The Catholic Morning Show

Benedictine College Youth Outreach: Summer Camps That Form Faith and Purpose with Patricia Oliver - 05/04/2026

Episode Summary

Patricia Oliver shares how Benedictine College Youth Outreach is creating transformative summer experiences for high school students. Through a unique blend of faith, community, and academics, students encounter Christ while exploring their future. These camps offer more than fun—they help young people grow in purpose and discipleship.

Episode Notes

• What Benedictine College Youth Outreach is and how it works
• Retreats, summer camps, and Midwest outreach
• High school camps (incoming freshmen through seniors)
• Three pillars: community, faith, and scholarship
• Daily Mass with monks, prayer, and small groups
• Over 25 academic tracks taught by college professors
• Hands-on experiences: engineering, nursing, theater, theology, and more
• Leadership tracks including Catholic leadership and evangelization
• Evening activities: capture the flag, swing dancing, campus games
• 300–500 students served each summer
• Learn more or register: https://www.benedictine.edu/immersion
• Use code ICR100 for $100 off
• Additional $50 off if registered before May 15

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