Prayer & Action 2026 – Key Info

Important Dates

• Registration Opens: October 1, 2025

• Drop Deadline: April 1, 2026 (after this date, parishes are responsible for all spots reserved)

• Final Drop Date: May 1, 2026 – After this date, your group is financially responsible for all reserved spots.

• Participant Paperwork Due: May 1, 2026 (no paperwork = no attendance)

• Final Payment & Group Registration Close: May 15, 2026 (10% late fee after this date)

Pricing Deadlines

• Before April 2: $250 / person

• April 3 – May 1: $275 / person

• May 2 onward: $300 / person

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Contact

For questions before your week: Contact Kyle Kuckelman – kylek@archkck.org
At camp: You’ll receive Prayer & Action team contact info at check-in.

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Arrival & Departure

• Sunday–Friday Weeks: Arrive 4–5 pm Sunday; dinner at 5:45; depart Friday by noon.

• July 8–12 (Wed–Sun): Arrive 5–6 pm Wednesday; dinner at 6 pm; depart after lunch Sunday.

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Daily Schedule (Sample)

• 7:30 am: Rosary & Mass

• 9 am – 3 pm: Worksites (lunch included)

• 3:30 – 5 pm: Showers, fellowship, rest

• 5:45 pm: Dinner

• 6:30 – 9 pm: Collatio (evening retreat program)

• 9:30 pm: Lights out

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Sleeping & Showers

• Boys and girls sleep separately in parish classrooms, with same-gender chaperones (2 adults per room).

• Showers usually off-site (1 per day after worksites).

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Group Assignments

• Teams of 8–10 youth plus at least 2 adult chaperones.

• Groups are mixed across parishes and co-ed for worksites and activities.

• Evening small groups = by parish/school.

• Chaperones may give input on group needs.

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Transportation

Each parish provides its own vehicles for the week. Vans/SUVs recommended. Insurance must meet $100,000/$300,000 minimum liability coverage.

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Meals & Snacks

• Meals provided: simple breakfasts, sack lunches, and dinners (casseroles, pasta, tacos, etc.).

• Snacks: Bring shareable, packaged items (fruit, chips, etc.).

• Dietary needs: note on registration form—team will coordinate as able.

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Money

• Registration covers essentials + free T-shirt.

• Optional extras: merch ($5–$20), snacks/drinks during travel, and group treats (often an ice cream stop Thursday).

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Worksites

• Service includes painting, yard work, cleaning, moving furniture, small repairs, VBS, and more.

• Projects may span the week or be shared between groups.

• Evening chaperone meetings provide daily worksite details.

• Skilled adults (construction/engineering) are especially helpful!

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Safe Environment

• 1 adult per 7 youth (must be 21+, VIRTUS trained).

• Both male and female chaperones required if bringing both boys and girls.

• Prayer & Action team supports but does not directly chaperone.

• All discipline follows signed waivers; mandated reporting handled per Archdiocesan policy.