Linda Evans Memorial Music Camp

Whether your child or teen is a beginner looking to learn the basics, an experienced musician seeking to refine their skills, or a shower singer, our camp has something for everyone. Participants from across Canada can share their passion for music. Our camp provides a unique opportunity for youth to learn musical instruments and work with blind and DeafBlind mentors who also love music. Campers explore the beginner band curriculum and demonstrate what they have learned
in an end of camp concert that their families, friends, and donors will be invited to attend.

But our camp is more than just music; it’s a community. It’s a place where friendships are formed, confidence is built, and dreams are realized. It’s a place where barriers are broken down, and possibilities are endless. A spot where campers will meet people who share some of the same challenges they experience and gain valuable skills that support full participation in school bands and other community music programs alongside sighted peers.

And if that wasn’t enough to get you excited, this music camp balances recreation and skills learning, with a focus on fun and friendship! Campfires, hikes, community outings, self-defense, swimming/boating, and board games are just some of the activities Camp Bowen offers. The skills taught through these fun activities prepare youth for truly life-long independence and build their confidence.

So have your child or teen join us this summer and discover the transformative power of music through fun activities and showcase their talents to friends, family and people from the community at our end of camp concert! We will create a symphony of sounds that will resonate long after the campfire has dimmed.

Camp Partners

We are partnering with the Canadian Council of the Blind’s Bowen Island Chapter. In addition, Camp Bowen staff are very pleased to be supported in this exciting program by the West Vancouver Youth Band and their Executive
Director, Doug Macaulay. The West Vancouver Youth Band and Long and
McQuade have supported this program since 2004.

Funding

At Camp Bowen, we believe every camper deserves a chance to experience the magic of summer camp. That’s why we offer funding to cover camp fees and travel expenses, ensuring that financial barriers never stand in the way of an unforgettable camp experience. Simply request funding during the registration process, and let the adventure begin!

Travel Assistance