general Information

Who: Boys in grades 6-12.
What: Daily Mass and adoration, epic sports battles, great talks, fearless counselors, new and old friends, and ManBall! It's never a dull moment at Camp Greatness!
When: July 26-28 (for grades 6-8) | July 29 - August 1 (for grades 9-12) ***both camps begin and end at 1pm***
Where: Schoenstatt-on-the-Lake, Sleepy Eye
Why: Because you enjoy throwing dodgeballs at people. Because you enjoy spending time outdoors. Because you enjoy hanging out with other guys your age. Because you enjoy adoration. Because you enjoy serving for Holy Mass. Because you want a good challenge: growing in virtue. Those are just a few reasons to attend Camp Greatness. Ask anyone who's gone and they can give you about 10 more.
Cost*:
Middle school camp: $150 (before April 1st) | $200 (before July 18th) | $250 (after July 18th)

High school camp: $200 (before April 1st) | $250 (before July 18th) | $300 (after July 18th)

FAQ:

*Are scholarships and/or discounts available?
Yes! There is now a Family Discount available for families who send more than one child to any of the diocesan summer camps (Camp Beloved or Camp Greatness). The first child must pay the highest priced camp and each additional child is $100. We also offer scholarships on an as-needed basis. Call or email Luke Miller (lmiller@dnu.org / (507) 233-5327) for more information. Some parishes offer scholarships, so check with them as well.

Which camp would my son attend?
Whatever grade your son is “going in to” is the grade we base our camps on. So if your son was in 5th grade this past year, he could attend the middle school camp as a 6th grader (since he’ll be “going in to” 6th grade this fall). If he was in 8th grade this past year, he would attend the high school camp as a 9th grader (since he’ll be “going in to” 9th grade this fall). High school graduates are asked to contact the diocesan director (lmiller@dnu.org) before registering.

Can graduating seniors attend camp?
Yes. Contact Luke Miller (lmiller@dnu.org) for more information.

Which deanery do I belong to?
Click here to see which deanery you belong to. If you are from outside the Diocese of New Ulm, don’t worry, we’ll find a team for you and they’ll gladly take you in.

What is "ManBall?"
You really have to experience it to understand, but suffice it to say: ManBall is dodgeball tailor-made for the manly men of the Diocese of New Ulm.

What is the food like?
The Schoenstatt Sisters of Mary prepare the meals at camp (they are excellent cooks, by the way). Dietary needs should be communicated directly to the Schoenstatt Sisters (schoenstattonthelake@schsrsmary.org | 507-794-7727).

What are the accommodations like?
Campers sleep in air-conditioned bunk rooms. Two rooms share a large bathroom.

What should I bring?
A packing list was included with the confirmation email you received after registration.