Get LOUD Camp 2024

2024 was our 11th annual Get LOUD Camp! Twenty (20) campers, ages 12-17, spent the week of July 8th 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: Dare to Dream! We explored how joy, hope, and collective optimism are revolutionary forces. In challenging times, setting intentions that help manifest the good we wish to see in the world is a way to care for ourselves and each other.

MONDAY
Opening:
Introductions w/ icebreaker: One word to describe how you are feeling
Instrument assignment & band formation! Yay!
Special: Building a Dreamscape!
Rock: Instrument lessons + Band practice
Workshops:
AM: The Best Bear Necessities of Songwriting w/ Blue and Gwen
PM: Express Yourself Out Loud w/ Lucy & Lydia
Performance: Blue and Gwen from Best Bear!

TUESDAY
Special: Scavenger Hunt! Learn the camp theme song!
Rock: Instrument lessons + Band practice
Workshops:
AM: Creating Safe Spaces: Nurturing our Community w/ Mel & Nia
PM: Image and Imagination- Band Logo Design w/ Molly
Performance: Camper Open mic!

WEDNESDAY
Special: Moon Mosaics! Band Photos! Lighter Than Air (veil dancing)!
Rock: Instrument lessons + Band practice
Workshops:
AM: Zine (r)evolution: A History Workshop w/ Paige
PM: Manifest into Your Mindful Midweek Refresh - Yoga and Sound Bath w/ Larissa
Performance: Lead Petal!

THURSDAY
Special: Dream Journals! Bracelet Making with Sage!
Rock: Band practice
Workshops:
AM: Visioning Writing Workshop w/ Robin
PM: Screen Printing band tees w/ Molly!
Performance: Open mic!

FRIDAY:
Special: Affirmation Catchers! Awards ceremony!
Rock: Band practice + Showcase run-thru
Workshops:
AM: Express Yourself Using Clothing, Makeup, and Hair w/ Alison, Jess, Grace, and Tiffiny
Performance: Ridiculous Time (dance party)!

Our program concluded with the showcase on July 13th at Broughal Middle School in Bethlehem. Our “Dare to Dream” showcase 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 young people who attended camp. You all help to make this possible! We love you and we are so grateful.