Camp Restless

Have fun, develop as a leader, gain confidence and friends, and serve others!

Youth Summer Camp

June 23-27, 2025 | Lemont, IL

For Incoming 7th, 8th, and 9th Graders

Camp Restless is a week-long overnight camp where you'll unlock your leadership potential, grow in confidence, and discover how your faith empowers you to serve others and make a difference—all while building lasting friendships and experiencing the power of a supportive community!

What is Camp Restless?

Camp Restless is a week-long experience designed to inspire young people to grow in their faith, build leadership skills, and connect with others in a fun and engaging environment. Rooted in the Augustinian tradition, the camp offers:

  • Spiritual Formation: Daily opportunities for prayer, Mass, reconciliation, and reflection.

  • Leadership Development: Workshops to help participants gain confidence and develop essential skills like teamwork and communication.

  • Community Building: Fun activities that foster friendships and teamwork in a welcoming environment.

  • Service Opportunities: Hands-on projects to live out Gospel values and make a difference.

This transformative camp is open to youth from all parishes, schools, and the wider Catholic community.

Why Attend Camp Restless?

Camp Restless empowers young people to embrace their restless hearts while growing in faith, confidence, leadership, and community, transforming their journey into one of purpose and joy.

A Day in the Life at Camp

 At Camp Restless, each day is packed with adventure, fun, and opportunities for growth. From the moment you wake up, you'll be immersed in community, engaging activities, and plenty of time to connect with others, gain confidence and more.

Morning
Each day starts with Morning Prayer, followed offsite large group activities that build confidence, leadership skills or help us to live as disciples through service at soup kitchens and a food pantries, where we work together to make a difference. We keep things fun and active.

Afternoon
The afternoons are filled with team-building activities at places like FORGE in Lemont and field sports.  If you are not into sports, we have water ballon fights, socializing and a variety of other activities. 

Evening
After dinner, we gather for a thematic activity that gets you thinking and interacting with peers.  Afterward, there’s time for small group discussions to reflect and share insights into our theme of the day.  Finally, we gather for prayer and time to unwind and reflect on the day. Each evening ends with community games, group sharing, or special activities like Reconciliation to help you grow in your faith and relationships.

At Camp Restless, every moment is a chance to build stronger friendships, grow in confidence, and have a blast.

Register Today

Register Today!
Don’t miss this chance to be part of our inaugural year of Camp Restless!

Spaces are limited, so sign up soon to reserve your spot.

 

Who: Incoming 7-9th grade youth

Dates:  June 23-27th, 2025

Cost:  $400.00 (Travel expenses to and from not included. Limited scholarships available until March 1, 2025)

Sponsored by:  Midwest Augustinians, Province of Our Mother of Good Council

We, the Augustinians of the Province of Our Mother of Good Counsel, are members of the worldwide Order of Saint Augustine in the Roman Catholic Church. We serve the Church in schools, parishes and missions as we seek to discern new paths of service to which God calls us.

Location:  Our Lady of the Angels Retreat Center, Lemont Illinois

Registration Deadline: April 1, 2025 or until spots are filled.  We have limited space, register and reserve your space early. 

Contact Camp Director Maryellen Harrington at maryellen@midwestaugustinians.org or 773-614-5880