Camp Notre Dame is a coed, Catholic-affiliated traditional camp in Fairview, PA, founded in 1959 and operated by a nonprofit affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Erie. It serves ages 4-17 with overnight and day options, a Lake Erie waterfront, and activities such as archery, boating, fishing, hiking, ropes course and bonfires. A full-time resident nurse is on site.
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- Families seeking a coed, traditional outdoor camp with archery, boating, fishing, hiking, ropes course and bonfires.
- First-time campers, with homesickness support and staff trained to help them.
- Young children ages 4-8 through the Kids Kamp Day Camp, or campers ages 7-17 across overnight, older-camper and C.I.T. sessions.
- Parents must arrange transportation to and from camp; the nearest airport is Erie at 4 miles, while Cleveland is 94 miles away.
- Campers have no cell phones and no phone calls; communication is by letters and care packages.
- It is Catholic-affiliated and operated by a nonprofit affiliated with the Catholic Diocese of Erie, so families should consider religious fit.
2027 sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 1 · mother/daughter | Sep 18 – Sep 20 | – | – | Ask |
| Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 2 · mother/daughter | Oct 2 – Oct 4 | – | – | Ask |
| Father / Son Weekend – Session 1 · father/son | Oct 16 – Oct 18 | – | – | Ask |
| Father / Son Weekend – Session 2 · father/son | Nov 6 – Nov 8 | – | – | Ask |
| Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 3 · mother/daughter | Jan 8 – Jan 9 | – | – | Ask |
| Father / Son Weekend – Session 3 · father/son | Jan 22 – Jan 23 | – | – | Ask |
What it really costs
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
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Questions about Camp Notre Dame
What ages does Camp Notre Dame take?
Camp Notre Dame takes campers from 4 to 17.
When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Notre Dame?
Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 1: Sep 18 to Sep 20. Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 2: Oct 2 to Oct 4. Father / Son Weekend – Session 1: Oct 16 to Oct 18. Father / Son Weekend – Session 2: Nov 6 to Nov 8. Mother / Daughter Weekend – Session 3: Jan 8 to Jan 9. Father / Son Weekend – Session 3: Jan 22 to Jan 23.
Does Camp Notre Dame run a winter camp?
Yes. Camp Notre Dame also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.
Can campers bring phones?
No cell phones for campers.
Is it good for first-time campers?
Homesickness support; staff trained to help first-time campers.
Is financial aid available?
Scholarship info available via office@campnotredame (family weekends).
How do campers get to Camp Notre Dame?
Parent/guardian must provide transportation to and from camp.
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