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Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York

Mount Saint Mary College · $550/week

Camp Veritas is a Catholic overnight summer camp for teens aged 12-18, focusing on faith formation, outdoor activities, and community building.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Veritas website loads successfully and presents as a legitimate overnight summer camp for Catholic teens. It is not listed in the ACA directory. The camp was founded by Patrick and Colleen Kelly and has been operating for 17 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The camp is clearly a church-affiliated organization, specifically Catholic. The website mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks and VIRTUS training, indicating a commitment to child protection. Camp Veritas offers an overnight program for campers aged 12-18, combining traditional camp activities with daily Mass, adoration, and faith-based instruction. Google reviews for 'Camp Veritas' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars from 125 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children's faith and the supportive community. Social media handles for Instagram (@campveritas) and Facebook (CampVeritas) are easily found on the site.
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Since 200917+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 12–18

Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in religious, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2009 (17 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 12–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 330 Powell Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Sibling discounts available. Financial aid offered through local parishes.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York

What ages does Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York accept?
Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York is open to children ages 12–18. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York cost?
Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York publishes $550/week for the standard session. USD. Sibling discounts available. Financial aid offered through local parishes. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York's hours?
Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York?
Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York is operated by a faith-based organization, with 17 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York provide lunch?
Camp Veritas - Archdiocese of New York does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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