A Catholic youth summer camp with over 20 academic tracks for a wide range of interests! Immerse yourself in the Catholic intellectual tradition.
Session 1:
June 7-12, 2026
Session 2:
June 14-19, 2026
Session 3:
July 5-10, 2026
Session 4:
July 12-17, 2026
BCYC Immersion is a Catholic academic summer camp for high school students hosted by Benedictine College, combining an educational summer camp and a Catholic youth camp. Each participant chooses an area of interest which they pursue in classes throughout the week. The week also features numerous faith-based activities, including daily Mass and Bible Studies and is rounded out with tons of fun—capture the flag, an evening dance/social, and small group Olympics, all while students explore our beautiful campus in Atchison, Kansas.
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Registration & Scholarships
Registration Fee: $695.00
$645.00 with Spring into Summer Discount. Register before May 15, 2026!
* Some tracks have additional lab and supply fees. Scholarship applications close on May 1, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact us.
Interest Tracks
| Track | Session 1 June 7-12, 2026 | Session 2 June 14-19, 2026 | Session 3 July 5-10, 2026 | Session 4 July 12-17, 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | Open | Open | Open | |
| Engineering | Open | Open | Open | |
| Criminology | Open | Open | ||
| Theology | Open | Open | ||
| Graphic Design | Open | Open | ||
| Athletic Leadership | Open | |||
| Choral Singing | Open | |||
| Philosophy | Open | |||
| Pre-Med | Open | |||
| Principles of Catholic Leadership | Open | |||
| Band | Open | |||
| Economics | Open | |||
| Media Production | Open | |||
| Psychology | Open | |||
| Biology | Open | |||
| Creative Writing | Open | |||
| Physics | Open | |||
| Theatre | Open | |||
| Art | Open | |||
| Computer Science | Open | |||
| Education | Open | |||
| Great Books | Open | |||
| Leadership in the New Evangelization | Open | |||
| Sociology | Open | |||
| Voice | Open |
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Principles of Catholic Leadership
Session 1: June 7-12, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 2: June 14-19, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 3: July 5-10, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Leadership in the New Evangelization
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
Session 4: July 12-17, 2026
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Experience community, faith and scholarship at a Catholic youth summer camp!
Pursue Your Passion with Fellow Students.
Grow Closer to Christ with Prayer and the Sacraments.
Together, Have the Time of Your Lives!
To Our Parents
We know that, as a parent, you are the primary educator and nurturer of your child. We want your teen’s life to be transformed in Christ. The parents of our participants notice many benefits of our conferences for their teens including:
- Developing a sense of God in their daily life- Integrating prayer into their daily lives
- More positive self-image
- Greater sense of direction and purpose
- More interest in their faith-life
- Forming genuine friendships based on a common love of Christ
Your child will be under the care and guidance of our trained summer staff. This includes our Director of Youth Outreach, the Summer Conferencing Specialist, Chaplain, and a team of Benedictine College students who spend their summer on mission for our Lord. We want you to know that your child is in the best possible hands, and we know it is our duty and privilege to guide your teen as an individual this summer.
Safety and Supervision
Benedictine College’s campus is very safe. We are familiar with hosting teens on our campus through our many faith and sport-based conferences, and strive to make our campus a welcoming, safe community for all of our visitors. Every aspect of the campus in the summers is thought of with the visitor in mind specifically:
- Our dorms are single sex. Men aren’t allowed in the women’s dorms and vice versa during the summer months. No one other than our Conferencing Staff, Summer Missionaries, and other authorized members of the college will be in the dorms during your teen’s stay.
- Summer Missionaries stay in the residence Halls and serving as resident advisors.
- All of our Summer Ministry Staff are Virtus trained and are up to date with the Archdiocese of Kansas City Kansas’ regulations on Safe Environment training for the protection of God’s children program.
- Campus Security, Atchison Police, and the Atchison Fire Department all serve the campus community.
FAQs When Considering a Summer Youth Camp
Where can I sign up for a Catholic summer leadership camp for high school students?
BCYC Immersion is a weeklong Catholic youth summer camp that features multiple leadership tracks:
What are good Catholic summer engineering camps or STEM summer camps?
BCYC Immersion offer a summer camp experience with academic tracks related to engineering, technology and the sciences:
Students in these tracks are taught by field experts, and many of these tracks are taught in Benedictine College’s cutting edge STEM educational facility.
Where can I sign up for a pre-med Catholic summer camp for high school students?
BCYC Immersion offers multiple pre-med tracks in our summer youth camp experience for high school students who are interested in exploring the medical fields:
What are good Catholic high school summer camps for performing arts?
BCYC Immersion offers a Catholic summer youth camp experience with multiple tracks related to the performing arts:
What are good Catholic high school summer camps for creative arts?
BCYC Immersion offers several creative arts tracks in our summer youth camp program for high school students who are interested in exploring and expressing their creativity:
Where can I find a Catholic high school summer camp for theology, philosophy or Great Books?
BCYC Immersion is a Catholic summer youth camp that offers academic tracks for high school students interested in engaging with the fundamental questions of life and the Faith through theology, philosophy and Great Books.
What are good Catholic architecture summer camps for high school students?
Benedictine College’s Architecture Program offers a two-week Summer Intensive in Classical Architecture. During this focused summer camp, students explore the beauty and history of campus and surrounding sites from an architectural perspective, while living on campus and enjoying camaraderie and shared interests with their fellows.
How can I make summer youth camp more affordable?
Here are some tips for making Catholic summer youth camp more affordable:
- Register early: BCYC Immersion offers a $100 Early Bird Discount from November 1 through February 1 when registering for the following summer. Making plans early also allows you to reserve the interest track you want before tracks start filling up!
- Apply for a scholarship: BCYC Immersion offers scholarships for financial need, which can significantly reduce the cost of summer camp. If you apply for a scholarship early, you are more likely to be considered. Note that scholarship applications for the summer camps close on May 1.
“My favorite part about this camp was the people I got to meet. I was so inspired to see so many young Catholics living their life with so much love and Joy.”
– Summer 2025 Participant
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