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“Young people must not only be loved; but they must know they are loved.”
- Don Bosco
St. John Bosco
The Portsmouth Diocese Don Bosco camp is inspired by the life and work of St. John Bosco.
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Fr. John Bosco was an Italian priest (hence Don Bosco) who worked with young people who were orphans or who had left difficult family situations and ended up on the streets.
John Bosco believed that there was no such thing as a bad child, only bad circumstances, and he worked hard to give all children a place to play, grow, and to learn to trust again.
In the same spirit, we welcome lots of children to the St. John Bosco Camp, some of whom will not have any other summer holiday.
What is Don Bosco Camp?
Don Bosco Camp is a week-long residential summer camp for secondary school-aged boys, from leaving Year 6 to leaving Year 11. Set in the countryside, the camp provides a fun, active, and supportive environment where boys can enjoy outdoor activities, take on new challenges, and build lasting friendships.
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What We Offer:
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An activity-packed camping holiday during the school summer break
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Fully trained, DBS-checked leaders
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Team-based activities with boys of a similar age
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A positive Christian ethos
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A safe, supportive, and friendly environment
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Fully Equipped Retreat Centre
The full facilities of camp are made available with modern indoor and outdoor facilities as well as a low ropes course, all-weather sports court, football field, and games room.
Christian Themed Camp
We are a Catholic camp and Mass is held each day, where the boys get a really good introduction to a balanced Christian adult life and some opportunities they may not get anywhere else.
Camp Life & Activities
Engage in a wide range of action-packed activities, from on-site tournaments, ice skating, trampolining, and a bonfire every night!