Our primary program is our Summer Day Camp for girls and gender expansive youth ages 8-17. Our last in-person camp was on July 8-13, 2019 at Hill School due to the Covid-19 pandemic. In 2020 we sent out "camp kits" to campers in order to offer a screen-free way for them to connect with us and each other.
We have also hosted Pantherette Rock Retreat which was a weekend version of our summer camp for Adults 21+. We are currently working on hosting mini-camps and planning is underway for our 2023 Summer Camp!
At camp, participants learn an instrument, form a band, write an original song, attend workshops and perform live all in one week. We strive to provide them with a safe(r) space to explore and express themselves authentically in a judgement free zone. We encourage them to get loud, take up space and let go of society's expectations.
We believe that representation matters.
Representation of girls & gender expansive individuals in the rock music industry and culture has always been the exception rather than the rule. As much as we'd like to think that all things are equal now, reality shows us that marginalized communities still have an uphill battle in the world of music as well as in many other fields. The strength of GRFW is its focus on empowerment; music is the vehicle for positive messaging. We reserve positions of leadership for women and gender expansive individuals, especially those working directly with our campers. We strongly believe that "you can't be what you don't see." So our hope is that when they engage with our volunteers, they are inspired to pursue roles in leadership in whatever field they wish.
We recently approved our first Strategic Plan which includes goals to expand our programming & reach, and to develop a more sustainable & equitable leadership structure.