Kids in the Spotlight is a program in which a group of multi-age children come together to explore their creativity and social development through the creation of a musical production. The program caters to a multi-age group of children and teens so that participants learn about themselves in ways that peer-oriented activities do not provide. The age differences among the participants offers glimpses into the spectrum of development for all. Older children learn about how far they have come and younger children learn about what is in store. Everyone learns about relating and boundaries. Participants make bonds with each other as they exercise (1) their imaginations through designing props and posters, (2) their bodies through playing games and choreographing dances, and (3) their minds through learning about others and their self.

As the children work together, the group's vision of their own special production becomes a reality. Each individual learns to cooperate and respect all other group members, regardless of age. The program culminates in a one-hour show lampooning a popular musical for family and friends followed by a 'wrap party' and the next day by a unique debriefing session.

After just five days, participants of the program leave with a better sense of self by seeing where they fit into the developmental spectrum, a mind well exercised after having explored their creativity and learning to cooperate, and many strong connections to other participants and leaders of the program. Participants gain poise and confidence which carries them through many challenges and opens up new opportunities for them.

Participants range from a two year old toddler to a 19 year old young adult. Participants come from all over the world including Tanzania, Cyprus, China, and New York, but the majority of participants come from British Columbia and Washington State.