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 2026:
July 19-26

WHERE:

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

General Registration: March 2 @ 6:00 AM EST

Chamber Singers

(new for 2026)

Chamber Singers is an opportunity for singers with prior choir experience and musical training to sing more challenging music than is typically done at music camp. Entrance is by audition through the adult application form. Chamber Singers is an add-on choir experience that requires participation in another camp choir (Mixed Choir, Men’s/Women’s Choir, and/or Mass Choir). For more details, see https://musiccamp.info/choirs/.

Meet the 3 C’s of your learning experience:

Chapel. Class. Choir.

Biblical challenge. Musical understanding. Choral training.

Schedules

	SUNDAY, JULY 19
3:00	Instructor Orientation
4:00	Registration Opens
5:00	Registration Closes
5:30	Supper
6:00	Student 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, Leading Congregational Worship
5:30	Supper
6:15	Women’s & Men’s Choir Rehearsals
7:30	Mass Choir

	SATURDAY, JULY 25
9:30	Mixed Choir Rehearsal at Countryside Christian School
10:45	Brunch
11:45	Chapel
12:45	Leave for WBC
1:00	Choir Rehearsals at Wallenstein Bible Chapel
5:30	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

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?

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.

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?

Due to homework assignments and the full schedule, we recommend enrolling in two classes and using the additional class period for study and homework.

Will I have 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.

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. Students may also participate in a segregated and/or chamber choir 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. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after June 15.

What are attendance expectations?

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.

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 (in CAD)

Full-time Students

Application Fee: $140 (increases to $210 after May 15)

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

Tuition: $605 (Due July 10)

Lodging: (Due with application)
Adult: $220
Spouse: $55
Children: $40

Textbooks & Music: $70-$140 (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.

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

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

Application Fee: $45 (increases to $80 after May 15)

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

Class: $155

Mixed Choir: $275 (Includes choir music & folder)

Mass Choir: $120 (Includes music & folder)
Men’s/Women’s Choir: $80 (Includes music & folder)

Chamber Singers: $180 (Includes music, folder & weekday suppers)

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
Supper Package (M-F): $75
Final Sunday Lunch: $15

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

Payments

Send an Interac e-Transfer to [email protected], or mail a cheque to:

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

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:

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.