Hidden Lake is more than a retreat center and summer camp. Hidden Lake is a community of Catholics committed to facilitating an encounter with Christ and parish-based discipleship. Tucked away in the North Georgia mountains of Dahlonega, the grounds of Hidden Lake is like no place on earth! For over 20 years, Life Teen and Edge camps, including Hidden Lake, have welcomed thousands of young people from parishes, schools, and groups across the nation—and even beyond. These camps provide an incredible opportunity for youth to grow in their Catholic faith, deepen their relationship with Jesus and His Church, and build meaningful community. This summer alone, over 10,000 students are attending Life Teen camps, with 350–400 participants gathering each week at each camp for an unforgettable experience.
Summer camp with Life Teen/Edge is an opportunity to bring your kids into an incredible experience of life—“life in abundance”, as Jesus promised in John 10:10. Hidden Lake provides a space for middle school students to be free and confident in themselves, develop new friendships with other kids from our parish, and encounter God working powerfully in their lives.
WHO CAN GO TO HIDDEN LAKE? This camp is open to all incoming 6th graders through newly graduated 8th graders.
Key Details To reserve your student’s place, please be ready to register promptly on January 27th at 7:00PM with the online deposit. Once all spots are filled, a waiting list will be created. You’ll receive an email by January 30th confirming whether your student has a reserved spot or is on the waiting list. If you have more than one student attending camp, you’ll need to complete the registration process separately for each child. Camp Dates: June 15–21, 2025 Location: Dahlonega, GA (75 miles north of Atlanta) Group Size: 45 spots for St. Pius18 boys, 18 girls, 9 core team members (chaperones)
Cost:St. Pius Parishioners: $525/student Non-Parishioners: $1,000/student (Fee may be waived by attending Edge events—contact us for details!) $125 online non-refundable deposit is due at registration. This deposit will be applied toward the total camp fee.
Transportation: Charter bus departing from St. Pius Final Balance: Due by June 1, 2025
WHAT DOES COST OF CAMP COVER? The cost of camp includes everything your student will need for an amazing experience—camp fees, meals, and transportation on a comfortable 56-passenger bus.
PAYMENT PLANS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Balances are due by June 1st, but we understand that finances can be a challenge. That’s why we offer: Scholarship opportunities Payment plans with automatic reminders Discounted rates for families with multiple kids attending camp. If cost is a concern, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we’re here to help make camp accessible for everyone! Click the form below to apply for financial assistance https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfnRzaxo4gUF4H0Z_iGFxUOLr-LGPaHe1LBHiaAsv4B7EV2Xg/viewform?usp=sharing CHAPERONES We plan to bring chaperones on this trip, primarily consisting of Edge core members who are 21 years or older. To comply with the Camp and Diocese of Atlanta, GA’s Safe Environment guidelines, we are required to maintain (but not limited to) an 8:1 student-to-chaperone ratio. However, due to summer scheduling, we occasionally need additional support from Edge parents. If you’re interested in being a potential backup chaperone, please feel free to text or email James. REQUIREMENTS To ensure students get the most out of this incredible experience, we ask that they actively participate in Edge during the Spring 2025 semester. We encourage everyone to dive into this amazing community—it’s a great way to prepare for the transformative experience of camp! REGISTER FOR EDGE If you are not currently registered for Edge, please do so here: https://st-pius-x-484228.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2596509
PERSONAL FUNDRAISING SUPPORT OPTION If your family would like to do personal fundraising, we wholeheartedly support your efforts! While we aren’t able to track donations, we’d love to help you succeed by providing fundraising materials or brainstorming ideas. Our team is here to go above and beyond to ensure your student can join us for this life-changing experience—please let us know how we can help!
CANCELLATION POLICY To ensure your spot is secured, the final balance is due by June 1, 2025. If the balance isn’t received by then, your spot may be made available to someone on the waiting list. If your plans change, we’re happy to provide a refund (minus the initial deposit) for cancellations made before May 15, 2025. After this date, refunds are unavailable. However, if your student is unable to attend, we’ll gladly work with you to check our waiting list or help facilitate a transfer of the spot to another participant. In this case, any financial arrangements will need to be handled between the families involved. We’re here to help every step of the way—don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!
