What is Camp Damascus?
Camp Damascus is a part of Catholic Youth Summer Camp in Centerburg, Ohio. It's a place that combines adventure and faith in a unique setting, gathering hundreds of young Catholics from around the country for a week of encountering Christ in new ways. Camp Damascus has something for every student whether they love sports, music, crafts, swimming and more, there is a place for them. Students will spend their week meeting other young Catholics, canoeing, navigating ropes courses, playing a myriad of sports, swimming the lake, praying in new ways, worshiping through music, receiving reconciliation, attending daily Mass, and going through the famous paint fight. This is a week they will likely never forget! See more information on their website.
Who Can Attend Camp?
Camp Damascus is specifically catered to middle school students. All incoming 6th grade students through outgoing 8th grade students are encouraged and welcome to attend.
What are the Details for Camp?
When: July 13-18, 2025 in Centerburg, Ohio (near Columbus).
Transportation
We will be carpooling over to Centerburg under the insurance of Our Lady of Grace. We will depart on Sunday, July 13th and will arrive back in Noblesville on the 18th in the evening. We will need one additional volunteer parent to drive a car there, and another to drive us back on Sunday. Families who drive will be given a $75 discount.
Food
Camp Damascus covers all our meals while we are there. They are very attentive to allergies. Students will be responsible for a meal on the way home from camp on July 18th.
Cost
Camp Damascus is one of the more expensive opportunities we offer in youth ministry. We recognize this financial undertaking and work to make this viable for your family to participate. Our scholarship fund exists for this exact purpose - to help cover the costs that you cannot. The price of our trip this summer is $660 per student. If your family is willing to drive us to camp, the price is reduced by $75 to $585 total for your child. Please do not let price prevent your child from attending.
Accommodations
We will be sleeping in air conditioned bunk houses on site by gender. Students will need to pack their own bedding (sheets or sleeping bag etc.) for the twin-sized beds at camp.
Communication
OLG will communicate with parents via Flocknote, which will send emails and text messages as needed. This will be most especially helpful when it comes to confirming our safe arrival in Ohio, as well as giving an estimated time of return. We will also post updates throughout the week on our Instagram and our Facebook group.
Students are asked to leave their phones at home in order to be more present and engaged in their week at camp. Not having the distraction of their phone will allow them to focus on those they meet, be open to the way Christ is calling them, and participate more fully. As parents, you will be given the numbers of the chaperones (and the camp) in case you need to get a hold of your child for any reason.
Contact
You can contact [email protected] with any questions before our trip takes off!
Required for Camp Damascus
In order to attend camp, we need to gather some initial information so please fill out the form below and pay the $100 deposit. After completing this portion, your spot will be saved and you will receive further information before the trip.