A new day camp for girls will take place in Scranton this July, organized by Natalie Jurosky, a bass player and instructor from Northeast Pennsylvania.
Jurosky’s nonprofit, Scranton Girls Rock, is designed to teach young girls how to play instruments, sing, and build confidence.
“Scranton Girls Rock is a space where we bring together a group of girls, hand them instruments, turn them into rock stars, and put on a show,” she said.
Jurosky, who graduated from Mid Valley Secondary Center in 2008, was a member of the Scranton-based rock band Graces Downfall. She currently lives in Orlando, Florida, where she performs, gives lessons, and volunteers at a similar rock camp for girls.
“The energy is always amazing, and everyone has a blast,” she said.
In addition to the camp, Jurosky runs a promotion company for creative women called Women Who Vybe.
The camp will run from July 14 to 19, concluding with a live performance at the Ritz Theater in Scranton. The program will offer lessons in guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, ukulele, and vocals, and give participants the opportunity to form bands and collaborate on original songs. Jurosky expects over 20 instructors to join the camp, including local musicians.
The camp is open to girls, trans, and nonbinary youth, ages 7 to 17. The cost is $300, with financial assistance available.
Registration is open until June 10.
The camp will start at Northeast Scranton Intermediate School and will spend the final two days at the Ritz Theater.
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