For 5 weeks over 30 children participated in our second annual summer camp. It was a fun but focused time of learning music, working as a team, and developing confidence and character. Each morning the children were instructed in choir, … Read More
When our SWAN staff first met Bryanna Still, she was a 10-year-old girl who loved to sing but had never had any voice training. Within months of her receiving lessons and learning proper vocal techniques, her beautiful soprano voice emerged. … Read More
Our students graced the steps of the Lancaster Courthouse for a community performance during May’s Music Friday. For many, it was their first time performing on the streets of Lancaster so they experienced the usual uncertainty and nervousness. Immediately after their … Read More
The loud, exuberant applause from the audience at this year’s Lancaster County Crime Prevention Summit left an amazing impression upon our students. The children who came from King and Carter MacRae Elementary Schools had learned and practiced the pieces as independent groups but joined together … Read More
Check it out! SWAN student, Bryanna Still, sang for Fig Lancaster’s Spring Launch Party. Deb Brandt, the Creative Director and Owner at Fig Industries used this event to announce SWAN as their Social Mission Partner for 2019. We are so grateful and excited about … Read More
Some of our SWAN students were able to celebrate Christmas by seeing the life and ministry Jesus unfold on the stage at Sight & Sound. The production was dramatic and poignant giving each of us a powerful encounter with Biblical truths … Read More
SWAN students gathered for a celebration just before Christmas break and thanks to YDOP and Wegmans it was a special time for the children. For a second year, YDOP Internet Marketing employees chose to spread Christmas cheer by giving gifts to many of our students. … Read More
SWAN student, Bryanna, performed at the Woodmere Art Museum, Philadelphia, PA for the Do-Gooders, an organization that generously supports SWAN’s mission. Bryanna shared her story and sang “You’ll Never Walk Alone”. It was a very special performance and we enjoyed … Read More
My name is Kathy and my two sons, Issac and Joseph, are enrolled in SWAN. Their father is incarcerated and will likely serve time throughout their grade school and high school years. For that reason, I am grateful that SWAN … Read More
“I’ve enjoyed camp and I’m sad it’s the last week. My favorite part has been working on our group piece in Mr. George’s class.” Several others echoed this camper’s statement as we began our final week of camp. Their sorrow over … Read More