Upcoming Events
Volunteer applications are open for camp this summer! Camp will be from July 14th-18th, with a final showcase on July 19th, at the Gayle Karch Cook Center. We're looking for instrument instructors, workshop leaders, photographers, roadies, kid wranglers, band coaches- and more! Many of the positions do not require musical experience, so don't let that stop you if you're interested in getting involved. All identities are welcome.
Apply here:
https://forms.gle/NwqpdLZocCUKriTm8
Volunteer Testimonials:
"The environment of Girls Rock Bloomington--where kids can let their unique lights shine and volunteers truly care about fostering an inclusive and supportive creative culture--gives me so much hope for the future. And it's so unbelievably fun to watch the kids' creative process and see what they come up with. I've been around music and activism for over 20 years, and GRB is one of the most fun and life-affirming things I've ever been involved with."
“I volunteer with Girls Rock Bloomington because I strongly believe in uplifting and empowering young folks in music. Girls Rock Bloomington gives girls, trans and non-binary youth a chance to express themselves through music in a safe and collaborative environment. Seeing the campers come into their own over the course of camp makes me so happy and encourages me to return year after year.”
“The kids of Girls Rock Bloomington know a thing or two about celebrating authenticity and togetherness. I'm grateful for the chance to empower them through audio technology workshops, but the best part by far is witnessing them empower one another.”
"Last summer I volunteered with GRB's camp as a kid wrangler. Though I have no musical experience or expertise I still felt included and incredibly valued for what help and skills I could bring to each session! I deeply enjoyed learning about music with the campers and working alongside them as they built on their creative skills and strengths! I returned to Bloomington after some years away and I was looking for a way to connect with my community. I knew I wanted to start volunteering again and feel as if I was making a positive impact. I was drawn to GRB because I connected with their mission of serving our communities girls, trans, and nonbinary youth and I stuck around for amazing welcoming staff, well-crafted workshops, and the enthusiastic campers!”
***Camp is currently full, please fill out the form to join the waitlist! Thank you so much for your interest. AMPS still has open spots available.***
Registration for our 2025 summer camp (for ages 8-14) is open! We're also opening registration for our AMPS program- for ages 15-17!
Register for camp here: (Spots fill up quickly so make sure to reserve your spot soon!)
https://forms.gle/g4tgDtWcZsgA7EBx9
Register for AMPS here:
https://forms.gle/BJCeS6oG9dqvseAT9
Girls Rock Bloomington is a five day camp for girls, trans and non-binary youth ages 8-14 that will take place the week of July 14th-18th 2025 at The Cook Center (750 E Kirkwood Avenue.) After a week of preparation in music lessons, workshops, Q&A's with professionals and forming bands of 3-5 members- campers will apply their newly developed skills by performing original pieces during a final concert on Saturday July 19th at The Cook Center. All instruments, amplification and basic gear will be provided at camp. Camp sessions will be held from 9am-4pm on Monday July 14th-Friday July 18th. We will meet on Saturday July 19th at 4 pm for soundcheck, followed by the final showcase performance at 7 pm.
For those interested in volunteering, we will be sharing our volunteer application for camp soon- keep an eye out for that!
This is the second year we’re offering AMPS (a counselor-in-training program for ages 15-17!)
Register here for AMPS:
https://forms.gle/BJCeS6oG9dqvseAT9
We're offering a free songwriting workshop called "Growing Through Songwriting" on April 6th from 2-4pm at McCalla School (525 E. 9th St.) At this multimedia workshop, we will create a collaborative group song on the subject of growing. We’ll approach this through visual imagery and free writing, as well as work together to create verses. We’ll learn a bit about the process of zine making and its connection to grassroots music and the materials generated will be used in a special collaborative zine about Girls Rock Bloomington. Led by local musician, arts educator and GRB Founder/Director Amy O. Amy is a recipient of the 2020 Indiana Governor’s Arts Emerging Artist Award and has been growing as a person through songwriting for over 20 years. For girls, trans and non-binary youth ages 8-17. No experience required.
Space is limited, sign up here to reserve your spot:
https://events.iu.edu/mccalla/event/1843434-girls-rock-bloomington-and-university-collections
