Summerland Music Camp

July 6–10, 2026

Monday–Friday

8:30 AM–12:30 PM

Ages 7–11

A week-long morning camp where students explore music, art, and dance in a welcoming and creative environment.

Students will learn ukulele and singing, create visual art, and participate in dance classes throughout the week. The camp concludes with a short performance for family and friends on Friday.

Activities

Ukulele & Voice

Students learn basic chords, rhythm, and songs in a supportive group setting for both beginners and experienced players.

Creative Art

Hands-on art sessions allow students to experiment with materials and create projects they can take home.

Urban Dance

Students explore movement in energetic dance sessions focused on expression and fun. Everybody's a dancer!

Meet the Instructors

Ukulele & Voice

LINNEA GOOD

Linnea Good is an award-winning musician and educator who spent over 30 years touring as a singer-songwriter across Canada and internationally. She teaches ukulele locally and online from her home in Summerland, working with beginner to intermediate students.

Linnea is a Ukulele in the Classroom certified instructor and draws on the James Hill Ukulele in the Classroom method in her teaching. She founded Summerland Music Camp and the regional “Choose Music” events, expanding music opportunities for children throughout the Okanagan Valley.

Creative Art

BETTY-ANN XENIS

Betty-Ann Xenis is a longtime Summerland resident and retired primary school teacher who loves creating art with young children. She has been active in the local arts community for many years through the Summerland Arts Council and community theatre with Summerland Singers and Players.

Betty-Ann has helped organize and teach at Summerland Music Camp for eight years alongside Linnea Good. She enjoys helping students explore their creativity, express themselves, and gain confidence through hands-on art projects.

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Urban Dance

CARLA JORGENS

Carla Jorgens began her dance training at Okanagan Dance Studios, studying jazz, tap, ballet, hip hop, lyrical, and musical theatre. Her talent and dedication led to competitive successes and opportunities to represent Penticton at provincial competitions.

She later received a full scholarship to LA Dance Force and now teaches at Balance School of Performing Arts, where she has been part of the faculty for more than five years. Her energetic classes help young dancers build confidence while developing strong technique and a love of movement.

LOCATION

St. Stephen Anglican Church

9311 Prairie Valley Rd

Summerland, BC

COST

Early Bird (until May 1) - $140
Regular Registration - $165

Registration includes a camp t-shirt

Bursary assistance is available for families in need

What to Bring

Water bottle
Comfortable clothes suitable for movement
Running shoes for dance
A ukulele (if your child already has one). Otherwise, ukuleles are provided to all campers.

What Not to Bring

Please do not send snacks. Families will be invited to contribute fruit, vegetables or cheese for shared snack time.
Electronics are discouraged so students can stay focused on activities.

Support the Camp

Summerland Music Camp is supported by community and church fundraising that helps keep the programme accessible to families.

Send a Kid to Camp!

Donations help provide bursaries so more students can attend Summerland Music Camp. If you would like to support a student who may not otherwise be able to participate, donations are welcome.

Volunteer with Us

Summerland Music Camp relies on community volunteers to help make the week run smoothly. Volunteers are asked to complete a criminal record check before camp begins.

Volunteer opportunities include:

Ukulele Buddies

Help little fingers find new chords and strums

Snack Patrol

Activity Support

Assist in preparing fruit, vegetables, cheese &

crackers for snack time

Be present as instructors

lead ukulele, art

& dance sessions

Work With Us

Youth leader positions are available for ages 13–18.

Youth leaders attend a training session before camp, set up the camp space at the Stone Church, greet children and sign them in as they arrive, hosting them in a small friendship group to begin and end each morning.

They accompany children to activities, participate in sessions as helpers for the adult leaders, support social and activity skills, take part in daily debriefings, assist with clean-up, and help with the closing potluck and final clean-up on Friday.

Apply Here

Community Support

Hosted By

Presented By

With Support From

Summerland United Church

United Church of Canada Pro-Vision Fund

St. Stephen Anglican Church

Mary Stuart van Mater Foundation

Paul Rodgers / Cynthia Kereluk Fund