GRC 2022

2022 was our 9th annual GRC! With proper safety precautions, we were able to host camp in person all week. What a thrill! Eighteen campers, ages 10-17, spent the week of July 18th at Arts Academy Charter Middle 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: TOGETHER WE SOAR. Our curriculum was focused around building strength together, learning to be a good teammate, and finding out how our best qualities contribute to a band, our families,and our community!

MONDAY
Opening: introductions w/ icebreaker: what is your bird call? / instrument assignment & band formation!
Rock: instrument lessons / band practice
Workshops: songwriting: no wrongs, no rights / soaring together: gender equity & LGBTQ+ inclusion
Performance: bren!

TUESDAY
Special: cards to show you care - campers created a card for someone else or for their future self.
Rock: instrument lessons / band practice
Workshops: sowing seeds of safety / designing merch
Performance: open mic!

WEDNESDAY
Special: learn the camp theme / band photos!
Rock: instrument lessons / band practice
Workshops: disability & neuro-diversity advocacy / flight as a super power
Performance: rozse!

THURSDAY
Special: had fun outside with a rainbow play parachute! / bands created a sculpture together
Rock: band practice
Workshops: flying each other home: finding safety through self-care
Performance: open mic!

FRIDAY
Special: created communal art / awards ceremony
Rock: band practice / showcase run-thru
Workshops: let’s get ready!
Performance: ridiculous time!!

Our program concluded with the showcase on July 23rd at the Ice House in Bethlehem. “Together We Soar” featured four 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.