Venture
Program Overview
Venture is an overnight camp that allows children and teens to see that living as a Catholic in today’s culture is actually a pretty bold and daring move, while also a total blast.
Venture is offered to three age groups:
- Venture Mini (3 day) is offered to children entering grades 4-6*
- Venture for Middle Schoolers (5 day) is offered to teens entering grades 7-9
- Venture for High Schoolers (5 days) is offered to teens entering grades 10-12
Venture offers children and teens opportunities to stretch themselves as they try exciting new activities such as archery, ropes course elements, axe throwing, log rolling, arts & crafts, creek and hiking adventures, and camp-wide evening shenanigans and campfires. They’ll make lasting friendships and spend time with the Lord through Mass, engaging prayer experiences, and bible studies as they discover that a life with Jesus is anything but boring.
- Campers divided into single-gender small groups, each with their own fully-trained counselor
- Campers sleep in bunk-style lodges
- Separate weeks for Elementary, Middle, and High Schoolers
- Camp check-in is Monday morning
- The closing program for families is Saturday morning
- For questions or information about additional scholarship options, contact Sherry at sherry@drybonespgh.org
- Please also see FAQ’s below and packing list at right.
2024 Dates
Venture Mini:
June 24-26
June 27-29
Venture for Middle Schoolers:
June 17-22
July 8-13
July 15-20
July 22-27
Venture for High Schoolers:
July 15-20
Session Prices
Venture Mini*
- Tier 1 — $250
- Tier 2 — $300 (actual cost of camp)
- Tier 3 — $350
Venture (5 Day)
- Tier 1 — $440
- Tier 2 — $490 (actual cost of camp)
- Tier 3 — $540
Learn more about our Tiered Pricing & Scholarships
FAQs
Understanding our Tiered Pricing and Additional Scholarship Availability
For all camp programs, we offer a voluntary three-tiered pricing model based on the needs of our families. This program is completely confidential and in no way affects the quality of the camp experience. Price selection is done strictly on an honor system. If you can afford to pay the full fee (Tier 2) or add additional support to sustain our scholarship fund (Tier 3), please do so. If you cannot, simply select the right price for your family’s circumstances and/or reach out to us about additional scholarships. You’ll be given the option to choose your rate for yourself during the registration process.
- Tier 1 is a subsidized rate, funded by support from donors to the greatest extent possible, and provided for families whose children would not otherwise be able to attend camp.
- Tier 2 represents the actual cost of camp operations, including well-trained staff and long-term wear, tear and depreciation. If you are able to pay this rate, please do so.
- Tier 3 reflects your personal discernment that you’re in a financial situation that allows you to help us make Catholic camp more attainable for all youth and is a commitment to do so. To learn more about additional ways to support our scholarship fund, contact us at camp@drybonespgh.org
Additional Scholarships: We are very grateful that, through the support of grant money from the Diocese of Pittsburgh and DBM donors, we are currently poised to offer scholarships making it such that no camper is left behind. We believe every child should get to have a fun, adventurous week away with the Lord in the midst of holy community, so please reach out to us for more information if tier 1 doesn’t offer enough financial assistance for your family or for someone else you know wants to come to camp. To inquire about scholarships contact us at camp@drybonespgh.org
Parent Information OLMC 2024
PARENT INFORMATION 2024
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us at any time via email. When camp is in session, you can also reach us via phone at 724-533-8013. Thank you for entrusting us with the safety and formation of your children this summer. It's our honor to support you in the mission of raising up holy families!
Click here to download the full parent information document
Can my child attend more than one session of camp?
Absolutely! Beginning this year, kids and teens are allowed to register for more than one session of camp!