Camp Aquinas

August 14 – 17, 2026

St. Thomas High School has created an immersive outdoor leadership camp for all incoming freshmen that will take place August 14 – 17, 2026 at Camp Cho-Yeh near Livingston, Texas.

Camp Aquinas seeks to forge the young men of St. Thomas into servant-leaders through a comprehensive curriculum based both in authentic mentorship and the power of the experience of nature. This very special camp experience supports the Basilian tradition to teach Goodness, Discipline, and Knowledge and of the school’s vision to form strong Catholic young men in service to the Church and the world.

CHECK-IN: Friday, August 14, 2026

Parents will drop off their sons at Reckling Gym, with check-in running from 7:15 am to 7:45 am. Please remember to bring a sealed letter for your son, sharing your hopes and aspirations for him as he begins his high school journey. This letter should be handed directly to your son’s house teacher upon arrival.

PICK-UP: Monday, August 17, 2026

Parents will pick up their son at Reckling Gym at 3:00 pm.

What We Need From Parents

  • 1

    Magnus Forms: Complete all forms on Magnus.

  • 2

    Medication: Place all medication in a labeled Ziploc bag with your son’s full name clearly written on the outside. Include a separate sheet of paper inside the bag listing each medication along with the dosage, time(s) it should be administered (AM, Lunch, PM, or as needed), a brief description of the medication (color), and any special instructions. Turn in all medications at check-in on the day of drop-off. Ensure that all medications are listed and documented in Magnus Health prior to arrival.

  • 3

    Food Allergies: If your son has a major food allergy, click here to complete a form so the Cho-Yeh kitchen is aware.

  • 4

    Letter: Write a short letter for your son outlining your hopes and aspirations for him as a high school student. Please bring your sealed letter to check-in.

What To Bring

  • Sleeping bag or bed sheets

  • Pillow

  • Towel

  • 4-5 pairs of socks & underwear for each day

  • 2 long sleeve shirts
  • 4-5 pairs of shorts
  • 4-5 t-shirts

  • 1 pair of athletic shoes

  • 1 pair of extra footwear (slippers or sandals)
  • 1 baseball hat
  • Pajamas

  • Sleeping bag or bed sheets

  • Pillow

  • Towel

  • 4-5 pairs of socks & underwear for each day

  • 2 long sleeve shirts
  • 4-5 pairs of shorts
  • 4-5 t-shirts

  • 1 pair of athletic shoes

  • 1 pair of extra footwear (slippers or sandals)
  • 1 baseball hat
  • Pajamas

  • Bathing suit

  • Toiletries: soap/shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste

  • Flashlight with batteries

  • Deodorant

  • Water Bottle or Camelbak (please label with name)

  • Rain Gear (poncho, rain jacket, pants, etc.)

  • 1 t-shirt & pair of shorts that you do not mind getting ruined in the mud course (red clay is hard to wash out)

  • Sunglasses

  • Optional: Cash for the gift shop (ice-cream, snacks, etc.)

  • Bathing suit

  • Sunscreen & bug spray

  • Toiletries: soap/shampoo, toothbrush, and toothpaste

  • Flashlight with batteries

  • Deodorant

  • Water Bottle or Camelbak (please label with name)

  • Rain Gear (poncho, rain jacket, pants, etc.)

  • 1 t-shirt & pair of shorts that you do not mind getting ruined in the mud course (red clay is hard to wash out)

  • Sunglasses

  • Optional: Cash for the gift shop (ice-cream, snacks, etc.)

What NOT To Bring

  • Cell phone (parents will be able to contact teachers and camp officials in case of an emergency).
  • Cotton clothing is not recommended as it does not dry well.
  • Extra food of any kind – this invites insects and critters into cabins!

  • STH Handbook Policy is strictly enforced: Alcohol, cigarettes, non-prescription drugs, vape devices (they will be confiscated and your parents will come pick you up).

GET IN TOUCH

Andrew Quittenton

Andrew Quittenton

Director of Campus Ministry

Andrew.Quittenton@sths.org
(713) 864-6348 ext. 432

Danny Hernandez

Danny Hernandez ’08

Director of Retreats

Danny.Hernandez@sths.org
(713) 864-6348 ext. 480