summer camps
Senior Camp: June 22-28, 2008
(Youth entering grades 10-12 and recent High School graduates)
This camp provides guidance into adulthood through personal growth, team work, and spiritual direction. Programs provide time for campers to ask and reflect on questions related to social, moral, personal and religious concerns.
June 29-July 3: ½ week camps (New themes/programs for 2008 TBA soon!!!)
Family Camp: July 6-12, 2008
(Families and Adults)
A week of family renewal in a caring Christian community, Family Camp brings together families of all kinds in a fun and relaxing atmosphere away from the daily demands of life at home. This camp offers discussion groups for all ages, as well as a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities.
Junior Camp:July 13-19, 2008
(Youth entering grades 4-6)
Campers at Junior Camp are introduced to a deeper understanding of what it means to be a Christian. This camp offers instructional themes, worship, music, and a wide range of activities that allow campers to explore their relationship with Christ and each other.
Intermediate Camp: July 20-26, 2008
(Youth entering grades 7-9)
This camp is designed to help young people grow as individuals and as members of the body of Christ. Many fun and engaging activities are offered to encourage campers to renew old relationships and form new and lasting friendships as they move closer to adulthood.
Creative Arts/Hallelujah Hike: July 27-August 2, 2008
(Creative Arts Camp – Youth entering grades 4-7; Hallelujah Hike – 13-18 years old)
Creative Arts Camp allows young people to explore and celebrate their gifts and talents. Music, writing, the visual arts, and crafts are some of the talents that are nourished and expanded during this camp.
Hallelujah Hike is for those with an adventurous spirit! The Hike is designed to promote Christian identity and growth through community living in a rustic outdoor setting. Hikers have a chance to discover their connection to nature through tent camping, outdoor cooking, hiking, backpacking, adventure trails, plants and wildlife.
Click here for a camp application. Please note that the deadline to receive a registration fee discount has been extended until May 15, 2008.
Click a link below for:
Confidential Medical Report, Covenant of Conduct, and/or Peterkin Scholarship Information
For additional information about summer camps, please contact Jason Beschinski, Diocesan Youth Ministries Director, at 304-344-3597 or jbeschinski@wvdiocese.org, or Daisy McBride, Director of Peterkin, at 304-822-4519 or daisymcb1@hotmail.com.