About This Camp

The Children of Mary Religion Camp is a one-week residential Catholic faith experience designed specifically for children from rural parishes. Held at Camp York in Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg, SC, this immersive program combines spiritual growth with recreational activities in a highly-supervised, nurturing environment. Campers live together in small cabins (2-4 children per cabin with 2 dedicated counselors), creating a close-knit community where they live, play, pray, and study t

Key Highlights

  • Affordable one-week residential Catholic camp at only $225 per child
  • Specifically designed for rural parish children with partial scholarships available
  • Excellent supervision with 2 counselors per 2-4 campers in cabin settings
  • All-inclusive program with meals, lodging, and activities provided

Special Features

  • One-week residential Catholic faith experience
  • Serves Catholic children from rural parishes
  • 50 years of operation
  • Highly-supervised environment with 2 counselors per 2-4 campers
  • All volunteer counselors and staff to keep costs minimal
  • Located at historic Camp York in Kings Mountain State Park
  • Daily Mass and religious instruction included
  • Food waste awareness program with donations to food banks
  • All lodging, meals, and activity supplies provided

Activities

Reconciliation serviceReligious services preparationSportsPrayer servicesEvening programsMusicSymbolsSkitsGrade level group activitiesArts & craftsMassBuncoInteractive songsRosarySwimming

Best For

Catholic children from rural parishes seeking an affordable, faith-centered residential camp experience with strong spiritual formation and community service components

Parent Considerations

  • Must be Catholic or from a Catholic family
  • Designed specifically for children from rural parishes
  • One-week commitment required
  • Religious instruction and daily Mass are core components
  • Limited to small cabin groups (2-4 campers) which may affect social dynamics
  • Volunteer-run operation may have varying staff experience levels
  • Requires alignment with Catholic faith values and practices