Throughout the week, nearly 50 campers will learn how to play an instrument, form a band and write a song. Girls Rock Columbia volunteers and other volunteers from the Midlands community will also lead workshops on women in rock history, self-defense, rock photography and songwriting.

Anyone is invited to support Girls Rock Columbia and the campers at next weekend’s showcase. The girls will perform their brand-new songs during a concert at Columbia College at 3 p.m. Saturday.