Team OYOU 2026 OYOUth Music Camp Sponsor

Sponsor a child to Attend for Free: 2026 OYOUth Music Camps — San Marcos, TX 

Sponsor a child to Attend for Free: 2026 OYOUth Music Camps — Martindale, TX

The OYOUth Summer Music Camp serves youth ages 8–18 in San Marcos, intentionally welcoming participants of all abilities and backgrounds. The camp provides a safe, inclusive environment where every child is valued, supported, and encouraged to explore music as a means of self-expression, growth, and connection.

Campers engage in songwriting, instrumental instruction, singing, and collaborative music-making. These activities strengthen musical ability while also nurturing confidence, creativity, and teamwork. Arts and culture are central to the curriculum, with students introduced to diverse musical genres, traditions, and histories while being encouraged to draw from their own backgrounds and lived experiences. By bringing together youth of different abilities and perspectives, the camp fosters empathy, inclusion, and a true sense of belonging.

The program concludes with a public performance at the Wildflower Country Event Center in San Marcos, where participants share the original songs and collaborations they have created. This culminating event not only celebrates achievement but also highlights the value of diversity and inclusion in a visible, affirming way.

The need for this camp is significant. In 2025, OYOU served 24 youth, with 80% attending free of charge. Few affordable music camps exist in San Marcos, and even fewer are intentionally designed to integrate children of all abilities. By removing cost barriers and adapting instruction to meet diverse needs, OYOU ensures that every child has the opportunity to learn and thrive through music.

Impact is measured by the growth that participants experience during and after camp: improved musical skills, increased confidence, positive feedback from families, and the ability to collaborate effectively. Equally important is the lasting influence of the program—continued engagement with music, enhanced self-expression, and stronger connections within the community. Ultimately, the OYOUth Summer Music Camp succeeds when participants leave with new skills, greater confidence, and meaningful friendships built through the universal language of music.