Queen City Rock Camp (QCRC) is a week-long day camp for girls ages 8 to 18 in Springfield, Missouri. The mission of Queen City Rock Camp is to provide a safe and supportive environment where young women can work together to build self confidence through music. Missouri's Queen City is the ideal place to host an all-girls rock camp thanks to its exceptional local music scene and supportive, creative community.
Inspired by Portland's Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls and Tennessee's Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, two of the longest running rock camps in the country, QCRC will provide campers with instrument instruction in bass, drums, guitar, and keyboard with the help of talented volunteers. Campers will also participate in workshops that broaden their musical horizons and learn about some of the boldest women in rock and roll. Each day local female artists and female-fronted bands will play exclusive sets. Most importantly, campers will form their own bands, write their own songs, and perform them at a showcase in front of a real live audience at the end of camp.
Every aspect of Queen City Rock Camp gives young women opportunities for self-expression and growth they would not otherwise have, and promotes female empowerment through creative experimentation. The things each camper learns during this week stay with her for life... whether or not she ever touches a musical instrument again.
QCRC's first session will take place in summer of 2011. To accomplish this goal, QCRC will work closely with Springfield businesses and individuals. Pressing needs for the first session of Queen City Rock Camp include:
• A space to host camp
• Instruments and PA equipment
• Volunteers (no musical experience necessary!)
• Venue for camp showcase
If you know someone who could supply one or more of those needs, or if you have any questions or suggestions for QCRC, please contact us through the interest form linked above, or e-mail QueenCityRockCamp@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest in camp. Rock on!
Inspired by Portland's Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls and Tennessee's Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, two of the longest running rock camps in the country, QCRC will provide campers with instrument instruction in bass, drums, guitar, and keyboard with the help of talented volunteers. Campers will also participate in workshops that broaden their musical horizons and learn about some of the boldest women in rock and roll. Each day local female artists and female-fronted bands will play exclusive sets. Most importantly, campers will form their own bands, write their own songs, and perform them at a showcase in front of a real live audience at the end of camp.
Every aspect of Queen City Rock Camp gives young women opportunities for self-expression and growth they would not otherwise have, and promotes female empowerment through creative experimentation. The things each camper learns during this week stay with her for life... whether or not she ever touches a musical instrument again.
QCRC's first session will take place in summer of 2011. To accomplish this goal, QCRC will work closely with Springfield businesses and individuals. Pressing needs for the first session of Queen City Rock Camp include:
• A space to host camp
• Instruments and PA equipment
• Volunteers (no musical experience necessary!)
• Venue for camp showcase
If you know someone who could supply one or more of those needs, or if you have any questions or suggestions for QCRC, please contact us through the interest form linked above, or e-mail QueenCityRockCamp@gmail.com. Thank you for your interest in camp. Rock on!
