Camp DeSales

Camp DeSales Camp DeSales hosts a Catholic Youth Camp is a 6-day co-ed, residential, recreational, faith-building retreat for parish and school youth groups.

Our goal is to grow in relationship with Jesus Christ and others.

Day 2 of St. Francis Middle School Orientation Today, campers fueled up on a delicious breakfast cooked by Fr. Ken to be...
08/01/2025

Day 2 of St. Francis Middle School Orientation

Today, campers fueled up on a delicious breakfast cooked by Fr. Ken to begin their day. They then enjoyed the lake during a competitive, but fun, period of waterfront Olympics. After enjoying lunch and a much needed rest period, campers played a game of Jeopardy. Following this, campers had some more fun in the lake with swimming, tubing, nine square, spike ball, and the popular game of “King of the Raft.” The day ended with a wonderful mass in American Sign Language and a talk on the importance of Brotherhood.


Day 1 of St. Francis Middle School Orientation!Today, we welcomed a new set of campers from St. Francis- the incoming 7...
07/30/2025

Day 1 of St. Francis Middle School Orientation!

Today, we welcomed a new set of campers from St. Francis- the incoming 7th and 8th graders! New friendships were formed as campers played games like Gaga ball, ping pong, cards, and spike ball at Pop’s place. They then played a few icebreaker games. Later, campers enjoyed swimming and tubing during waterfront time. In the evening, campers had fun playing capture the flag- especially in the adult vs. kids game. To conclude the night, campers relaxed around a campfire, enjoyed some s’mores, and played a game of Family Feud.


Day 2: Session 2 of St. Francis Orientation Today, campers conquered many challenges and fears on the adventure course. ...
07/30/2025

Day 2: Session 2 of St. Francis Orientation

Today, campers conquered many challenges and fears on the adventure course. Due to unforeseen weather, campers enjoyed a game of Jeopardy, hosted by “Alex Trebek”, aka St. Francis alum Jackson Smalley. Once the rain stopped, they enjoyed a fun-filled game of kickball, followed by a game of pictionary. The day concluded with mass, where Fr. Ken and Joe Wiegers taught “This Little Light of Mine” in American Sign Language.


Day 1: Session 2 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation Once campers arrived and became situated in their cabin, they enjo...
07/30/2025

Day 1: Session 2 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation

Once campers arrived and became situated in their cabin, they enjoyed many recreational activities at Pop’s Place. Prior to lunch, campers became familiarized with one another with a few ice-breaker activities. After lunch, they enjoyed tubing, kayaking, canoeing, and other activities at waterfront. Campers then ate dinner so that they could fuel up for an exciting game of capture the flag. Afterwards, they relaxed around a campfire and re-energized themselves with delicious s’mores. The night concluded with a hilarious game of Family Feud.


Day 2: Session 1 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation The first half of the day was filled with exciting challenges on ou...
07/28/2025

Day 2: Session 1 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation

The first half of the day was filled with exciting challenges on our Adventure Course. Campers were split into small groups, but they all worked together in the end to conquer the biggest challenge- the Wall. After eating lunch, campers played a fun game of Pictionary, followed by slip and slide kickball. Next, they cooled off in the lake during waterfront time. Following this, campers ate dinner so that they would have energy for the rest of the evenings activities. Finally, the night concluded with Mass and icecream!


Day 1: Session 1 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation!The day was packed with many fun-filled activities and icebreakers....
07/28/2025

Day 1: Session 1 of St. Francis Freshman Orientation!

The day was packed with many fun-filled activities and icebreakers. Upon arrival, campers enjoyed volleyball, spike ball, and Gaga ball in Pop’s place. After lunch, they had a blast at waterfront- especially with tubing and non-motorized boats. After eating a delicious dinner (complete with Fr. Ken’s famous bread), campers played capture the flag and enjoyed smores by a campfire. To end the day, campers played an exciting game of Family Feud, hosted by the one and only “Steve Harvey” (aka St. Francis alum, Charlie Howe).


Day 6 C*C 3!No better way to celebrate the end of an amazing week than with Glory Stories and Holy Mass surrounded by fa...
07/26/2025

Day 6 C*C 3!

No better way to celebrate the end of an amazing week than with Glory Stories and Holy Mass surrounded by family and friends!

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1198 DeSales Drive
Brooklyn, MI
49230

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+15174140784

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