss possible childcare options.
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