Camp Leon 2026 – June 21-27, 2026

Start your summer with a week of running, jumping, playing, and having a ton of fun at Camp Leon! And best of all, make new friends.

As a Christ-centered community, Blessed Sacrament Parish seeks to ignite the hearts and minds of our youth to the love of God and all people while calling them to put their faith into action.
We seek to affirm the gifts of our youth and grow opportunities for young people to share their gifts with the larger community.
Our parish strives to integrate the youth within the life and mission of the parish through living out their baptismal call in everyday life.

Who

Campers are generally ages 7-14. Campers presently in 9th grade who are starting 10th grade in the Fall of 2026 are eligible to serve as willing worker staff members. Please contact us if you would like a willing worker application.

What

Camp Leon is a week-long camp sponsored by Blessed Sacrament Parish in South Charleston. The camp has been in operation for over 50 years and is staffed by adult and junior staff members, many of whom have been coming to camp since they were children. All staff over the age of 18 have received Virtus training.

Where

Camp Leon is located at 225 Catholic Conference Center, Huttonsville, WV (Camp Carlos/formerly Bosco) – Located twenty-three miles south of Elkins, WV, or four miles south of Huttonsville, WV, on U.S. Route 219, a three-hour drive from Charleston.

When?

Sunday through Saturday, June 21-26, 2026.

Accommodations?

Children sleep in dorms with other campers of the same gender and similar age. Dorm assignments are based on grade/age. Each child is placed in a group for the week that is supervised by 1 adult staff member and several junior staff members.

Activities?

Children are busy all week long with activities such as swimming, fishing, canoeing, zip line, rock wall climbing, horseback riding, camp fires, carnival, skits, arts and crafts and other fun games designed so that all children regardless of athletic ability can be successful.

Cost?

In a spirit of stewardship based on the teaching of Jesus, no standard registration fee is charged. Each family is encouraged to contribute as they are able; keeping in mind that the actual cost per camper to our Parish is about $375.00. No child will be excluded because of inability to pay. Our parish budget includes no funding for Camp, so additional gifts to assist other families are MOST welcome! Please be as generous as your situation allows. Make checks payable to Blessed Sacrament Church and mail to Camp Leon, Blessed Sacrament Church, 305 E. Street, South Charleston, WV 25303.

Directors?

Father Paul Wharton, Deacon Tony O’Leary, Paula Durst and Bob Lilly

Staff?

Approved adult and student parishioners of Blessed Sacrament and other parishes. Red Cross certified lifeguards oversee the campers at the swimming pool, lake and all water-related activities. All adult staff are in compliance with the United Bishops’ Charter on Child Sexual Abuse Prevention. If you are interested in serving as a staff member, please let us know! We are always in need of adults to help as counselors, cooks, maintenance, arts & crafts, pictures, etc.

Travel?

Parents/guardians provide transportation to and from camp. Many families choose to car-pool together. Directions will be provided.

Deadline?

Since space is very limited at camp, applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis with a preference for Blessed Sacrament parishioners. Please send your application(s) as soon as possible. You will be notified by mail of your child’s acceptance.

If you have any questions, please contact Paula Durst 304-545-4483/ paulaLdurst@gmail.com – don’t forget the L between paula and durst.