Camp Cana is more than a retreat center and summer camp. It is a community of Catholics committed to strengthening parishes by creating space for encounter, renewal, and lasting discipleship.
Will you join us?
Founded in 2026, Camp Cana was established to serve the growing need for Catholic retreat spaces in the St. Louis and greater Midwest region. Built with intention and rooted in the life of the Church, Camp Cana exists to provide a peaceful environment where parishes and ministries can step away, encounter Christ, and return home renewed. Come see how Camp Cana can serve your group.
At Camp Cana, we offer a variety of meeting spaces that serve retreats and gatherings of all sizes. Our clean, comfortable rooms are intentionally designed to support both structured sessions and meaningful moments of fellowship. Meeting Spaces will be assigned and scheduled with our staff based on group size. This may not always be the meeting room closest to the group’s lodging. When possible, room requests will be honored.
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Assumption Hall is conveniently located in the same building as our dining hall, making it easy for groups to transition seamlessly from meals to sessions. This space comfortably accommodates groups of up to ~150 and provides a welcoming environment for retreats to gather, worship, and engage.
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The Lounge is conveniently located in our main office building and offers a warm, inviting setting for smaller gatherings. With its cozy, living-room style arrangement of couches and chairs, this space comfortably accommodates groups of up to 30 retreaters, making it ideal for intimate sessions, leadership meetings, or small group discussions.
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Our lodging options allow every group to enjoy a comfortable night’s rest while on retreat. We have unique villa-style lodging, with villas ranging in size from suites to 4 bedroom homes, all with clean and sanitary restrooms. Because all of our villas are situated in one central area, your group can remain nearby one another while still enjoying their own space. Lodging will be assigned and scheduled with our staff based on group size. This may not always be the meeting room closest to the group’s lodging. When possible, room requests will be honored.
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Our Gospel House is a unique quadplex-style lodging option ideal for smaller groups. It allows groups to stay close together while still providing personal space within each suite. The building is divided into four separate units — Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John — each being its own private suite with an attached bathroom. This layout makes it possible for separate genders to stay within the same building while remaining separate.
Matthew and Mark are connected by a shared porch, while Luke and John are separate, providing flexibility depending on your group’s needs. Whether your group is looking for one suite or the entire building, Gospel House offers a comfortable and convenient lodging experience.
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St. Don Bosco offers a comfortable, home-style setting for retreat groups seeking a comfortable and communal environment. Originally designed as a three-bedroom house, it has been adapted with bunk beds in each bedroom as well as in the living room to accommodate groups with ease. Each bedroom includes its own private bathroom. This villa is reserved exclusively for one group at a time, providing a private and cohesive retreat experience. St. Don Bosco is designated for either male or female retreaters.
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Similar to Bosco, St. James offers a home-style setting for retreat groups. Originally designed as a four-bedroom house, it has been adapted with bunk beds in each bedroom as well as in the living room to accommodate groups with ease. Each bedroom includes its own private bathroom. This villa is reserved exclusively for one group at a time, providing a private and cohesive retreat experience. St. James is designated for either male or female retreaters.
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St. Clare offers a cozy, home-style retreat setting ideal for smaller groups seeking a more intimate experience. This two-story duplex has been adapted with bunk beds throughout to comfortably accommodate retreat guests while maintaining a welcoming and residential atmosphere. St. Clare is reserved exclusively for one group at a time, allowing your community to enjoy a private and focused retreat experience. St. Clare is designated for either male or female retreaters.
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Our Lady of Victory
Our Lady of Victory Activity Center will provide an indoor recreation space for retreaters to relax and connect. Planned amenities include pickleball courts, an indoor rock wall, a basketball court, and classic games such as ping pong and pool, creating a lively space for fellowship and fun.
Low Ropes Course
Our low ropes course will provide a fun and engaging way for groups to build trust, communication, and teamwork. Designed for collaborative challenges rather than competition, this course will allow retreaters to grow together while encouraging leadership and problem-solving.
