• Drop off + Pick Up Map

DAY CAMPER TUITION COST:

• Band + Orchestra, Choir and Popular camps: $250 per week. This includes tuition and an official camp t-shirt if registered by March 31. 
• Elementary Music Camp: $250 per week. This includes tuition and the required official camp t-shirt. Shirt size cannot be guaranteed if registering after May 1.
   

ADD-ONS:

• Summer at the Scheidt Camp Shirts: $15 AFTER March 31 can be purchased when registering for camp.
• After Care: $50 for Elementary Music Camp only
• Private Lessons: $65 per hour, only available for Band + Orchestra Camp

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS:

• Day Camper Meals for Choir, Band + Orchestra, and Popular Music Camp
  •  $100 includes lunch and dinner Monday - Thursday plus lunch on Friday
• Day Camper Meals for Elemetary Music Camp
  • $55 includes lunch Monday - Friday
• Resident/Overnight Camper Meal Plans are included in the Tuition
  • Includes lunch and dinner on Monday
  • Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday through Thursday
  • Includes breakfast and lunch on Friday

RESIDENT/OVERNIGHT CAMP OPTIONS FOR CHOIR, BAND + ORCHESTRA AND POPULAR MUSIC:
Upgrade your experience and be a resident camper! Campers can live, learn and play the week away on the University of Memphis campus—housing in the Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place, 3615 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111.

•  $525 includes tuition, official camp t-shirt (if registered by March 31), all meals & 4-nights accomodation

Last day to register as a resident camper are as follows:

Choir Camp: May 23

Band + Orchestra Camp: May 30

Popular Music Camp: June 6

If you have completed registration forms but lost the marketplace link, please use the following link to complete your payment: https://commerce.cashnet.com/schoolofmusicpay

We are excited to announce we will have scholarships available for our Summer at the Scheidt Camps for the Summer of 2025!

Made possible by generous donors and the Truist Charitable Fund!

We have ten (10) scholarships of $250 each for each camp available! Scholarships will be applied to camp tuition only. 

Scholarship submissions, including the teacher recommendation, are due no later than April 1, 2025 at 11:59PM Central Time. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted or considered.

Applications will be carefully reviewed by the Summer at the Scheidt Board of Directors. Winners will be notified no later than May 1, 2025.

The scholarship application includes questions geared toward each age group. Please read prompts carefully.

• Current K-2 will upload a scanned drawing with the application.
  • What does music in your community look like to you?
• Current 3-5 will upload a scanned HANDWRITTEN paragraph with the application.
  • Why is music important to you and the people in your community? How does it make your community special?
• Current 6-12 will have the following short essay questions: 
  • What do you hope to learn or experience at this music camp, and how do you think it will help you grow as a musician?
  • How does music influence your life, both inside and outside of school?
  • Why is attending the Summer at the Scheidt music camp important to you, and how do you think it will impact your future in music?
• All will complete the Extra-curricular Activities and Music Awards or Achievements
• All are to have their teacher complete the Teacher Recommendation Form 

>>CAMPER SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORM<<         >>TEACHER RECOMMENDATION FORM<<

Campers bringing their lunch should bring non-perishable food items or pack their lunch in a small cooler.

All campers should bring a clearly labeled water bottle.

Campers may purchase a meal plan, bring their lunch, or purchase meals at the Tiger Den register - Breakfast: $8.69 + tax, Lunch: $10.50 + tax, and Dinner: $10.50 + tax

MEAL PLAN OPTIONS:

• Day Camper Meals for Choir, Band + Orchestra, and Popular Music Camp
  • Includes lunch and dinner Monday - Thursday plus lunch on Friday
• Day Camper Meals for Elemetary Music Camp
  • Includes lunch Monday - Friday
• Resident/Overnight Camper Meal Plans 
  • Includes lunch and dinner on Monday
  • Includes breakfast, lunch and dinner Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
  • Includes breakfast and lunch on Friday

Summer at the Scheidt will be held on the campus of the University of Memphis. Locations will vary based on activities.

• Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 3800 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
• Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place, 3615 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111- resident dorms
• Additional activities will be held on the University of Memphis campus.

