Sacred Harp Singing Camp 2024
A place of Christian fellowship where campers can learn traditional shape note singing.
August 19-23, 2024
Location: Fall Creek Falls State Park Group Camp 1.
Cost: $60 per family. Cost of food is $35 per person for age 13 and older, $25 per person for age 12 and younger, and free for children age 0-2.
Attendance is limited to Christians only.
Statement of Faith and Camp Rules
Register for camp!
Schedule:
Monday
Arrive any time
5:00 PM Dinner
6:00 PM Cleanup
6:30 PM Evening Singing
8:00 PM Evening Devotional
8:30 PM Free time
10:00 PM Lights out
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
8:00 AM Breakfast
9:00 AM Cleanup
9:30 AM Morning devotional
10:00 AM Rudiments Class
11:00 AM Morning Singing
12:00 PM Lunch
1:00 PM Cleanup
1:30 PM Afternoon Singing
2:30 PM Free time
5:00 PM Supper
6:00 PM Cleanup
6:30 PM Evening Singing
8:00 PM Evening devotional
8:30 PM Free time
10:00 PM Lights out
Friday
Depart
At the Thursday afternoon singing session we will be singing any new compositions from campers. Closer to the camp date we will let you know approximately how many copies to bring.
Scripture Memorization
All campers are challenged to memorize Psalm 21 beforehand and recite it at camp. Parents can choose a smaller number of verses for younger children to memorize.
What to bring:
Linens
toilet tissue
soap, shampoo, etc.
towels, washcloths, etc.
Bible
Sacred Harp singing books (1991 Denson and others)
Flashlight
Modest clothing adhering to the dress code below:
Swim suit.
Dress code
Shorts, skirts, and dresses should be knee length at a minimum.
No low-cut or tight pants such as yoga pants, leggings, etc.
Tops/shirts/blouses should not be see-through or revealing. No visible midriffs.
Any tattoos normally visible in shorts or short sleeves should be appropriately covered.
No unnaturally colored (blue, pink, etc.) hair.
About the facilities
We will be staying at the Group Site 1 Cabins at Fall Creek Falls State Park in Tennessee. The cabins have screen windows and four to six bunk beds. There are 19 cabins with a maximum occupancy of 100. Each family will have one or more cabins as needed. There are three bath houses with each one having a men's and women's side. For those desiring more comfort, the camp is within a reasonable distance of several hotels. The state park also offers Cabins (full comfort, $165-200 a night) and RV camping for which you will need to make your own reservation with the park.
We will be singing in one of the large empty cabins.
Volunteers will be needed for each meal and for cleanup.
Those with special dietary needs will need to provide their own meals. There is a refrigerator and freezer in the kitchen to which you can have access. Remember to label your food.
Campers under age 18
Any campers under age 18 whose family is not attending must be sponsored by an adult or family attending camp.
Location and travel
The park is located 2.25 hours southeast of Nashville and 1.5 hours north of Chattanooga. For those flying, the Nashville airport is usually considerable less expensive than Chattanooga.
Payment
Please mail payment no later than two weeks before camp. Please write "Sacred Harp Camp" in the memo.
Daniel Bearden
175 Willoughby Drive
New Hope, AL 35760
Full refunds will be issued as needed. Late registrations may bring their payment to camp.
Contact
Email danielbearden@protonmail.com for more information.
Call or text (256) 513-2456