Who we are

GIRLS ROCK NC is a nonprofit organization that empowers girls and women, through creative expression, to be confident and engaged members of our communities.

Our flagship program, NC Rock n Roll Camp for Girls, has entered its ninth year!  Nearly 180 girls, many of whom have never met, and in most cases, have never stood on a stage, will pick up an instrument, form a band, write a song together and perform it for the community after only a week of camp. In between band practices, the girls have workshops in image and identity, a history of women in music, screen-printing, self defense, and more.  A few girls actually leave the camp with a full-fledged band that will continue to rock all year.  Every girl leaves with an overwhelming sense of accomplishment and empowerment.

As Girls Rock NC begins expanding its reach, we hope to work towards greater diversity in our programs. We want to provide a safe, and socially challenging, space for girls from every socio-economic background to create together.  All great movements, social and feminist, require diverse experience, perspective and skills, in order to truly thrive.  We cannot encourage a girl’s growth as a woman without addressing her growth as a person.  We are striving each year to increase the number of scholarships offered in our summer camps and after school programs. Our community members and local businesses are a huge part of this effort.

Our dream is to have a permanent building which houses our offices, equipment, and programs. In the meantime, we’re very happy to have our office headquarters at 618 Foster St., in Durham, NC, which we share with the fabulous 307 Knox Records and Shed Letterpress.

Contact: info@girlsrocknc.org