Need to Contact Someone at Camp?
In case of emergency during the week of camp, please contact Fr George Dokos at 612-913-1799 or Fr. Jason Houck at 612-401-0660.
For any non-emergency need during the week or transportation changes please email camp@stmaryscamp.com
Also just a reminder- St. Mary’s Camp strongly discourages visitors. Please help us ensure the safety of our campers by avoiding unscheduled visits.
Write to Your Camper-
We’d love to encourage you to write a letter to your camper! It’s so exciting to get a letter, especially for the younger campers. Please use this format when sending a letter to camp:
<Your Child’s Name- First & Last, Grade Level> St. Mary’s Campc/o Camp Courage
8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358
2021 Camp Information
Dear Parents and Campers- Summer Camp 2021 is just around the corner. You will find all of the important info you need to know below. We are excited to spend another year together at camp!
Check In Dates/Times:
Session 1 (3rd-8th Grade)- Saturday, July 3rd:
- A-M Last Names: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- N-Z Last Names: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Session 2 (9th- 12th Grade)- Wednesday, July 7th:
- A-M Last Names: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- N-Z Last Names: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Camper check-in is at Camp Courage (8046 83rd St NW, Maple Lake, MN 55358). Families are responsible for driving and picking up campers directly from camp. Due to parking limitations and liability issues, campers will not be permitted to drive themselves to camp.
Please review our Packing Preparation for Camp 2021 for a packing list to help you prepare for a fun-filled week. Also, please review the required Camper Behavior Contract 2021 (to be reviewed and signed by both parent and camper) and the Medication Form (up to date information on any prescriptions) if applicable, both of which will also be available at camper check-in.
We would like to remind all campers and parents that cell phones, iPods, tablets and laptops are prohibited at Camp, so please leave them at home.
Pick Up Dates/Time:
Session 1 (3rd-8th Grade)- Tuesday, July 6th:
- A-M Last Names: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- N-Z Last Names: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Session 2 (9th- 12th Grade)- Saturday, July 10th:
- A-M Last Names: 3:00-4:00 p.m.
- N-Z Last Names: 4:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m.
Finally, we would like to remind all of our participating parishes that St. Mary’s Camp strongly discourages visitors. Please help us insure the safety of our campers by avoiding unscheduled visits.
Any questions or concerns, please contact camp@stmaryscamp.com
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.
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.
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.
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.