BAM! Camp Calgary (formerly Girls Rock Camp Calgary) invites girls and gender-expansive youth between the ages of 12 and 17, of all backgrounds and abilities, to engage with each other through musical education and performance in a positive environment. 

Summer Camp: August 12-17, 2024

• Submissions open May 8-June 10, 2024
• Submission does not guarantee registration.
• Submissions will be evaluated based on interest, effort, and willingness to try/participate, balanced with coordinating first choice instruments to form camp bands.
• Both successful and standby participants will be notified by July 2.
• Camp tuition is $250 to be paid upon successful notification via e-transfer.
• Subsidy is available for those in need.

**2024 Times & Locations: Mon-Thurs 9am-4pm at Bowness Commons (formerly Bowness Scouts Hall), Friday at OCL Studios 9am-4pm, Saturday at Ship & Anchor 2pm-6pm***

Overall camp goals include: Self-esteem building, positive engagement with peers, musical instruction and performance, music industry orientation, and development of social skills.

​Camp Description 
The camp consists of 4 full days of instruction, practice and workshops, a full day of recording at OCL Studios, and a Saturday afternoon showcase at the legendary Ship and Anchor.

In their submissions, campers will be asked to provide information about their musical tastes and reasons for joining the camp, as well as instrument preference (guitar, bass, drums, keyboard or vocals), and age. Bands will be formed on the basis of these applications. 

Please note that no musical experience is required! Experienced instructors and industry veterans will provide instrument and workshop education, as well as mentorship. 

Campers will be split up into bands, but will also have the opportunity to form other collaborations, and work together as a group during workshops.

Workshops
Workshops will depend on available instructors, a finalized list will be posted at least a month prior to camp.  In past camps we have included workshops on:

• Songwriting
• How to work together as a band
• Stage presence and live performance
• Promotion
• Making merch
• Exploring music history and genres
• Recording standard practices
• Navigating your local music scene
• Keynotes with professional local artists

The Showcase!
Saturday afternoon will be dedicated to giving the bands an opportunity to show off all their hard work. The showcase will be held at the Ship and Anchor pub on 17th Ave. SW, and will include performances by each of the BAM! bands, as well as collaborations and special guests.

What you walk away from BAM! Camp with:

• New friends
• New instrument skills
• Knowledge of the music industry
• Experience of creating and performing music!

​Tuition includes:

• Instruction/mentorship
• Merch
• Instrument/equipment rental if needed
• Any materials needed in workshops
• Professional recording of your original song
• Portrait of your band