Of course! This camp is for you! Come join the family. No matter where you are in your relationship with God, this week can be for you. The more you jump into it, the more you will get out of it. It is a Catholic camp, but we don't mind how 'Catholic' you feel you are. If you have a friend who isn't Catholic, but you think would benefit from coming (yes, of course they would) then you can invite them, as long as you come too :)

The camp is run by The Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph and a team of experienced volunteers. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of every young person on site. We have qualified first-aiders, a trained nurse, and often a doctor too. There is also a Youth Team who meet the weekend before and do a lot to help with the smooth running of the camp and the caring of the other young people on camp. Without them it would be a lot harder!

The campsite is divided into 3 areas: Boys, girls and family. If siblings of the opposite sex want to camp together, they pitch their tents in the family section.

Yes, if your friend is the same sex as you. Please check with them that they are happy to share with you BEFORE you fill out the booking form and state that you will be sharing.

If you would like to bring your mobile that's fine. However there is limited reception and we will not be providing endless charging stations for you. So please only use it if/when you really need to. Please do not bring wireless speakers, ipads, laptopsetc. Not only is there a chance they may get damaged or lost, they are actually really distracting for the week. Part of the purpose and success of the camp is getting away from everyday life and re-focusing on what is most important; our relationship with God and each other, so that when we go home, we have something to hold on to and build upon. Unfortunately a lot of what the entertainment culture and society offers us is not really good for us, and so we need to be able to disconnect from this. The team will confiscate for the duration of the camp any technology that is used inappropriately. Sorry, it sounds harsh, but it is for your good and the good of the other young people at camp!

Please do not bring food with you. It makes a mess in your tent, might encourage rodents, harm small creatures, and the field is used by others the rest of the year. We are guests at the retreat centre and want to leave it in as good condition as it is prepared for us, ie., perfectly clear of rubbish. The camp is fully catered, with 3 meals a day, multiple breaks through the day (with drinks and biscuits), and hot chocolate before bed. There is also a tuckshop open twice a day. It has a spend limit though as the food provided is tasty and much healthier!

There are dedicated (and newly refurbished) toilets and showers in the retreat centre, with individual dedicated facilities for males and females, and those with disabilities. Showers are individual units, and all facilities are cleaned daily. They are great! We encourage every young person to shower every day IN THE MORNING...they are nice and warm.

We do celebrate Mass together every day (except Monday). It is the centre of our camp in which Heaven comes to Earth and we meet God face to face. It's important. We do pray together at other points in the day as well, but there are plenty of other events in the timetable. There is a lot of silly fun, talks, stream time, chill time, workshops (crafty ones, chatty ones, musical ones, team building activities, sporty stuff), times to ask questions about your faith. There is also an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession - an incredible opportunity to be reconciled (to be at peace) with God and receive His helping grace.

If you have attended multiple FTF camps before, you may request to join. It is hard work, and you are expected to have a particular level of maturity in character and spirituality. It is strongly requested that you attend the Youth Team weekend before camp starts too in preparation for the week.

Just send Ben a message using the contact form below and ask :)

Of course there are! :P They are all very reasonable though and nothing out of the ordinary. They are included in the booking forms as you have to agree to them when you book. If there is a serious infringement of them we will ask your parents/guardian to collect you immediately.

For years FTFCM has subsidized every attendee at camp. Unfortunately we can no longer do this, and with the rising cost of living, we've had no choice but to increase our prices. Every adult on the team pays even more to help keep the cost down for the young people. If you'd like to help support us in our work of fanning into flame the faith of young people, first of all please pray for us, and perhaps consider a small donation. Thank you!