Omaha Girls Rock curriculum is designed to empower young women through arts education. We help girls to develop a sense of self-efficacy as they work through the creative process. A growing body of research shows that girls in particular benefit form empowerment through music.
- camper, age 11
of our campers receive full or partial scholarships to attend our Summer Camp
of our annual funding comes from individual gifts and foundational gift/grants from within the Omaha community
WHO WE ARE:
Omaha Girls Rock (OGR) is a nonprofit that provides Omaha’s female-identifying youth with music-based Summer Camp and Afterschool programming… but we’re about so much more than just music.
WHY WE MATTER:
Our curriculum is designed to empower young women through arts education. We help girls to develop a sense of self-efficacy as they work through the creative process. A growing body of research shows that girls in particular benefit from empowerment through music.
WHO WE SERVE:
We serve young women in the Omaha area. Among our participants, an array of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds are represented. Over 50% of our campers receive full or partial scholarships in order for us to reach any and all populations with our message. Our two summer camps can accommodate approximately 100 campers, while our after school programs will ultimately have the capacity to reach even more Omaha middle schoolers as they continue to evolve and grow.
of all participants showed improvement in self efficacy and growth mindset after one week at camp.
Self-efficacy is an individual's belief in his or her innate ability to achieve goals.
Growth Mindset: Students with a growth mindset understand they can get smarter through hard work, the use of effective strategies, and help from others when needed.
*Data collected and analyzed by graduate students and contractors with UNO’s Support and Training for the Evaluation of Programs (STEPs)
"We have reached the point in this organization that girls are “graduating” out and making a mark on their community through social activism & community participation, as well through their artistic and academic success. “ - Melissa Wurth, Executive Director
-Teen camper, 2018
“Omaha Girls Rock creates a space where it’s safe enough for my unsure girl to be brave”
- parent of camper, 2017
“I’m not only inspired by the campers and the growth they experience while at camp, but also by my fellow volunteers - who are inspiring women in the Omaha area who do amazing things in the community.”
- volunteer
Results from our 2018 Qualitative Assessment had teens report their
Favorite Aspects of Camp:
*Inclusive and Supportive nature
*Learning lessons about society
*Instructors who make campers feel comfortable
*Learning a new instrument *Getting to "be ourselves"
- camper, age 11
Both Youth and Teens showed Improvement in
*Friendship
*Social Groups
*Public Performance
*Social Assertiveness
*Giving/Receiving Help
Social Groups were most difficult. Most confidence in Social Assertiveness over all others.
