Girls Rock Chicago

Girls Rock Chicago is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, with 13 employees. The organization is dedicated to empowering girls, transgender youth, and gender non-conforming youth through music education. Girls Rock Chicago offers week-long summer camp programs for youth ages 8-16. These programs encompass various music-related activities, including instrument instruction, music composition coaching, recording workshops, songwriting workshops, and technical equipment workshops. The camps also feature guest speakers, team-building activities, and band performances. The organization emphasizes accessibility by providing a sliding-scale tuition structure, ensuring that all youth, regardless of their socioeconomic background, race, ethnicity, or neighborhood, can participate. Girls Rock Chicago strives to create a positive and supportive environment where young women and trans youth can explore self-expressive creative outlets and develop their musical talents. For more information about Girls Rock Chicago, please visit their website at girlsrockchicago.org.