Camp Veritas

Camp Veritas is a Catholic summer camp for teens entering 7th-12th grade, ages 12-18. Campers take part in swimming, sports, hiking, Mass, Adoration, inspiring talks, camp-wide free time, and Night Prayers with Rosary.

Programs

• Catholic summer camp for teens — Teens entering 7th-12th grade (ages 12-18) · One week sleep away camp

At a glance

• Ages: 12–18 years old
• Current session: Fearless Retreat (Jan 15–Jan 18, 2027); Florida (Jun 8–Jun 13, 2027); Ireland (Jun 29–Jul 4, 2027); New York Camp Lakota (Aug 8–Aug 14, 2027); New York Lake Champion (Aug 10–Aug 15, 2027)
• General schedule: Breakfast is usually around 8 am. Personal testimony follows breakfast. Sports and activities run from about 10 am to 3 pm. Afternoon free-time is for rest and shower. Evening includes Mass, Adoration, inspiring talks, and camp-wide free-time. Night Prayers with Rosary precede lights out at 11 pm.

About the provider

Camp Veritas was founded in 2008. The organization says it is organized exclusively for the purpose of inspiring and forming young Catholic teens into disciples of Jesus Christ. It is approved by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops for listing in the Official Catholic Directory. The camp welcomes large parish groups and youth ministry groups.

Safe environment procedures are required for adult volunteers. Adult volunteers submit to a background check and Safe Environment Training Certificate. The camp is a one week sleep away camp. Parishes sending groups are expected to send one or two volunteers for every 8-10 teens for each gender. Registration for the 2027 season opens November 1st. Camp Lakota, Wurtsboro, NY is for 7th-9th graders only; Lake Champion, Glen Spey, NY is for 10th-12th graders only.

What families say

“Camp Veritas has made a huge impact on my life. Everything has been amazing, especially those things that I did not expect like the testimonies and Adoration were two of my favorite parts of the week.” — Camp camper

“The Masses and Adoration times were very strong. The activities were really great (the boats on the lake, the pool, the bowling...) and the people who spoke, so interesting! Thanks to this camp, I will pray every day and every Sunday go to church.” — Camp camper

Last updated August 27, 2026.