Summer Choir Camp
August 10 - 16, 2026
Registration Here!
​Are you looking for a fun way for your son or daughter
to give singing in a choir a try?
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We’re excited to host our SUMMER Choir Camp this August—a fantastic experience for kids who love music and singing! Camp participants will sing, play, and learn together for a week of music and fun.
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The camp is open to all children entering grade 2 and up. The camp focuses on treble voices, so please let us know if your teen boy with a changed voice would like to participate in advance!
Everyone is welcome—no prior musical experience or church affiliation required. Some campers come with no musical background, while others play instruments or have sung elsewhere. Some are already part of our choirs at All Saints. All that’s needed is a willingness to try new things (and maybe be a little silly!) and a desire to learn about singing.
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This year we're adding a new Beginner Choir Track specifically for grade 2-4. For children who are just beginning their musical journey, they will be learn the basics of music reading, healthy singing, rhythm, and teamwork through fun activities, games, and song!
Who runs the camp?​
The camp is sponsored by All Saints Episcopal Church, which has a long tradition of choirs for children, with a Boys Choir founded in 1899 and a Girls Choir founded in 1962.​
Our guest conductor for the weekend of camp is Michael McCarthy. During his tenure at as Director of Music at the Washington National Cathedral, he led the Cathedral's choirs in music for the Funerals of Presidents, as well as many national services of mourning and celebration. ​Mike’s greatest passion is education, inspiring singers and instrumentalists, both young and not so young, to explore the depths of musical expression to find moments of transformation within themselves and others.
The camp is organized by Scott Hayes, Director of Music at All Saints Church. Since 2016, Scott directs All Saints choirs - which include choirs for boys & girls, adults, and college students, involving more than 50 people on a weekly basis. Scott will lead most of the rehearsal sessions leading up to Mike McCarthy's arrival later in the week.
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The Beginners Track will be led by Fortune Picker, a Voice Performance and Music Education major at Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studies voice with Margaret Woods. She currently serves as a Choral Scholar at All Saints Church, where she also leads All Saints' Training Choir.
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Other chaperones & helpers will ensure that the camp runs smoothly and safely!
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Does my child need to attend the entire camp?
​No, but we’d love for kids to join us for the whole time! Being there for all three days helps them really feel part of the group and get the most out of this fun, music-filled experience.
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What is the Choir Camp Schedule and what will they do each day?
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Monday - Sunday:
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Morning (9:00 - Noon): Rehearsal and musical activities, ending with lunch at noon.
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Afternoon (12:30 - 4:00 PM): Fun activity offsite (like bowling or indoor mini-golf)
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Saturday
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Morning (10 AM - Noon): Rehearsal at the Church
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Afternoon (Noon - 8:00PMish): Optional Trip to Busch Gardens! Family are welcome to attend. Sign-up & purchase tickets the week of camp.
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Sunday
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Sing in AM Church Service​ (9:00 AM Prep Time, 9:30 AM Rehearsal, 10:30 AM Service)
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What does the camp cost?
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Each weekday of the camp is $60, which will help cover clinician, instructor, and activity costs. You can register either by day or by the entire week.
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Saturday AM's session is free; however the optional after trip to Busch Gardens is not (we will sign-up for and purchase tickets for BG during the week of camp)
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Sunday's session/service is free!
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How can I register?
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