Camp St. Isaac Jogues
Faith. Adventure. Transformation.
Ready for an adventure that deepens Catholic faith and forges virtuous friendship? Camp St. Isaac Jogues isn’t your typical camp for boys aged 13-15 — it’s a challenging call to spiritual transformation. Led by priests and seminarians of the FSSP, young men strengthen their bodies, minds, and faith, and prepare to face the challenges of life as Godly Catholic men who love the Truth of Jesus Christ. This summer, join us for an adventure of joy.
Ready for a Summer of Transformation?
**Please note that CSIJ is waitlisted at this time! You are still encouraged to apply to be placed on the waitlist: slots will sometimes open up due to cancellations.
Camp St. Isaac Jogues: June 12 - 24, 2026
Located at the Carpathian Village: 802 Snow Rd, Cresco, PA
Cost: $550.00
Application Deadline: May 1st
At Camp St. Isaac Jogues, campers will:
- Grow in faith and character
- under the guidance of seminarians from Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary (FSSP).
- Fortify their faith
- with daily Traditional Latin Mass (Extraordinary Form).
- Strengthen their understanding
- of Catholic teaching through catechism classes and spiritual talks.
- Engage in the beauty of creation
- and physical formation through playing sports and hiking in the breathtaking Pocono mountains.
Inspired by a Powerful Patron
In the wild beauty of the Pocono Mountains near Scranton, Pennsylvania, Camp St. Isaac Jogues challenges boys aged 13-15 to a 12 day adventure. Strengthened by his unshakable faith, our namesake St. Isaac Jogues overcame unbelievable hardship while ministering to North American tribes in the 1600s. Inspired by his courage and dedication, campers strengthen both body and soul while being formed by the majesty God’s creation. Situated at Carpathian Village (a Byzantine Catholic Shrine to St. Nicholas and retreat center), young men hike, play on the sports field, pray at our open-air chapel, and learn from our chaplain and seminarians. Join us for an adventure that builds faith, joy, and leadership.
Why Choose Camp St. Isaac Jogues
Young men face an overwhelming set of challenges today. Without the formation they need, many are leaving the Faith. Many wonder how they could find the lasting joy they desire. We need a proven solution, not a fad.
St. John Bosco helped save thousands of boys from a life of degradation and sin living in poverty on the streets. He developed a set of principles he used to form the boys to be joyfully resilient; some even became saints themselves.
Bosco Ministries is putting this system (the Preventative Method) into practice today to form Holy, Happy, and Hazardous men who are truly joyful.
What do they think?
“I loved experiencing this great camp, Camp St. Isaac Jogues and all the challenges we had. All the boys were very awesome and the seminarians as well. ”
“The camps are really good and continue to stay great! All four of my older sons have gone as either campers, junior counselors, and/or senior counselors, and they all loved it.”
“Let me go back!”
Registration Information
Ready for an unforgettable summer of faith and adventure? A summer at Camp St. Jogues offers young men aged 13–15 a transformative experience, compining spiritual growth with outdoor exploration. Here’s how to get started:
- Complete the Application
Begin the journey by filling out our online application form. This gives us information about your son and starts the process.
Mark your calendar for June 12-24, 2026
Camp St. Jogues, Carpathian Village, 802 Snow Rd, Cresco, PA*All applications must be received by May 1st.
**Please note that CSIJ is waitlisted at this time! You are still encouraged to apply to be placed on the waitlist: slots will sometimes open up due to cancellations.
- Secure your spot with a deposit.
Bosco Ministries will start notifying applicants if their application has been accepted in March. Secure your camper’s spot at Camp St. Isaac Jogues with a 20% deposit. The initial payment must be received within 72 hours of acceptance. This amount covers all activities, meals, and accommodations. A full refund (minus processing fees) will be given to participants who cancel more than 60 days before the first day of camp. Payment can be made through our secure online portal.
The initial 20% deposit is not refundable. You will only receive complete onboarding information after paying.- Confirmation and Preparation
Once we receive your application and registration fee, you’ll get a confirmation email detailing what to pack, arrival and departure times, and other important details to prepare for camp. You will submit all your travel details in a travel form that you will receive once your spot is confirmed. Campers can be dropped off by car or picked up from the Scranton-Wilkes barre airport by camp staff.
