{"id":38873,"date":"2013-03-26T07:55:11","date_gmt":"2013-03-26T12:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.austincnm.com\/?p=38873"},"modified":"2013-03-27T16:36:42","modified_gmt":"2013-03-27T21:36:42","slug":"catholic-summer-camp-guide-2013","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/atxcatholic.com\/index.php\/2013\/03\/catholic-summer-camp-guide-2013\/","title":{"rendered":"Catholic Summer Camp Guide: 2013"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There is one word that\u2019s keeping me going until June:\u00a0 summer.<\/strong> I can see sweet tea, swimming pools and no alarm clocks on the horizon. If you\u2019re a mom, you probably have summer camp on that list, as well. Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering just where you can find great Catholic summer camps for your children. Here in the Diocese of Austin we have many and below I share registration information, camp fees, locations and descriptions of the very best we have to offer.<\/p>\n

So, bust out that coffee mug, a pencil and your calendar and get to planning your best summer yet. If I\u2019ve missed any, please leave links in the comments!<\/p>\n

Art Camp<\/a>\u00a0\"art-camp_012\"<\/a><\/strong>
\nCampers use a variety of art mediums (watercolor, oil pastels, pencil, acrylic, etc.) to create a number of creations which are showcased in an art show on the final day of camp.
\nDates:<\/strong> June 10-14, June 17-21, June 24-28
\nAges:<\/strong> 1st<\/sup>-7th<\/sup> grade
\nCost:<\/strong> $195 (incl. materials and snack)
\nLocation:<\/strong> St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School, Austin<\/p>\n

Conquest<\/a><\/strong>
\nAt this overnight week-long camp, boys enjoy paintball, zip lining, low ropes course, lake activities, Sacraments and more .
\nDates:\u00a0June 30-July 6
\nAges: Boys, ages 10-14
\nCost: $450
\nLocation: near Bryan\/College Station<\/p>\n

Conquest<\/a><\/strong>
\nAt this day camp, boys enjoy water balloons, slip ‘n slide, games and sports, lives of the saints and religious prizes, including items from the Holy Land and Vatican blessed by the Pope.
\nDates: July 8-12 (Round Rock), August 8-10 (Bryan)
\nAges: Boys, ages 10-14
\nCost: $150
\nLocation: Round Rock and Bryan<\/p>\n

Cross Training<\/a>\u00a0\"Cross<\/a><\/b>
\nThe program prepares Catholic teens for the rigors of high school by arming them with the tools of their faith. A typical day includes presentations, prayer, service projects, worship and tons of social activities.
\nDates:<\/strong> July 18-21
\nAges:<\/strong> incoming 9th<\/sup> graders (volunteer spots for 10th<\/sup>-12th<\/sup> graders are available)
\nCost:<\/strong> $180 (incl. lodging, meals, tuition, materials, t-shirt but NOT transportation)
\nLocation:<\/strong> Eagle\u2019s Wings Retreat Center, Burnett<\/p>\n

Diocesan Softball Tournament<\/b><\/a>
\nThe annual Co-ed High School Softball Tournament builds community through fun and fellowship among the youth of our diocese. Each parish team will be randomly placed in one of two divisions: Angels or Saints. Each division will play round robin. The tournament will conclude with an all-star game: Angels vs. Saints. Each team will contribute one male and female player to their division\u2019s all-star team.
\nDate:<\/strong> July 28
\nAges:<\/strong> 9th<\/sup>-12th<\/sup> grade
\nCost:<\/strong> TBD
\nLocation:<\/strong> McMaster Fields, Georgetown<\/p>\n

Discipleship Week<\/b> (D-Week)<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0\"D-Week<\/a>
\nD-Week, sponsored by NET Ministries, is an awesome combination of great music, excellent talks, praise and worship, Mass and Reconciliation, entertainment, fun and fellowship. There are multiple locations throughout the U.S. and Texas\u2019 location is in Victoria.
\nDates:<\/strong> June 24-27
\nAges:<\/strong> teens, ages 13-18
\nCost:<\/strong> $225 (incl. food and lodging)
\nLocation:<\/strong> The Spiritual Renewal Center, Victoria<\/p>\n

Just 5 Days<\/strong><\/a>
\nJust5Days helps young people learn about their Catholic faith while serving those in need.
\nDates:<\/strong> July 22-26
\nAges:<\/strong> 6th<\/sup>-8th<\/sup> grade
\nCost:<\/strong> $275 (incl. food and lodging)
\nLocation:<\/strong> St. Catherine of Siena Catholic Church, Austin<\/p>\n

\"mlf<\/a>Mobile Loaves and Fishes Camp<\/a><\/b>
\nCampers participate in various aspects of the MLF program\u2014making meals to feed area families, organizing the food pantry and clothes closet, baking and creating survival kits to pass out to the homeless. Children are educated on being Disciples of Christ, all while participating in fun games and crafts throughout the week.
\nDates:<\/strong> June 24-28, July 8-12, July 29-August 2, August 5-9
\nAges:<\/strong> 1st<\/sup>-Middle School
\nCost:<\/strong> $110 (elementary), $60 (middle school), volunteer and multiple sibling discounts are available
\nLocation:<\/strong> St. Thomas More Catholic Church, Austin<\/p>\n

\"image010\"<\/a>Servus Dei<\/a><\/b>
\nThe three-day camp provides prayer experiences, engaging learning activities based on the life of Jesus and Catholic social teaching and introduces young adolescents to service as an integral part of Christian discipleship. The service component takes place at local agencies and centers that assist people in need.
\nDates:<\/strong> June 20-22
\nAges:<\/strong> 6th<\/sup>-8th<\/sup> grade
\nCost:<\/strong> $85
\nLocation:<\/strong> St. Austin Catholic Parish, Austin<\/p>\n

\"image012\"<\/a>Together Encounter Christ (TEC)<\/a><\/strong>
\nTeens experience a fresh, faith-filled atmosphere away from home, school, and work. Young people meet, reflect, and share how they see themselves, their ideals, and their hopes\/dreams while finding God\u2019s presence in their life.
\nDates:<\/strong> June 29-July 1, August 31-September 2
\nAges:<\/strong> teens\/young adults, ages 17-24
\nCost:<\/strong> $100 (scholarships available)
\nLocation:<\/strong>\u00a0Eagle\u2019s Wings Retreat Center, Burnett<\/p>\n

\"vbs_074\"<\/a>Vacation Bible School (VBS)<\/strong>
\nThis 5-day camp makes the Bible come alive through praise and worship, song, skits, snacks, games and crafts. Most parishes offer a program for PK-5th grade and utilize middle and high school students as volunteers. Check your parish bulletin and website for information specific to your church.
\nDates:<\/strong> June-August
\nAges:<\/strong> PK-12th grade
\nCost:<\/strong> varies
\nLocation:<\/strong> your parish!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There is one word that\u2019s keeping me going until June:\u00a0 summer. I can see sweet tea, swimming pools and no alarm clocks on the horizon. If you\u2019re a mom, you probably have summer camp on that list, as well. Perhaps you\u2019ve been wondering just where you can find great Catholic summer camps for your children…. [Read More]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":34,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_wpcom_ai_launchpad_first_post":false,"_jetpack_feature_clip_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"{title}\n\n{excerpt}\n\n{url}","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"_wpas_customize_per_network":false,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[4,90,89,92,154],"tags":[55,49,1565,155],"class_list":["post-38873","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","category-blog","category-faith-blog","category-family","category-news","category-youth","tag-catholic-2","tag-kids","tag-summer-camp","tag-youth-ministry","entry","has-post-thumbnail"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t