High Ropes Course
Our high ropes course will offer an exciting opportunity for adventure and personal challenge. Participants will be invited to step outside their comfort zones while developing courage, confidence, and trust in a safe and supportive environment.
Paintball Course
Our paintball course will give groups the opportunity to engage in friendly competition and team-based challenges. This activity will encourage strategy, teamwork, and plenty of memorable moments during retreat downtime.
Swimming Pond
Our pond provides a number of fun activities including the blob, water slides, a water trampoline, fishing, and swimming.
Our St. Carlo Acutis Chapel has the Blessed Sacrament present, and retreats have full use of our vestments, Mass supplies, and monstrance. The chapel is conveniently located on top of the hill near Assumption Hall, making it a peaceful and accessible place for prayer and worship throughout your retreat.
Cana is part of something bigger. We are part of the Life Teen Movement, whose mission is to lead teens closer to Christ.
Mission-led Retreats
In addition to providing meeting spaces, meals, lodging, and moderated activities, the community at Cana is ready to help make your retreat a success!
Our goal is to provide support to you prior to and throughout your stay so that your retreat runs smoothly. We prepare for your arrival through diligent communication ahead of time, by making sure rooms and meeting spaces are blessed and prepped, as well as praying for you and your teens by name before the Blessed Sacrament. We assign full-time missionaries to each group that comes to Cana. We strive to assist with whatever your group may need. It is our joy to serve you!
As a Catholic community centered on Christ and His teachings, our main mission and desire is to love well. No matter who comes through our door, we try to do everything possible to make you feel welcomed and loved. Upon your arrival, you’ll be greeted with a large smile and the familiar words of “Welcome Home”. This is your home, and we want to do everything we can to make it feel like home for you and your group. Our service to your retreat group can include:
Logistical
At Cana, we have a full-time staff member available every weekend to assist group leaders. This person will ensure everything you need will be provided. This staff member will be your “go-to” for any logistical needs such as session changes, hospitality or liturgical needs, or forgotten items.
Audio & Visual
Assumption Hall is fully equipped for your music ministry and media presentations. You bring the instruments and your laptop, and all you have to do is plug in and get started. If you need technical help, we’re here for that too.
Missionary
Beginning this fall, our missionaries will be available to accompany retreat groups in a more relational way during their time at Cana. We assign missionaries to each group that comes to Cana based on what the needs are for your group. In addition to being a sign of God’s joy and love to your teens throughout your time at Camp, here are some of the practical things our missionaries can assist with at no additional cost (pending availability upon time of request):
If you think of other ways our missionaries can support you and help you have a fruitful retreat, please ask and we will do our best to make it work!
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What does it cost to host a retreat at Cana?
Great question! Please be sure to see our Retreat Pricing Sheet here which gives rates and options for your stay here at camp.
Can you give me a sample menu?
Breakfast: Bacon, eggs, biscuits, jam, cereal, fruit, yogurt
Lunch: Ham & cheese sliders, chips, salad bar, brownie
Dinner: Creamy sausage pasta, green beans, rice, rolls, cake
Breakfast:, Scone, eggs, sausage, cereal, fruit, yogurt, milk
Lunch: Individual pizzas, chips, cookies, salad
Someone on my retreat has a dietary restriction or food allergy. Can you guys deal with that?
We sure can! Our cook deals with allergies (most commonly gluten and dairy intolerance or allergies) and dietary restrictions (like vegetarians) very regularly. If a retreatant has an unusually severe or uncommon allergy, feel free to contact us before your retreat to work out a menu for that person.
Who should I contact if I’m interested in booking a retreat at Cana?
Please email Lucy Copa at cana@lifeteen.com for any inquiries regarding bringing a group to Cana.
Where are you located?
Life Teen Camp Cana
24345 SSR-WW
Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670