Drop-Off
Middle + High School Campers
Campers should arrive by 8:15 AM. Drop-off is between 7:45-8:15 AM. Campers should be ready to exit cars as they arrive at drop-off.

Check-in for the Choir, Band + Orchestra and Popular Music camp sessions will be in the Scheid Family Performing Arts Center lobby. Parent/Guardians and students can park in the Central Ave. parking lot located at 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
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Resident Check-in Dates and Times

Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place, 3615 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111

• Choir Camp: June 9 at 8 AM
• Band + Orchestra Camp: June 16 at 8 AM
• Popular Music Camp: June 23 at 8 AM

 
If your camper is staying in the dorms for the Choir, Band + Orchestra, or Popular Music Camp, please check in at the Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place before you come to the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 3800 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38111
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At check-in, campers will receive their weekly schedule; room assignments; and for students on a meal plan, their wristband.

For campers not staying overnight, pick-up will be in the Scheidt Center.
Instruction ends at 5 PM. Day Campers may be picked up at 5 PM. If Day Campers would like to stay for dinner and the evening activity, pickup is at 8 PM

Elementary School Campers

Monday's check-in for the elementary school Music camp sessions will be in the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. Parent/Guardian and student can park in the Central Ave. parking lot located directly across the street from the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
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Check-in Date and Time
Elementary Music Camp: July 7 at 8:15 AM

Elementary Music Camp Dropoff and Pick Up
The Elementary Music Camp will have a dropoff line starting on Tuesday of the camp. The route will enter at the intersection of Zack Curlin and Central, head east in the parking lot, and be behind the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center, where our camp staff will meet your camper and escort them to the Scheidt Center.
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Campers will be picked up in person at the Scheidt Family Performing Arts Center. Please park in the Central Ave. parking lot located directly behind the Scheidt Center, 3800 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111
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Camp ends at 3:30 PM and for campers staying for Extra Play, pick-up time is 5:30 PM.

Extra Play (Elementary Music Camp)
Extra Play is available during Music Camp from 3:30-5:30 Monday - Thursday of camp for an additional $TBA per camper. Perfect for working parents. Pre-register your camper for extra fun! Campers get a 3:30 snack and enjoy a different camp activity each day. Campers must be picked up no later than 5:30 PM. Summer at the Scheidt charges $1 per minute you are late.

Resident Camp Options
Available only for Choir, Band + Orchestra and Popular Music Camps. Upgrade your experience and be a resident camper! Campers can live, learn and play the week away on the University of Memphis campus. Housing in the Living Learning Center is $525 and includes tuition, camp t-shirt (if registered by March 31), all meals and 4-nights accommodation. 

Last day to register as a resident camper are as follows:

Choir Camp: May 23

Band + Orchestra Camp: May 30

Popular Music Camp: June 6

All overnight sessions begin at 5 PM at the start of your camp session on Monday and end after the Friday performance.

If your camper is staying in the dorms for the Choir, Band + Orchestra, or Popular Music Camp, please check in at the Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place, 3615 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111 starting at 8 AM.
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At check-in, campers will receive their weekly schedule; room assignments; and for students on a meal plan, their wristband.

Yes, as long as students have parental consent. A parking pass is required and can be purchased at registration. The rate is $3 per day.

Please note the following: Once resident campers complete registration, they are not allowed to leave campus/drive their vehicle until the conclusion of the camp session.

• Campers should wear comfortable attire – shorts & t-shirts are appropriate for the camp week. Please avoid clothing that could be considered offensive in any way.
• Final Performance Attire for Choir Camp, Band + Orchestra Camp: concert black (black top, black bottoms, black dress)
• A raincoat or light jacket as needed (we’ll be walking to the student center for lunch; sometimes the rehearsal rooms are cool)
• Band + Orchestra Campers will need to bring an instrument with your name, address and school marked on the case.
• Percussionists only need to bring a stick bag with snare drum sticks, timpani mallets, and keyboard mallets.
• Campers bringing their lunch should bring non-perishable food items or pack their lunch in a small cooler.
• Money for food if campers are not on a meal plan (This will apply to students who register after the meal plan/housing cutoff date) Campers purchase meals at the University Center and Tiger Den in Jones Hall.
• If you are taking a private lesson, bring along the music you are currently studying. See "Are there opportunities for additional private lessons during and after camp?" below for more information.
• For resident campers see "What do resident campers need to bring?" below for an additional packing list.

