WorkCamp reboot
WorkCamp Reboot will take place Sunday, June 21-Thursday, June 25. There are two options, at home and on site, both of which are parish-based adaptations to diocesan WorkCamp. Both options will receive the diocesan WorkCamp t-shirt, devotionals, access to live-streamed evening program, the St. Luke WorkCamp t-shirt, and the chance to grow in faith alongside other teens. The registration deadline for either option was Sunday, June 7 at 8pm and is now closed. There are a limited number of spots for the on site option and first priority will be given to teens previously registered for WorkCamp 2020.
ON SITE: For this option we will be collaborating with St. Mark on a large project at The Turner Farm, a Fairfax County Park located 20 minutes from St. Luke. Together crews would convert an existing structure into a chapel and create walking paths that would make the park more handicapped accessible. Between youth and adults from both parishes, we're expecting to have just under 50 people present.The hours are Sunday from 2-7:30pm and Monday-Thursday from 10:30am-7:30pm. All activities, including team-building, the project, lunch, free time, dinner, evening program, and parish discussions will take place at The Turner Farm.
We will meet at the park each day, rather than carpool from St. Luke. This is one of the many strategic adjustments we are making in light of best practices from public health officials. And we will be outdoors the whole time, which is ideal for reducing risk. There is an indoor restroom and meeting area where people could take a break in smaller groups.
Sunday includes tool training, crews meeting, learning about the project, and team-building before dinner (5pm) and then live-streamed diocesan wide evening program followed by parish discussion (6-7:30pm). Monday-Thursday involves work on the project (10:30am-4pm with break for lunch/devotions), free time (4pm), dinner (5pm), evening program (6-7pm), ending with parish discussion (7-7:30pm).
The cost is $225/youth and covers project materials, dinner, snacks, evening program, diocesan t-shirt, and St. Luke WorkCamp t-shirt. There is no cost if you already paid the deposit for WorkCamp 2020. First priority for limited spots will be given to teens previously registered for WorkCamp 2020. Although we are very hopeful this will be the case, please know we can only offer the on site option if our area is in Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia reopening plan by the start of camp. If we cannot offer the on site option, all registered teens will be transferred to the at home option and refunded the difference in registration cost.
Teens will bring their own lunch and we will coordinate dinner to be served on site.
AT HOME: Teens and parents will identify a service project(s) to complete at home or for a neighbor as they are able. Teens will participate in a virtual crew for devotionals and prayer during the day and for evening program/parish discussion from 6-7:30pm each night. The cost is $50 and includes diocesan t-shirt, devotional materials, virtual participation in the evening program, and the St. Luke WorkCamp t-shirt. If you have already paid the WorkCamp 2020 deposit, we will refund you the difference.
If your teen(s) would like to participate in either option of WorkCamp Reboot, please complete online registration by this Sunday, June 7 at 8pm. I will be in touch with families who paid the deposit for WorkCamp 2020 and do not register for WorkCamp Reboot with details about refunding their deposit.
ON SITE: For this option we will be collaborating with St. Mark on a large project at The Turner Farm, a Fairfax County Park located 20 minutes from St. Luke. Together crews would convert an existing structure into a chapel and create walking paths that would make the park more handicapped accessible. Between youth and adults from both parishes, we're expecting to have just under 50 people present.The hours are Sunday from 2-7:30pm and Monday-Thursday from 10:30am-7:30pm. All activities, including team-building, the project, lunch, free time, dinner, evening program, and parish discussions will take place at The Turner Farm.
We will meet at the park each day, rather than carpool from St. Luke. This is one of the many strategic adjustments we are making in light of best practices from public health officials. And we will be outdoors the whole time, which is ideal for reducing risk. There is an indoor restroom and meeting area where people could take a break in smaller groups.
Sunday includes tool training, crews meeting, learning about the project, and team-building before dinner (5pm) and then live-streamed diocesan wide evening program followed by parish discussion (6-7:30pm). Monday-Thursday involves work on the project (10:30am-4pm with break for lunch/devotions), free time (4pm), dinner (5pm), evening program (6-7pm), ending with parish discussion (7-7:30pm).
The cost is $225/youth and covers project materials, dinner, snacks, evening program, diocesan t-shirt, and St. Luke WorkCamp t-shirt. There is no cost if you already paid the deposit for WorkCamp 2020. First priority for limited spots will be given to teens previously registered for WorkCamp 2020. Although we are very hopeful this will be the case, please know we can only offer the on site option if our area is in Phase 2 of the Forward Virginia reopening plan by the start of camp. If we cannot offer the on site option, all registered teens will be transferred to the at home option and refunded the difference in registration cost.
Teens will bring their own lunch and we will coordinate dinner to be served on site.
AT HOME: Teens and parents will identify a service project(s) to complete at home or for a neighbor as they are able. Teens will participate in a virtual crew for devotionals and prayer during the day and for evening program/parish discussion from 6-7:30pm each night. The cost is $50 and includes diocesan t-shirt, devotional materials, virtual participation in the evening program, and the St. Luke WorkCamp t-shirt. If you have already paid the WorkCamp 2020 deposit, we will refund you the difference.
If your teen(s) would like to participate in either option of WorkCamp Reboot, please complete online registration by this Sunday, June 7 at 8pm. I will be in touch with families who paid the deposit for WorkCamp 2020 and do not register for WorkCamp Reboot with details about refunding their deposit.
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 2020 will be held June 20 to June 26 at Frederick County Middle School - 4661 N. Frederick Pike, Winchester, VA. During WorkCamp, participants will live at Frederick County Middle 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. If you have a disability, call (703-356-3092) or email (tlambert@saintlukemclean.org) Tiffany to talk about how you can participate. All are welcome.
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. If you have a disability, call (703-356-3092) or email (tlambert@saintlukemclean.org) Tiffany to talk about how you can participate. All are welcome.
Workcamp 2020
Unfortunately, WorkCamp 2020 cannot happen overnight due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we are excited to be participating in WorkCamp Reboot with an at home and on site option as conditions allow. Please see above for more details. Click the button below to receive updates for WorkCamp 2021.