Camp Saint Therese
Diocese of Fresno

Camp St Therese News - Camp St Therese will not host summer camp for the June 2008 season. We are in the process of reorganizing many areas, mainly the fundraising, finances and the Board of Directors. The Directors and administrative volunteers and staff are working very hard to provide funding and scholarships for the future so that many more campers can enjoy the experience of camp. For all the campers that have attended in the past, our pledge is to improve all areas of the camp so you can return as campers or even as camp counselors. If you need more information, please call Mary Mosier @ 559-439-0124,#103 or mmosier@stanthonyfresno.org. Have a safe and wonderful summer!

Camp Saint Therese started in 1992, with a group of parishioners from Our Lady of Victory Church and through the last 14 years has expanded throughout the whole diocese. Camp Saint Therese is now a ministry of St. Anthony of Padua under the direction of Msgr. Coelho-Harguindeguy. Bishop Steinbock is happy to endorse this camp and attends every year offering a Mass with all the kids. The first year had an attendance of 60 campers and last year there were over 100.

Saint Therese Camp was founded to provide a family oriented and Christian atmosphere in which children can grow spiritually closer to God in their own lives. The counselors strive to teach each camper how to be an active member of their parish community. One of the main priorities of this experience is to allow underprivileged children the opportunity to attend a camp that will influence the rest of their life.

Camp is intended for children grades 3 - 8

Camp this year will be held at the YMCA Camp Gaines near Lake Sequoia, off of HWY 180, about one hour east of Fresno

Some of the major activities for this year's camp are daily Mass, hiking, religious education, boating, swimming, kayaking, star gazing, games, and plenty of arts and crafts.

The cost for camp this year is $300 per camper. This includes food and lodging for the week and all of the activities. Each camper should bring a sleeping bag, clothes and other personal items for the week.

The paintball activity is offered to campers ages 11-14 at an additional cost of $10 per game.

The camp directors, counselors, and staff members are volunteers who give their time to foster spiritual growth in each camper. Qualifications for counselors and staff members are those who display the qualities of Christian faith and moral conduct, relate well with children, and possess good judgment skills. Together we work to create a week of fun and education for all.

The camp directors are in the process of recruiting counselors for this year. Anyone who is interested in being considered for this position should call the camp office.

For camper registrations or more information regarding the camp, please call Edith DeFendis at the camp office at 439-0124 ext. 241.