“When she appears in the darkness, we know that He is close at hand.”
~St. John Henry Newman
Morning Star
Catholic Summer Camp
In the darkness of the present times, we turn to Our Blessed Mother to guide and assist us in our spiritual combat. As Catholics in the world, up-and-coming women must strive to imitate this virtuous Patroness in their homes and abroad as they prepare for their ultimate vocation in life.
Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp is an amazing cross between adventure and retreat. We offer an opportunity like none other: living life for one intense week as a Traditional Catholic farm girl, cowgirl, and homesteader all at once. Here, we hope to inspire young ladies with a love for prayer and work and an appreciation for the blend of these two pillars in a life lived in the world.
some features of our camp include:
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Daily Mass
In the Tridentine Rite at St. Stanislaus, FSSP
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Daily Prayer
Both communal and personal opportunities
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Guest Speaker
Monsignor Jon C. Fritz
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Catholic Camaraderie
Wholesome & Fun
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Bunking in a Farmhouse
Welcome to our 1890s home!
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Daily Interactions with Horses
And some chickens and kitties too!
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Saddle Time
For everyone - no matter your experience level
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Homesteading Activities
Gardening, baking, and canning - oh my!
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Campfires
And s’mores…
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Hikes
Through Indiana woods
What’s a typical day like?
Each day will begin with daily Mass - what better way to start the day than with a visit to Our Lord in Holy Communion! From there, no two days will be alike. However, there will be daily farm chores and interaction with horses, time for recreation and personal prayer, communal meals, and both on-property and off-property adventures. You can count on being a part of a smattering of cooking, baking, gardening, canning, and other farm and household tasks throughout the day. And of course, you can’t live on a horse farm for a week and not get up in the saddle!
Basic Camp Information
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Young Catholic ladies, ages 13-15, who possess moral integrity, love of neighbor, a willingness to work, an affinity for animals, an appreciation for domestic arts, and a desire to live every moment for the glory of God.
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July 13th-20th, 2024
Arrival on Saturday, July 13th, 3pm-7pm
Departure on Saturday, July 20th, 12pm-3pm
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Camp Morning Star is located on a 30-acre, family-run horse farm in rural Indiana.
21735 New Rd. Lakeville, IN
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The cost per attendee is $600 for the week.
Early Bird Discount: If registration is completed before April 15th, the cost will be discounted to $500 for the week.
Registration/Application Process:
Application is the first step to registration for Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp. Please fill out our form to begin the process!
Our form helps us gain general and medical information about each applicant pertinent to the camp. Our form will also ask you to submit both a letter of recommendation from your pastor and an essay.
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Entry into Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp is competitive. With space for only eight participants, we want to give those spots to young ladies who demonstrate an eagerness and love for what we are offering and who will endeavor to use this week-long camp to their spiritual and temporal betterment. Your acceptance into Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp is dependent upon the letter of recommendation from your pastor and your essay.
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Please write a polished essay on one of the three topics below. (Word count minimum: 300 words)
Write about the value of the Faith for you at this stage in your life.
Why would Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp be valuable to you?
Describe a leadership experience in your life that has been meaningful for you.
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To secure a spot in Morning Star Catholic Summer Camp, once you have been admitted, we ask that you make a non-refundable deposit of $100.