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Camp New England 2011, Week 2 (Life Teen), Day 5

By | August 6, 2011

On their last full day of their Epic adventure, the teens were split once more into guy and girl sessions. The guys went on an adventure to find a hidden treasure, while the girls enjoyed some Adoration. In the afternoon, teens participated in an obstacle course called THE GAUNTLET! They had to work together as a team to get everyone to the finish line. In the evening, the teens had their session on Epic Life. To finish off their last night at camp, the teens celebrated mass, and there was a procession of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 2 (Life Teen), Day 4

By | August 5, 2011

On day four of their epic adventure, the teens were split into guys and girls again and had separate sessions on being Men and Women of God. After session, the teens travelled to the Fatima Shrine for a rosary walk and mass. The afternoon was casual, playing ultimate frisbee, capture the flag, and the much anticipated MESSY GAMES! That night there was a session on Epic Prayer, where the teens were given time to journal, and then spent an hour in front of the Blessed Sacrament.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 02 (Life Teen), Day 3

By | August 4, 2011

On Day 3 of their Epic Adventure, the teens were split into a guys group and a girls group. In the morning the guy’s had a session with Eric Porteous, while the girls went out onto the low ropes course. After their session, the guy’s had organized free time. In the afternoon, the girls had their session, lead by two missionaries, Carrie Bigley and Jilina Damin, and the guys went out on to the low ropes course. Mass was held just before dinner, and the teens then dove into a session called Epic Spirit. To finish off the evening, each teen experienced being prayed over by their youth minister and summer missionaries.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 2 (Life Teen), Day 2

By | August 3, 2011

On day two of their Epic Adventure, teens ventured out to a High/Low ropes course. Teens were challenged to trust their fellow brothers and sisters in a series of team building exercises, and braved their fears on a series of High Ropes stations. Upon returning home, the teens had mass, and then were served dinner family-style with their parish. The session that night was called Epic Rescue. The evening was spent deep in prayer, and the teens were given the opportunity to go to Confession. The evening concluded with joyful praise and worship at a “No Sin Party!”

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Camp New England 2011, Week 2 (Life Teen), Day 1

By | August 2, 2011

On the first day of Life Teen’s Epic Adventure, the teens arrived eager to jump into activities. Teens could take part in a number of games including GA GA, Can Jam, and Ninja as they waited for the first session to begin. After watching a few skits, teens took part in ice breakers, and then had their first dinner together. Eric Porteous lead the teens in their first session on Epic Love. The teens capped off the night with a Dragons vs Knights game called Survive Batania!

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Camp New England 2011, Week 1 (Edge), Day 5

By | July 22, 2011

On the last full day of camp, the all girl Edge camp threw a “Princess Party,” and learned what it means to be a beautiful daughter of God. In the afternoon, the 2011 Camp New England Olympics were held! Four teams took part in different events that tested their strength and stamina. Mass was held in the afternoon, followed by dinner. That night, the teens had their final session with Katie Dunne. That night, there was a bonfire where all of the teens burned the obstacles that were preventing them from spreading their faith to the world. Ice cream was served just before bed to finish off their last night of camp.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 1 (Edge), Day 4

By | July 21, 2011

On day four of Camp New England’s Xtreme Adventure, the teens started the day by learning how to make rosaries. From there, everyone participated in a rosary walk, followed by Mass outside. After lunch, the teens played capture the flag. Later in the day, groups of teens were lead through the low ropes course. Katie Dunne lead an evening session about how to become a saint, and the teens finished off the night with Adoration.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 1 (Edge), Day 3

By | July 20, 2011

On day three of Xtreme Edge Camp, the teens went to a water park called Water Wizz! Upon returning home, the teens were served family style dinner by the male summer staff. They then jumped into a session with Katie Dunne. That night, all of the teens attended mass, followed by an outdoor procession with the Blessed Sacrament.

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Camp New England 2011, Week 1 (Edge), Day 2

By | July 19, 2011

On the second day of camp, the teens jumped right into session with Katie Dunne. They were lead in praise and worship, and then dove into scripture. They were then allowed some organized free time where they could pick from a number of different sports to play. In the afternoon, teens took part in the well awaited MESSY GAMES! The teens then had to clean up and get ready for Mass. They were each given a bow so they could dress up for their Father. During the night session, the teens talked about Reconciliation, and were given a chance to go to Confession. They finished off the night with a bonfire and a No Sin Party!

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Camp New England 2011, Week 1 (Edge), Day 1

By | July 18, 2011

Camp New England’s Xtreme Edge Camp began today! As teens were arriving, they played a fun game called Ninja. They later participated in Sunday Mass, followed by an ice breaker called “Elbow Tag.” As session began, the worship leader, Patrick Williams, lead the teens in praise. The teens then introduced themselves, lead by our host, Katie Dunne. To finish off the evening, everyone took part in a zombie game called “Survive Batania!”

