Christ Central Camp ("Corporation") is a tax-exempt organization serving nine counties in Southeast Texas. Inspired by adherence to the teachings of the Catholic Church, operate a facility used for retreats, workshops, camps, and worship for the educational and spiritual enrichment of the youth and young adults of the Southeast Texas, regardless of their religion, race, color, sex, national origin, or citizenship status.
The idea of a youth retreat center in Southeast Texas has been a dream of the Diocese of Beaumont for over 40 years. When the Diocese began the project for the Holy Family Retreat Center back in 1983, an adjacent property was obtained to one day be the site of a facility dedicated solely for the youth. 40 years later, God has provided, and made this dream possible with the establishment of Christ Central Camp.
In August of 2022, a family of benefactors came forward to express the time was here – the time to build and to provide a place for the youth of our area to connect, grow, and be centered around Christ. With the permission and full support of Bishop David Toups, planning and construction began in September 2022, and Christ Central Camp was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Through God’s providence, construction of the facility was completed in May of 2023, and Christ Central Camp opened its doors for their first summer camp session in July of 2023.
Christ Central Camp’s mission is to provide a place of encounter for youth, where a generation is awakened and reignited with their faith and the person of Jesus Christ. In today’s world, this outreach to our youth is so vitally needed, now more than ever.
Christ Central Camp is the only retreat facility of its kind in the Southeast Texas area and is open to all denominations. Nestled on 42 acres, the camp can accommodate 130 people per overnight stay, with thirteen cabins scattered throughout the property. Christ Central Camp anticipates to serve upwards of 5,000 youth annually, through weekend retreats, summer camps, and other events. Our hope is to provide a place for our community to come together in Christ, and to build up our youth, the foundation of our future, for generations to come.