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The Pines Catholic Camp

Big Sandy, Texas · Catholic · overnight

At a glance

Catholic overnight camp in Big Sandy, Texas, for rising grades 2–12. Published 2027 tuition is $950 for one week; older teens have separate stayover and CIT options.

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CampFactor v1 · method dated 2026-09-06 · last reviewed 2026-09-08 · How we rank

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Our research

The Pines offers Catholic overnight camp in Big Sandy from Sunday afternoon through Saturday morning. Campers enter Water, Branch, or Fire Village by grade, with Mass, prayer, games, and outdoor activities woven through the week.

Rates checked September 29, 2026: the official summer page lists 2027 tuition at $950 for one week, $1,950 for a two-week stayover, and $1,400 for CIT. A single week requires a $150 deposit; stayovers and CIT require $300. The page says fees may change.

The official 2027 calendar says registration opens November 4. Water Village takes rising grades 2–5, Branch Village grades 6–8, and Fire Village grades 9–12. Teen Week, June 27–July 2, is for rising grades 9–12 and ends Friday evening. Other published weeks run Sunday through Saturday.

Transport is a separate charge. The summer page lists the Dallas bus at $75 one way or $115 round trip. Other routes have their own prices and session schedules. Check the exact week before adding transport.

The FAQ says tuition is due four weeks before the session. The $150 per-week deposit is nonrefundable and cannot move between campers or to the following year. Other payments are refundable only when cancellation is sent in writing more than four weeks before camp, subject to the stated exceptions.

The FAQ lists monthly payments, sibling discounts, and Camp Angel Scholarships. Confirm eligibility and available funds with the camp. To check session and village availability, use the official camper application.

Before you choose

Grade sets the village. Teen Week is rising grades 9–12 only and ends Friday evening; most weeks end Saturday morning. Bus transport costs extra.

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A detail worth knowing

The 2027 summer page now publishes a $950 single-week rate. Two-week stayovers cost $1,950 and are restricted to rising grades 9–12; CIT costs $1,400 and requires an application.

Details from the camp

Water Village: rising grades 2–5; Branch Village: 6–8; Fire Village: 9–12
2027 registration opens November 4; check the camper application for session availability
$950 single-week tuition for 2027; bus transport is priced separately
Teen Week runs June 27–July 2, 2027 and ends Friday evening

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