A Tradition of Faith, Fellowship, and Fun
By God’s Grace St. Mary’s Camp Programs have been changing the lives of campers and staff since 1952! The bonds sewn are lifelong and cherished. It is a rare opportunity to live in true Orthodox community: One that has a profoundly joyful impact on our campers and staff year after year! We have discovered that those who play and pray together, more often stay together over the years. Our camp programs welcome Pan-Orthodox to participate in attendance, staffing, and the planning of our programs. Our camp programs are hosted by St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in Minneapolis, MN.
SUMMER CAMP • June 28 - July 4, 2025
St. Mary’s Summer Camp takes place annually around the 4th of July. Our Summer Camp program is for kids entering the 3rd – 12th-grade level in the fall of the year.
FAMILY CAMP • October 17 - October 19, 2025
St. Mary’s Family Camp takes place annually around the first weekend in October. Although this weekend is called Family Camp, we welcome everyone to attend: singles*, married couples, and grandparents. Programming is offered for PK4-Adults.
*Minors must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or an “adopted” parent for the weekend.
OUR GOAL
To provide a safe camp setting for children and adults in an Orthodox Christian community of worship, witness, service, and fellowship centered on Jesus Christ.
OUR MISSION
Away from normal daily routines, to grow spiritually through faith, hope, and love inspired by the Holy Spirit that will carry over into family, parish, and community life.
We Accomplish our Mission by Witnessing our Orthodox Faith Through Worship, Fellowship, Education, and Service
WORSHIP
We corporately ascribe praise, glory, and thanksgiving to God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit during the morning Matins, evening prayer services, devotions, and the Sacrament of Confession. This is culminated by receiving Holy Communion in the Divine Liturgy.
FELLOWSHIP
We strive as brothers and sisters in Christ to bring our faith into sporting, recreational, and social activities. Discussion groups provide opportunities to share what we have learned and experienced in our daily walk with Christ.
EDUCATION
We learn the Word of God and the Teachings of the Church in daily Bible study and religion groups led by priests and staff. In addition, we learn how to share with one another our revealed experiences through the grace of the Holy Spirit.
SERVICE
We minister to each other by loving and serving mankind, thereby living in the image of God. By devoting our time, talents, and money, we respectfully maintain the camp’s facilities, we contribute to Orthodox Missions and other causes, and we help our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.