Summer Camp at a Glance

• Ages: 8–17

• Empowering girls, transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive humans

• Two one-week sessions in Summer 2026

• No musical experience required

• Instruments provided

• Sliding-scale tuition: $0–$350

• Located in West Valley City

Rock Camp SLC is a one-week summer day camp where girls, transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive youth ages 8–17 build confidence, creativity, and community through music. Guided by inspiring mentors of marginalized genders, campers form bands, learn instruments, write original songs, and perform live on stage.

Summer Camp Dates

Session 1: June 8th - 13th, 2026

Session 2: July 13th - 18th, 2026

Summer Camp Location

East Hollywood High School, 2185 3600 W, West Valley City, UT 84119

Showcase Dates & Locations

Session 1: Saturday, June 13th - location TBD

Session 2: Saturday, July 18th - location TBD

Tuition & Financial Aid

Sliding-scale tuition ranges from $0–$350 per camper. Families who can pay full tuition help make camp accessible for others. Financial aid, including full scholarships, is available for families who need support. No camper is turned away due to inability to pay.

What Happens at Camp?

Each day includes:

• Punk rock aerobics + camp kickoff

• Instrument lessons

• Band practice

• Songwriting

• Band logo design and t-shirt screen-printing

• Workshops (zines, identity, creativity, and self-expression, movement, etc.)

• Tiny Lunch Concert guest artists

• Professional band photos

• Final showcase prep

How Enrollment Works

Applications are reviewed holistically based on:

• age balance

• instrument needs

• band formation

• experience mix

• community access goals

No prior music experience is required.

Preference is generally given to local youth.

Camper Safety

• Staffed by screened adult volunteers

• Annual criminal background checks required

• Clear conduct expectations

• Secure pickup process

• Inclusive, youth-centered environment

Instrument Assignment

Campers will be assigned one instrument to focus on for the week. Every day they will have a group lesson in that instrument, and play that instrument in their band. Applicants are asked to share their instrument preferences in the application. Their choices are: vocals, guitar, bass, keys or drums. Not all campers will be assigned their first choice. Campers typically cannot change instruments once their instrument has been assigned.

All instruments are provided. If a camper has their own guitar or bass, they may bring it. Rock Camp SLC does not accept liability for personal instruments.

Arrival and Pickup Times + Extended Hours

Camp starts promptly at 9:00am, Monday – Friday. Campers should arrive at camp between 8:30am – 8:55am each day. Camp ends at 4:00pm each day and that’s when they should be picked up. Staff and volunteers will remain in the space until all campers have been through the check-out process.

Anyone requiring an early drop-off or late pick-up MUST contact us in advance so we know what to expect and can plan accordingly. Extended hours child supervision is free. Early drop-off begins at 8:30am. Late pickup is available until 4:15pm. Please contact us and let us know what your needs are.

Lunch

Campers must bring their own lunch each day. We do not provide lunch for campers, but we do provide lunch for our teen interns. We will provide a small snack each morning and afternoon. Re-usable water bottles are recommended to help stay hydrated throughout the day. If you or your family are experiencing food insecurity, please let us know and we will provide lunch for your camper.

Transportation

We do not provide transportation. However, we would like to help facilitate carpooling and use of public transportation if we can by doing our best to connect you with others in your area. If the camper will be using public transportation and you would like our assistance, please email us to discuss options.

Child Care

We do not currently offer on-site childcare for siblings or dependents during camp hours. We encourage you to network with other parents and caregivers in our social media channels to find support.

Our Volunteers

Our volunteer mentors are thoughtfully selected and screened through an online application, in-person or phone interview, and criminal background checks. They are an incredible bunch and we hope you get to know some of them this summer. Leadership and teaching roles are reserved for women, transgender, non-binary, and gender-expansive adults. We also welcome volunteers of all genders in many support, logistics, production, and operations roles that help camp run successfully.

Refund Policy

We understand that things come up and you may need to cancel. Please email us as soon you know you need to cancel. If you need to cancel after sending in your registration, please notify us right away. If you choose to donate your tuition fee, you will be given a tax receipt. Refund timelines and policies are included in the acceptance packet. No refunds can be issued once a session has begun.

COVID-19 Safety

Rock Camp SLC prioritizes community health and the wellbeing of medically vulnerable campers, volunteers, and families. We may implement illness-prevention measures based on current public health conditions. All participants will receive updated guidance before camp begins.  

Non-Discrimination Policy

Rock Camp SLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national and/or ethnic origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, mental or physical ability, or gender identity/expression in the administration of any of its educational programs, admissions policies, financial aid, and other camp-related policies and programs, as well as volunteer and employment-related policies and activities.

Common Questions

Does my child need music experience? No.
Are instruments provided? Yes.
Can beginners attend? Absolutely.
Can my child request an instrument? Yes.
What if we need financial aid? Tuition is sliding scale - see application for details