Alive Again
December 18-20, 2026
This winter, invite your camper to experience Alive Again, a weekend retreat for 8th–12th grade students that brings the joy, faith, and community of The Pines Catholic Camp into the Advent season!
Through exciting activities, inspiring talks, Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, and time with friends, campers will grow in their faith while experiencing everything they love about The Pines. Whether they're returning to camp or joining us for the first time, Alive Again is the perfect opportunity to encounter Christ, build lasting friendships, and prepare their hearts for the Advent season.
Activities
It’s a jam-packed weekend full of fun, including:
Mass & Adoration
Bonfire
Hype Night
All your favorite camp activities
Zipline & Adventure Park
Winner’s Circle
…. and SO MUCH MORE!
Are you ready for a winter weekend to remember?
Details
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Tuition for the weekend is $240. Registration includes a non-refundable and non-transferable deposit of $50, which is included in the $240. Tuition covers all meals and activities. For an additional cost, bus transportation is available to and from our Dallas office.
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To add transportation to your account, simply fill out the Transportation Form in your online account.
Bus pricing:
Round-trip: $115
One-way: $75
Pines Dallas Office Address:
2009 Chenault Dr, Suite 110
Carrollton, TX 75006*Please note, campers are not allowed to drive a car to camp for the weekend. They must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian over 21 years of age.
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Gates will be open for check in from 5:00-6:30 pm.
Alive Again programming will begin with dinner at 7:00 PM, so please make sure you are checked in and in your cabin by then.
Upon your arrival, we ask you to remain in your vehicles until our staff greets you and gives you directions for dropping off luggage and where to park.
If you need to check in late, email us (registrar@thepines.org) and let us know in advance! Please provide an approximate arrival time so our staff can be prepared to welcome you.
*Please note, campers are not allowed to drive a car to camp for the weekend. They must be signed in and out by a parent or guardian 21+ years of age.
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Check-out will be on Sunday starting at 11:00 AM.
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Well-labeled clothing and items help campers return home with all of their belongings. Download the Alive Again packing list here.
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All Alive Again registrations must be accompanied by a $50 deposit. This deposit is non-refundable, non-transferable between campers, and cannot be applied to the following year.
All payments other than the initial deposit are refundable if cancellation is made in writing by email to registrar@thepines.org prior to November 20, 2026.
Cancellations after November 20 are not eligible for refund. In the case of cancellation due to illness or injury, please provide documentation that a medical professional has directed the camper not to attend. In either of these cases, all funds paid beyond the deposit will be returned.