Choir, Band + Orchestra Camps students must have at least one year of formal training: Suzuki or middle school choir, band, and orchestra.

No prior musical experience is required to attend Elementary Music and Popular Music Camp. We welcome beginners and students who are trying out a new instrument for the week.

Yes! Our camps are set up to accommodate a variety of different experience levels. No matter your child’s musical history, they’re sure to learn new things and have a great time. Our camp leaders are experts at building on a child's strengths and incorporating many skills into the performances. When you sign up, you will have the opportunity to tell us all about your child's unique skill set and interests. We will keep these interests in mind wherever possible.

• Choir Camp: rising 7 - 12th grades
• Band + Orchestra Camp: rising 7 - 12th grades
• Popular Music Camp: rising 7 - 12th grades
• Music Camp: rising 1 - 6th grades*

*If your child has one year of formal training: Suzuki, or other they can request to attend the Band + Orchestra or the Choir Camp. Email us for information.

Please list the instrument/voice that represents your highest level of proficiency at registration. Only in a very rare instance would you play in more than one ensemble. This excludes woodwinds and brass who may have to play in both band and orchestra, depending on the instrumentation of each ensemble. However, several small ensembles meet and rehearse with one another for evening performances at camp.

Except for piano and large percussion (keyboards, timpani, etc.), Summer at the Scheidt does not provide instruments. Students need to bring their instruments and amplifiers each day of the camp.

We are happy to provide references for local music shops that offer rentals during camp weeks if you do not already have an instrument to use.

Depending on the session, campers will have the ability to select electives to expand their musical experience.

Choir Camp Electives:

• Leadership
• Movement
• Songwriting
• Digital Content Creation
• Conducting

Band + Orchestra Camp Electives:

• Leadership
• Movement
• Songwriting
• Digital Content Creation
• Conducting
• Improvisation

The daily schedule is generally the same each day. The final day is changed to accommodate performances and showcases. Campers will receive their schedule for the week on the first day of camp. During the day campers work on various music skills depending on the camp and collaborate with other campers.

• For the Choir, Band + Orchestra Camps campers will have daily masterclasses for their instruments/voice, large and small ensembles, and will take electives selected on the registration form.
• Elementary Music Campers will have various experiences, including musical instruments, singing, and movement.
• Popular Music Campers will have daily masterclasses for their instruments/voice, and small ensembles and will take electives on content creation, recording and mixing, and electronic music In addition, campers will work on leadership skills/ team building

Each evening, resident campers will be treated to a faculty concert and as social games and mixers. They will also have the opportunity to perform for their fellow campers in a talent showcase.

• Choir Camp will culminate in a recital on Friday, June 13 (time TBD)
• Band + Orchestra Camp will culminate in a recital on Friday, June 20 (time TBD)

Band + Orchestra Camp has private lessons available at an additional cost of $TBA per hour. Depending on the teacher’s schedule, these extra lessons may take place during or after camp hours. Private lessons are also available during different weeks. Please contact the directors for more information.

The safety and security of every student is very important to us. All camp staff have completed background checks per the University of Memphis policy.

All camp staff members are current undergraduates, graduate students, employees/staff at the Rudi E. Scheidt School of Music, or teaching professionals. Every member of the camp staff undergoes special training for working with minors, including training for mandatory reporting of child abuse.

Our staff will review all registration/health forms. The camp’s staff will dispense prescriptions or necessary routine medications. Children’s acetaminophen, antihistamines (Claritin or Benadryl), throat lozenges and acid reducers (Tums) will be administered under the direction of the camp’s healthcare staff. Prompt attention is given to any accident or injury. Parents are notified immediately if a problem is serious or if outside assistance is required.

