Summer 2024 marked the 40th anniversary of Montfort Boys Camps! What started with borrowed tents and a makeshift waterslide in the monastery grounds has developed into a full-fledged camp program with a 200-acre home and a spirit that reaches boys nationwide!
The all-boy, all-Catholic program meets the physical and spiritual needs of young men. The rugged competitiveness of Montfort activities provides the physical challenge boys crave, while the deep spiritual instruction and prayer times nurture their souls. Directed by the dedicated Brothers, Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Montfort Boys Camps offer an enriching experience that combines fun and faith in perfect balance.
Originally an annual one-week camp, the program has now expanded to three weeks at our home facility in New Hampshire, including a week-long Montfort Youth Retreat for older boys and two weeks of the traditional Montfort Boys Camp.
With limited availability during the season and high demand, the Brothers have extended their reach beyond the East Coast. Laypeople and parishes have opted to sponsor the Brothers to bring the program to them! From the northwest of Idaho to the heart of Texas and the deep south of Louisiana, the Montfort reach continues to grow, bringing fun and spiritual growth to boys nationwide.
At the heart of Montfort Boys Camps lies the inspiration of Saint Louis Marie de Montfort, the patron saint of the camp. His words – If we do not risk anything for God, we will never do anything great for Him – continue to guide the camp mission and activities. This spirit of daring faith and commitment to greatness has been the cornerstone of the Montfort over the past 40 years.
Happy anniversary, Montfort Boys Camps! Here’s to many more adventurous years!
