Start your musical journey with us…

Begin with our application to share a few quick details and choose your program. From there:
– If your program isn’t open: we’ll add you to our interest list and email you when it’s ready to take the stage.
– If it is open: you’ll be prompted to move straight into the full application.
One simple form ensures you never miss a beat.

Universal Application

If you would like to participate in a Rain City Rock Camp program as a Camper or Volunteer you are in the right place :)

Basics

Chosen Name(Required)

What name would you like us to call you?

First Last

Gender Pronouns

For example: they/them, she/her, he/him, xe/xer, zie/zer.

Birth Date(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Mailing Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Demographics (optional)

These questions help us understand who we serve and improve program accessibility. You may skip any question.

How would you describe your racial identity?

Asian/Asian American

Black/African American

Hispanic/Latino/Latina/Latinx

Native American/American Indian/Alaska Native/Indigenous

Middle Eastern/North African

Pacific Islander

Multi-racial/Multi-ethnic

White/Caucasian/European

Prefer to describe my racial identity in my own words

How would you describe your racial identity in your own words?

How do you describe your gender identity?

How would you describe your gender identity in your own words?

Do you identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community?

Yes

Unsure/ questioning

Is anyone in your household currently serving or has previously served in the military?

Yes, currently serving

Yes, previously served

What is your household income range?

How did you hear about RCRC?

How did you hear about us (please describe)?

Please be as specific as possible. For example, if you heard about us on social media, please name the specific media site. If it was an advertisement, please describe where you saw the advertisement. If it was a referral from another organization, please name the organization or staff person.

What are you interested in applying for?(Required)

More programs will be added soon

Adult Programs (Camper)

Adult Programs (Volunteer/Teaching Artist)

Which adult program(s) are you interested in?(Required)

Adult Rock Camp

For which role(s) would you like to volunteer?

Adult Rock Camp

I have read and understand the information about camp including the community agreements and respiratory illness safety protocols put in place by RCRC.(Required)

Please acknowledge by signing your initials above.

Are there any additional email addresses that should be included in camp communications?

Please list above

Legal Name(Required)

If your legal name is different than your chosen name please include it here so we can cross reference your waivers and payment.

First Last

Emergency Contact Name(Required)

First Last

Relationship to emergency contact(Required)

Emergency Contact Phone Number(Required)

Tuition Pledge(Required)

Starting with the full tuition of $650, below are suggested tuition payment amounts organized by tier. Feel free to write an amount in “Other” if the amount you can pay is not represented here. We are happy to set up a payment plan with you if the total amount of tuition you can pay is more than you can pay all at once! (See next question.) Please consider your income and access to wealth when selecting the amount that you are able to pay. We rely heavily on tuition payments to keep our organization alive and running programs! Once your enrollment is confirmed, we will send you a tuition statement and portal to pay the amount you pledged to secure your spot in ARC.

Tuition Amount

Since you selected “Other” which tuition amount would you like to pledge?

Would you like to set up a payment plan to cover your tuition?(Required)

I can pay my tuition in full all at once

I can pay my tuition in installments

Feed a Volunteer! If, in addition to your tuition, you would like to donate to cover the costs of feeding a volunteer, please select an amount below or write in an amount.(Required)

Can you donate to cover any meals or snacks for our stellar volunteer team? Our Instrument Instructors, Band Coaches, Mental Health Crew, roadies and other Support Crew members all generously donate their time and skills to make this program happen, and we want to make sure they’re well fed and energized! If, in addition to your tuition, you would like to donate to cover the costs of feeding a volunteer, please select an amount below or write in an amount.

What amount would you like to donate to feed a volunteer?

Which other RCRC programs have you attended or volunteered for?

Food Allergies & Dietary Restrictions

Please include if your allergy is airborne or especially severe. PLEASE NOTE: While we will do our best to accommodate for food needs, we may not be able to serve every specification

Medical information

Do you have any medical conditions, allergies, or disabilities that we should know about in order to support you? If so, please indicate here. All medical information will be kept confidential and shared only with appropriate staff in the event of an emergency.

Access Needs

RCRC strives to provide a safe, empowering, and inclusive environment for all our participants. If there are any specific ways that we can support your experience, please note them in the space below.

Each camper will receive an informational packet that includes instrument knowledge and chord charts. This packet, called a "Tour Guide," is useful during instrument instruction and band practice sessions. RCRC can print yours for you, or send it digitally for you to view on a device.(Required)

Please print my tour guide!

Please send me a PDF of my Tour Guide!

Do you have an instrument preference?(Required)

At camp we offer spots on keyboard, electric guitar, bass, drums, and vocals. From these choices, do you have a preference of what instrument you play at camp?

Yes, and let me tell you what it is!

No preference, I’m down to try any instrument!

Instrument Preference

Participating in RCRC programs is about challenging yourself to try new things and stretching your comfort zone! While we do our best to give campers their preferred instrument, in order to ensure our programs are equitable and we have rounded-out bands, not all campers will be assigned their first or second choices.

