The Pines Catholic Camp

A nonprofit organization

$162,455 raised by 300 donors

100% complete

$150,000 Goal

A Generation in Need - and a Place That Meets It

Today's youth face rising loneliness, anxiety, and disconnection.

25% of Catholics leave the faith by 18 years old. 40% of young people report feeling left out and alone, with no one they can turn to. Even more concerning, fewer youth are forming a real relationship with Christ or staying engaged with their faith, leaving them without the hope and identity that only He can give.

Camp gives them a place to rediscover true joy, purpose, and Christ's love for them. It's not just a week away. It is a launching point for lifelong faith and resilience. In order for us to meet the unique needs for our campers, we rely on community support to keep this ministry growing.

The Pines Becomes The Harbor

Each summer, thousands of young people step away from the noise and constant stimulation of the world to encounter Christ, build authentic friendships, and grow in confidence. This summer alone, we welcomed 3,336 campers under the leadership of 217 staff members. As camp continues to expand, we need your help in anchoring them in the things that really matter.

Leave a Lasting Impact

Amid today's loneliness and constant noise, today's young people are searching for meaning. At The Pines, we guide them to Christ.

Retreat away from technology and the busyness of the world: Campers leave behind technology, busy schedules, and outside pressures, stepping into a Christ-centered community where they are surrounded by those who are living for Christ and seeking Him in His church.
Integration of prayer and the sacraments into daily life: Prayer and the sacraments are woven into every day at camp, with priests and sisters living alongside campers to witness the joy of their vocations.
Developmentally appropriate independence: A week away from home helps campers grow in age-appropriate independence—whether it’s cleaning up after themselves, making new friends, or deepening their faith with confidence.
Unconventional and unique fun: From the zipline to Messy Warz, camp offers one-of-a-kind fun that creates lasting memories and points campers back to their encounter with Christ.

Where Your Gift Makes a Difference

Help us raise $150,000 to shape the next generation of joyful, faith-filled leaders. Funding for these initiatives will impact our campers in meaningful ways:

Provide campers with 2 chaplains, a pair of sisters, and lay leaders each week so they can encounter Christ through the sacraments, prayer, and authentic witness that inspire faith long after camp ends.
Bunk Beds for New Cabins will provide comfortable sleeping space for campers in our expanded facilities, allowing us to welcome even more children each summer into a Christ-centered community where friendships grow, faith deepens, and memories are made.
Staff Training & Formation will equip our counselors not only in First Aid or CPR, but also in QPR Training (Question, Persuade, Refer), a nationally recognized method for identifying and responding to a youth in crisis. This ensures campers are guided by confident, attentive role models.
The continued upkeep of our Adventure & Ropes Courses gives campers a safe place to face fears, build confidence, and discover strength through faith and community.
Continued maintenance of our Waterfront & Pool Activities ensures safe equipment and staffing, allowing campers to try new things, grow in courage, and encounter God’s creation through joy-filled water adventures.
Infrastructure & Mobility Upgrades strengthens camp with upgraded fiber, improved communication, and added UTVs—ensuring staff can respond quickly, keep campers safe, and keep the focus on ministry and the camper experience.

Give Today. Anchor a Life in Christ.

Every camper at The Pines encounters the Gospel through the rhythms of daily life at camp, but the heart of that encounter lies in stepping away from the constant demands, distractions, and pressures they face every day and entering a community centered on Christ.

In a world where busyness and surface‑level connections often crowd out what matters most, camp creates space for authentic friendships to grow and faith to take root. Here, priests and religious sisters offer spiritual guidance, lay leaders make the faith come alive, and staff are trained to lead with confidence across the ropes course, waterfront, and every corner of camp.
Every gift brings us closer to a summer where even more campers are seen, known, and formed in faith. Help us raise $150,000 by September 18 to make Summer 2026 our most impactful yet.

Will you join us in our mission?


"An otherwise random week of summer played a major role in giving me a relationship with the God who willed me into being. That is why I support The Pines." - Former Pines Camper		“I always feel a closer connection to God and the Catholic faith after my week at The Pines.” – Fire Village (high school) Camper		“I feel so close to God here.” – Branch Village (middle school) Camper