What is Workcamp?
WorkCamp is a weeklong camp for high school youth to serve their brothers and sisters in need by making their homes safer, warmer, drier while also having the opportunity to grow in their Catholic faith. WorkCamp combines hands-on service for those in need with a faith-filled and fun atmosphere. Teens get the opportunity to participate in hands-on building projects for residents in need. Throughout the week, participants will be given opportunities for prayer, praise & worship, daily Mass, inspiring talks, Adoration, Reconciliation, along with great food and fun games. WorkCamp is a truly life-changing experience!
who participates in workcamp?
WorkCamp is organized and led by the Catholic Diocese of Arlington Office of Youth, Campus, and Young Adult Ministries. The majority of parishes in the diocese participates with total numbers of youth totaling roughly 800+ each year, along with 500+ adults. WorkCamp 2019 will be held June 22 to June 28 at King George High School - 10100 Foxes Way, King George, VA. During WorkCamp, participants will live at King George High School and will have all meals provided.
Teens in high school are invited to attend as youth participants. Adults are invited to participate as adult leaders, contractors, afternoon security, homebase volunteers, and by helping coordinate fundraisers and events in preparation for WorkCamp.
Teens in high school are invited to attend as youth participants. Adults are invited to participate as adult leaders, contractors, afternoon security, homebase volunteers, and by helping coordinate fundraisers and events in preparation for WorkCamp.
Workcamp 2019
There will be an information meeting for all interested teens and parents on December 13th from 7:00-8:30pm in the Youth Room. Teens who would like to participate in WorkCamp should complete and submit an application no later than January 21, 2019. However, it is strongly recommended that teens submit applications as soon as possible.
Once we have reviewed your application we will notify you of your status. As early as December 3rd youth participants will be sent a link to enroll. This is a very popular event throughout the diocese and order of enrollment largely determines priority in the diocesan allotment of spots for parishes.
Youth participants are required to attend all St. Luke WorkCamp meetings and fundraisers starting in January in order to prepare for WorkCamp. Families of youth participants are required to recruit at least one adult to support the St. Luke WorkCamp community in one of the following roles: adult crew leader, afternoon security, contractor, lunch making team, Nail Sale Fundraiser Leads, Car Raffle Fundraiser Leads. Please see pg. 3 of the application for more details.
If you have any questions about WorkCamp, please contact us at youthministry@saintlukemclean.org.
Once we have reviewed your application we will notify you of your status. As early as December 3rd youth participants will be sent a link to enroll. This is a very popular event throughout the diocese and order of enrollment largely determines priority in the diocesan allotment of spots for parishes.
Youth participants are required to attend all St. Luke WorkCamp meetings and fundraisers starting in January in order to prepare for WorkCamp. Families of youth participants are required to recruit at least one adult to support the St. Luke WorkCamp community in one of the following roles: adult crew leader, afternoon security, contractor, lunch making team, Nail Sale Fundraiser Leads, Car Raffle Fundraiser Leads. Please see pg. 3 of the application for more details.
If you have any questions about WorkCamp, please contact us at youthministry@saintlukemclean.org.