Camp Aquinas

August 16 – 19, 2024

St. Thomas High School has created an immersive outdoor leadership camp for all incoming freshmen that will take place August 16 – 19, 2024 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 16, 2024

Parents will drop off their son at Cemo Auditorium by 6:00 am. Please remember to bring a sealed letter for your son outlining your hopes and aspirations for him as a high school student. Hand this letter to your son’s house teacher.

PICK-UP: Monday, August 19, 2024

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 ziplock bag labeled with your son’s name. You will turn in your son’s medication at check-in. All medication must be outlined on Magnus.

  • 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

  • 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.)
  • 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

  • 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
Director of Campus Ministry
Andrew.Quittenton@sths.org

Danny Hernandez ’08
Director of Retreats
Danny.Hernandez@sths.org