Membership Application
Dear GRCA applicant:
Thank you for your interest in joining the Girls Rock Camp Alliance! We are excited to review
your application and learn more about your program.
The Girls Rock Camp Alliance is an international coalition of organizations whose shared
mission is to empower girls and women using the tools of music education to foster self-esteem
and confidence. There are currently 43 full member organizations, and the Girls Rock Camp
Alliance recently received independent 501c3 non-profit status.
Becoming a GRCA member aligns your program with a network of girls rock camps and
projects that share similar values and goals. Benefits of joining GRCA include networking,
curriculum sharing, training, development assistance, camper referrals, and the opportunity to
participate as a member at the GRCA’s annual conference, which brings together representatives
from camps and like-minded programs from around the world.
As a first step in the application process, please review the enclosed materials to determine if the
values and practices of your organization seem like a good fit with the standards and values of
the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. If you decide to apply, your completed application will be
reviewed by the GRCA Board of Directors, which is made up of representatives of current
GRCA camps and independent supporters.
If your application is approved, your initial member status will be set at PENDING until further
notice. Pending member organizations can freely utilize GRCA networking and program sharing
and link to member sites. More information on pending and full member status is detailed below.
If your application is denied, GRCA will provide an explanation and list of recommendations in
order to be reconsidered for membership at a future time.
Feel free to contact any of the member organizations (see attached) for further information about
why they joined the GRCA, what its like to be a member and other questions you may have. If
you have questions about the application process, please email kate@girlsrockcampalliance.org
or call in the USA (503)459-8343 (email Kate for instructions on calls from outside of the USA).
Once your application is complete, please email it as a Word doc or PDF along with any
supporting documents to kate@girlsrockcampalliance.org.
Thank you so much for your time and energy in answering our questions and providing as much
of the requested documentation as possible. You will receive an email notification that we are
processing your application shortly.
Sincerely,
Kate Walsh
Co-Director Membership
GRCA
MISSION, STATEMENT OF PURPOSE, CORE VALUES
& AFFILIATION NOTES
Mission
The Girls Rock Camp Alliance is an international coalition of organizations whose shared
mission is to empower girls and women using the tools of music education to foster self-esteem
and confidence. To this end, the GRCA promotes, strengthens, and expands services provided
by its members.
Statement of purpose
The Girls Rock Camp Alliance is a professional organization that provides accreditation,
resources, and networking opportunities for its members and promotes the establishment of likeminded institutions worldwide.
Core values
We value the power of music as a means to create personal and social change;
We value efforts that actively expand opportunities for girls and women;
We value positive approaches to fighting sexism;
We value integrity, honesty and respect;
We value appropriate sharing of resources, cooperation, and collaboration;
We value using our collective voice to further our mission;
We value diversity (see statement of diversity).
Statement of diversity/Non-discrimination policy
The Girls Rock Camp Alliance values diversity of age, race, economic status, gender expression,
size, physical ability, developmental ability, musical interests, learning styles, nationality,
religion, thought, citizenship status, and sexual orientation.
We promote respect and do not tolerate racism, sexism, homophobia, or other discriminatory
behavior or expression.
Pending and Full Member Status
Pending Member camps have had their application for memberhip approved. Pending members
may be on Working Committees and attend the conference. Pending member status can be taken
away if it is found that the program does not match GRCA standard of values, is unwelcoming to
a site visit, or is otherwise unwilling to participate as the board of the GRCA have deemed
appropriate of GRCA members
Full Member status is secured by providing an application and all materials, attending a
GRCA conference, and holding at least one session of camp or other equivalent
programming. Full Member camps can participate in the Annual Members Meeting, and have
one vote per camp.
A site visit entails any GRCA board member sending someone to visit another GRCA member
or pending member’s program with the purpose of seeing their program in action, reviewing the
budget, attending a board meeting and/or meeting with a board member, and possibly
volunteering at the program.
The steps to Pending Membership are as follows:
● Read the FAQ and Mission and Core Values on the website
● Email a letter of inquiry to grca@girlsrockcampalliance.org (most of you have already
completed this step)
● Fill out an application and pay the US$20 application fee.
● Receive approval of the application and an invitation to the conference.
