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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 2024

When: Labor Day Weekend, Fri. August 30 - Mon. September 2, 2024

Where: Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center in Three Rivers, CA

Who: Young Adults (age 18+)

Spiritual Director: Fr. Mark Arnzen

Theme: Abide with Me

Based on our community's yearning for God, especially with our struggles in job layoffs, feeling lost and isolated in the world, making sense of all the inequality and violence, and navigating uncertainty in relationships/vocations.

Abiding in God means having persistent faith, full entrustment, and reliance on Him in various aspects of our life. Since our relationship with God is a two-way street, He also abides with us with a consistent love and presence.

Schedule

Note: times and activities are subject to change.

Friday 8/30

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

Saturday 8/31

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 Talk #2 & Small Groups
5:00 pm Free Time /Spiritual Direction
6:00 pm Dinner
7:00 pm Workshop #1
8:30 pm Praise & Worship / Adoration / Confession
10:30 pm Night prayer (optional) / Quiet Time

Sunday 9/1

7:15 am Morning Prayer (Optional)
7:45 am Morning exercise
8:00 am Mass
9:00 am Group Picture
9:15 am Breakfast
10:15 am Talk #3 & Small Groups
12:15 pm Lunch
1:15 pm Talk #4 & Small Groups
3:15 pm Free Time / Spiritual Direction
6:00 pm Dinner
7:15pm Taize / Adoration / Confession
9:15 pm Night prayer (Optional) / Quiet Time

Monday 9/2

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 / Photo
12:45 pm Lunch
1:00 pm Depart

About the Location

Santa Teresita Youth Conference 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.

St. Junipero Serra Youth Chapel features large windows to showcase nature all around. The sleeping arrangements are two large dormitories equipped with bunk beds, restrooms, shower facilities, and two chaperone rooms accommodating 5 adults per room (each with a private restroom and shower). Campers can also enjoy outdoor pool, basketball court, sports field, amphitheater, and more.

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:
Santa Teresita Youth Conference Center
43816 Sierra Dr, Three Rivers, CA
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“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.

FAQ

What's included in the registration fee?
The registration fee includes 4 days and 3 nights lodging at Santa Teresita Youth Conference 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.

What does CACCLC stand for?
It stands for California Chinese Catholic Living Camp, but our demographics have grown into a Pan-Asian American Catholic community. Check out more of our history, and how we’ve evolved to now form The Living 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 2024 is now open!

Please have your credit card or PayPal account ready to submit your payment.

Registration fees depend on your status by September 2024, as follows:

Early Bird Registration: June 16 - July 31
Student/Non-Working: $195
Working: $250

Regular Registration: August 1 - August 10
Student/Non-Working: $225
Working: $280

This year, our scholarship program has been expanded to cover the full registration cost for up to 10 first time campers. This is first come first serve, so apply ASAP here! Invite your friends to CACCLC so that they can take advantage of this program!

Scholarships are also 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.