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Back in June we told you about the awesomeness that is the Girls Rock!DC summer camp, which will teach young local ladies how to play rock music and form bands. The camp itself runs from August 11-15, and culminates with a performance showcase on Saturday, August 16 at the 9:30 Club (sorry, all camp spots are full at this time). You can be sure that DCist will be there to rock out with the girls next month.
Folks from GR!DC got in touch with us to let us know that they are still looking for a number of items they're hoping the community can donate or lend out to make sure the campers have everything they need. We've posted the list below. If you have questions about how or what to donate, email donations@girlsrockdc.org. You can also bring your donations to Fort Reno tonight, where a collection drive will be held between bands.
Amps, Instrument and Speaker Cables
Mics, Mic Stands, Mic Cables
Guitar/Bass/Keyboard Stands
Tuners and Distortion Pedals
Guitar/Bass Straps, Gig Bags and Strings
Picks and Sticks
Rugs for under drumkits
More after the jump...
Photo by Rachel Watson, courtesy the Willie Mae Rock Camp for Girls
EQUIPMENT NEEDS
GUITAR
10 guitars and cases
10 guitar amps
20+ instrument and speaker cables
10 guitar stands
3-5 tuners
lots of picks
BASS
10 bass guitars and cases
10 bass amps
20+ instrument and speaker cables
10 bass guitar stands
3-5 tuners
lots of picks
KEYBOARDS
10 keyboards
20+ instrument and speaker cables
10 amps
10 keyboard stands
DRUMS
10 drum kits (bass drum, snare, tom, high hat, crash, ride)
lots of drum sticks
10 thrones
10 carpets for under kits
drum boxes
DJ-ING
4 turntables
2 mixers
relevant cables
Amps/PAs
VOCALS
10 microphones and cables
10 mike stands
PAs
OTHER
music stands
GENERAL CAMP NEEDS
First aid kits
Notebooks for campers
Pens, pencils
Markers
Posterboard
Office supplies
Tape, staplers,
Butcher paper
Camper T-shirts
Volunteer T-shirts
Name badges
Extension Cords
Power Strips with surge protectors
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They need amps that go to 11
That is a mightily long wish list for a camp that is set to open in less than 2 weeks.
I agree, mommyworks. I was left wondering what equipment they actually do have . . .
The Girls Rock! camp actually has most of the instruments, etc. on the "big list" included in this post. But double and triple-checking off items only helps to ensure that every girl who comes to camp will have everything she needs to rock. Every donation is important.
Very cool concept! You go girls! Keerannggg!
The LittleMissMoonPie will be attending. I think I'm more excited than she is!