THE AMERICAN CHANT CAMP

Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception, pray for our Country!

Chant Camp 2026 will pray in a special way for our country through Our Lady of the Visitation, on its 250th birthday. Let Freedom SING this summer! Our Solemn Mass will be on July 2nd, the Feast of the Visitation of Our Lady. We welcome students, ages 10+ from St. Mary’s and other area parishes to learn together and sing a beautiful Mass for Our Lady in a festival style 4-day camp. Devotions to the Most Precious Blood and Our Lady, rigorous classes by our expert faculty, fun games and recreation with our FSSP seminarians and priests, and crafts will enhance our celebration of the AMERICAN story of Catholic sacred music since its founding in 1776. For all the blessings and freedoms received in our beloved country, let us sing TE DEUM LAUDAMUS!

Camp Dates: June 29-July 2
Ages: 10-17 (Choristers 8+)
Time: 9am-3pm
Mass: Thursday, July 2, 12:30pm

Registration Deadline: June 1

AGES, COST and EXPECTATIONS of STUDENTS

AGES: 10+ (and 2025-2026 Choristers 8+)

1 Camper: $100
1 Family: $150
Tuition helps defray the cost of materials, instructors, and includes a camp t-shirt.

Chant camp will be offered to a max of 60 students from St. Mary’s and regional parishes, ages 10+. All current Choristers are encouraged to attend, and a special track for high school students will be included. Beginners must at least 10 years old to register for chant camp and priority will be given to older students. Please email stmarysfsspmusic@gmail.com for any questions.

EXPECTATIONS:

In a Music Festival style, students will be placed in voice part sections, Soprano, Alto and Tenor/Bass. The American Chant Camp will be premiering a new Mass Ordinary by an American composer, singing historic American motets and hymns from Philadelphia, and Gregorian Chant of the Mass Salve Sancta Parens.

Polyphony will be sent to students ahead of camp week, with expectations that they will begin learning their voice part before the festival chant camp week.

Attendance at all 4 days of camp is required. Full schedules and instructions will be sent to parents and students after registration window is closed June 1st. Permission forms and payment must be received by the office to be considered registered and the spot secured.

Clothing must cover the knees and shoulders inclusively and be comfortable for running and games. Chant Camp t-shirts will be worn for the sung Mass.