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.
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.
What to Bring
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Water bottle
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Comfortable clothes suitable for movement
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Running shoes for dance
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A ukulele (if your child already has one). Otherwise, ukuleles are provided to all campers.
What Not to Bring
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Please do not send snacks. Families will be invited to contribute fruit, vegetables or cheese for shared snack time.
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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:
Help little fingers find new chords and strums
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.
Community Support
Hosted By
Presented By
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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