To be a Pending Member a program must also:
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Attend the conference (March 2013, Atlanta, GA USA)
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Hold a girls rock camp or equivalent programming
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Agree to the Mission and Core Values of the GRCA
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Pay the application fee of $20. Please note: The GRCA is currently reviewing our
membership fee structure. More details will be available after November 15. We expect
yearly dues to be, at the minimum, between $50-$100 per camp, and more for larger camps
This Membership Application is due December 5th, 2012
You will be notified of the status of your application by
January 10th, 2013.
Member Responsibilities
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Commitment to communication (online, conference, site visits)
Annual conference attendance and participation (at least one representative, if
possible)
Transparency of annual report, budget, and finances
Commitment to GRCA mission statement and core values
Commitment to sharing resources and collaborating when appropriate
Participation in open site visit policy
Payment of annual program fee
Commitment to act in goodwill toward other GRCA Member camps
Commitment to seek or maintain not-for-profit, nonprofit, or equivalent status (unless
there is a specific and compelling reason why you cannot or do not want to seek
status for your particular camp)
Act in accordance with the GRCA Mission and Values when encountering the media,
and speak on the part of your individual camp and not the GRCA.
Benefits of Joining the GRCA
● Networking and resource sharing with other rock camp organizers worldwide
● Mentorship from other camp leaders
● Regional camp relationship building
● Being able to use GRCA materials to promote your camp
● Much more! If you would like to speak with a current member about the benefits of be a
member of the GRCA, please contact kate@girlsrockcampalliance.org to be connected
with other member camps!
Current Girls Rock Camp Alliance Full Members
Willie Mae Rock Camp For Girls
Brooklyn, NY USA
http://www.williemaerockcamp.org
Portland Rock 'n' Roll Camp For Girls
Portland, OR USA
http://www.girlsrockcamp.org
Girls Rock Denver
Denver, CO USA
http://www.girlsrockdenver.org
Rain City Rock Camp (nee Grrls Rock Camp Seattle)
Seattle, WA USA
http://www.girlsrockseattle.org
Girls Rock Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV USA
http://www.girlsrockvegas.blogspot.com
Girls Rock Athens
Athens, GA USA
http://www.myspace.com/girlsrockathens
Bay Area Girls Rock Camp
Oakland, CA USA
http://www.bayareagirlsrockcamp.org
Southern Girls Rock Camp
Murfreesboro, TN USA
http://www.ssgrc.org
Popkollo
Sweden
http://www.popkollo.se
Girls Rock! Philly
Philadelphia, PA USA
http://www.girlsrockphilly.org
Girls Rock Camp Austin
Austin, TX USA
http://www.girlsrockcampaustin.org
Girls Rock! DC
Washington DC USA
http://www.girlsrockdc.org
Girls Rock Camp ATL
Atlanta, GA USA
http://www.girlsrockatl.org
Girls Rock NC
Durham, NC USA
http://www.girlsrocknc.org
Girls Rock Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario Canada
http://www.rc4gpeterborough.com
Girlz Rhythm and Rock Camp
Cleveland, OH USA
http://www.girlzrhythmnrockcamp.com
Girls Rock! Chicago
Chicago, IL USA
http://www.girlsrockchicago.org
Minneapolis Girls Rock Retreat
Twin Cities area, MN USA
http://www.girlsrocknrollretreat.com
Girls Rock Camp Montreal
Montreal, QC Canada
http://www.girlsrockmontreal.org
Girls Rock Madison
Madison, WI USA
www.grcmadision.org
Girls Rock Camp Vancouver
Vancouver, BC Canada
http://girlsrockcampvancouver.ca/
Girls Rock! Rhode Island
Providence, RI USA
www.girlsrockri.org
Girls Rock Camp Montreal
Montreal, Quebec Canada
www.girlsrockmontreal.org
Delta Girls Rock Camp
Memphis, TN USA
Deltagirlsrockcamp.blogspot.com
Ruby Tuesday
Berlin, Germany
www.rubytuesdaymusic.de
Girls Rock Camp Boston
Boston, MA USA
www.girlsrockboston.org
Rock and Roll Camp For Girls Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA USA
rockcampforgirls.org
Girls Rock Camp Houston
Houston, TX USA
www.girlsrockhouston.org
Girls Rock! Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN USA
www.girlsrockindy.org
Girls Rock! UK
London, UK
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Girls-Rock-UK/
Girls Rock Camp Boise
Boise, ID USA
Girls Rock Camp Mississauga
Mississauga, Canada
www.girlsrockcampmississauga.org
Girls Rock RVA
Richmond, VA USA
www.girlsrockcamprva.org
Girls Rock! NO
Vienna, Austria
www.girlsrock.at
Girls Rock Charleston!
