The National Military Family Association announced that Camp Stanislaus was chosen to host their popular Operation Purple summer camp in 2010.  The Association developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed.  

“Our mission is to empower these military children – our youngest heroes – to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, in spite of the current military environment. Kids attending Operation Purple camp will have the opportunity to learn the skills to cope the stress of a deployment and make friends with other kids who are also missing their mom or dad,” said Mary Scott, the Association’s Chairman of the Board. “The National Military Family Association is excited to work with Camp Stanislaus on this very worthwhile program.”

Camp Stanislaus is an all-boys day and resident summer camp in Bay St. Louis, MS.  Camp Stanislaus is operated in conjunction with the Brothers of the Sacred Heart, a religious order of teaching Brothers who have operated St. Stanislaus College Prep since 1854.  The camp has functioned successfully since 1928.

Registration for Operation Purple camp begins March 15, 2010. Applications will only be accepted online. Sign up at www.operationpurple.org to receive email notices and camp updates. Each camp is “purple” and open to children of service members of any branch of Service, active duty, National Guard or Reserve, as well as children of members of the Commissioned Corps of the Public Health Service and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.

Camps are free to all participants thanks to support from the Sierra Club and The Sierra Club Foundation.

About Camp Stanislaus

The experienced and enthusiastic staff of Camp Stanislaus strives to develop friendships, self-esteem, and strength of character with their campers.  Located on the beaches on Bay St. Louis, MS, Camp Stanislaus offers many recreational activities, which include sailing, water-skiing, archery, rifles, swimming, laser-tag, sports, fishing, arts & crafts, “mystery trips”, and much more!  For more information about Camp Stanislaus please visit www.campstanislaus.com, call 228.467.9057 x277, or email camp@ststan.com.

About the National Military Family Association
Military families serve our country with pride, honor, and quiet dedication. The National Military Family Association is the leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening and protecting the families of the men and women currently serving, retired, wounded or fallen. We provide families of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Commissioned Corps of the USPHS and NOAA with information, work to get them the benefits they deserve, and offer programs that improve their lives. Our 40 years of service and accomplishments have made us a trusted resource for military families and the Nation's leaders. To learn more, visit www.MilitaryFamily.org. 

 Camp Stanislaus will be holding information sessions for Camp 2010 in the Houma/Thibodaux area, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge.  Come meet the new camp director, learn about the new, exciting changes coming to camp in 2010, hear from past campers, and much more!

For questions, please contact Joe Sylve at 228.467.9057 x277 or email jsylve@ststan.com.

Camp Stanislaus 2010 Information Session - Houma/Thibodaux

Where: ED White Catholic HS Library
             555 Cardinal Drive, Thibodaux, LA 70301

When: Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 6:30pm

Camp Stanislaus 2010 Information Session - New Orleans

Where: Brother Martin High School Auditorium
             4401 Elysian Fields Ave, New Orleans, LA 70122

When: Thursday, March 18, 2010 @ 6:30pm

Camp Stanislaus 2010 Information Session - Baton Rouge

Where: Catholic High School Cafeteria
             885 Hearthstone Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70806

When: Friday, March 26, 2010 @ 6:30pm

 Camp Stanislaus will be holding it's first parent information session for Camp 2010 on Thursday, January 21st from 7-8pm in the St. Stanislaus College Resource Center.  Come meet the new camp director, learn about the new, exciting changes coming to camp in 2010, hear from past campers, and much more!

Parents who register their camper at the information session will still qualify for the $100 early registration discount! Similar information sessions are being planned in other cities for the near future.

For questions, please contact Joe Sylve at 228.467.9057 x277 or email jsylve@ststan.com.

Camp Stanislaus 2010 Information Session - Bay St. Louis

Where: 304 S. Beach Blvd. Bay St. Louis, MS, 39520

When: 7-8 pm

Registration for Camp Stanislaus 2010 is now open!  Camper Applications can be found by clicking on the "Register Now!" tab or by clicking here.

Register before January 31, 2010 and receive a $100 discount!

 The Board of Directors of Camp Stanislaus is pleased to introduce Mr. Joe Sylve as the new camp director.  Mr. Sylve has served with camp since the summer of 2001, and is happy to accept the opportunity to bring a lifetime of friendship and memories to a new generation of campers.

Camp Stanislaus will operate a 3-week long summer camp in 2010. Campers will arrive on Sunday, June 13, 2010 and the last day of camp will be on Saturday, July 3, 2010.

For campers who do not wish to stay the entire time, Camp Stanislaus will offer a limited amount of 2-week and 1-week options.

Rates for both the day and resident camps have been finalized and will be available in the very near future.