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The 2008 Summer Camp will be held June 28-July 5, 2008.
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As part of our Catholic Youth Formation, Miles Jesu offers an annual Summer Camp for Girls ages 10-16. (Ages 17 and older as assistant leaders by approved application only.) The camp gives girls the opportunity to learn the truths of the Catholic Faith, positive values and practical skills of the home as well as enjoying outdoor sports and recreation in a fun, secure and spiritual atmosphere.
Location
The Ave Cor Mariae Summer Camp is held at Reynoldswood Christian Camp in Dixon, Illinois (hometown of President Reagan!), about two hours west of Chicago. It is comprised of 175 acres of woods and meadows with various summer cabins and tree-houses scattered along the wooded trails. All activities are conducted in a supervised and safe atmosphere; lifeguards on duty for all swimming and canoeing events.
Activities
- Daily Mass & Rosary
- Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
- Confession & Catholic Questions
- Etiquette Classes
- Basketball, Volleyball
- Archery
- Hiking & Hayrides
- Swimming & Canoeing
- Cookouts
- Arts & Crafts
- Skits & Talent Show
- 4th of July Fireworks
Registration
2008 costs included transportation to and from the Chicago airports (for out-of-staters), lodging, meals, all activities and materials, all classes and Catholic instruction.
1st immediate family member $275.00
any other family member $205.00
*Non-refundable deposit of $50.00 due by May 1, 2008, full payment due June 1, 2008
What Should You Bring?
- Sleeping bag, sheet, pillow
- Bath towel, soap, toiletries
- Jacket or sweater
- Modest play clothes
- Modest one-piece swimsuit
- Modest dress/skirt & blouse
- Dress sandals/shoes for chapel
- Tennis shoes
- Waterproof flip-flops/sandals
- Notebook and pen
- Rosary
(All of the above in one piece of luggage only because this is a real camp!)
Dress Code for all Campers and Camp Leaders
Comfortable, modest clothing. (No blue jeans or hip huggers, tight pants, low cut or tank tops, sleeveless blouses, short shorts.) Appropriate dress for Mass required: below knee-level skirt or dress, nice blouse, dressy sandals or shoes. (No tight outfits allowed.)
For more information or to register, contact Jessica Berends in Chicago at (773) 262-0861.
Register Early! Space is Limited and Expected to Fill Quickly!
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