Camp St. John the Baptist
For all boys of St. Joseph and North American Martyrs ages 11-17
June 17 - June 22
Longbranch, WA
All boys of the parishes of St. Joseph and North American Martyrs, ages 11 - 17, are invited to sign up for the second annual Camp St. John the Baptist.* Join us for a few days of spiritual and physical formation as we hike, go to daily Mass, play sports, have catechism lessons, enjoy God’s creation, and much more.
Camp will be held in Longbranch, WA. It will run from Monday, June 17, at 10:00 a.m. through Saturday, June 22, at 10:00 a.m.
The cost is $200 per camper, $175 for a second camper. No additional charge for families registering three or more campers. Scholarships may be available. Please speak directly to Fr. O’Brien.
Registration will be open from March 1 to May 1. The last day to register is May 1! All payments are due by May 4!
* 11-year-old boys need to receive permission from Fr. O'Brien in order to register.
Register for Camp
Once you have registered your son(s), you will be added to the 2024 Camp St. John the Baptist Flocknote group and a consent and waiver form will be emailed out in May.
Possible Daily Schedule
6:30 a.m. Wake up
7:00 a.m. Morning Prayers (Rosary)
7:30 a.m. Mass
8:30 - 9:00 a.m. Breakfast, Clean up
9:00 - 12:00 Morning Activities
12:00 - 1:00 p.m. Angelus, Lunch & Clean up
1:00 - 5:00 p.m. Afternoon Activities
5:00 - 6:00 p.m. Rest, Free time
6:00 - 7:00 p.m. Dinner, Clean up
7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Catechism lesson, Evening prayers
8:00 - 10:00 p.m. Games, Campfire, Songs, etc.
10:30 p.m. Lights Out
Attention Dads
We need 3 - 4 dads 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 contact Matt Bittle or Andre Zante directly.
Packing List
- Rosary
- Jeans x 2 pairs
- Sweatpants x 1 pair
- Shorts x 3 pairs
- Socks x 4 pairs
- Underwear x 4 pairs
- T-shirts x 4
- White t-shirt x 1
- Rain jacket
- Hoodie or jacket (nights can get cold)
- Athletic shoes
- Hiking boots or trail shoes
- Water shoes or flip flops (optional)
- Water bottle or camelback (Must have!)
- Flashlight (or headlamp) & extra batteries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, baby wipes, rag, soap, towel
- Hiking pack (backpack)
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Sleeping pad recommended!
- Insect repellant
- Sunscreen
- Hat
- Camp chair (optional, but recommended)
- Campers are welcome to bring musical instruments such as guitars!
What NOT to Bring
- NO phones, tablets, games, or other electronics!
- No matches, lighters, firearms, weapons, or folding knives larger than 3 inches. No non-folding knives!
- No outside food, drinks, or candy!
- No bad attitudes!
Weather Reminder
Remember, in June 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.
"Behave manfully in the law: for by it you shall be glorious."
- I Maccabees 2:64
"Nothing seems tiresome or painful when you are working for a Master who pays well; who rewards even a cup of cold water given for love of Him."
~ St. Dominic Savio ~
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