Lancaster Camp
SCMC Lancaster is committed to musical excellence and spiritual vitality. We welcome you to experience the beauty of God and the challenge of building musical skills, all in the Lancaster County area.
PA PermaCamp 2027:
June 28 - July 4
WHERE:
Terre Hill Mennonite High School
1416 Union Grove Road
Terre Hill, PA 17581
Early Registration: Jan 15-Feb 15
- For ages 25+
- For teachers
General Registration: March 1 @ 6:00 AM EST
- For everyone
- Closes June 1
Schedules (WIP)
| SUNDAY, JULY 19 | ||
| 4:00 | Registration Opens | |
| 5:00 | Registration Closes | |
| 5:30 | Supper | |
| 6:00 | Student Orientation | |
| 6:30 | Instructor Orientation | |
| 7:00 | Community Hymn Sing | |
| 8:15 | Chamber Singers Rehearsal | |
MONDAY-FRIDAY, JULY 20-24 | ||
8:00 | Breakfast | |
9:00 | Chapel | |
10:00 | Class Period 1: | Sight Singing I-IV |
11:10 | Choir Rehearsal 1 | |
12:30 | Lunch | |
1:15 | Class Period 2: | Rudiments I-IV |
2:25 | Choir Rehearsal 2 | |
3:40 | Break/Study Time | |
4:20 | Class Period 3: | Chamber Singers, Elementary Music Ed I, Class Voice |
5:30 | Supper | |
6:15 | Women’s & Men’s Choir Rehearsals | |
7:30 | Mass Choir | |
SATURDAY, JULY 25 | ||
9:00 | Mixed Choir Rehearsal at Countryside Christian School | |
10:15 | Brunch | |
11:15 | Chapel | |
12:10 | Leave for WMF | |
12:30 | Choir Rehearsals at Woodlawn Mennonite Fellowship | |
5:00 | Supper | |
7:00 | Dress Rehearsal (open to the public) | |
SUNDAY, JULY 26 | ||
8:30 | Continental Breakfast at Countryside Christian School | |
9:30 | Worship Service | |
11:30 | Lunch | |
12:45 | Mixed Choir | |
1:15 | Leave for WBC | |
1:30 | Choir Rehearsals at Wallenstein Bible Chapel | |
3:30 | Choral Festival | |
5:30 | Supper | |
7:00 | Choral Festival | |
FAQs (WIP)
How old must I be to attend Music Camp?
Lancaster Camp adult students must be at least 18 years of age. Children and Youth ages 8-17 may participate in Children/Youth Camp.
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted through June 1. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after May 15.
Should I have music training prior to attending?
What classes should a first-year student take?
We recommend that students begin their music study with Rudiments and Sight Singing alongside choir participation.
How many classes should I plan to take?
Will I have homework?
May I change class selections after I’ve enrolled?
Changes to class selections are permitted until June 15 for Ontario Camp, after which a $25 fee will be charged. Desired changes should be directed to the registrar via the Contact Us page. Changes requested by instructors during the camp week will incur no charge.
What choir will I sing in?
SCMC full time campers participate in both a mixed choir and mass mixed choir. Choir members complete a questionnaire (choir rubric) which guides the process of creating balanced choirs. See the Choirs page for more details about the choirs.
What are attendance expectations?
What are my options for lodging?
No lodging is provided. Please arrange your own if needed.
Fees
Full-time Students
Application Fee: $50
Application Fees are nonrefundable, and applications will be processed only after the application fee has been received.
Tuition & Meals: $555
Textbooks & Music: $50-$100 (Due with application)
Textbooks and materials are available for purchase or, in some cases, rental. Exact cost will depend on the textbooks required for the classes you select and the music required for the choirs you are in. You will be given the option of purchasing or renting your textbooks and purchasing your choir music when you complete the application.
Private Registration Fee: $50
Students arriving after normal registration closes on the first day of Music Camp will need to make an appointment for private registration. Students may avoid this fee by arriving on time for registration.
Part-time Students
Part-time option (two classes OR one class and one choir OR two choirs):
Application Fee: $50
Tuition: $280 (Does not include music or textbooks)
Meals: Lunch and supper packages may be purchased when registering.
Mass choir only option:
Tuition: $185 (Includes music and folder)
Meals: Saturday supper and Sunday lunch are included in tuition. A supper package for the rest of the week may be purchased when registering, if needed.
Refund Policy
All fees are refundable minus the Application Fee and processing fees through June 1. No refund will be given after June 1.
If you are waitlisted, you will not be charged unless you are accepted due to a cancellation.
Scholarships
If you seek financial assistance, click here to visit the scholarships page to see if you qualify to apply.
Make Checks Payable To
Deana Swanson
PO Box 774
Terre Hill, PA 17581
Children/Youth Camp
Dress Code
The dress code can catch people by surprise, so be sure to take a good look.
The goal of our dress code is to reflect the beauty of Jesus Christ in our personal appearance. We hope to promote biblical modesty and propriety, and to enhance an atmosphere of serious and disciplined study. Please follow your local congregation’s standards wherever they exceed those of Camp.
Men, please:
- Wear dress pants and full-button shirts with tails tucked in during the camp day. Blue jeans are allowed for recreational activities.
- Do not wear neckties.
- Wear shoes.
- Keep hair neatly trimmed.
Program Attire
- Solid-colored black dress pants
- White long-sleeved dress shirt
- Black belt, socks, and dress shoes
Women, please:
- Wear dresses or jumpers without slits.
- Have sleeve lengths be a minimum of near the elbow and skirt length be at least half way between knees and ankles.
- Ensure necklines are near the base of your neck.
- Wear shoes or sandals (no flip-flops).
- Cover your hair with a veiling.
Program Attire
- Loose-fitting, solid-colored black dress (no pinstripes or pattern)
- Hosiery and black dress shoes
- Sleeves at or below the elbow
