More Than a Camp

Songs of Hope™ is more than a camp, it’s a performing arts camp that stresses real-world performances, with a nineteen-year history of producing popular, award-winning concert tours performed by young people from countries all over the world.

A Change to Open Enrollment

From 1991 to 2008, the project organizers carefully selected the kids who would perform, and you were only part of Songs of Hope™ if you were invited. Today, there is an open application process for anyone who wants to be part of this extraordinary international, artistic experience. We call Songs of Hope™ a camp because it is, but a main focus is and always will be on the creation and performance of a concert of high artistic quality.

Traditional Camp Activities

For those of you who are here because you’re looking for a performing arts camp that also offers a great summer camp experience, Songs of Hope™ gives you many traditional activities: craft-making, travel, cultural outings, individual projects, free time play, swimming, sports, and just plain fun.

Arts and World Cultures

Songs of Hope™ is first and foremost a performing arts camp, but it’s so much more! It’s difficult to describe the experience until you’ve lived it, but we can tell you:

• Something magical happens when you join motivated young people from countries worldwide.

• Something transformational happens when you meet your roommates from different countries.

• Something meaningful happens when you become part of a supportive team of young artists.

• Something confidence-building happens when you perform in a concert of high artistic quality.

• And finally, something inspiring happens when you step on stage with the goal of making people believe in a better world.

We are very proud to say that our Songs of Hope™ performers move audiences, leave us at the end of the summer feeling a sense of real accomplishment, and return home with friends from countries all over the world.