Hudson Valley AMPS

Hudson Valley AMPS An arts and activism program for girls + gender expansive youth located on Mahicans, Wappingers, and Lenni-Lenapes land in Hudson Valley New York. YOU ROCK!

Welcome to Hudson Valley AMPS! AMPS stands for Alternative Music Programming for Students. We hold a tenet that as thoughtful humans and critical thinkers we are constantly learning and thus always students. AMPS is a week-long summer program for girls and TGENB (trans, gender expansive, non-binary) youth ages 10-16! We use music as a vehicle for empowerment and empathy building. Over the week, yo

uth will participate in small group instrument instruction and social justice workshops. Simultaneously, participants will write a song to be shared out at the close of the week! It's a pretty wild ride, but we're following the framework of a transnational arts and activism movement started 20 years ago! Before AMPS, a young rockstar would have to travel at least 2 hours to attend a program following the Girls Rock model. Now it will be right here in the Hudson Valley organized and led by Hudson Valley residents! Follow this page to keep up to date on our dates, fundraisers, calls for volunteers, and all the other awesome content we'll be sharing!

02/07/2022

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Happy Birthday Day > !
The other rockstar born on February 6th brings her own brand of greatness to our team!
Her style!
Her laugh!
And, her commitment to creating space for + amplifying the voices of our Hudson Valley youth!
Meghan, YOU ROCK! Thank you for helping to make this all happen!

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02/07/2022

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Happy Birthday Day > !!
Our team is full of Aquarians + this one shares a birthday with another team member!
3 things that make Amber a rockstar?
Their spirit!
Her smile!
And of course, the reality that she can rock the guitar, keys + drums!
Amber, YOU ROCK! Thanks for sharing yourself with HVAMPs!

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01/25/2022

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Happy Birthday Day > !
This unicorn prince (🦄👑) completed another trip around the sun + lucky for us they spent some of it doing great work for our Hudson Valley community w/ HVAMPS!
Jay, YOU ROCK!

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More than half our board is joining for their GRD Book Club!Building relationships w/ other camps in the movement + see...
01/19/2022

More than half our board is joining for their GRD Book Club!
Building relationships w/ other camps in the movement + seeking opportunities for self reflection and challenge are 2 parts of our board responsibilities, so this book club is perfect!

HVAMPS purchased physical copies for our participating members not only to building their personal libraries, but also to add more books like this to the lending circulation of the Hudson Valley!

Keep an eye on our Instagram story as we find new ways to learn, challenge ourselves, and grow through reading—even with our smallest rockstars!

01/13/2022

We have a few of these ⚡️⚡️⚡️ left, wanna get your hands on them?

We’re evolving our End of Year Giving Campaign into a Beginning of the Year Giving Campaign!

01/03/2022

There’s still time + you don’t want to miss out on these gifts, some of which are only available during this giving campaign!

Check out our Highlights Reel for more information or just head over to the link in our bio to make a donation!

Wow! We ♥️ getting post camp updates from rockstar families + this one made us all smile! Alejandro (he/they) was a rock...
12/28/2021

Wow! We ♥️ getting post camp updates from rockstar families + this one made us all smile! Alejandro (he/they) was a rockstar this first camp! After playing the cello they wanted to try something in the same vein… the bass! Our Amplifier that was paired with him is a classically trained bassist + teaches orchestra to middle schoolers, Adelle was amazing!

Fast forward to this holiday, A had been saving to buy his own bass guitar after loving rock camp but their parents pulled a fast one + surprised them! 🎸🎸🎸

Thanks for this 📸 of a happy rockstar on 🎄morning!

12/25/2021

The donations are coming in + these one of a kind, purple stained glass suncatchers are a quick favorite!

does incredible custom work + is based right here in HV! Check out her page but remember the only way to get one of these beauties is through our End of Year Giving Campaign!

12/23/2021

📣 ATTENTION HVAMPS FAM!
We’ve got one last push before the close of the year! Check out our story + EndofYear 2021 Highlight to learn more about our End of Year Giving Campaign!

Regardless of giving, thank you for making this year ROCK!
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12/23/2021

HEY HVAMPS FAM!
The year is almost over but we have a bit more work to get done!

11/30/2021

👋🏾 Hey! It’s !💲
Your local is taking the opportunity to share some ways you can give.

1️⃣ You can Become a Looper! Loopers are the sustaining donors for HVAMPS. If you can donate $5, $15 or, $25 to Hudson Valley AMPS, Become a Looper!
Check out our story + GivingTuesday highlight reel to learn more!

2️⃣ You can Share Our Posts! Tag your pals + share out our posts on your page and/or story. This helps get our work (and fundraisers) in front of more folks, that means MORE ROCKSTARS!
Remember to tag us so we can shout you out!

3️⃣ Expand Our Network! Do you know a local artisan, restaurant owner or lighting technician? These are all folks we want + need in our network to make camp happen. What about a visiting band or translator? There is space for everyone at rock camp, connect us + help grow our family.

Any questions? DM us or post below, we’re quick to respond! Until then, ROCK ON! 🤘🏾 🎸 🥁 🎵 🎤

The next member we’re introducing may also be familiar to some members of our lower Hudson Valley fam! >> Jay! ID: Whit...
11/28/2021

The next member we’re introducing may also be familiar to some members of our lower Hudson Valley fam! >> Jay!



ID: White text on a purple background reads, “Jay is a q***r trans masculine humanist and a big fan of the Hudson Valley. He currently manages the Domestic Violence Education and Prevention Program at My Sisters' Place in Westchester.

Previously, Jay dedicated their time to help create spaces for LGBTQ+ middle and high school students in Rockland County. They have experience in coordinating workshops, support groups, and conferences both in person and virtually for youth, young adults, youth-serving professionals, parents, and other community members.

When he is not working. Jay enjoys spending time with his cat, Charlie, and going on hikes with friends. Jay also is a foodie and loves scoping out and going on adventures to new places to eat. (If you have any recommendations, let them know!)”

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