Catholic Literature & Arts Summer Program is a uniquely joyful Catholic theater arts camp where creativity, faith, and community come together. Through acting, dancing, singing, music, set design, and staging, participants discover and develop their gifts while working together to bring a full theatrical production to the stage.
Guided by experienced Catholic educators, directors, choreographers, musicians, acting coaches, religious, and priests, participants grow in confidence, deepen friendships, develop artistic talents, and discover new ways to share their faith through the performing arts. No prior acting, music, dance, or theater experience is necessary. There is a place for everyone at CLASP.
Faith is woven throughout the CLASP experience through daily Mass, prayer, Eucharistic adoration, reflection, and opportunities for the sacrament of reconciliation. These moments invite participants to step away from rehearsals, encounter Christ in prayer, and reflect on how their creativity can become a gift offered in service to God and others. Whether on stage, behind the scenes, in prayer, or in fellowship, participants are invited to discover and share the gifts God has given them while becoming part of a joyful Catholic community.
CLASP is open to teens entering grades 9–12 and adults.
For children who wish to participate, Jr. CLASP welcomes elementary and middle school students.
"In CLASP I learned that God really exists. You can see it in the people being so open and nice, and in how everyone can become a family in a week. I'm definitely coming next year!"
"The way CLASP includes all participants (adults and kids) with God in prayer, in teamwork, is excellent."
"A highlight was feeling God's warmth in my heart at adoration, as well as having a family away from home."
