summer camp
Omaha Girls Rock Camp is a week-long program featuring instrument instruction, workshops, songwriting/band practice, live performances by visiting artists, and a showcase concert. Learn an instrument. Form a band. Write a song. Use your voice!
SUMMER CAMPS
KICKSTART (AGES 4-6)
Kickstart Camp is reaching the newest voices! This week of camp invites girls+ to experience leadership, teamwork, and community through music. Youth will gain exposure to various instruments, will collaboratively write their own original song in their band and will participate in a final performance for friends and family on Friday evening at the end of the week! Youth will complete the week feeling positive and empowered, knowing that their voice matters!
July 15 - July 19, 8:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., Showcase July 19
Tuition is $250 / Tuition assistance available
BOOST (AGES 7-9)
Ready for a Boost? This week of camp puts instruments into the hands of our girls+. Youth will learn the basics of their instrument (ukulele, keys, and drums), be placed into bands, collaboratively write an original song and will perform on Saturday evening at the end of the week! While creating and gaining skills, they will also participate in daily workshops focused on confidence, identity, and advocacy.
July 8 - July 12, 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Showcase July 13
Tuition is $375 / Tuition assistance available
BOOST IS CURRENTLY AT CAPACITY. APPLICATIONS RECEIVED WILL BE WAITLISTED.
AMPLIFY (AGES 10-12)
Our Amplify girls+ will receive instrument instruction (electric guitar, bass, keys, drums) each day in small groups organized by skill level. On the first day, youth form bands, and during daily band practice, they write music and lyrics collectively to create an original song for their final performance! Youth will also attend workshops on topics ranging from songwriting to diversity to self-esteem.
June 24 - June 28, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Showcase June 29
Tuition is $435 / Tuition assistance available
HEADLINER (AGES 13-18*)
This week of camp includes instrument instruction, band practice, creation of original songs, and a final performance at a live music venue for our girls+! In addition to their performance, teen campers participate in collaborative projects between Omaha Girls Rock artists and community member mentors. (*Youth registering should be 13 years-old to 18 and beginning their senior-year in high school in August 2024.)
June 17 - June 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Showcase June 22
Tuition is $435 / Tuition assistance available
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OGR Summer Camp registration is open for girls+! “Who” is girls+? Youth who identify as a girl, femme, trans, gender-expansive or gender non-conforming.
The details
WHO MAY APPLY FOR CAMP:
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of identity or expression. We ask that campers who join us identify as girls+ (girls, femmes, trans, gender-expansive, gender-non-confirming.) Youth between the ages of 4 and 18 (entering high school Senior Fall 2024) during the camp sessions may apply for camp. No experience is necessary, and you don’t have to live in Omaha to join us! In order to track effectiveness of our recruiting efforts and to ensure we consider the needs of all of our campers, we do ask identifying questions but they in no way effect the allowance of participation.
WHEN & WHERE:
All of our summer camps take place in June and July. Weeks vary each year. We will have 4 sessions of camp, please make sure you are selecting the appropriate session for the age of your camper! Headliner, Amplify, and Boost will take place at The Holland Center For Performing Arts located at 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102. Kickstart will be at St. Paul UMC located at 5410 Corby St, Omaha, NE 68104.
CAMP ORIENTATION:
We know how important it is for you, and our youth, to feel comfortable and confident about their week at Camp. We will have a Camp Orientation/Open House on June 2nd from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and welcome you to meet OGR staff, pick-up your camp t-shirt, complete a craft or two and take a tour of the Holland. Camp Orientation is located at The Holland Center For Performing Arts located at 1200 Douglas St, Omaha, NE 68102. Camp Orientation/Open House (Kickstart only) will be on June 5th from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. at St. Paul UMC located at 5410 Corby St, Omaha, NE 68104.
INSTRUMENT SELECTION:
Campers in Boost, Amplify, and Headliner Camps focus on one instrument to study for the week. Campers are assigned to instruments based on availability and their requests. Please rank instruments according to your preference when applying. We do our very best to honor (and support) the choices youth make!
Applicants for Kickstart Camp will not need to select an instrument option.
Applicants for Boost Camp can request ukulele, keyboards, or drums.
Applicants for Amplify & Headliner Camps can request guitar, bass, drums, keyboards.
CAMPER NOTIFICATION:
Application for admission to Omaha Girls Rock will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Applicants must submit application and pay the tuition fee OR complete the tuition assistance application in order to be confirmed for admission to Omaha Girls Rock. Should your camper/application be wait-listed, we will be in direct communication with you regarding, “next-steps.” Our team will be in contact with you as applications are reviewed, however, if you have any questions about your application status, please email: info@omahagirlsrock.com.
TUITION:
Amplify and Headliner camp is $435 // Boost camp is $375 // Kickstart camp is $250. OGR offers tuition assistance and if you are in need of tuition support, please apply for camp tuition assistance here.
All campers will receive a camp t-shirt in addition to all gear and materials necessary to have a phenomenal week.
Tuition for Kickstart includes a daily snack. Tuition for Amplify, Headliner and Boost includes snacks + a daily lunch.
CAMP Cancellations/Refunds:
Delivering the OGR camp experience requires our organization to incur numerous irreversible spending decisions months before the summer begins. We make these irreversible spending decisions based on the number of campers enrolled and we rely on each camper maintaining (i.e., not canceling) enrollment. More importantly to our community, holding a space for a camper may result in turning away other campers. For these reasons, caregivers acknowledge and agree to the following refund policy of OGR Camps:
If a cancellation occurs on or after May 1, 2024 for Headliner or Amplify, no refund will be given.
If a cancellation occurs on or after June 1, 2024 for Boost or Kickstart, no refund will be given.
If you must cancel, prior to April 30, 2024 (Headliner or Amplify) or May 31, 2024 (Boost or Kickstart), OGR will attempt to fill your space from our waitlist:
If the spot is filled, a service fee of $100 will be deducted from the tuition paid.
If the spot is unable to be filled, you will receive 50% tuition refund.
As set forth above, if a camper is removed from camp for a disciplinary reason, no refund will be given.
Please review the dates and times of camp prior to enrollment. If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing as soon as possible at info@omahagirlsrock.com. Finally, we are whole-humans and so are you. Should you be facing an emergency situation regarding camp, please communicate with us via info@omahagirlsrock.com.
FAQ:
Need more info? We love your questions! Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. If you have a question that is not listed, ask us at info@omahagirlsrock.com or send us a text/call at (402) 235-8122!
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