Camp Veritas

Overview

Camp Veritas is a one week sleep away camp for teens entering 7th-12th grade (ages 12-18).

The recipe is play-and-pray with a full immersion in the Catholic faith through sacraments and activities.

Camp Veritas was founded in 2008 by Ryan and Elizabeth Young. Recognizing the crisis of young people leaving the Catholic Church after Confirmation, Ryan and Elizabeth answered the call to found a fun-filled Catholic summer camp for teens. With a primary focus on Eucharistic-centered worship and evangelization; orthodox teaching in line with the Catechism of the Catholic Church and teachings of the Magisterium; and interaction with clergy and religious. Campers enjoy traditional camp activities during the daytime (swimming, sports, hiking, etc).​

Camp Veritas is a non-profit organization incorporated in the State of New York and organized exclusively for the purpose of inspiring and forming young Catholic teens into disciples of Jesus Christ. Camp Veritas is faithful to the teachings of the Catholic Catechism and to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church.

The daily spiritual activities at all locations include the Mass, scriptural Rosary, Adoration, confessions, education, and personal testimonies.

The structured spiritual program is led by Priests from the Archdiocese of New York and surrounding dioceses and is supported by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal, the Sisters of Life, and the Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal as well as other Religious orders.