We understand that plans may change for some of our campers and their families. We may have a waiting list for our camp and will greatly appreciate that you let us know of your change of plans as soon as possible.

Our cancellation policy for the 2023 summer camp is:

• 30 days before first day of camp:  Full refund
• 15 days before first day of camp: %50 refund
• 1 Week before camp starts: No refund
• Absolutely no refunds will be issued after the start of the camp session.

If GRFW has not received the completed agreed upon tuition fee by the due date indicated in your Acceptance email, this will be considered a cancellation.

We appreciate your understanding of this policy in our efforts to create the best camp experience for all campers. If you choose to donate your tuition fee, you will be given a tax receipt.

Ages 8 to 17

Musicians of all levels are welcome at rock camp! We teach beginners, novices, virtuosos and everything in between. Campers do not need to bring or own an instrument.

We have instructors for guitar, bass, keyboards, drums, and vocals

Actually, they do! Because our program schedule is designed so that campers build on skills they learn each day, it is essential that they attend camp for the full day, every day during the camp week. Missed time at camp translates to missed instruction and band practice time, and since campers rely on their band mates to help compose their song, an absent camper will have less creative input and ultimately get less out of the camp experience. Similarly, bands will be extremely disappointed should their members be late to/miss the showcase.

Contact [email protected] if you have questions about special circumstances regarding this policy.

A big part of the camp experience is learning to make new friends and collaborate with people whose perspectives and experiences may be different from your own. For many campers, this is a rare chance to socialize outside of their schools. We believe that working in bands with new friends fosters important social skills and crucial learning opportunities for campers. Additionally, we strive to create a welcoming and inclusive environment to all campers, and to that end strongly encourage everyone at camp (youth and adults alike) to engage with new friends as much as possible. Please note that our band formation process occurs at camp with all campers present, so pre-forming bands is not possible and contrary to our emphasis on inclusion.

Girls Rock Fort Worth was created to amplify the voices of marginalized populations. Representations of girls and women in both the music industry and popular culture have always been the exception rather than the rule. We believe that visibility is crucial to providing opportunities for youth to envision themselves taking part in important leadership roles. Gender representation is a complex issue that involves more than just girls versus boys, we welcome gender fluid, non-binary, and trans youth to our programs, as these groups have also been traditionally under-represented. We’re working towards a world where communities that have not been traditionally visible are able to not only gain access to these creative resources, but thrive using them.

Absolutely! Those who come to Girls Rock Fort Worth are encouraged to explore all types of music that interest them, and we foster an environment where all campers’ musical tastes are respected and included. Sometimes, campers create totally new genres!

Rock ‘n’ Roll Camp for Girls was founded in 2001 in Portland, Oregon. It has since expanded all over the world. The Girls Rock Camp Alliance was formed in 2007 as a tool for networking and support. A conference is held yearly for member camps to share experiences and exchange ideas to help and inspire each other.

Sarah Reagan, the Founder/Executive Director of GRFW, first discovered and fell in love with the Rock Camp program while visiting Austin. A seed was planted to make Girls Rock happen in Fort Worth. She volunteered as a workshop presenter at Girls Rock Dallas in 2015 and drove away from that experience determined to make this dream a reality.

In the Fall of 2015, the Organizing Team began working on the first camp. GRFW began collaborating with Girls Rock Dallas in early 2016 in order to share resources and skills. The first camp was held in Fort Worth on July 25-29 with an End-of-Camp Showcase at The Live Oak Music Hall & Lounge on July 30.

You can donate your time, gently used/functioning instruments and gear, or money to help support our mission. All financial and in-kind donations are tax deductible. A tax receipt is given upon request.

Because GRFW functions largely as a venue for traditionally under-represented groups to mentor each other, we prioritize participation of women and gender expansive folks in roles that work directly with our youth. We have so many ways for you to be involved from working at camp to helping out with special events. There is a place for everyone at GRFW. We offer full & part time, year round & seasonal, and musically experienced & “never touched an instrument a day in my life” positions. We are also working to make volunteering at camp more accessible by offering stipends to volunteers.

We welcome male allies who want to help further our mission, and ask that they support GRFW in roles including help with camp set up and break down, food donations and lunch prep, promoting GRFW to the community, and other “behind the scenes” ways.