A typical week at camp could look like...
Here is a sample schedule of a typical week at Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC) to give you an idea of all the fun we have and what makes some of the days untypical!
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Theme day |
Cafeteria highlights |
Game/activity |
Special event |
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Monday |
Olympic day! This is the day in which all campers have the chance to show their great athletic abilities as they participate in events requiring finely tuned skills. |
Feed your face with Jello! |
Water balloon, rhythmic gymnastics, and more. |
Piano concert by a professional musician. |
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Tuesday |
Renaissance day! This day shall henceforth and forsooth commence with the opening of doors and general politeness of all and sundry amongst the young campers. |
Each shall take unto themselves a partner. During the entirety of the meal, each partner shall take great pains to feed each other. Should any pair not find themselves entering into the spirit of the event, they shall be tied together at the hands for the remainder of the meal. |
Candle dipping (there is no electricity in the Renaissance and we need to see our music!). |
Concert demonstrating some of the instruments of the Renaissance period. |
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Wednesday |
Christmas day! |
Sing a Christmas carol for your supper. |
Decorating Christmas cookies. |
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Thursday |
“Normal” day! |
Monk’s meal. You have taken a vow of silence. One sound and your utensils disappear for lack of observing your vows. |
Gaga ball |
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Friday |
Backwards day! |
Eat your dessert first. |
Backwards relay race. |
A morning concert. |
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Saturday |
Beach day! |
Outing to the Waterloo Recreation Centre |
Swimming. |
A typical day at camp can look like...
Here is a sample schedule of a typical day at Ontario Mennonite Music Camp (OMMC). Not all events occur everyday, so the schedule may vary slightly.
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Time |
Event |
What’s involved |
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7:30 am |
Wake up |
Opening your eyes and realizing that this is a wonderful day! |
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8:00 am |
Chapel |
In small groups, staff and campers take turns leading chapel. They choose a topic, pick scripture, and lead music and prayers. |
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8:15 am |
Breakfast |
Usually a choice of cold cereal or something hot (eggs, waffles, etc.). |
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9:00 am |
Choir |
All campers gather in the chapel and sing a variety of chorale music. |
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9:45 am |
Master class |
Campers break into groups based on the instrument they play. |
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11:15 am |
Choir |
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12:00 pm |
Lunch |
Mmmmm...food! |
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1:00 pm |
Musical rehearsal, |
This time is used for practicing the musical for the final concert, playing camp wide games (like toss the chicken) or a special activity such as candle dipping or helping at the Ten Thousand Villages Warehouse. |
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3:45 pm |
Practice time |
Campers use this time to practice their instruments. |
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4:30 pm |
Free time |
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5:00 pm |
Supper |
Wow! Another round of scrumptious, home-style Grebel food! |
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6:00 pm |
Counseling groups |
Counseling groups is a time for interaction between campers and staff in a smaller group setting, including special devotions. |
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7:00 pm |
Concert |
Throughout the two weeks, campers have the opportunity to hear professional musicians who come and sing and/or play just for OMMC. |
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7:45 pm |
Camp game |
Life-size Dutch Blitz, Scavenger Hunt, and more! |
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8:45 pm |
Campfire |
For those who have a burning desire to get smoke in their eyes while singing crazy campfire songs! |
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9:15 pm |
Snack |
It’s been a while since supper! |
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9:30 pm |
Chapel |
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10:00 pm |
Lights out |
Zzz (Hey! Quit snoring, I’m trying to sleep!). |