We hoped and expected Conquest to provide those same experiences for our eldest son when he started Conquest. Each Saturday he would meet up with other boys {and their dads} at our parish, St. William which hosts almost all of the Conquest events. He learns quite a bit about the faith and it is taught by Father Michael and Father Gregory. The older boys also help teach and share, which I actually love. I feel peer leadership and instruction is not only key in keeping our kiddos close to the Faith, it helps them share it in a nurturing environment – it gives them the skills and practice to take the Faith outside of their comfort zone as they get older. Skills they will no doubt need once they enter the world at an older age.
Conquest in the past few years has expanded their yearly program to now include two kinds of AWESOME summer programs. The first is Day Camp TX and the other is Camp TX. Our son will be participating in Day Camp TX for the third year and based on age, was finally able to participate in Camp TX. It is like nothing I’ve ever seen. The boys love these camps. The proof is in the numbers. This year they have opened up Day Camp TX for TWO sessions instead of one. Camp TX was a great experience for both my son and husband, who attended as a chaperone last year. So, rather than bore you with all the details from my end, I’m going to link you up to their website so you can get registered IMMEDIATELY. Your boys will have a blast {dads too!} and it will make you think about the ripple effect programs like this can have on your sons for vocations. If your son attends Day Camp TX, make sure you attend daily Mass at St. William and you will see exactly the impact these programs have on our boys.
The details at a a glance:
Who: A Catholic camp for boys ages 8-12 {13 & up are encouraged to inquire about leadership positions}
What: Day Camp TX I – they’ll learn about leadership training, dodgeball, slip’n’slide, lives of the saints and skits
When: July 23-27, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock
Cost: $100
Contact: David Crawford at daycamptx@texasconquest.com or 512.584.7502
Who: A Catholic camp for boys ages 8-12 {13 & up are encouraged to inquire about leadership positions}
What: Day Camp TX II – they’ll learn about leadership training, dodgeball, slip’n’slide, lives of the saints and skits
When: July 30-August 3, 2012 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Where: St. William Catholic Church in Round Rock
Cost: $100
Contact: David Crawford at daycamptx@texasconquest.com or 512.584.7502
To download a flyer with all the information presented here about Day Camp TX, please click here.
What
- Camp TX
- Leadership training, team-builder challenge course, dodge ball, ultimate civil war, talks, sacraments and more!
- Competitive paintball over a wide range of scenarios at Zoomz paintball adventure course!
- We’re renting out the entire Aquatic Center of Bryan! Features an olympic-sized pool, a 175-foot waterslide and two diving boards.
Who
A Catholic camp for boys ages 10-14 (15 and up, inquire about leadership positions)
When
July 15-21, 2012
Arrival on July 15 at 3 p.m.
Departure on July 21 at 1 p.m.
Where
Near Bryan/College Station at Holy Rosary Church in Frenstat.
Cost
$300, Dads $150
What to bring
Daily: t-shirts, underwear, socks, tennis shoes, pants, pajamas
For Mass: dress shirt, tie, blazer, dress pants, belt, dress socks, dress shoes
Sports: sport shirts, shorts, bathing suit
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, comb, towel
Do Not Bring: iPods etc., flashlights, personal food, cell phones (there is a camp phone for emergencies only)
Contact
Jonathan Nguyen at camptx@texasconquest.com or 361.463.5139
For more information or to download a PDF flyer, please click here for info on Camp TX.
If your boys have participated in the Conquest program or any of the summer activities, please share below in the comments so others can hear how awesome these programs are!
My name is Jonathan Nguyen and I am heading up Camp TX with an amazing team and two awesome LC priests (Fr Michael Sullivan and Fr Gregory Usselmann). I can promise you that your son will have a fun time growing in Faith through Christ with the activities, talk, sacraments, and pure fun we have in store. God Bless!