SUMMER CAMP
Every year, GRNC hosts an incredible summer camp dedicated to building community and power among girls, transgender youth, and gender expansive youth through musical collaboration, political education for social change, and creative expression.
We welcome rising 3rd through 10th graders to join us as Campers!
Rising 11th and 12th graders should apply as Youth Mentors!
THE CAMPER EXPERIENCE
During summer camp, campers get to receive instruction on an instrument of their choice, write original music, and participate in a range of workshops with their peers!
WEEK 1
RISING 3RD - 6TH GRADERS
JULY 6TH - 10TH
SHOWCASE JULY 11TH
JULY 13TH - 17TH
SHOWCASE JULY 18TH
RISING 7TH - 10TH GRADERS
WEEK 2
Camp @ Eno River Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
Showcase @Motorco Music Hall
THE YOUTH MENTOR EXPERIENCE
Youth Mentors are volunteers who are rising 11th or 12th graders or people who are ages 16-18 at the start of camp.
YMs are a bridge between the camper and volunteer/staff experience, which means they get to both work with volunteers/staff to coordinate and facilitate camp while also having the chance to (if interested) form bands, have daily band practice, and perform in the showcase!
JULY 6TH - 10TH
SHOWCASE JULY 11TH
WEEK 1
JULY 13TH - 17TH
SHOWCASE JULY 18TH
WEEK 2
THE VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Girls Rock NC is a volunteer-led organization. Volunteers play a critical role planning and facilitating our weeks of Summer Camp! Our camps would not be able to operate without the help of our volunteers.
SUMMER CAMP TASK FORCE
The Summer Camp Task Force does the behind-the-scenes, pre-planning work necessary for camp to happen! You can volunteer with this group whether or not you will be present at camp.
VOLUNTEERING AT CAMP
Volunteers who will be present at camp have the option of applying for the following roles: Band Coach, Instrument Instructor, Lunchtime Performer, Workshop Leader, Before / After Care, & Floater. These volunteers may be eligible for monetary compensations based on their time and needs.
The 2026 Volunteer Applications will open in March!
YRNC will not be holding camp in Raleigh this year due to organizational capacity. As an organization, we are committed to sustaining our ability to hold camp for years to come and to prioritizing our collective wellness in the process. We are also committed to assisting camper parents based in the Raleigh area find reliable carpool options for camp this year. If this is required, please contact us at info@youthrocknc.org.
NOTE ON LOCATION
In recognition of rising COVID rates and in alignment with GRNC's core values, this year's policy is that masking is required indoors for campers and volunteers. A negative PCR test is not required. If feeling sick, camper must stay home. This policy enables camp to remain accessible for our immunocompromised campers, volunteers, and organizers.
2026 COVID-19 POLICY
THANK YOU TO OUR 2024 CAMP SPONSORS!
This project was supported by the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural & Cultural Resources and the Durham Arts Council’s Annual Arts Fund.
