Bay Area Girls Rock Camp

Founded in 2008, Bay Area Girls Rock Camp is a charity based in Oakland, United States working on children & youth, arts & culture, gender equality +1 more.

Bay Area Girls Rock Camp is a non-profit based in Oakland, California, that uses music to build confidence, creativity and teamwork among young people. Its programmes are open to self-identified girls, trans and non-binary youth, with a focus on gender justice, inclusivity and arts accessibility. Offerings include a summer music camp, an after-school music programme and an adult women's rock camp, alongside workshops such as music history, self-defence, zine-making and screen-printing. Financial aid is offered on a needs basis, with Bay Area residents prioritised. The organisation is run by a small staff team and a volunteer board, and funds its work through donations, fundraisers and volunteer support. It was founded in 2008, inspired by Rock n Roll Camp for Girls in Portland, Oregon, and is affiliated with the Girls Rock Camp Alliance.