"Jesus Goes To Camp"
Our theme this year "Jesus Goes To Camp". In our 53 years of retreats – we continue to presents a Youth Planned and Youth Produced quality Retreat. What's going to be the theme next year??? Plan on attendng and finding out for yourself. We begin Friday night with our opening campfire. Then there are songs, skits, and scouting fun – and you might learn just a little of what is in store for you on Saturday.
The opening flag ceremony on Saturday morning will start on your weekend’s journey of faith and fun. You will experience workshops, skits, talks, games, and a little prayer – all written by fellow scouts for you.
On Sunday morning, we celebrate Mass overlooking the lake and the rising sun. As you pack your gear after Mass, you’re sure to have many great memories of this weekend.
What’s really in store for scouts who join us this year? We’ve said too much already. You will have to attend and discover the rest for yourself! Our Youth Staff has planned a new and unique program this year, and they look forward to welcoming you! See you on September 19th!
This year our theme is Jesus Goes to Camp, and we really mean it. We will be trying to more fully utilize some features of the scout camp, including the low COPE course at CITTA. For those who are not familiar with it, this means things like walking on logs and swinging on ropes in teambuilding activities centered on faith, under the supervision of a certified COPE course director. Please be sure your campers dress to get dirty, and maybe fall down - it may happen. Also, we will need each camper to have a simple medical form with them. We will require a Class 1 BSA medical form. This means ONLY the front side of the BSA Health Form 34414 (Link below) needs to be completed with a a parent's signature. A doctor's exam/signature is not necessary. We look forward to seeing you at the retreat. If you have any questions, give Deacon Kevin a call at 609-577-3494.
WHEN - - - September 19 - 21, 2008
WHERE - - - CITTA Boy Scout Reservation, Barnegat, NJ
WHO - - - Girl Scouts and Boy Scouts who will be in the 6th through 12th grades in September may attend as troops or as parish units.
Individual scouts may attend if they pre-register by September 3rd, 2008
WHAT TO BRING - - - Each Unit must bring their own tents, food and camping gear.
RETREAT COST - - - $8.00 per person (Scouts and Leaders) if you register before September 1st - $10.00 per person afterwards.
FORMS:
2008 Retreat Brochure (080822)
2008 Provisional Registration and Permission Slip
Retreat Roster Form (Excel Format)
Retreat Roster Form (PDF Format)
BSA Health Form 34414 (PDF Format)