Ontario Camp
ON PermaCamp 2025:
July 20-27
WHERE:
3745 Herrgott Rd
Wallenstein, ON N0B 2S0 Canada
Early Registration: Jan 15-Feb 15
- For ages 25+
- For teachers
General Registration: March 1 @ 6:00 AM EST
- For everyone
Schedules
Sunday, July 20, 2025 | |
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7:00 | Opening Assembly & Orientation |
7:45 | Community Hymn Sing |
9:15 | Camper Reception |
Daily Schedule | |
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8:20 | Class Period 1 Sight Singing I-IV |
9:30 | Chapel |
10:45 | Choir Rehearsal 1 |
12:00 | Lunch |
1:10 | Class Period 2 Rudiments I-IV |
2:20 | Choir Rehearsal 2 |
3:40 | Class Period 3 Class Voice Elementary Music Ed I Leading Congregational Worship |
5:00 | Supper |
6:15 | Women’s Choir Rehearsal Men’s Choir Rehearsal |
7:30 | Mass Choir Rehearsal |
Saturday, July 26, 2025 | |
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9:30 | Mixed Choir Rehearsal |
10:55 | Chapel |
12:00 | Lunch |
1:30 | Choir Rehearsals on Stage |
5:15 | Supper |
7:00 | Dress Rehearsal |
Sunday, July 27, 2025 | |
9:30 | Worship Service |
11:30 | Lunch |
1:00 | Choirs Rehearse |
3:30 | Choral Festival at Wallenstein Bible Chapel |
5:30 | Supper |
7:00 | Choral 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.
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 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.
When is the application deadline?
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.
What are attendance expectations?
What are my options for lodging?
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.
Does the Ontario camp offer a Family Package?
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, Materials, & Lodging
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.
Part-time Students
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
Refund Policy
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.
Scholarships
If you need financial assistance, click here to visit the scholarships page to see if you qualify to apply.
Make Checks Payable To
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
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