CAMP COVECREST 2026
DATES: July 19–25, 2026
GROUP SIZE: 52 total spots — 23 boys, 23 girls, and 6 core team members (chaperones)
COST:
St. Pius Parishioners: $890/student
Non-Parishioners:$1,125/student
(fee may be waived by attending Edge events; contact us for details)
DEPOSIT: A $125 non-refundable online deposit is due at registration and will be applied toward the total camp fee.
TRANSPORTATION: Charter bus departing from St. Pius on the morning of July 19 and returning the evening of July 25.
FINAL BALANCE: Due by June 1, 2025
Camp Covecrest is more than a retreat center and summer camp. Camp Covecrest is a community of Catholics committed to facilitating an encounter with Christ and parish-based discipleship. For over 20 years, Life Teen and Edge camps, including Camp Covecrest, 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. Camp Covecrest provides a space for high 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 COVECREST? This camp is open to all incoming 8th graders through newly graduated 12th graders. To reserve your student’s place, please be ready to register promptly on November 24th at 7:00PM with the online deposit. Once all spots are filled, a waiting list will be created. You’ll receive an email by Decemeber 1st 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.
WHAT DOES THE COST OF CAMP COVER?
The cost of camp includes everything your student will need for an amazing experience- camp fees, meals, and trasortation on a comfortable 56- passenger bus.
If you are unfamiliar with what Camp Covecrest is, please check out their website for an overview. You can also view a promo video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfgGqlQ2Zbc
PAYMENT PLANS & FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Balances are due by June 1, 2026, 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 link below to apply for financial assistance!
CHAPERONES
We plan to bring chaperones on this trip, primarily consisting of Life Teen 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 Life Teen parents. If you’re interested in being a potential backup chaperone, please feel free to text or email Kristen Lazarine.
REQUIREMENTS
To ensure students get the most out of this incredible experience, we ask that they actively participate in Life Teen during the Spring 2026 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 Life Teen
If you are not currently registered for Life Teen, please do so here:
https://st-pius-x-484228.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3017225
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!
CANCELATION POLICY
To ensure your spot is secured, the final balance is due by June 1, 2026. If the balance is not 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 1, 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!
Kristen Lazarine
KristenL@stpiusxchurch.org
337-232-4656 ext 3888