A view of Glenariff in County Antrim, Ireland. Photos courtesy of Matthew Brock.

May 30, 2009. Dublin, Ireland.  The Challenge and Conquest clubs are active on the Emerald Isle, and are offering 4 summer camps for boys and girls:
• Boys Conquest St. Laurence Camp
• Boys Conquest Sorrento experience
• Girls Challenge Killary Adventure Camp
• Girls Challenge Fashion Camp

Find the practical information you need below.

[Note: for a complete listing of boys´ and girls´ summer camps in the United States and Canada, click here.]

Boys Conquest St. Laurence Camp

Date: June 30th-July 9th, 2009 (residential)
For: Boys ages 10-15
Place: Dublin, Ireland
Cost: €200.00 (all inclusive)
Contact:  Fr Darren Brennan, L.C.  lbrennan@legionariesofchrist.org or 086 042 6144

At this camp the boys follow St. Laurence’s adventurous footsteps, visiting Glendologh, and other historic sites.  It is 10 days packed with hiking in the Wicklow Mountains, outings into Dublin, adventure sports, soccer, team competitions, campfires, conferences and more. 

Boys Conquest Sorrento experience

Date: July 19th-27th, 2009 (residential)
For: Boys ages

	The Glendalough monastery gates in Wicklow, Ireland.

15-18
Place: Sorrento, Italy
Cost: €200.00 (all inclusive, excluding flight)
Contact:  Fr Darren Brennan, L.C.  lbrennan@legionariesofchrist.org or 086 042 6144

Nine days of hiking, adventure, swimming and conferences with the Legionaries of Christ Novices in Sorrento, Italy.  Sorrento is known for its great scenery, sunny weather, and beaches.

Girls Challenge Killary Adventure Camp   

Date: July 5th-July 10th, 2009 (residential)
For: Girls ages 10-14
Place: Killary, Ireland (an hour from Galway airport)
Cost: €365.00 (all inclusive)
Contact:  Carmel Fitzgerald eoin.fiztgerald@oceanfree.net or (00 353) 87 130 20 29

Ready for adventure and fun?  Activities include slippery slide, hill walking, rock climbing, kayaking, ringo rides, ropes courses, gorge walking, archery, balance boards, zip wire, abseiling, campfire, crafts and drama.  This is an exciting and dynamic camp with combines sports, adventure and recreation with personal growth and faith formation.

Girls Challenge Fashion Camp   

Date: June 28th-July 5th, 2009 (residential)
For: Girls ages 10-14
Place: Dublin, Ireland
Cost: €365.00 (all inclusive)
Contact:  Mary Schneider mschneider@inteducators.org or 086 835 9405 

Challenge Fashion Camp is a means to promote a new culture among today’s teenagers.  “This is a great opportunity for girls to learn how to look good on the inside and the outside.  Modern culture can sometimes promote and “all about me”/ “look at me” mentality.  The Challenge fashion camp seeks to help turn the tide by promoting balanced self-confidence and fostering the values of love, service and respect.” 

The camp closes with a fashion show put on by the camp participants.  It is an exciting

	The Challenge Fashion Camp

and dynamic experience which combines fashion, fun activities, sports and recreation with personal growth and faith formation.  “All of the workshops and activities are dynamic and exciting for the girls.  We want to help them develop all the richness of their personality, in a fun and attractive way.  Fashion is a topic most girls love, and it is a great way to help them grow.” 

Workshops with professionals will cover a range of topics, including:
• Nutrition and fitness
• Skin and body care
• Know your colours
• Make up and facial care
• Hair care and styling
• What to wear… creating a ‘look’
• Accessorising
• International Etiquette
• Deportment and confidence
• Public speaking
• Values, virtues and friendship
• Interior beauty
• Personality
• Positive leadership
• Peer pressure