Get LOUD Camp 2023

2023 was our 10th annual Get LOUD Camp! Twenty-five campers, ages 10-17, spent the week of July 10th at Liberty High School. They learned how to play an instrument, formed a band, wrote an original song together, and then performed at a *real concert*– all in just six days! Our campers also attended workshops based on this year’s theme: The Future is WOW! Our curriculum explored how investing in ourselves and our community now ensures the future is wow! We discussed ways that all of us can make a difference, how to get involved in the things we care about, and the hopefulness of our limitless possibilities.

MONDAY
Opening: Introductions w/ icebreaker: What is your hype song? / Instrument assignment & band formation!
Rock: Instrument lessons / Band practice
Workshops: Wow To The Future: Unleashing Creativity Through Songwriting! / The Future is YOU!: Understanding Gender Expression
Performance: Paper Goods!

TUESDAY
Special: Ecobottles! 
Rock: Instrument lessons / Band practice
Workshops: Boundaries Are Your BBFs / Band logo design
Performance: Open mic!

WEDNESDAY
Special: Learn the camp theme / band photos!
Rock: Instrument lessons / Band practice
Workshops: Youth Movements for Change! / The Principles of the Music Business: The Intersections of Music and Passion!
Performance: by Shorn from Tx Lips Crew!

THURSDAY
Special: Learned about music & social change / Made collages on vinyl records!
Rock: Band practice
Workshops: Harnessing Your Social Capital! / Screen Printing band tees!
Performance: open mic!

FRIDAY:
Special: Made magic 8 balls / Awards ceremony
Rock: Band practice / Showcase run-thru
Workshops: Rock the Look! Customize Your Image
Performance: ridiculous time!!

Our program concluded with the showcase on July 15th at Zoellner Diamond Theater in Bethlehem. “The Future is WOW!” featured six amazing bands playing their original song in front of friends, family, and fans. The show was INCREDIBLE and all the bands did an awesome job.

We would like to thank all of our sponsors, our dedicated volunteers, and each of the awesome kids who attended camp. You all help to make this possible! We love you and we are so grateful.