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: Girls Rock Camp ATL 2011 will take place Monday, July 11
through Friday, July 15, from 9:00am to 5:30pm, and on Saturday, July
16, time and location to be announced. The final concert will be on Saturday, July
16, 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 2011 is $350 if paying by check and $365 if paying via PayPal. You are encouraged to pay
more if you can. Contributions beyond the $350 (or $365 PayPal) tuition are tax deductible and go towards helping underserved girls attend Girls Rock Camp. We offer tuition assistance opportunities for girls who demonstrate need.
Q: What is your refund policy?
A:
Refunds requested up to 5+ weeks before the start of camp will be
granted minus $75 ($85 via PayPal). Refunds requested up to four weeks before the start
of camp will be granted minus $150 ($160 via PayPal). Refunds requested up to three weeks
before the start of camp will be granted minus $200 ($215 via PayPal). 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, 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 that tells us why you want to come to rock camp, 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
Tuition assistance applications and other required materials must be received by Friday, June 10, 2011.
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 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. Tuition assistance applicants are not selected on a first-come, first-served basis. Tuition assistance will be
awarded based on availability, need, and passion.
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.
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 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: February 18 through February 20, 2010. We know you are busy, so LadiesRock Camp is just a weekend packed with music and fun. In order to participate to the fullest extent of LadiesRock Camp, please be prepared to block off the entire weekend startingfrom early Friday afternoon until Sunday evening. Our programs startearly (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 Girls Rock Camp ATL. 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 that old guitar, pick up amicrophone 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 onSunday, February 20, 2010, at the Five Spotin Little 5 Points.
Q: How much does it cost to attend Ladies Rock Camp?
A: In order to attend Ladies Rock Camp (ATL) our organization requests a minimum contribution of $350. It is important to understand that LadiesRock Camp is a fundraiser for Girls' Rock Camp (ATL). Your contribution goes directly towards providing girls with opportunities toparticipate in girls rock camp programming. Every Girls Rock camper is subsidizedand we tuition assistance is offered to qualified applicants. We are alsodeveloping outreach programs that will bring the rock camp experienceto girls in need throughout the state of Georgia.
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 officeif you would like to receive sponsorship and fundraising 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 receiveconfirmation of your registration, along with payment instructions, viaemail after your registration form is received. Your tuition contribution is due upon confirmed receipt of your registration form. You may decide to mail a check or make your contribution via PayPal. Ifyou are paying via PayPal, please add $15.00 to your contribution to cover PayPal convenience charges. When mailing a check, please make it out to Girls Rock Camp ATL and 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 truly 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 contactthe camp office to discuss your childcare ideas.
Still have questions? Please contactus!
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