Jumpstart Rock Camp
Mini-camps for kids to explore musical instruments, social justice education, and work on fun art projects!
Jul 21–25, 2025.
Apply online!
Frequently asked questions
When is camp?
Jul 21–25, 2025.
Jumpstart
Children ages 5-7 will explore musical instruments, learn about songwriting, & work on fun art projects.
- July 21 – July 25, 2025
9am – 3pm
How much does camp cost?
The camp "tuition" varies year to year depending on the results of our fundraising events. As an organization that is 100% donation-funded, we attempt to keep our recommended fee low and offer a sliding scale to our applicants. The 2025 recommended camp fee is $225 per attendee. With our sliding scale tuition, each family is able to determine how much they are able to contribute to our program. We do not want tuition costs to deter anyone from applying to camp.
What is the registration process?
To register for camp, you’ll fill out an online application. Applications are open from March 1st through April 31st.
Campers are selected by a committee seeking to establish a balanced and diverse camp population in relation to the instrument, age, previous musical experience, economic status, geography, and community. Campers are NOT selected on a first-come, first-serve basis, and applying for camp does not guarantee admission. Your family's ability to pay will not affect your child's chance of admission to camp. GR!R strives to make camp accessible and available to all but due to space and resource limitations, we cannot accept all applicants. Traditionally, some applicants may be placed on a waitlist and notified of acceptance when space becomes available.
GR!R's goal is to have the registration process as inclusive and as fair as possible. Many factors are considered in this process. Final notifications about acceptance will be given by June 5th.
Thank you for your interest in GR!R's camp programs! Registration for GR!R programs (Girls Rock Camp and Pride Rock Camp) typically opens in February. If you have any questions about camper registration, please do not hesitate to contact our Program Director at info@girlsrockrochester.org.
Is Jumpstart just for girls?
Nope! Girls Rock! Rochester is open girls, LGBTQ+ Youth, regardless of race, class, ethnicity, size and/or ability.
Will my camper need to bring an instrument?
No, GR!R will provide any instrument that is needed, but if your camper prefers using their own instrument from home they are welcome to bring it.
Do campers only learn about Rock Music?
We are called “rock camp”, but we welcome campers interested in all musical genres. Campers are encouraged to explore different styles and genres and express themselves through music.
Didn’t see your question here?
Additional questions should be directed to: info@girlsrockrochester.org
Refund policy
Delivering the Camp experience requires Camp to incur numerous irreversible spending decisions many months before the summer begins. The Camp makes these irreversible spending decisions based on the number of Campers enrolled and in reliance on each Camper maintaining (i.e., not canceling) their enrollment and not leaving Camp early.
Moreover, holding a space for a Camper may result in turning away other Campers throughout the year. For these reasons, Parents acknowledge and agree to the following refund policy:
- If a cancellation occurs on or after the first day of July preceding the relevant Camp season, no refund will be given.
- If you must cancel, prior to June 30, we will attempt to fill your space from the waitlist. If the spot is filled, a service fee of $75 will be deducted from the refund amount.
- As set forth above, if the Camper is dismissed from Camp for a disciplinary reason, no refund will be given.
- If you need to cancel for COVID-19 related health reasons, you will be refunded in full.
Girls Rock! Camp
Pride Rock Camp
Group Lessons