Morning Star Girls' Camp
Under the Patronage of St. Maria Goretti
For all girls of St. Joseph and North American Martyrs ages 11-17
July 28 - August 2
Longbranch, WA
All girls of the parishes of St. Joseph and North American Martyrs, ages 11 - 17,* are invited to sign up for the first annual Morning Star Girls' Camp which will run from July 28 to August 2. Join The Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary for a week of wholesome Catholic fun and formation.
Camp will be held in Longbranch, WA. It will run from Sunday, July 28, at 4:00 p.m. through Friday, August 2, at 12:00 p.m.
Registration runs from March 1 through May 1. All payments are due by May 4!
*11-year-old girls need to receive permission from Fr. O'Brien in order to register.
Attention Moms
We need 3 - 4 moms willing to
volunteer and help run the camp with us!
Volunteers must be safe environment cleared!
If this is something you could take time off to do,
please contact the parish office 253-472-2489, or Monica Berry.
Morning Star Camp Daily Schedule
Weather Reminder
Remember, in the summer, the weather here can be very unpredictable!
We could have cold weather, excessive heat, heavy rain, plenty of sun,
or all of them combined!
Pack and plan accordingly! Keep an eye on the forecast
the week before camp.
Sunday - July 28
4:00 p.m. Arrive & Check-In
Activities if time permits
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Sports or Field Event
7:30 p.m. Introductions & Campfire
8:30 p.m. Compline (night prayers)
9:00 p.m. Get ready for bed
9:30-10:00 p.m. Lights out
Monday - Thursday
7:00 a.m. Wake up and morning prayers
7:30 a.m. Mass
8:30 a.m. Breakfast
9:15 a.m. Catechism
10:00 a.m. Music
11:00 a.m. Art
12:00 p.m. Lunch and Saint story or short talk
1:00 - 3:00 p.m. Waterfront, boating, hike, etc.
3:00 p.m. Crafts or field activity
4:00 p.m. Free or quiet time
5:00 p.m. Rosary
5:30 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Sports or field event
7:30 p.m. Campfire
8:30 p.m. Compline (night prayers)
9:00 p.m. Get ready for bed
9:30 - 10:00 p.m. Lights out
Thursday evening
- Tentative "talent show" after dinner
- Candlelight procession to Chapel pavilion (if possible), after campfire
Friday - August 2
7:00 a.m. Wake up and morning prayers
7:30 a.m. Mass
8:30 a.m. Breakfast
8:45 a.m. Catechism
9:45 a.m. Pack up and clean out tents/cabins
10:45 - 11:15 a.m. Activity TBA
Out by 12:00 p.m.
Camp Gear List
Parents: Please read.
The following is a list of highly recommended items to bring to camp. While it does not include all possible items for girls’ camp, all girls attending the camp are encouraged to pack only essentials. Excess items are discouraged. Be aware that even mid-July may include wet and slightly chilly weather, particularly in the mornings and evenings.
St. Maria Goretti Girls’ Camp, as an extension of St. Joseph Catholic Church, does have a dress code as follows: Dresses and skirts are to be worn for Mass, as well as a head covering. Shorts, pants, and capris may be worn for outdoor activities; however, dresses, skirts, and shorts must cover the knees. Shoulders are to be covered.
"Thy word is a lamp to my feet, and a light to my paths."
~ Psalm 119:105 ~
"The Holy Eucharist is the perfect expression of the love of Jesus Christ for man."
~ St. Maria Goretti ~
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