GRC Madison is an intense, one week day-camp for girls, transgender and gender non-conforming youth ages 8-18. Campers of all skill levels learn guitar, drums, keyboard, bass and vocals (and other instruments such as violin), form a band, write a song and perform their original composition at the end of the week for family, friends and hundreds of screaming fans. Camp also offers a professional studio recording experience as well as daily performances from female musicians.

Mission
GRC Madison’s mission is to support a culture of positive self-esteem and collaboration among girls, transgender and gender non-conforming youth while building community through music.

Vision

Girls Rock Camp Madison recognizes the potential of every camper to be a strong, talented, creative and empowered individual while providing a safe space where they can ALL rock

Objective/Goals

1. Teach our campers team building and collaboration skills through participation in a band

2. Build confidence in our campers by proving to them they can accomplish difficult tasks. Learning an instrument, writing a song with people you just met and performing in front of hundreds of people in one week’s time is no small feat!

3. Demystify the process of writing a song, playing an instrument and working in a band

4. Allow every camper to experience the empowerment and joy of standing on stage performing an original song composed with their peers

5. Present young girls with opportunities in music they may not have considered

6. Allow campers to interact with music in a way that doesn’t involve reading musical score (our campers learn how to play the instruments we teach at camp through memorization/muscle memory, ear-training and rhythmic movement)

7. Expose campers to a talented and supportive group of female/non-binary musicians

8. Foster long-term involvement in creative endeavors

9. Support professional female/non-binary staff musicians by providing employment and networking opportunities

Girl’s Rock Camp Madison Tax ID #: 27-1541982