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
As we are nearing the end of camp and the children are working to perfect what they’ve learned, we’ve witnessed an increased display of teamwork. Campers are helping each other strum the right notes on their ukuleles and showing those who … Read More
Excited and a bit nervous described our students as they gathered on the courthouse steps to perform for family, friends, and their community during July’s Music Friday festivities. The Big Boy Brass Band stopped by and before long, they were … Read More
Officer Steele from the Lancaster Police Department dropped in during SWAN’s 2nd week of Music Camp. The children were delighted! They enjoyed showing her what they’ve been learning and had her join in on the action. They moved her to tears as they sang for … Read More
Our first week of music camp began on June 25 with many eager children and a few timid ones too. The students rotated each day between three workshops: percussion/ukulele, group singing, and movement. Here’s what some of the children had to say: “I … Read More