Girls Rock MKE is a summer day camp for girls and non-binary youth aged 8-16. Ladies Rock MKE is an intensive Friday-Sunday music camp for women, transgender and gender non-conforming folks of any identity 18 years or older. Campers of all skill levels learn an instrument (typically guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, or vocals), form a band, write a song, and perform their song at an end-of-camp showcase for friends, family, and fans. The mission of Girls Rock MKE & Ladies Rock MKE is to empower girls, women, and transgender and gender non-conforming individuals of any identity, and of all backgrounds and abilities through music education and performance. We are committed to fostering independent thinking, building self-esteem, and bridging cultural and social divides in a supportive community of peers and mentors who demonstrate it’s okay to be who you are! We are dedicated to providing a safe space to explore music through creative collaboration, self-expression, and technical development.