The Willie Mae Way
We integrate music with creative technology in an affirming and supportive learning environment that centers intergenerational mentorship, and is where students discover the full potential of their creative voices. Willie Mae Rock Camp offers afterschool, school break, and summer programming open to girls and gender-expansive youth ages 10-17—and our programs are always free. Sign up here for updates!
Music Lab Afterschool
Our afterschool program consists of three series: Foundations, Skills & Practice, and Creative Independence. Music Lab teaches students the fundamentals of digital music production through a STEM-based curriculum, promotes both independent and collaborative projects, and prepares students for future creative careers and opportunities.
Currently, we have rolling enrollment open for Series One and Series Two.
Minicamps
Our minicamps are three-day, full-day camps that take place during school breaks such as Mid-Winter Recess and Spring Break. Minicamps centers students as creators engaging with ideas such as the cultural lineage of Detroit Techno, Hip-Hop elements, and interactive audio-video practices—culminating in a showcase for friends and family.
Currently, registration is open for our April Hip-Hop Minicamp.
One-Week Summer Camp
Summer camp is a week-long collaborative and creative program that teaches students the skills to produce a musical project. Campers learn an instrument, form bands, and work together to write, perform, and record an original song! At the end, everyone will have a chance to debut their new band to the Willie Mae community.
In-School Programs
We partner with schools across the five boroughs to provide in-school STEM programming that is designed to enhance and expand music education for middle school and high school students. This programming invites students to explore creative technology and blends music, coding, and creativity.
Interested in bringing our programs into your school? Contact us at programs@williemaerockcamp.org
Community Workshops and Partnerships
We partner with community-based organizations and institutions throughout NYC to conduct a diverse range of hands-on workshops and series. Our programming is designed to increase access to new modes of expression and to engage young people in creative collaboration.
Interested in partnering? Contact us at programs@williemaerockcamp.org
Field Trips
We host free hands-on music and STEM workshops at our Willie Mae Rock Camp Sound Lab in Brooklyn! Build, create, and experiment in our one-of-a-kind studio experience. Hands-on stations include live coding, digital art, sampling, and more!
To reserve your field trip, email programs@williemaerockcamp.org or call (929) 884-6133 with any questions.
Online and Streamed Programming
Want to see what our students have been creating during our Youth Programs? Check out our Project Library! Our Project Library hosts a range of online videos, activities, and lessons for self-directed learning, as well as streamed events and performances featuring women and non-binary musicians and artists.