Popular Music Camp

Let's rock this summer!
June 23-27, 2025

Popular Music Camp is for rising 7th - 12th graders

Welcome to the Popular Music Camp – your gateway to the exciting world of the music industry! Our comprehensive program is designed to immerse campers in the creative and dynamic realm of popular music, covering everything from songwriting to beat making and providing valuable insights into the behind-the-scenes workings of the music business.

Camp Features:

Comprehensive Program: Explore various aspects of the music industry, from honing your songwriting skills to mastering the art of beat making. Our program is crafted to provide a well-rounded understanding of popular music, ensuring campers have the tools they need to express their creativity and pursue their musical passions.
Stay the Whole Day: Campers are encouraged to make the most out of their experience by staying for the entire day until 8 PM. This extended duration allows for in-depth exploration of topics, collaboration with fellow campers, and the chance to fully immerse yourself in the creative process.
Overnight Option: For those seeking an even more immersive experience, we offer an overnight option. Live and learn on our beautiful campus, surrounded by the inspiring atmosphere of music. This option allows campers to deepen their connections with peers, foster creativity during late-night jam sessions, and truly live the music experience.
Camp Concert: Showcase what you learned during the week at a special Camp Concert on Friday.

Camp Focus:

Songwriting: Unleash your creativity and learn the art of crafting compelling lyrics and melodies. Our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of turning your musical ideas into fully realized songs.
Beat Making: Dive into the world of beat making and explore the techniques behind creating infectious rhythms. From drum programming to electronic production, campers will gain hands-on experience in the art of producing beats.
Behind-the-Scenes Insights: Get an insider's perspective on the music industry, learning about the behind-the-scenes workings that contribute to the creation and promotion of popular music.

Extended Day and Overnight Options:

Campers are encouraged to fully immerse themselves in the musical experience by staying for the entire day until 8 PM. This extended duration allows for the exploration of thoughtful electives, the honing of skills, and the building of connections with fellow musicians.

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.

Camp Cost:

Camp Cost:
- Day Camper: $250, includes tuition and an official camp t-shirt if registered by March 31
- Add On's:
  - Day Camper Meal Plan: $100 (includes lunch and dinner Monday-Thursday plus lunch on Friday)
  - Official Camp Shirt if registering after March 31: $15
- Resident/Overnight Camper: $525
  - Includes tution, official camp t-shirt (if registered by March 31), 4-nights accomodation, & meals
  - Meals included: Lunch & Dinner on Monday + Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Tuesday - Thursday + Breakfast & Lunch on Friday

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 questions 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

The links below take you to the forms.

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