THE PINES

CATHOLIC CAMP

The ONLY ACA Accredited Catholic Camp in the South West

ABOUT US

        

PINES MISSION

The Pines provides quality experiences through programs that promote physical, intellectual, moral and character growth.


The Pines Catholic Camp was established in 1988.  For six years prior to the founding of the non-profit organization, it operated as an outdoor youth ministry of several Dallas parishes under the direction of founding Executive Director, Bonni Castellaw Brophy.  Camp Natowa, a Campfire Girls and Boys property in East Texas, was purchased and in June of 1989 the first group of campers entered the gates.  The 446 campers that first summer came from thirty-seven parishes in four dioceses.

The Pines serves several thousand campers year round for a variety of programs.  The campsite is located in the town of Big Sandy, just two hours east of the Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex.  The Pines Summer Camp 2006 program had more than 1,600 campers in attendance.


        

SAFETY

Safety is a primary concern at camps across the country.  In addition to providing well-trained and certified staff members, The Pines is registered with the Diocese of Dallas as a non-parish based youth-serving organization and meets the Safe Environment safety standards set by the United States Conference of Catholic bishops.  Please click here to view more information regarding safety.



The Pines Catholic Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association.
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