First preference

Second preference

Third preference

Fourth preference

Fifth preference

What is your experience with playing a musical instrument and/or singing?(Required)

Please describe what your experience is even if you have little to none or are just a music enjoyer. Please note: musical experience is not required and all instruments are provided at camp.

Will you be bringing your own instrument?(Required)

All instruments will be provided but we’d like to know if you plan on bringing your own.

Yes

If you are assigned to guitar or bass, would you like a standard instrument or a left handed instrument?(Required)

Standard (Right handed)

Left handed

Express Yourself

Help us get to know you better and tailor our programs so that you can get the most our of your experience!

Do you engage in any artistic/creative activities?

How do you feel you work in a collaborative setting? Particularly in creative endeavors?(Required)

Are you looking to be in a band that continues to play after ARC?(Required)

Yes

Maybe

What is a personal goal you would like to work on or achieve through your participation in ARC?(Required)

I understand that tuition will be due after enrollment confirmation.(Required)

Please acknowledge the above statement by signing your initials below.

Anything else?

Is there anything you would like to add that this application did not address?

Would you like to opt into future communications from RCRC about upcoming events and programs?(Required)

Yes, email

Yes, text message

Yes, email and text message

No thank you

Band Coach

All Band Coaches must be available on Saturday 4:00-5:45pm (1:45pm arrival optional for Band Assignments), Sunday 12:45-5:45pm, Monday 10:00am-12:15pm, plus Monday 5:30-7:30pm for the Showcase. Cis women and all adults who identify within the trans umbrella, including non-binary folks, are welcome to apply for this position.

Please acknowledge the time commitment required by singing your initials:

Have you band coached at RCRC before?

Yes

How would you facilitate communication in a band practice so every member felt heard and respected?(Required)

How do you bring an intersectional and anti-racist approach to your role as a mentor?(Required)

Describe your songwriting experience:(Required)

What instrument(s) do you play? Please describe your experience with each of them below.(Required)

Instrument Instructor

All Instrument Instructors must be available on Saturday 10:45am-12:30pm, and on Sunday 9:30am-11:45am. Cis women and all adults who identify within the trans umbrella, including non-binary folks, are welcome to apply for this position.

What instrument would you like to teach at camp?

You may select any and all instruments you are willing and able to teach. We will assign you an instrument based on need.

Have you instrument instructed at RCRC before?

Yes

How do you bring an intersectional and anti-racist approach to your role as a mentor?(Required)

What are your greatest strengths as a teacher?(Required)

Please be as specific as possible.

How do you plan to address the campers' varying skill levels that may all be in the same room?(Required)

Please be as specific as possible.

Mental Health Crew

Cis women and all adults who identify within the trans umbrella, including non-binary folks, are welcome to apply for this position.

Have you volunteered as Mental Health Crew with Rain City Rock Camp before?

Yes

What experience do you have in conflict resolution, crisis management, and trauma-informed care?(Required)

How do you bring an intersectional and anti-racist approach to mental wellbeing and conflict resolution?(Required)

Please describe any academic and/or professional training you have had that has prepared you to competently address social/emotional, personal, and interpersonal challenges facing adults.

Mental Health Crew Shifts(Required)

Please select the shifts when you are available to volunteer.

Media Crew

Cis women and all adults who identify within the trans umbrella, including non-binary folks, are welcome to apply for this position.

Have you volunteered for Media crew for RCRC before?

Yes

Please describe the extent of your experience with photography and videography:(Required)

How do you use an intersectional and anti-racist approach when providing media representation for a diversity of adults?(Required)

Media Crew Shifts(Required)

Please select the shifts when you are available to volunteer.

Saturday AM (candids): 10:00AM-12:30PM

Saturday PM (candids): 2:30-5:00PM

Sunday AM (candids): 9:30-11:30AM

Sunday PM (candids): 1:30-4:00PM

Monday AM (band photos): 10:15AM-12:15PM

Monday PM (showcase photos at Clock-Out Lounge): 5:30-7:30PM

Support Crew

Runners/Floaters, Front Desk, & Food Crew Adults of all genders are invited to apply for these roles.

Have you volunteered for Support Crew with RCRC before?

Yes

How do you bring an intersectional and anti-racist approach to your daily life?(Required)

What role(s) are you most interested in filling during camp?(Required)

Runner/ Floater

Front Desk

Food Crew

Support Crew Shifts(Required)

Backstage Crew

Are you available to help with set-up?

At Trillium Academy

Yes

Are you available to help with tear-down?

At Trillium Academy and Black & Tan Hall

Yes

Are you available to help with changeovers?

Saturday October 10th, 2:30-3:15pm

Saturday October 10th, 6:00-6:45pm

Sunday, October 11th, 11:45am-12:30pm

Showcase Support

Monday, October 12th at Black & Tan Hall. Please select any and all jobs you are willing and able to do. Times below are approximate!

Mask Bouncer 4:30-7:30pm

Raffle sales 4:30-7:30pm

Merch table 4:30-7:30pm

Clean up & Break down 7:00-8:00pm

(With vehicle) Bring supplies back to RCRC Office with a staff member, 7:30-8:30pm

Is there anything else you really want to contribute to our ARC program?