SINGING HEARTS VOCAL CAMP
Dates for 2027 will be published in the spring.
The Singing Hearts Children’s Vocal Camp was founded in 2018 alongside the first edition of the Off the Beaten Path Chamber Music Festival. Its mission is to develop children’s musical abilities through the power of music and words but also to instill in them a sense of responsibility, empathy, tolerance, friendship, faith in goodness, and love for their neighbors, nature, and their homeland.
Over the years, activities have focused on themes close to children’s lives – kindness and compassion, family and traditions, community, and caring for the environment. Children have also participated in various hands-on and charitable initiatives in application of what they’ve learned.
The upcoming edition of Singing Hearts will be dedicated to children’s safety in today’s world. In an age-appropriate way, we will discuss safety on the street, at school, and on the road; violence and bullying; personal boundaries; and how to recognize dangerous situations and when to seek help.
We’ll be paying special attention to safety online and on social media, and with the older participants, we’ll also discuss the risks associated with cigarettes, vapes, alcohol and drugs, as well as how to resist peer pressure and make responsible choices.
This year, too, music will be the thread that ties everything together. We believe that when children learn to sing together, they also learn to listen, respect and care for one another, and to have the courage to use their voices.