Charleston, SC USA
girlsrockcharleston.org
Omaha Girls Rock
Omaha, NE USA
omahagirlsrock.com
Rock Camp 4 Girls Appalachia
Charleston, WV USA
rockcamp4girlsapp.blogspot.com/
Girls Rock Vermont
Burlington, VT USA
www.girlsrockvermont.org
Paris Girls Rock Camp
Paris, France
www.parisgirlsrock.blogspot.com/
Girls Rock Camp Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
http://girlsrockjacksonville.tumblr.com
Girls Rock Camp Rochester
Rochester, NY
www.girlsrockrochester.com
Girls Rock Dallas
Dallas, TX
www.girlsrockdallas.org
Rock and Roll Camp For Girls Central Florida
Orlando, FL
http://girlsrockorlando.wordpress.com/
Athens Girls Rock Camp [Ohio]
Athens, OH
http://www.athensrockcamp.com/
Girlz Voices
Warren, OH
http://www.independentgirlz.org/
APPLICATION FOR PENDING
GRCA MEMBERSHIP
Please answer the following to the best of your ability:
1. What is your organization's name, location, mailing address, and website address(es)?
2. What is the contact information for the person filling out this application? Please include first
and last name, email, and phone number, and if applicable, title within your organization.
3. What are the names of your Board of Directors or equivalent? If you don't have a Board of
Directors, explain your organization’s system of governance and oversight. Include a contact
email and phone number for a representative from your board (or equivalent).
4. What language(s) does your organization operate in/utilize in its programming? GRCA
currently uses spoken English in conducting business; will your leadership need an interpreter to
engage in GRCA activities and communications?
5. What is the history of your organization? If you are new, why are you planning to start a girls
rock camp?
6. What is your organization's mission statement (or equivalent)?
Is your programming part of a larger organization? ? ❒ YES ❒ NO
If YES, please explain the camp’s relationship to that larger organization.
7. What is your organization's current annual budget (if this is a written document, please attach!
if not, please explain your financial plan/situation)?
8. What programming does your organization currently offer?
9. What programming does your organization plan to implement in the future? If you have not
held programming yet, what is the anticipated start date of your program?
10. GRCA members are girls rock camps, programs, and similar organizations. Does your
programming include services for boys as well? ❒ YES ❒ NO If yes, please explain.
11. Do female-identified folks make up at least 2/3 of your camp leadership? ❒ YES ❒ NO If
no, please explain.
12. Most, but not all, GRCA member camps have female-identified volunteers in all teaching
roles. Is this the case at your camp? ❒ YES ❒ NO If no, please explain.
13. Review the GRCA mission statement. How does your organization "empower girls and
women using the tools of music education to foster self-esteem and confidence?”
14. What kinds of non-musical programming (life skills workshops, etc.) do you plan to
incorporate into your camp?
15. Why does your organization use music education to empower girls and women?
16. Why does your organization want to join the Girls Rock Camp Alliance?
17. Review the GRCA pending member responsibilities. Can your organization commit to
fulfilling these responsibilities? ❒ YES ❒ NO
18. Can your organization commit to sending at least one representative to attend the next GRCA
conference March 2012, in Atlanta, GA USA? ❒ YES ❒ NO If no, please explain.
19. Can your organization commit to uphold the GRCA statement of purpose, mission statement,
core values, and nondiscrimination policy? ❒ YES ❒ NO If no, please explain.
20. Does your organization agree to welcome a site visit, if one is requested, by any one of the
current GRCA member wishing to make a visit? ❒ YES ❒ NO If no, please explain.
If your camp is a non-profit organization, please include documentation of this. If you do not
have this type of documentation, provide an explanation of how your organization uses profits,
grants, and other net proceeds. You may be asked to provide further documentation.
Thank you! Please contact kate@girlsrockcampalliance.org with any outstanding questions.