Statement of Purpose
At Music Camp our focus is Christ. Music and worship are the principal means by which we celebrate Him. Ours is a camp for families and individuals who come together to experience Christian community.
What We Believe
As reflected in our Statement of Purpose, we are followers of Christ. Ours is a community of believers from many denominations and we incorporate many of the traditions of the Christian church throughout the week. Our leadership team is currently comprised of clergy and lay people from the Presbyterian, United, Methodist, and Roman Catholic traditions. All are welcome to worship with us in the fellowship of the risen Christ.
Logo
At the 1984 camp, everyone who wished submitted a design for a camp logo. Both children and adults made drawings and everyone at camp indicated their choice. This logo, designed by Brenda Fee, was the one that was chosen.
- A Circle for the fellowship and unity of the Christian Family;
- A Music Note floating on the lake;
- A Leaning Tree on the shore of The Lake representing nature;
- The Cross of Jesus Christ made from a tree.
Activities
Daily Activities
Every day at Music Camp is filled with activities!! Each day begins with a hearty breakfast although, for many, the day begins before breakfast with a social morning walk or a group prayer session.
- After breakfast is a short break for campers to prepare for the day, followed by Morning Worship
- then “All Camp Sing”. Our youngest campers will be in children’s programming after worship.
- A variety of workshops continue throughout the day for all age levels, including not only music but arts and crafts, sports and games and bible studies. There is always plenty of down time for swimming, napping and fellowshipping with other campers.
- After supper, camp will gather for Evening Praise, followed by an evening activity. Some evenings will be more structured, others more relaxed, leaving campers time to enjoy fellowship and song around a campfire, play a board game or make music in small groups.
- Perhaps the most valuable Music Camp activity, however, is Christian fellowship.
Evening Programs
- Deans’ Night: group activities…
- Skit and TalentNight: an evening of laughter & fun…
- All Camp Games Night: all games… all camp…
- Agape: formal dinner & worship service…
Workshops
Music Camp offers many workshops throughout the day. Each workshop meets for approximately one hour per day for six days. Participation in workshops is completely voluntary. In fact, some campers attend no workshops choosing instead to get some much needed rest & relaxation. There are workshops for every age and skill level. Workshops offered in years past include:
- Camp Choir, Choral Group, Teen Programming, several Bible study groups, handbells, guitar, recorder, band, crafts, etc.
The Children’s Program deserves special mention. This is the only mandatory program at Camp. All children aged 2-12 must participate in the children’s program which runs between morning worship and lunch. The children are divided into groups based on age and enjoy a variety of activities including singing, playing and bible study.
Planning Meetings
Almost all of the planning and administration of Camp happens at Planning Meetings. These meeting are held twice during the year at Wesley Acres – one in the fall and one in the spring. All campers are welcome and encouraged to attend these meetings. Typically the participants number in the twenties.
Much of the agenda of the Fall Planning Meeting is devoted to discussing and evaluating that year’s Camp. Reports are presented from each of the Executive Committee members and suggestions are made on how to improve our Camp. The remainder of the meeting deals with some preliminary planning for the next year’s Camp. This includes making any necessary changes to the brochure and choosing a theme.
The Spring Meeting is devoted entirely to the upcoming Camp. The daily and weekly schedules are discussed and adopted (and inevitably revised and re-adopted!) A registration update is also provided by the Registrar to help Camp anticipate waiting lists or shortfalls. This update is also important in anticipating age groups for the extensive Children’s Program.