Since its debut in 1995, Olympia Youth Chorus has been developing young voices and promoting excellence in choral performance in the greater Thurston County area. The chorus includes four choirs with singers in Kindergarten through 12th grade who perform locally, regionally, and also tour nationally and internationally. Every December, the choirs conduct a benefit concert for a local charity in their "Kids Helping Kids" initiative. Past organizations have included Homeless Teen Backpacks, Little Red Schoolhouse, Family Education and Support Center, Rosie's Place, and Camp Hope America Washington.