The Order of St. Ignatius of Antioch
Youth Camping Programs
Rev. Fr. Christopher Shadid Antiochian Village Camp Director
Batman and Robin, peanut butter and jelly, Saint Peter and Saint Paul, loobiye and rice - all of these things go together, and it’s hard to imagine any of them without the other.
The same relationship can be said for The Order of Saint Ignatius and our camping programs in the Antiochian Archdiocese.
For decades, The Order has supported our camping programs with millions of dollars of camper scholarships, making it possible for thousands of young people to attend camp, who otherwise would not be able to do so. Every year, at least 1 in 4 campers receive some sort of financial assistance from parishes, private donors, and especially from The Order of Saint Ignatius.
Of course, The Order offers necessary funds to enable campers to attend camp. But more important than any amount of money, the prayers from the members of The Order, and the fact that The Order members talk about and promote Camp wherever they go, enable our camping programs to continue doing the important ministry that they do, offering an environment for all those who attend to grow closer to Christ.
