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 | By Joyce Nix

St. Bernard Summer Camp Returns in June

Interested in summer camp? Camp St. Bernard will once again be held on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey and Prep School this summer. Campers enjoy a week of activities ranging from archery, arts and crafts, basketball, canoeing, fishing, horseback riding, kayaking, and low ropes to swimming and tennis.

Camp St. Bernard’s staff is made up of members of the St. Bernard family. Alumni and current students serve as camp counselors.

Camp Director John Arndt said, “Camp St. Bernard is a great camp for a first overnight camp.

Campers stay in the residence halls used by St. Bernard Prep School students during the school year, and [we] strive to accommodate most roommate requests.”

“Camp St. Bernard is chocked full of great times! Every morning, afternoon, and evening gives campers a chance to meet new people, try a new experience, or spend time with an old friend. All campers have the opportunity to try their hand at each of our activities throughout the week,” continued Arndt.

Having the camp on the grounds of St. Bernard Abbey is a highlight for the camp. Campers celebrate Mass as a camp family once a week, open and close the day with prayer, have opportunities to say morning prayers with the monks, and make a rosary to take home. Even though the camp program is crafted with the Catholic faith in mind, campers of all faith backgrounds are welcome.

Meals are served in the Dining Hall, where the staff can accommodate most dietary needs and work to make sure campers have plenty of energy for all the activities.


Day campers are welcome, too. Day camp session are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The 2022 camp schedule includes four weeks: June 5-10 (ages 6-12), June 12-17 (ages 8-12), June 19-24 (ages 10-14), and June 26-July 1 (ages 10-14). Each week, a maximum of 104 campers are accepted. The camp staff includes 20 counselors and three adult administrators.

Boarding camp costs $500 per session, and Day Camp costs $250 per session. Sibling and double session discounts available. Register online at www.campstbernard.com or call 256-739-6682 for more information.