Voices from Camp

Campers

“ Elevate has been the best part of my summer. I always feel so much love and support and see immense growth in my performance skills after each day. Everyone is so sweet & helpful & you make such great friends during the week.”- Juliana (Wichita, KS/ NYC)

“Elevate is always the best week of the summer filled with singing, dancing, friends, and an overall great time! I’ve made some of my best friends at this camp and I always look forward to it every year. I highly recommend this camp!”- Rachel (Wichita, KS)

“I remember my time at Elevate to be very fun, educational, and challenging in my foundations of dance. They had an encouraging effective way of teaching with a clear knowledgable structure over the several routines we learned!”- Natalya (San Diego, CA)

Parents

“My son attended Elevate camp this summer and has been forever changed for good. He’d taken piano and guitar lessons, participated in school & church music programs. Nothing brought out his smile and confidence like his time with this amazing and talented group. He’s quite simply a happier person who’s excitedly looking forward to camp next year.”- Dara

“My daughter worked with them this summer during Elevate camp. They were fantastic! The counselors were fun, energetic, professional, and made my daughter feel special. Very thankful to have them and their fearless leader in our community!”- Jennifer

“This camp gave my family so much joy! It not only developed singing & dancing for my daughter, but also encouraged leadership and critical thinking in a really supportive and positive environment.” - Leah

“It brought [my child’s] skills to another level. It was a fantastic experience for her!”- Dawna

”My daughter had an amazing week! She’s so sad it doesn’t last all summer.”- Julie

Counselors

“Elevate was one of my first leadership experiences! Getting to help some young kids perform quality music and build on my own skills as a performer and teacher & build relationships with awesome students were some of the best moments of my young musical career.” - Connor Klaasen (current music director at Trinity Academy)

“Elevate was the bridge between my childhood and adulthood, being the last thing I did prior to college. I was so special to experience bicostal artistry and feedback with my best friends!”- Hannah Breshears (currently living & performing in NYC)

”I always had the best time at Elevate. It not only gave me a place where I felt free to express myself musically, but I also made so many lifelong friends. Elevate really gave me a sense of belonging and confidence in myself during some of the most difficult years of development. I will forever be grateful for that!” - Mitch Waggoner (OU School of Music Graduate)

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