GRRR is holding two sessions this summer, the week of July 16-20 and the week of July 23-27 for girls ages 9-17.  The camp is held from 9-5 daily at Main Street School of Performing Arts, located in downtown Hopkins, a few blocks west of the movie theater (NOT Hopkins Center For the Arts, a couple more blocks west!).  Registration is Monday morning, the first day of camp, starting at 8am.  The Friday night concert will be over at 7:30pm.  Tuition for GRRR 2012 is $395.

Campers are required to be at camp all hours, all days: 9am-5pm on Mon-Thurs, and 9am-7:30pm on Friday.  Parents MUST pick their children up between 5-5:30pm at the end of each camp day, Mon-Thurs, and between 7:30-8pm on Friday.

On the Friday of each camp week, the girls will be able to showcase their original songs written at camp with TWO concerts at O'Garas Garage in St Paul, the first one at 3:30 and the second one at 6pm.  Tickets will not be sold in advance this year, they will only be available at the door.

What to bring to camp:

* A bag lunch and snacks for later in the afternoon.  There is a refrigerator to store the lunches in.  (A meal will be provided Friday evening in between the two concerts.)

* Notebook

* Pencils & pens

* Wear comfortable clothes!

* Drummers: bring drumsticks if you have them.

* Guitarists and bassists: bring your guitar or bass if you have one, along with your instrument cable.  If you need to borrow an instrument for camp, make sure to let us know!

FAQ's
Why does my daughter have to pick a first AND second choice instrument?
When you register, you will be asked for a first and second choice instrument.  We will do everything in our power to honor your first choice, however, because we need to form bands with the right configuration of instruments, we might have to move you to your second choice.  We will send you an email confirming your instrument selection at least 6 weeks before the start of camp.

Why can't my daughter sign up for vocals only?
We are offering vocal instruction to all the girls at camp this year, however, we feel it very beneficial for all singers to have knowledge of an instrument, as well as all instrumentalists being able to sing.  We feel that offering instrument instruction to vocalists will help create a more well rounded theory knowldege.  Keyboards is a great instrument to start with!  In addition, we will be offering workshops focused on the vocal techniques of stage presence, mic technique and harmony singing.

What does Vocals(band)/Guitar(instrument class) mean on the registration form?
Since we have all campers study an instrument at camp, this option guarantees that your camper will be one of the singers in her band.  So during the instrument class in the morning, she would take guitar class, and during band rehearsal in the afternoon, she would be one of the vocalists (their are typically two vocalists per band).

Do you accept beginners at your camp?
Yes, we do accept all levels of players, beginners-advanced.  If you're in need of an instrument for camp, please contact jenny@sherocksherock.com! 

Do you provide instruments at camp?
We provide drums, keyboards, PA systems, microphones, and music stands for the campers to use.  We also have some loaner electric guitars and basses that campers can borrow for the week if they don't own one.  We have a form that the camper and guardian must fill out at camp prior to borrowing an instrument.  Please email jenny@sherocksherock.com if you need to borrow a guitar or bass for your camp week.

My daughter only has an acoustic guitar, can she use that at the camp?
Guitar and bass players MUST use electric instruments (they can be acoustic electric, but not just acoustic- they need to have a pickup in them to be heard over the drummers!).  Our wonderful staff of musicians and volunteers may be able to help you out if you are not able to come up with an appropriate instrument before camp.  Also, if you need advice in regards to purchasing an instrument, we can help with that too.  Email jenny@sherocksherock.com with further inquiries.

Do guitarists and bassists have to bring their own amps?
No, guitarists and bassists need to only bring their own instruments, picks and instrument cables.  We provide amps, drumsets, microphones, keyboards, music stands, P.As for the campers to use.

Can my daughter request to be put into a band with a friend who is also signing up?
Our goal at GRRR is to encourage campers to make new friends and promote musical growth.  In order to accomplish this, it is more than likely that friends and siblings will be parted.  We strive to put the bands together based on three factors; the camper's experience level, their age and their musical interests.  There will still be plenty of time for friends to hang out during workshops, lunchtime, and other activities each day!

Are there any options for returning and/or advanced campers?
Yes!  We will have new workshops this year, as well as the opportunity for advanced students to take classes in new instruments and study advanced songwriting techniques!

If my daughter has some conflicts during the week of camp (sports, etc), can she still attend?
We ask that your daughter fully commit to being at camp for the entire week which is 9-5 M-Th and 9-7:30 on Friday.  If she will have to miss any time at camp, we ask that you consider signing her up for the other week of camp or looking at one of our after-school programs in the fall which occur only once a week.  At camp, the girls are put into bands, and much like any other kind of team, they all count on each other to be at all their band rehearsals and the final concerts.  If one of them is missing, it makes it difficult for the rest of the band to move forward, and we feel that is not fair to the other campers.

If I need to cancel prior to camp, does GRRR offer a refund?
In the event you need to cancel, you must notify us by May 16th to receive a refund (less a $150.00 deposit).