Celebrating Young Songwriters and Community Support

We are thrilled to share the success of our fourth annual Youth Songwriting Camp, held during the Ignite the Arts Festival last month. Over the course of a dynamic and inspiring week, a dozen young musicians explored self-expression through music and lyrics, supported by professional musicians, Tereza Tomek and Naomi Shore.

Congratulations to all participants. Your creativity and courage were on full display at the packed showcase concert at the Dream Café. The original songs you shared were powerful and moving, offering us all a glimpse into the hearts and minds of a new generation of storytellers.

This camp is a highlight of our year and it would not have been possible without the support of our community. We gratefully acknowledge Holy Cross School for providing the perfect venue for our weeklong camp, and the Penticton Art Gallery and Ignite the Arts Festival for including the camp as part of its annual celebration of creativity. Thanks also to the Dream Café for hosting the concert in such a welcoming and professional setting.

Most importantly, we offer our sincere thanks to the Deux Mille Foundation for their generous financial support of the camp. Their commitment to nurturing youth and creativity made this experience possible for every participant.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Youth Songwriting Camp a huge success!