Ontario Camp

SCMC Ontario 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 Kitchener-Waterloo area.

ON PermaCamp 2025:
July 20-27

WHERE:

Countryside Christian School
3745 Herrgott Rd
Wallenstein, ON N0B 2S0 Canada

Early Registration: Jan 15-Feb 15

General Registration: March 1 @ 6:00 AM EST

Meet the 3 C’s of your learning experience:

Chapel. Class. Choir.

Biblical challenge. Musical understanding. Choral training.

Schedules

Sunday, July 20, 2025
7:00Opening Assembly & Orientation
7:45Community Hymn Sing
9:15Camper Reception
Daily Schedule
8:20Class Period 1
Sight Singing I-IV
9:30Chapel
10:45Choir Rehearsal 1
12:00Lunch
1:10Class Period 2
Rudiments I-IV
2:20Choir Rehearsal 2
3:40Class Period 3
Class Voice
Elementary Music Ed I
Leading Congregational Worship
5:00Supper
6:15Women’s Choir Rehearsal
Men’s Choir Rehearsal
7:30Mass Choir Rehearsal
Saturday, July 26, 2025
9:30Mixed Choir Rehearsal
10:55Chapel
12:00Lunch
1:30Choir Rehearsals on Stage
5:15Supper
7:00Dress Rehearsal
Sunday, July 27, 2025
9:30Worship Service
11:30Lunch
1:00Choirs Rehearse
3:30Choral Festival at Wallenstein Bible Chapel
5:30Supper
7:00Choral Festival at Wallenstein Bible Chapel

FAQs

How old must I be to attend Music Camp?

Ontario Camp adult students must be at least 16 years of age. Children and Youth ages 8-17 may participate in Children/Youth Camp.

No previous instruction is necessary. This camp is for anyone who is interested in taking their musical abilities to the next level. The starting place is less important than the desire to learn and the willingness to be taught. Our goal is simply to help each person attending take “the next step” forward in their pursuit of excellence.

We recommend that students begin their music study with Rudiments and Sight Singing alongside choir participation.

Due to homework assignments and the full schedule, we recommend enrolling in two classes and using the additional class period for study and homework.
Homework is a regular requirement of SCMC classes. Because the schedule is full and study time is minimal, campers should plan to use one class period as a regular study period.

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.

SCMC 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. Students may also participate in the Mass Men’s and Mass Women’s choirs if they care to do so. See the Choirs page for more details about the choirs.

Applications will be accepted through July 15. However, applications received after May 1 will incur an additional fee, $35 CAD, to cover additional processing expenses. Applications received after June 15 will incur an additional fee of $70 CAD. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after June 15.

Your attendance at chapels, classes, and choir rehearsals maximizes your camp experience. Your absence impacts you and your classmates and fellow choir members. Please do not be absent without first communicating with administration.

Lodging for the week is available in area homes Sunday – Sunday (8 nights). Lodging before or after these dates may be arranged upon request. If you prefer, you may arrange your own lodging.

If you are interested in attending as a family (both parents attending as students) and cost is an issue, check out our Family Scholarship. More details can be found on the Scholarships page. No childcare is provided.

Fees

Application Fee

Application Fees are nonrefundable, and applications will be processed only after the application fee has been received.

January 15, $140 CAD

May 1: $175 CAD

June 15: $210 CAD

Applications are accepted through July 15. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students who apply after June 15.


Private Registration Fee: $50 CAD

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.

Tuition: $590 CAD (Due July 10)
Lodging: (Due with application)
Adult: $220 CAD
Spouse: $55 CAD
Children: $40 CAD

Textbooks & Music: $70-$140 CAD (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.

All fees are due with application including an application fee of $45 CAD. Applications are accepted through July 15. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after June 15.

Class: $145 CAD
Mixed Choir: $270 CAD (Includes choir music & folder)
Mass Choir: $115 CAD (Includes music & folder)
Men’s/Women’s Choir: $70 CAD (Includes music & folder)

Meals are included with tuition for full-time campers. Part-time campers may purchase a meal package when filling out their application (payment due with application). Choir Only students receive supper on both Saturday and Sunday of ChoralFest weekend.

Lunch Package (M-F): $75 CAD
Supper Package (M-F): $75 CAD

Sunday Lunch: $15 CAD

All fees are refundable minus the Application Fee and processing fees through July 15. No refund will be given after July 15.

If you are waitlisted, you will not be charged unless you are accepted due to a cancellation.

If you need financial assistance, click here to visit the scholarships page to see if you qualify to apply.

SCMC-Ontario
Attn. Jerry Drudge
43721 C-Line Rd.
Wroxeter, ON N0G2X0, Canada

Or send an Interac e-Transfer to [email protected]

Children/Youth Camp

Music Camp isn’t just for adults. It’s for children and youth too! Classes, choir, games, and more are waiting for your children when they attend Music 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:

Program Attire

Women, please:

Program Attire

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When: July 20-27, 2025
Early Registration opens Jan 15-Feb 15
General Registration opens March 1, 2025 @ 6:00AM EST
Adult Campers

Adult camp is open to ages 16+

Children/Youth Camp
Children & Youth Camp is open to ages 8-17
Choir Only
If you only want to sing in Mass Choir or Men’s/Women’s Choir, this application is for you.