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Messiah Music Camp
Madison, Alabama
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(256)721-0041
musiccamp[AT]mlutheran.org
7740 Highway 72 West
Madison, Alabama 35758
CAMPER AGES: Rising Kindergarten through 9th Grade
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Daily 9-3 p.m., Saturday AM Rehearsal, Sunday AM Musical
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. We are an ELCA Lutheran Congregation.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Bless your child(ren)’s summer with a week of learning God’s Word, singing, and recreational fun. The week-long camp runs M-F, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. with a Saturday morning dress rehearsal on June 10, and Sunday morning musical presentations during worship on June 11.
Weekday mornings the children will rehearse songs from the musical with professional educators, enjoy crafts, drama, recreation, worship, and a snack. After a sack lunch (from home), campers will enjoy afternoon activities like roller skating, bowling, movies, etc.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Theater, Musical Theater, and more. Children Enjoy Crafts, Snacks, & Recreation Time.
CAMP LOCATION: Messiah Lutheran Church is located on US Highway 72, west of Huntsville, Alabama.
CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is conducted mostly inside the church, though recreation activities take place outdoors and at the location of the afternoon recreation event (bowling center, roller rink, etc.)
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Messiah Music Camp was founded in the 1990's as a quality, summer musical-theater program for children in the City of Madison area. Messiah Music Camp offers a wholesome and non-competitive environment for children to experience the joy of singing and acting while making friends and having fun through the crafts and recreation activities.
Messiah Music Camp was founded as a music outreach initiative by Lois Graff, who was MLC's Music Director when the church was founded in 1990, and Pastor Scott Peterson, MLC's founding pastor. Graff and Peterson wrote and composed over nine original musicals. These musicals are rotated year to year. Visit the Gallery page for a selection of photos from recent musicals and to view past performances of Music Camp musicals.
Messiah Music Camp Director is Stephanie Gillespie. Prior to being hired as Music Camp Director early in 2023, Gillespie served as the Music Camp's Music Director for over ten years. She is a
Music Camp Leadership
Messiah Music Camp's leaders and teachers are experienced and dedicated to ensuring the Music Camp experience is a rewarding and fun experience for your child. They are assisted by dozens of volunteers who assist throughout the week. Your child's well being and safety are important. All of our leaders have completed background checks.
Adult and youth volunteers are screened and receive training prior to being permitted to lead children's activities. Information and policies on Messiah's Youth Activity Standards can be found by visiting our youth pages at Our Camp Website Link: www.mlutheran.org
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available. Please email us.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Students bring lunch from home. We do not have early drop off or late pick up available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 5 - 9, 2023 (camp) June 10 (AM rehearsal) June 11 (AM musicals)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$100 for first child, $20 discount for each additional sibling registered. See website for details. Please note that lunches are brought from home.
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