About This Camp

Children of Mary Religion Camp offers a unique one-week residential Catholic faith experience designed specifically for children from rural parishes. Located at the historic Camp York in Kings Mountain State Park, this camp has been serving families for over 50 years, providing a nurturing environment where children live, play, pray, and study together to deepen their Catholic faith while having tremendous fun in a highly-supervised, safe setting. The camp combines traditional recreational acti

Key Highlights

  • One-week Catholic residential camp experience with 50+ years of tradition
  • Exceptional 2:1 counselor ratio ensuring personalized attention for each child
  • All-inclusive program at $225 with scholarships available for rural parish families

Special Features

  • Exclusively serves Catholic children from rural parishes
  • 50+ years of operation
  • Historic Camp York location in Kings Mountain State Park
  • Exceptional 2:1 counselor-to-camper ratio
  • All volunteer staff to keep costs minimal
  • Daily Mass and religious instruction
  • Food waste awareness program with donations to food banks
  • All meals, lodging, and activity supplies included

Activities

SwimmingSportsArts & craftsMassPrayer servicesReconciliation serviceReligious services preparationEvening programsMusicInteractive songsSkitsGrade level group activitiesBuncoRosarySymbols activities

Best For

Catholic children from rural parishes seeking an immersive faith experience with exceptional supervision, character development, and community service learning in a traditional religious camp setting

Parent Considerations

  • Limited to Catholic children from rural parishes only
  • Very small sample size for rating (only 3 reviews)
  • Faith-based programming may be intensive for some families
  • One-week residential format requires overnight stay comfort
  • Rural parish requirement may limit accessibility for some families