Virginia Camp
VA PermaCamp 2025:
May 31-June 8
WHERE:
Calvary Mennonite Fellowship
6083 Mt Clinton Pike
Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Early Registration: Jan 15-Feb 15
- For ages 25+
- For teachers
- For applicants for Family Package
- For applicants for Chamber Choir
General Registration: March 1 @ 6:00 AM EST
- For everyone
Schedules
Saturday, May 31, 2025 | |
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10:30 | Instructor Brunch |
11:30 | Instructor Orientation |
1:30 | Chamber Choir Registration |
2:00 | Chamber Choir Rehearsal |
2:30 | General Registration Opens |
3:30 | General Registration Closes |
4:00 | Supper |
5:00-5:45 | Student Orientation |
6:00-6:55 | Introductory Classes Class I: 6:00-6:15 Class II: 6:20-6:35 Class III: 6:40-6:55 |
7:00-8:00 | Reception |
Sunday, June 1, 2025 | |
8:00-8:30 | Continental Breakfast |
9:30 | Worship Service |
11:30 | Lunch |
1:00-2:15 | Intro to Chapel |
2:30-4:00 | Chamber Choir Rehearsal |
5:30 | Supper |
7:00 | Community Hymn Sing Dayton Mennonite Church |
7:00 | Breakfast |
8:00 | Chapel |
9:05 | Class Period 1 Sight Singing I-IV Leading Congregational Worship Elementary Music Ed I Hymnology Choral Rehearsal Techniques |
10:15 | Choir Rehearsal 1 |
11:40 | Midday Interlude |
12:00 | Lunch |
1:00 | Class Period 2 Rudiments I-IV Functional Harmony Class Voice |
2:10 | Choir Rehearsal 2 |
3:30 | Class Period 3 Class Voice Elementary Ed II Intro to Choral Arranging Leading Group Singing Chamber Choir Rehearsal |
4:30 | Free Time |
5:00 | Supper |
6:15 | Mass Choir |
Saturday, June 7, 2025 | |
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9:45 | Chapel/Wrap Up |
10:30 | Brunch |
11:45 | Warmups |
12:30 | Leave for BCOB |
1:00 | Rehearsal |
5:00 | Rest |
5:30 | Supper |
6:30 | Choirs Meet |
7:00 | Dress Rehearsal (open to the public) Bridgewater Church of the Brethren |
Sunday, June 8, 2025 | |
8:00-8:30 | Continental Breakfast |
9:30 | Worship Service (Gym) |
11:30 | Lunch |
1:30 | Leave for BCOB |
2:00 | Choirs Meet |
3:00 | ChoralFest Bridgewater Church of the Brethren |
5:00 | Supper/Prayer Time |
6:30 | ChoralFest Bridgewater Church of the Brethren |
FAQs
How old must I be to attend Music Camp?
Virginia Camp adult students must be at least 18 years of age. Children and youth age details can be found on the Children/Youth Camp page.
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 April 15 for Virginia Camp, after which a $25 fee will be charged. After May 1, this fee increases to $50. 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. See the Choirs page for more details about the choirs.
How do I join the Chamber Choir?
When you complete the Application Form, check the box indicating that you wish to sign up for Chamber Choir and complete and submit the entire form. By the beginning or middle of March, you will receive a letter of acceptance or refusal. Since the Chamber Choir prepares a full repertoire of music, choir members will receive their music approximately 2 months prior to camp week. Chamber Choir members are expected to invest significant personal practice prior to arrival at camp. The Chamber Choir may tour for one week following camp. Applications must be submitted by February 15. Find out additional information on the Choirs page.
When is the application deadline?
Applications will be accepted through May 15 as space is available. However, applications received after April 1 will incur an additional $25 fee to cover additional processing expenses. Applications received after May 1 will incur an additional $50 fee. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after May 1.
What are attendance expectations?
What are my options for lodging?
Fees
Application Fee
Application Fees are nonrefundable, and applications will be processed only after the application fee has been received.
January 15: $105
April 1: $130
May 1: $155
Applications are accepted through May 15. We do not guarantee the availability of books and music for students applying after May 1.
Private Registration Fee: $50
Full-time 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: $510 (Due May 1)
Lodging: $150 (Due with application)
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.
Part-time Students
All fees are due with application.
Application Fee: $40
Class: $120
Mixed Choir: $220 (Includes music and folder)
Mass Choir: $145 (Includes music and folder)
Meals are included with tuition for full-time campers.
For part-time campers, individual meals are available for purchase during the week of camp.
Part-time Private Registration Fee: $50
Part-time students who are taking classes and plan to arrive after normal registration closes on the first day of Music Camp (Saturday) will need to make an appointment for private registration. Students may avoid this fee by arriving on time for registration.
Registration for Choir-Only Students:
Part-time students taking only a choir are asked to be at registration on Saturday. If this is not feasible, arrangements should be made to arrive early on Monday, allowing enough time to gather music and be prepared for Rehearsal.
Refund Policy
All fees are refundable minus the Application Fee and processing fees through May 1. From May 2-15, a 50% refund will be given. No refund will be given after May 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 Virginia
1047 Orange Rd.
Pratts, VA 22731
Children/Youth Camp
Virginia Family Package
VA Camp’s Family Package is designed to make camp family-friendly, providing opportunities for both parents and all ages of children to participate together.

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