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Come and encounter the love of Jesus Christ this summer at Camp Tekakwitha
Our Facilities
Come and encounter the love of Jesus Christ at Camp Tekakwitha this summer.
Our Facilities
With almost 300 beautiful acres and top-notch facilities, Prairie Star Ranch is the perfect place for Camp Tekakwitha.
Our Facilities
With almost 300 beautiful acres and top-notch facilities, Prairie Star Ranch is the perfect place for Camp Tekakwitha.
The Kateri Chapel & Devotional Spaces
The Kateri Chapel
- St. Kateri Tekakwitha Chapel sits at the very heart of Prairie Star Ranch. Completed in 2011, the chapel serves as the center of our communal and liturgical celebrations.
- Nestled into the Mary, Star of the Prairie Shrine, the Chapel can accommodate groups with over 250 guests and has 4 formal confessionals with room to expand to 7 confessionals.
- Whether used for private prayer, adoration, or the Holy Mass, this beautiful chapel is a place of joy and worship for all of our guests.
Outdoor Devotional Spaces
- Spend time with the Lord in the great cathedral of creation. From tucked away grottos and beautiful statues, to an interactive rosary walk and Way of the Cross, there are a variety of places at Camp to meditate and pray in the peace and quiet of the countryside.
- Campers are always encouraged to make use of these outdoor devotional spaces for prayer.
Meeting & Recreation Spaces
The Hangar
- With 12,500 sq ft. of multipurpose programming area, this large indoor gymnasium can host events from concerts to ball games, from movie premiers to more formal organizational ceremonies, from youth rallies to Eucharistic adoration.
- The Hangar boasts a variety of recreational activities including the Pier's Peak bouldering wall, ping pong, a basketball court, indoor Gaga ball, and more!
- With a full-scale lighting system, its very own black-box movie theater, and countless other programming options, the Hangar is a space that can be used by all.
Main Lodge & Discotec
- Sitting atop the Tequa Valley, our Main Lodge has been a hallmark of Prairie Star Ranch since we opened our doors.
- With views overlooking our tranquil lakes and lush oak forests, the Main Lodge offers an ideal environment for all varieties of retreat and user groups.
- This beautiful space can accommodate over 300 guests and provides an array of audiovisual options and other amenities, making it easy to see why the Main Lodge has been a favorite of retreatants for years. Rental of the Main Lodge includes the following spaces: the Disco Tek room, Fireside lounge, and Dining Hall room.
Dorms & Lodging
Dorm Accommodations
- Each dorm-style cabin offers guests two distinct floors, accommodating between 36-42 twin-sized bunk beds.
- Each floor offers guests a large common lounge area for gathering and relaxing. See the floor plans below for further details.
- Alpha Up has 36 beds. Alpha Down has 42 beds.
Omega Up has 36 beds and Omega Down has 40 beds. - Each room offers guests three twin-sized beds as well as one full-sized bed, along with their own HVAC controls, making it perfect for families and guests looking for a few added comforts.
Grounds
About Our Grounds
- Prairie Star is situated on 291 beautiful acres of sprawling prairie, wooded forests, and clear blue lakes.
- The center of property sports plenty of open, flat ground for games and large-group activities, as well as beautiful groves of trees perfect for lounging and lingering in the shade. Don’t forget the beautiful views overlooking our two lakes, which offer chances for fishing, canoeing/kayaking, or swimming.
- Nestled in our wooded forests are many well-tended hiking trails of varying lengths, many of which follow along the curving path of Tequa Creek. Beyond the forests, expansive prairieland houses our herd of roughly 30 horses.
- Keep your eyes open on your adventures because there is even more to discover. From lakeside swings to bridges that once held trains, there are many hidden treasures waiting to be explored!
- The Hangar boasts a variety of recreational activities including the Pier's Peak bouldering wall, ping pong, a basketball court, indoor Gaga ball, and more!
- With a full-scale lighting system, its very own black-box movie theater, and countless other programming options, the Hangar is a space that can be used by all.
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