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Alton Castle's recent retreat with Bishop Walsh Catholic School featured on BBC's Songs of Praise, which was broadcast at 12.25pm on Sunday 12th August. The episode is available on BBC's iPlayer catch up service.
Songs of Praise's Sean Fletcher visited the Castle and spoke to team members about their own journeys of faith, as well as showing off the fun activities that are part of an Alton Castle Retreat and the beauty of the Churnet Valley. See the BBC's trailer for the episode here: ​See a clip from the show with Lucy, one of our volunteers here: Whether you've been to camp before or not, sometimes there are a few nagging questions that you need to know the answer to before you get to camp. Have a look below at some of our frequently asked questions. Still can't see what you're looking for? Email Beccy
When does camp run? Sunday 2nd August 2020- Thursday 6th August 2020 Camp is just one week this year? I that right? Yep! This year will be our biggest camp to date- check out the consent form for some new accommodation options! What do I need to bring with me? A kit list will be sent out to you once your booking has been confirmed. When do I need to arrive and leave? Camp begins at 3pm on the Sunday and finishes at 3pm on the Thursday. How is my place on camp confirmed? You'll receive an email once your booking form and deposit have both been received. Do I need to bring money with me? The only money you might need is some spending money for our two trips out and for our camp book and tuck shop if you so wish. I don't know anyone else who is coming to camp, what shall I do? That's totally fine! You certainly will not be the only person! Camp is an incredible place where people go from being complete strangers to friends you feel like you have known for years. It definitely shouldn't be a barrier to attending. I haven't been before-is it normal to be worried? It's fine to be nervous but we would encourage you to be more excited than nervous! Camp is such a relaxed, friendly, laid-back environment and our team will be with you for every-step of this journey- we can't wait to meet you! I'm not Catholic, can I still come? Absolutely- though Summer Camp is a Catholic event, we welcome anyone aged 12-18 to attend who comes with an open heart to having an incredible time with us. What's the theme for camp this year? The theme is still yet to be released by Lifeteen in America! Once we know, you'll know! The following extracts are taken from the evaluation forms which each camper was asked to fill out at the end of the 2019 Summer Camp. The theme for that camp was "Fiat". "Camp taught me to be patient, to be more open, and to trust in God that everything happens for a reason." "I will go back [home] different, and hopefully people will ask me about how God changed my life at camp. And I will tell them." "Summer Camp is a place to renew your faith, have fun and make new friendships." "I learned the valuable lessons; Not to hold back in confession To express my relationship with God. To let it be" "A spiritually life-changing experience that can’t be put into words Enjoyable. Eye-opening. Fruitful. A place where you can make new friends and try fun, challenging and exciting things.I would definitely go again." "Describe camp in one sentence? Alton Towers, faith and fun!" “It didn’t just grow here. I feel like I was given the tools to go off and my faith to continue to grow. The morning school of prayer was super practical”. “I've learnt how to be less distracted and settle into prayer”
If you are a young adult aged 16-30 and are currently travelling without a group, you are groupless no longer! The Kenelm Youth Trust warmly welcomes you to join us as part of our youth section. We will be travelling by coach and staying at the Alba hotel during our pilgrimage.
For more information please email: megan.cox@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk What: A weekend Lourdes Preparation Retreat
Where: Soli Aim: - Have fun - meet young people from other schools - build community and real relationships - prepare for the experience of a pilgrimage to Lourdes A pilgrimage to Lourdes is a really special experience for so many of our young people. The Kenelm Youth Trust would like to offer school groups, parish groups or solo pilgrims the opportunity to come on retreat to Soli and be led in a weekend of high quality preparation. The weekend is designed to complement the preparation already offered by group leaders, a preparation retreat offers the following inputs: Magnificat - Who is Mary? The Rosary Why we process The Eucharist St Bernadette and the story of Lourdes Why do we go to Lourdes? Service - Love in Action Want to see how your retreat timetable could look? Click here to see a sample timetable (note, activities and timings can be tailored to suit your group!) This retreat is delivered in fun and engaging ways and balanced with opportunities to grow as a community, time for fellowship, prayer and a chance to get out and make the most of the beautiful countryside and the incredible facilities we have on site here in Alton. We have even built in a fundraising activity as a part of the weekend with a sponsored walk on the Sunday. Dates: Friday 28th February- Sunday 1st March 2020 (Under 16's) Friday 13th March- Sunday 15th March 2020 (16+) For more information please email: tommy.rowan@kenelmyouthtrust.org.uk
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