18th - 22nd AUGUST
FOR AGES 11-21
Whoever feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up on the last day.
John 6:54
The Eucharist is the source and summit of our faith*. God's great, enduring, life-giving gift of Himself sustains and renews us. Even when we are tired, burnt out, or struggling to believe in His true presence, this gift of love is radiating out to us, patiently waiting for us to turn to Him. In Him we receive healing, peace, joy, comfort, strength, and all that is truly good!
The holy sacrifice of the Mass is where we can come together to spiritually and physically receive Jesus, God made man, in the Eucharist. That's why it's so important to go to Mass regularly, to be an active participant, and to be ready to receive His beautiful gift for us.
So, this year, we are going to dive deep into the Mass. The more we can understand what is going on, and why the Mass is the way it is, the further we can enter into this wonderful mystery, and foster a lasting love for the Eucharist, sustaining us for the days, weeks and years ahead.
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This year we have space for about 70 young people to come together to re-connect with old friends and make new ones, to learn more about our loving God and deepen their relationship with Him. It doesn't matter where you are in your relationship with Christ, you are welcome to come and be drawn deeper! Ask questions, spend time with our Lord, receive the Sacraments, have a lot of silly fun, and be renewed in your life and faith!
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Please note this year's camp is returning to Kintbury. We still camp, but fewer spaces are available, so please book ASAP to avoid disappointment.
The camp is run by the Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph and an experienced team of volunteers who have been running FTF events for 30 years!
*CCC 1324-1327 - google it!
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FAITH - FUN - FELLOWSHIP
MASS - TEACHING - CRAFTS - WORKSHOPS - SPORTS - Q&A PRAISE & WORSHIP - TALKS - DRAMAS - TEAM ACTIVITIES
GREAT FOOD - ADORATION
A FEW MORE DETAILS
Dates: 18th - 22nd August 2025
Location: St Cassian's Centre, Kintbury.
Start Time: 3pm, Monday 18th August
Finish Time: 5pm, Friday 22nd August
Age range: 11 - 21 years
Cost: 11-18s: £180 19-21s: £230
Catering: Fully catered, please bring your own flask. Do NOT bring snacks, they make a mess of tents and encourage inquisitive creatures! Plenty of food is provided, and a tuck shop is open at various times.
Accommodation: Camping - please bring your own tent or arrange to share with friends/family.
Facilities: Showers, toilets, and additional facilities provided in main building.
Music Ministry: Led by Theo Farrell from One Hope Project.
Once a booking has been received the attendee will receive an information email outlining more details about the camp and what to bring.
Have a question? Please read the FAQ below or get in contact!
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BOOKING FORMS
To download forms, please select the correct age range below. This should then open the form in your browser, where you can then download it as a pdf.
To return your booking form you may either post to the booking address on the form, or scan and email to contact@fanningtheflame.co.uk.
Please pray for all those attending the camp!
NB: Please keep the first page of the booking form for your own reference.
More info will be emailed to you once your booking is confirmed.
Information provided on the FTFCM booking forms will only be used for FTFCM camp planning purposes.
Booking form details will be retained in an encrypted database for safeguarding purposes.
Medical details will not be stored electronically and will be destroyed immediately after the camp.
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I haven't been to Mass or done anything 'churchy' in a long time...can I still come?Of course! This camp is for you! Come join the family. No matter where you are in your relationship with God, this week can be for you. The more you jump into it, the more you will get out of it. It is a Catholic camp, but we don't mind how 'Catholic' you feel you are. If you have a friend who isn't Catholic, but you think would benefit from coming (yes, of course they would) then you can invite them, as long as you come too :)
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Who runs the camp?The camp is run by The Dominican Sisters of St. Joseph and a team of experienced volunteers. We are dedicated to the health and well-being of every young person on site. We have qualified first-aiders, a trained nurse, and often a doctor too. There is also a Youth Team who meet the weekend before and do a lot to help with the smooth running of the camp and the caring of the other young people on camp. Without them it would be a lot harder!
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How is the camping organised?The campsite is divided into 3 areas: Boys, girls and family. If siblings of the opposite sex want to camp together, they pitch their tents in the family section.
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I want to camp with a friend...is that possible?Yes, if your friend is the same sex as you. Please check with them that they are happy to share with you BEFORE you fill out the booking form and state that you will be sharing.
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What technology can I bring?If you would like to bring your mobile that's fine. However there is limited reception and we will not be providing endless charging stations for you. So please only use it if/when you really need to. Please do not bring wireless speakers, ipads, laptopsetc. Not only is there a chance they may get damaged or lost, they are actually really distracting for the week. Part of the purpose and success of the camp is getting away from everyday life and re-focusing on what is most important; our relationship with God and each other, so that when we go home, we have something to hold on to and build upon. Unfortunately a lot of what the entertainment culture and society offers us is not really good for us, and so we need to be able to disconnect from this. The team will confiscate for the duration of the camp any technology that is used inappropriately. Sorry, it sounds harsh, but it is for your good and the good of the other young people at camp!
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Can I bring food?Please do not bring food with you. It makes a mess in your tent, might encourage rodents, harm small creatures, and the field is used by others the rest of the year. We are guests at the retreat centre and want to leave it in as good condition as it is prepared for us, ie., perfectly clear of rubbish. The camp is fully catered, with 3 meals a day, multiple breaks through the day (with drinks and biscuits), and hot chocolate before bed. There is also a tuckshop open twice a day. It has a spend limit though as the food provided is tasty and much healthier!
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What are the facilites like?There are dedicated (and newly refurbished) toilets and showers in the retreat centre, with individual dedicated facilities for males and females, and those with disabilities. Showers are individual units, and all facilities are cleaned daily. They are great! We encourage every young person to shower every day IN THE MORNING...they are nice and warm.
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How much praying is there?We do celebrate Mass together every day (except Monday). It is the centre of our camp in which Heaven comes to Earth and we meet God face to face. It's important. We do pray together at other points in the day as well, but there are plenty of other events in the timetable. There is a lot of silly fun, talks, stream time, chill time, workshops (crafty ones, chatty ones, musical ones, team building activities, sporty stuff), times to ask questions about your faith. There is also an opportunity to receive the Sacrament of Confession - an incredible opportunity to be reconciled (to be at peace) with God and receive His helping grace.
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Can I join the youth team?If you have attended multiple FTF camps before, you may request to join. It is hard work, and you are expected to have a particular level of maturity in character and spirituality. It is strongly requested that you attend the Youth Team weekend before camp starts too in preparation for the week. Just send Ben a message using the contact form below and ask :)
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Are there camp rules?Of course there are! :P They are all very reasonable though and nothing out of the ordinary. They are included in the booking forms as you have to agree to them when you book. If there is a serious infringement of them we will ask your parents/guardian to collect you immediately.
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Why the price increase?For years FTFCM has subsidized every attendee at camp. Unfortunately we can no longer do this, and with the rising cost of living, we've had no choice but to increase our prices. Every adult on the team pays even more to help keep the cost down for the young people. If you'd like to help support us in our work of fanning into flame the faith of young people, first of all please pray for us, and perhaps consider a small donation. Thank you!
Get in Contact:
If you would like to ask any questions about the camp or booking (including the option to scan and email booking forms) please get in contact using the form on our home page.
