Program FAQ
It’s not too late! We offer Ladies Rock Camp, a three-day rock n’ roll boot camp, to cis- and trans-women and non-binary folks ages 18 and up.
Yes! You do not have to live in L.A. to attend camp. We have had campers come from as far away as Boston, Chicago, Greece and Mexico. If you are coming from out-of-town, know that we are not an overnight camp and we do not provide accommodations or meals.
There are girls rock camps all over the United States and in other countries too! There are so many that we can’t keep track of them all. Luckily for everyone, the Girls Rock Camp Alliance does keep track and you can see the list under the “Find a Camp” menu of their website.
We are not not hiring at this time. We encourage you to volunteer if you’d like to be involved. You can find more information about volunteering here.
Yes. There are volunteer positions appropriate for any gender. Details are on the “Volunteer” page.
We look for volunteers in whom our campers can see themselves reflected. We believe in “if you can see it you can be it” role-modeling. There are volunteer positions available for folks of any gender, and we prioritize the placement of women, non-binary, and trans volunteers in positions involving direct engagement with campers.
No. The term “rock n’ roll” is meant as an ethos, not literal musical style. Campers, as well as our instructors, are into all genres of music. We expose campers to a variety of styles, and we encourage them to be creative.
COVID-19 FAQ
Yes. We will take whatever steps are necessary to protect the health and safety of our campers, volunteers, and staff.
The LA County Department of Public Health requires us to notify them if a camper, volunteer, or staff member tests positive for COVID-19 within 14 days of having been at camp. Please notify us if you test positive within 14 days after camp.
If 3 or more cases are identified, we will inform the L.A. County Department of Public Health who will help us determine if the cluster is an outbreak and tell us what to do next.
This is a question that everyone will be asked at the wellness check in the morning. If they have had contact with someone who has COVID, they will be sent home immediately.
Anyone who tests positive should notify us immediately, stay home, and isolate. If they are at camp when they learn of a positive test result, they would immediately be taken to the isolation room and arrangements will be made to transport them home or, in case of a medical emergency, to a medical facility. Anyone who was exposed to the person who tested positive will be instructed to quarantine.
They would immediately be taken to the isolation room and arrangements will be made to transport them home or, in the case of a medical emergency, to a medical facility. We would consult with LA County Department of Public Health for further instructions regarding contact tracing, potential quarantining of that person’s cohort, and other safety measures.
We are keeping a close eye on day camp protocols, and all relevant guidance from L.A. County Public Health Department. If new restrictions are put into place, we may have to make changes to camp including cancelling camp if needed.
We’re planning for 40 campers and 30-40 volunteers each week. That’s about half capacity of a normal week of camp.
We will be keeping doors and windows open as much as possible. There will be breaks between activities during which rooms will be empty. Cleaning and further airing out will happen during these breaks.
Immaculate Conception School does not have a centralized ventilation system. We will be keeping windows and doors open.
There will be a maximum of 4 campers and 3 volunteers in any classroom.
As of now, campers in bands will spend 1 hour indoors for Instrument Instruction, and 1 hour indoors for Band Practice each day. MVP campers will spend 2 hours indoors each day. In addition, there will be some transition time moving through hallways and bathroom breaks.
Yes. Campers can sing indoors during band practice. Per Department of Public Health protocols, singing indoors is permitted while wearing a mask and at a minimum of 10 feet away from others. Vocals class will be held outdoors with 10ft distance between each singer and the instructor. Vocalists will each have a dedicated mic to use throughout the day.
Shared use of instruments and equipment will be limited. Singers will have a dedicated mic for the week that they will not share. All instruments and equipment will be sanitized between uses.
The cohort system is a recommended safety measure. It reduces interactions, and helps us with contact tracing if needed. A cohort is a small grouping of campers and volunteers. A single cohort will contain 3 bands, and possibly an MVP crew.
Campers need to keep 3-ft physical distance from each other within their cohort. Volunteers keep 6-ft distance from everyone. Campers keep 6-ft distance from other campers who are not in their cohort. When singing, singers keep 10-ft distance.
Camper vaccination is encouraged if/when eligible, but it is not required at this time. The vaccination process for children is still developing.
We are looking for fully vaccinated volunteers at our in person sessions. For virtual camp, vaccination status is not a factor.
Everyone at camp must wear a mask at all times when indoors. Campers and volunteers can wear their own mask that follows LA County guidelines. We will provide a clean, disposable, multi-layered mask to each camper and volunteer upon request. Masks should be washed or replaced daily. Masks with valves are not permitted. Masks must cover nose and mouth.
If you need help finding where to get a COVID-19 test, please call us. We are not able to provide COVID-19 testing.
Yes. Campers and volunteers must take a test within 72 hours of the first day of camp and provide proof of a negative result before Monday morning.