CACCLC (California Chinese Catholic Living Camp) is a thriving community of young adults who come together every year for a weekend full of faith, fellowship, and fun!

Whether you're interested in making new friends or looking to reconnect with other past campers, CACCLC connects young adults from all over the state to encounter, challenge, and support each other as we grow in each of our faith journeys and relationship with God.

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CACCLC 2023

**Theme:** Where Are You Going?
**When:** Labor Day Weekend, September 1-4, 2023
**Where:** St. Anthony Retreat Center in Three Rivers, CA
**Who:** Young adults (age 18+)
**Spiritual Director:** Fr. Victor Trinidad

“Before I went to CACCLC last year I found myself in a state of just going through the motions with my faith. I reached one of those points where my faith was stale, uninspired, and stagnant. I think CACCLC really helped to reawaken my passion for Christ, particularly through the faith-sharing, testimonies, and presence of other Catholics and priests who are also struggling on their journeys to holiness.”

— Matthew W.

“Although it piqued my interest, I was a little hesitant to go alone ... After much doubt and deliberation, I convinced myself to just go. When I arrived, I was shocked to find so many Chinese Catholics under the age of 50 gathered in one place that weren’t related to me! I felt like I had stumbled into a nest of rare and mythical beings! Everyone was so friendly and welcoming that I didn’t feel out of place at all.”

— Jacqueline K.

Schedule

Note: times and activities are subject to change.

Friday 9/1

5:00 pm Check In Opens
6:30 pm Dinner
7:30 pm Introductions
8:00 pm Icebreakers
9:00 pm Mass

Saturday 9/2

7:15 am Morning Prayer (Optional)
7:45 am Morning exercise
8:00 am Breakfast
8:45 am Introductions
9:00 am Conference Call
9:15 am Large Group Activity
11:00 am Mass
12:00 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Talk #1 & Small Groups
3:00 pm Workshop 1
4:30 pm Free Time
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Talk #2
8:30 pm Praise & Worship / Adoration / Confession
10:30 pm Night prayer (optional) / Quiet Time

Sunday 9/3

7:15 am Morning Prayer (Optional)
7:45 am Morning exercise
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am Talk #3 & Small groups
11:00 am Mass
12:00 pm Group Picture
12:15 pm Lunch
1:30 pm Talk #4 & Small Groups
3:30 pm Workshop 2
4:30 pm Free Time
6:00 pm Dinner
6:45 pm AMA with Fr. Victor
8:00 pm Taize / Adoration / Confession
10:00 pm Night prayer (Optional) / Quiet Time

Monday 9/4

9:00 am Breakfast
9:45 am Evals / Clean up / Pack up
10:30 am Mass
11:30 am Talk #5
11:45 am Testimonies
12:45 pm Lunch / Photos
2:00 pm Depart

About the Location

St. Anthony Retreat Center is a Catholic Diocese of Fresno retreat facility located on 25 acres at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains near Sequoia National Park.

The Large Chapel features breathtaking artwork and beautiful nature views. The sleeping arrangements are private double and triple occupancy rooms equipped with twin beds and private restrooms. Campers can also enjoy outdoor Stations of the Cross, a Labyrinth, the Grotto of Our Lady, and hiking trails.

Getting there

The retreat center is about 4 hours drive from NorCal or SoCal, in the Diocese of Fresno. Most campers carpool with other local campers on Friday afternoon or night. If you are interested in carpooling, indicate so in your registration form and ExCo can help arrange carpool groups.

Address:
St Anthony Retreat Center
43816 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA
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FAQ

What's included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes 4 days and 3 nights lodging at St. Anthony Retreat Center, 9 meals (Friday dinner to Monday lunch), a camp book, a CACCLC souvenir, a limited edition t-shirt, drinks and snacks, plus materials and administration fees used for the programs during the camp.

Do I have to be Chinese to attend CACCLC?
Nope! Although the roots of our camp are in the Chinese Catholic community, we welcome friends of any ethnicity to join us at camp. We usually have many non-Chinese friends and family who regularly join us at camp, including those from Korean, Vietnamese, Filipino, Latino, Caucasian, and mixed backgrounds.

Do I have to be Catholic to attend CACCLC?
Nope! You're most welcome to join us, regardless of your faith background. We typically have several non-Catholics at CACCLC and just ask that you be respectful to our Catholic traditions and keep an open heart during all the activities and discussions during the camp.

Still have questions?
Check out our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible!

Registration

Registration for CACCLC 2023 is now open!

Please have your credit card ready to submit your payment.

Registration fees depend on your status by September 2023, as follows:

Early Bird Registration: June 24 - August 13
Student/Non-Working: $210
Working: $280

Regular Registration: August 14 - August 18
Student/Non-Working: $260
Working: $330

A limited number of scholarships are available for those who need financial aid to attend camp. To apply, fill out this application form. Please wait for a response from ExCo *before* registering! If approved, you'll receive a discount code to use at checkout.