summer camp
Omaha Girls Rock Camp is a week-long program featuring instrument instruction, workshops, songwriting/band practice, live performances by visiting artists, and a showcase concert. Learn an instrument. Form a band. Write a song. Use your voice!
SUMMER CAMPS
AMPLIFY (AGES 10-12)
Our Amplify youth will receive instrument instruction (electric guitar, bass, keys, drums) each day in small groups organized by skill level. On the first day, youth form bands, and during daily band practice, they write music and lyrics collectively to create an original song for their final performance! Youth will also attend workshops on topics ranging from songwriting to diversity to self-esteem.
July 13 - July 17, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Showcase July 18
Tuition is $435 / Tuition assistance available
REGISTRATION OPENS FEBRUARY
HEADLINER (AGES 13-18*)
This week of camp includes instrument instruction, band practice, creation of original songs, and a final performance at a live music venue for our youth! In addition to their performance, teen campers participate in collaborative projects between Omaha Girls Rock artists and community member mentors. (*Youth registering should be 13 years-old to 18 and beginning their senior-year in high school in August 2024.)
July 6 - July 10, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Showcase July 11
Tuition is $435 / Tuition assistance available
OGR Summer Camp registration is open for youth who identify as female, trans, or gender-expansive.
The details
WHO MAY APPLY FOR CAMP:
Our organization does not discriminate on the basis of identity or expression. We ask that campers who join us identify as female, trans, or gender-expansive. Youth between the ages of 4 and 18 (entering high school Senior Fall 2024) during the camp sessions may apply for camp. No experience is necessary, and you don’t have to live in Omaha to join us! In order to track effectiveness of our recruiting efforts and to ensure we consider the needs of all of our campers, we do ask identifying questions but they in no way effect the allowance of participation.
WHEN & WHERE:
All of our summer camps take place in July. Weeks vary each year. We will have 4 sessions of camp, please make sure you are selecting the appropriate session for the age of your camper! Headliner and Amplify will take place at TBD.
CAMP ORIENTATION:
We know how important it is for you, and our youth, to feel comfortable and confident about their week at Camp. We will have a Camp Orientation/Open House on June 29th from 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. and welcome you to meet OGR staff, pick-up your camp t-shirt, complete a craft or two and take a tour of the space. Camp Orientation is located TBD.
INSTRUMENT SELECTION:
Campers in Amplify, and Headliner Camps focus on one instrument to study for the week. Campers are assigned to instruments based on availability and their requests. Please rank instruments according to your preference when applying. We do our very best to honor (and support) the choices youth make!
Applicants for Amplify & Headliner Camps can request guitar, bass, drums, keyboards.
CAMPER NOTIFICATION:
Application for admission to Omaha Girls Rock will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Applicants must submit application and pay the tuition fee OR complete the tuition assistance application in order to be confirmed for admission to Omaha Girls Rock. Should your camper/application be wait-listed, we will be in direct communication with you regarding, “next-steps.” Our team will be in contact with you as applications are reviewed, however, if you have any questions about your application status, please email: info@omahagirlsrock.com.
TUITION:
Amplify and Headliner camp is $435. OGR offers tuition assistance and if you are in need of tuition support, please apply for camp tuition assistance here.
All campers will receive a camp t-shirt in addition to all gear and materials necessary to have a phenomenal week.
Tuition for Amplify and Headliner includes snacks + a daily lunch.
CAMP Cancellations/Refunds:
Delivering the OGR camp experience requires our organization to incur numerous irreversible spending decisions months before the summer begins. We make these irreversible spending decisions based on the number of campers enrolled and we rely on each camper maintaining (i.e., not canceling) enrollment. More importantly to our community, holding a space for a camper may result in turning away other campers. For these reasons, caregivers acknowledge and agree to the following refund policy of OGR Camps:
If a cancellation occurs on or after June 1, 2026 for Headliner or Amplify, no refund will be given.
If you must cancel, prior to April 30, 2026 (Headliner or Amplify), OGR will attempt to fill your space from our waitlist:
If the spot is filled, a service fee of $100 will be deducted from the tuition paid.
If the spot is unable to be filled, you will receive 50% tuition refund.
As set forth above, if a camper is removed from camp for a disciplinary reason, no refund will be given.
Please review the dates and times of camp prior to enrollment. If you need to cancel, please notify us in writing as soon as possible at info@omahagirlsrock.com. Finally, we are whole-humans and so are you. Should you be facing an emergency situation regarding camp, please communicate with us via info@omahagirlsrock.com.
FAQ:
Need more info? We love your questions! Please visit our Frequently Asked Questions section. If you have a question that is not listed, ask us at info@omahagirlsrock.com or send us a text/call at (402) 235-8122!
sponsor a camper!
Do you want to support a young person in your community that would like to experience Summer Camp? Please consider a donation in any amount to allow them to use their VOICE and feel EMPOWERED! Thank you for your support!