Children entering grades 2-8 in the Fall of 2025 are invited to create art and music using xylophones, recorders, bells/chimes, drumming, and singing as well as enjoying recreation and fellowship with camp artistic director Dr. Michael Burkhardt and regional fine arts educators. Classes are segregated by age. Music reading skills are helpful, but not required.

Camp starts Sunday afternoon, June 29 (1-7 PM) and continues June 30 through July 2 (M/T/W) from 9-3, with extended care options available on request. A closing worship service, when campers will unveil their art and share their music, will take place on Wednesday, July 2 at 6:30 PM, followed by an ice cream social. The camp fee is $50 including a t-shirt, all supplies, lunch, and snacks.

Dr. Burkhardt is an internationally known composer, musician, and children's music educator at Eastern Michigan University who is known for his inspiring hymn festivals and creative work with children. His Hearts, Hands and Voices music and arts camp is offered at multiple sites throughout the country, and for the second consecutive year in State College. The camp is designed to equip children with leadership skills through music and the arts that they can use in their own places of worship and in their community. Details about the camp can be found at www.glcpa.org or by emailing arts@glcpa.org.