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2010 Camp New England, Week 17 (Life Teen), Day 5

By | August 6, 2010

Teens started the last full day of camp with praise and worship led by Chris Taucar and a walking rosary in their small groups. Kickball warmed the teens up for the afternoon which brought messy games consisting of paint, oatmeal and flour, water, and sleeping bags. A soap soaked slip and slide attempted to clean everyone off but was not successful. The whole messy group jumped in the lake and showered afterwards. Once they were all clean, the night session began beholding the mystery of prayer starting with Mass and followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The sacraments were celebrated by parish priest from St. Agnes, Fr. Tom Albrechg. Host Joe Chernowski led the teens deep into the session inspiring them to go to Jesus for everything.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 17 (Life Teen), Day 4

By | August 5, 2010

The fourth day of “Behold the Mystery” Summer Camp mainly consisted of tubing down Farmington River in Connecticut. Teens and chaperones enjoyed relaxing on the river before going back to camp and jumping into the session on the mystery of God’s mercy especially in Reconciliation. Joe Chernowski hosted and Chris Taucar led music.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 17 (Life Teen), Day 3

By | August 4, 2010

The third day of “Behold the Mystery” Life Teen Summer Camp began with fun as guys went to the pool first and girls bonded during low ropes. After lunch, the guys did low ropes and the girls relaxed in the pool. The group was reunited with a rosary and Mass celebrated by a parish priest and con-celebrated by Fr. Matt Williams. Host Joe Chernowski introduced the teens to the mystery of God’s invitation to prayer with the help of Mary and the saints. To end the night, summer staff prayed over campers, chaperones and youth ministers asking for the intercession of Mary and the saints.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 17 (Life Teen), Day 2

By | August 3, 2010

Teens started the second day of camp with scripture reflections and small groups introducing them to each other and to the “Behold the Mystery” theme. They were sent out on Mission Adventure, where teens and chaperones had to complete different tasks to get clues and solve the mystery of what each “Agent of Change” did with what holy item at what holy place. After lunch, teens bonded over a game of flag tag and their choice of hiking, basketball, Frisbee golf, Ga ga, or rosary making. Since the teens protected their chaperones Monday night through the obstacle course, the chaperones got a chance to serve their teens by washing the feet of each teen during the night session. Once the group commemorated Christ’s washing of His disciples feet, it reenacted the Last Supper with Mass celebrated by Fr. Matt Williams followed by Adoration. Host Joe Chernowksi and musician Chris Taucar led the teens deeper into their faith.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 17 (Life Teen), Day 1

By | August 2, 2010

The first day of Life Teen week at New England started off on the right foot as groups came in and bonded right away over an Israeli game called “Ga ga” which means “to hit” in Hebrew. The teens had a lot of time to play games before session started with Mass celebrated by Fr. Matt Williams and con-celebrated by a parish priest. After dinner, host Joe Chernowski introduced the teens to the theme “Behold the Mystery” and sent them out on their first mission: the night obstacle course.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 16 (Edge), Day 5

By | July 30, 2010

Day five of “Behold the Mystery” summer camp began and ended in similar manner: with prayer, scripture and Jesus. In the morning, middle schoolers prayed a rosary before they played kickball and messy games. The large group of campers was split into two groups for both kickball and the rotating stations of messy games which included paint dodgeball, Drip. Drip. Drop., an oatmeal and flour mess, slip and slide, a wet sleeping bag relay race and a paint twister game. Afterwards, the campers jumped in the lake to rinse off before showering. Once they were clean, Mass was celebrated by Father Tom Washburn, OFM with music led by John Hopke. The night session was centered on prayer and Jesus as summer staffers prayed over chaperones and chaperones prayed over teens which led into Adoration. Host Kevin Hickey did his best in leading the middle schoolers into faith and fun.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 16 (Edge), Day 4

By | July 29, 2010

Before middle schoolers loaded buses for tubing on day 4 of “Behold the Mystery” summer camp, they started the day with a small scripture reflection. Campers, chaperones, summer staffers, host Kevin Hickey and musician John Hopke enjoyed the day of tubing sandwiched between sessions of prayer. The night enlightened the mystery of God’s mercy in Reconciliation celebrated by Fr. Tom Washburn, OFM.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 16 (Edge), Day 3

By | July 28, 2010

“Behold the Mystery” summer camp continued on day 3 with team building during low ropes. Campers also got a chance to cool down in the pool after lunch. Mass marked the beginning of the night session where the middle schoolers entered into the mystery of God’s invitation through prayer, the Blessed Mother and the saints. Host Kevin Hickey not only knew how to have fun with the campers but also how to lead them into prayer. John Hopke set the mood with his music and Father Tom Washburn, OFM gave his blessings.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 16 (Edge), Day 2

By | July 27, 2010

Day two of Behold the Mystery summer camps was full of outside activities. In the morning, middle schoolers participated in a giant game of clue with a face lift. The new game was Mission Adventure and groups of middle schoolers had to complete different challenges to get the clues and try to solve the mystery. The afternoon brought free time where the kids could go hiking, make rosaries, play card games, soccer or Frisbee golf. After getting the middle schoolers got their energy out, they settled down for the night session centered on the mystery of the Eucharist with Mass and Adoration made possible by Fr. Tom Washburn. The middle schoolers enjoyed the company of host Kevin Hickey and musician John Hopke.

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2010 Camp New England, Week 16 (Edge), Day 1

By | July 26, 2010

New England opened its dusty doors to middle school campers for day one of “Behold the Mystery” Summer Camp. Kevin Hickey, expert on Edge ministry, hosted the session and joined the campers in their activities such as minute-to-win-it games, praise and worship and the night obstacle course. John Hopke led the middle schoolers in praise and worship and dance parties, and along with Fr. Tom Washburn, OFM from Boston, helped throw water balloons at kids during the obstacle course.

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