Bay Area Girls Rock Camp

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp offers Girls Rock Camp, Girls Rock After School Program (GRASP), Peer Mentor Program, Practice Space, and Private Lessons. Girls Rock Camp is a one-week camp with a showcase on Saturday, and GRASP is a 10-week after school music program with instrument lessons, band formation, original songwriting, workshops, and a live showcase. Peer Mentor Program participants gain leadership experience while continuing to build musical skills, make new friends, and help further the BAGRC mission.

Programs

• Girls Rock Camp / Rock Camp / Girls Rock Summer Camp — 8-18; open to self-identified girls, trans, non-binary and gender expansive youth · One week-long camp; Monday-Friday with a showcase on Saturday; sessions occur between June and August · $0–$650 per session
• Girls Rock After School Program / GRASP — 8-18 · 10-week after school music program · $350 per session · Instrument lessons, band formation, original songwriting, workshops, and a live showcase.
• Peer Mentor Program — 15-18 · Participants gain leadership experience while continuing to build musical skills, make new friends, and help further the BAGRC mission.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• Price range: $0–$650 per session
• General schedule: Summer camp is one week long and happens between June and August; Girls Rock After School Program is a 10-week session from January-March; Women's Rock Camp is a 3-day weekend in the spring.

About the provider

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp began in July 2008 and has expanded its programs since day 1. The organization says it empowers young people through music, promotes self-confidence, creativity and teamwork, and centers girls, trans and/or non-binary youth in a commitment to gender justice and an inclusive environment that supports a wide range of marginalized gender identities and expressions. It says it relies on volunteers and its community for support, and it mentions fundraising, donations, volunteer opportunities, and support for Black Lives Matter and No Dakota Access Pipeline movements.

• Practice Space — Youth participants · Fully equipped practice space for youth; open to returning youth participants who want a place to practice with their bands or hone solo musical skills.
• Private Lessons — Private lessons are offered by listed individuals who have volunteered with Bay Area Girls Rock Camp.

Open to self-identified girls, trans and/or non-binary youth. Financial aid is available for all programs on a needs basis and no one is ever turned away for lack of funds. Bay Area residents are prioritized for financial aid. Enrollment is first-come, first-served with a rolling application process. Campers may participate in multiple sessions of summer camp if space permits.

Last updated September 21, 2026.