Are you interested in joining us at camp this summer but don’t have a ton of availability? Lead a workshop! We have 60 minute (AM) blocks and 90 minute (PM) blocks which are a great way to get involved with limited availability. In the past our workshop topics have included disability justice, zine making, BIPOC women and trans artists in music, drag, and so much more!
We are also looking for bands (with majority women and/or trans members) and artists to donate a performance at the end of each camp day. These performances allow our campers to experience all different genres and see the possibilities in music-making!
Find both interest forms at the link in our bio!
Volunteer with us this summer at camp! Join us for the best weeks of summer to empower youth through music!
Apply now volunteer.werockchi.org or at 🔗 link in bio
New volunteers can learn more about camp and volunteer roles at one of our several volunteer info sessions. Register for an info session at 🔗 link in bio
We're celebrating 20 years of rock and we want to hear from our alumni! We want to catch up with our former campers to learn where they are today, about their journeys since their days of being a camper, and how their experience in our programs and community shaped them.
We invite former campers from any year to share with us in a quick questionnaire: tinyurl.com/mu73ebd5 or 🔗 link in bio!
Have any photos, videos, or more memories you'd like to share or want to answer these questions via video? Email us at [email protected]
Our next Rock Rewind Alum Spotlight is MK!
MK is a former camper and has continued to be involved in camp after graduating. They began going to camp in 2012 when they were 8 years old and played guitar their entire time as a camper. As a volunteer they have taught bass classes and coached bands and have also led screen printing and zine making workshops.
MK has been working locally at a print shop and has continued making music both as a DJ and through playing with their friends.
It has been great to have MK remain involved in camp after graduating to mentor and inspire the next generation of WeR!C campers!
Now is the time to apply to volunteer at camp! Join us to mentor, guide, and empower our campers this summer. Our first in-person info session for new volunteers is tomorrow, Monday, May 11th at 6 PM at @punchhousechicago ! Sign up now: https://bit.ly/4nhF8n6
Volunteer applications close soon, don't wait to get yours in: volunteer.werockchi.org
Links also in bio!
Next up in our Rock Rewind Alum Spotlight Series- Madisson!
We are so thrilled to have Madisson return as a volunteer in recent years after a few years away. We have really enjoyed watching her as she mentors the next generation of rockers!
Madisson started out in our program in 2015 at 10 years old. Her first session she followed our DJ track but went on to play guitar for the rest of her time at camp.
After graduating from camp, Madisson has continued playing and writing music with plans to learn new instruments.
Madisson always brings a great energy and provides a positive influence for our campers to look up to. We are so glad to have her!
Check out some of the super fun experiences we have available for our auction fundraiser & 20th anniversary celebration!
You can purchase tickets to the event and start bidding on these experiences (+ more) at the link in our bio!
Our next auction item highlight is an incredible amp that was used by Courtney Barnett during her Friday night set at Wilco’s Solid Sound Festival in 2019 that was signed by members of Wilco, Courtney Barnett, Jonathan Richman and Tommy Larkin, members of Tortoise, Buck Meek of Big Thief, Peter Buck and Mike Mills of REM, funnyman John Hodgman, members of the Feelies, CUP, Ohmme (now called Finom), Mdou Moctar, Julian Lage, members of the Autumn Defense, members of the Story Pirates, members of the Minus Five, Skywayman, Cate Le Bon and her band.
You can buy your tickets to the auction & start bidding on this item (+ more) at the link in our bio!
Check out some of the super cool bundles we have available for our auction fundraiser & 20th anniversary celebration!
You can purchase tickets to the event and start bidding on these bundles (+ more) at the link in our bio!
