Rock Camp for Girls Montreal is a music camp where girls get together to learn and make music in the name of empowerment and community building.

Rock Camp for Girls Montreal is a music camp where girls get together to learn and make music in the name of empowerment and community building. Rock Camp is a space where girls discover and express their talents, and become leaders in creating their own kind of cultural production through music. Female musicians and community members support girls through instrument instruction, tech tutorials, band practice and skill-building workshops. At the week’s end, the girls get the chance to show off their talents to friends, family, and community members at the Showcase Concert. The goal is for girls to rock in all aspects of life.

Mission and Mandate

Rock Camp for Girls Montreal fosters the promotion of self-esteem, skill-building and critical thinking skills for girls through collaborative music composition and performance. We supplement the music component of Rock Camp for Girls Montreal with workshops based on feminist and anti-oppression frameworks that provide girls with a space for critical examination and empowerment.

We aim to create a sustainable, annual project that will foster community building among girls as well as provide mentorship and leadership opportunities for girls and young women in Montreal. The dream is for Rock Camp for Girls Montreal to grow into a sustainable long-term network of campers, staff, community members and stake holders interested in the empowerment and musical leadership of girls in and around the Montreal area.

Members

If you are a camper, volunteer, or donor with Rock Camp for Girls Montreal you are automatically a part of our membership! Your membership is valid for five years from the time that you get involved with the organization.

If you support our mission and mandate and wish to become a member of Rock Camp for Girls Montreal, but are unable to attend, volunteer at, or donate to the organization, you can email info@girlsrockmontreal.org to receive a membership application form.

2011-2012 Board of Directors

Lainie Basman, Chair
Allison Gonsalves, Secretary
Sheena Hoszko, Treasurer
Jennifer Duffin, Administrator
Carina Foran, Administrator
Aidan Jeffery, Administrator

Contact: board@girlsrockmontreal.org

Supporters and Friends

Rock Camp for Girls Montreal would like to thank the following organizations and events for their financial support: Blue Skies Turn BlackMontreal Roller Derby

  • Dépaneur Le Pick Up
  • Nouveau Palais
  • The Harmoinst Piano Service, Spike Taylor
  • Wideyed Graphic Design
  • Blue Skies Turn Black
  • Montreal Roller Derby

  • Up Yours!
  • Rock for Rock Camp Dance Party
  • Riot Grrrl for Rock Camp
  • Six Hearts Music
  • Sarah & Katia’s Fundraiser Show

Rock Camp for Girls Montreal would also like to thank its generous sponsors:

  • Steve’s Music Store
  • The Ukrainian National Federation
  • Daisy Rock Guitars
  • Premiere Moisson
  • Super Marche P.A.
  • Nouveau Palais
  • Hotel 2 Tango
  • Il Motore
  • Cagibi
  • Capucine et Tournesol

Thank you to all those who contributed to the 2011 Donor Drive!

AND A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS WHO MAKE ROCK CAMP POSSIBLE!

Finally, we want to give a huge thank you to all of our friends and volunteers to have helped make this camp happen:

  • heart5
  • Cruise Control
  • Up Yours!
  • Girls Rock Camp Alliance
  • Doldrum
  • The Facials
  • Swamp Sex Robots
  • DJ Diamonds Cut
  • DJ Degane
  • DJ Trannysaurus Rex
  • Little Scream
  • Nightwood
  • Giselle Numba One
  • Random Recipe
  • DJ Lynn T
  • La Centrale Powerhouse Gallery
  • Girls Action Foundation
  • Cinema Politica
  • Montreal Roller Derby
  • Bake Sale Girl
  • Blue Skies Turn Black
  • Concordia Community Solidarity Co-op Bookstore
  • Bijougraphie
  • Slutty Bingo
  • Marie-Helene's Karaoke
  • Julie Matson and Helmet Salon
  • Kay Pettigrew
  • Gardens of Heat
  • Pretty on the Outside
  • Bent by Elephants
  • Charlotte Cornfield
  • and every single one of our volunteers, thank you!