Camp parents are not permitted to observe their campers during camp hours as staff are concentrating on the campers and cannot escort visitors. Please do not ask for exceptions.

If your child is sick, or has had a fever in the past 24 hours, please do not bring your child to camp. We cannot pro-rate session fees for campers who miss camp time due to being sick.

In addition, please check your camper for lice before coming to camp on Monday.

Summer at the Scheidt is for campers who want to be here. A camper not following the rules and guidelines of the camp demonstrates that they may not want to be here.

For a first offense, a warning is given; for a second offense, parents are called; and for a third offense, the camper may be asked to leave.

If a camper is a resident and is asked to leave, the parents/guardians will be held financially responsible for all transportation costs. No tuition refunds will be given, full or partial.

Our camp leaders are professional music educators with plenty of experience working with groups of children. In addition to School of Music faculty, we have camp staff and assistants as needed to give campers the best possible experience.

Campers are supervised at all times, and the camp follows the University of Memphis guidelines for an adult-to-student ratio:

• ages 6-8 is 1:8
• ages 9-14 is 1:8
• ages 15-17 is 1:10

Camp Directors:

• Choir Camp - Dr. Emily Frizzell
• Band + Orchestra Camp - Dr. Jonathan Schallert and Pamela Wilensky
• Music Camp - Allen Moody and Susan Johnson
• Popular Music Camp - Sam Shoup

Yes and no. Campers may bring their cell phone to camp and use them before and after daily activities. Once activities begin, cell phones should be turned off and stored in the student's bag.

Cell phones are not permitted during camp courses and ensemble rehearsals. If your child has a problem at camp, they should immediately tell a counselor.

Summer at the Scheidt will not be responsible for cell phones and other valuables.

TECHNOLOGY POLICY
Summer at the Scheidt’s goal is to provide an environment where new friendships can blossom and each camper has a unique and special musical experience. Portable music players, video games, computers and cell phones should not be brought to camp because they distract campers from the community-building and social components of camp. Furthermore, cell phones especially interrupt the camp in various ways, namely our ability to build community and enhance your camper’s confidence in being away from home, both parts of our camp’s goals. If any of the items listed above are brought from home, the camp staff will collect them and return them at the end of the day/session.

If you have any questions about your camper or the camp experience, please contact the camp office at 901.678.BAND.

$50 of the registration fee is non-refundable

Cancellation/refund requests must be received on or before the following dates:

Choir camp: May 23, 2025

Band + Orchestra Camp: May 30, 2025

Popular Music Camp: June 6, 2025

Elementary Music Camp: June 20, 2025

Cancellation/refund requests should be sent to sats@memphis.edu. 

• Twin XL sheets, pillow and blanket or sleeping bag
• Personal toiletries
• Shower shoes
• Bath towel
• Alarm clock
• Chargers for cell phones
• Clothing for six days and five nights
• Final Performance Attire for Choir Camp, Band + Orchestra Camp: camp t-shirt and jeans
• If you wish to order pizza/Chinese food after the evening activities or purchase snacks bring money for this.

There are two students in a room. Housing assignments are made before student arrival. Students will stay in the University of Memphis’ Shirley C. Raines Centennial Place, 3615 Central Ave, Memphis, TN 38111.

This state-of-the-art facility offers other exceptional amenities such as card/key access to the building, suite and room, in-room thermostat, wireless access and ethernet capabilities in each room, and a comfortable lounge area on each floor where students can meet and mingle.

You may request one roommate. On the online registration form, there is a place to do so. Both campers will need to list each other as requested roommates. We will try to accommodate all requests. However, we cannot guarantee all requests will be fulfilled.

No. Students need to bring twin XL sheets, a blanket, a pillow and towels.

Yes. We have counseling staff who monitor and supervise the campers during evening events and some non-class hours. Our staff is comprised of men and women who are college-age and older. See "Is this a safe environment for my son/ daughter" above for details about our staff.

We enforce a strict attendance policy by attending all classes and other events. We do a room check in the dorms at night. If the campers are not where they should be, we have procedures to find them quickly. Attendance problems may result in dismissal from camp without a refund.