Our next Kamp is on
MONDAY 28 JULY - FRIDAY 8 AUGUST 2025
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Welcome to the website of the St Seraphim Orthodox Youth Camp, a summer camp programme for Orthodox children operating under the auspices of the Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland (Diocese of Sourozh)
The Diocese of Sourozh has organised summer camps for its children since its earliest days, most recently in mid-Wales and on the North Norfolk coast, and from 2008 in Gloucestershire. The camp is dedicated to Saint Seraphim of Sarov and is organised and operated by one of the diocesan parishes, the Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, Oxford. The camp is open to all baptised Orthodox children aged between 'rising 9s' and 17. Our campers come from across the UK, with a small proportion travelling from abroad, and represent a wide variety of national backgrounds and Orthodox jurisdictions. The common language is English, although other languages (particularly Russian) are also understood and spoken by many of the staff and campers. Nevertheless, it is only fair to warn that campers with very little or no English are likely to feel at a disadvantage.
The camp is intended for Orthodox children and young people who wish to deepen their faith while making new friends and enjoying all that outdoor life has to offer. The camp programme is structured around daily prayers and the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days, with some form of religious instruction or discussion most days. This still leaves plenty of time for sport, arts and crafts, drama, hikes, trips to the nearby attractions, camp fires and talent competitions. Most campers are regulars, and by their own admission regard our camp (universally known as 'Kamp') the highlight of their summer holidays!
You are welcome to explore the pages using links at the top of this page to learn about St Seraphim Orthodox Camp, its location, facilities, activities and staff.
You can also join the Facebook group for St Seraphim Orthodox Youth Camp.
The Diocese of Sourozh has organised summer camps for its children since its earliest days, most recently in mid-Wales and on the North Norfolk coast, and from 2008 in Gloucestershire. The camp is dedicated to Saint Seraphim of Sarov and is organised and operated by one of the diocesan parishes, the Russian Orthodox Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, Oxford. The camp is open to all baptised Orthodox children aged between 'rising 9s' and 17. Our campers come from across the UK, with a small proportion travelling from abroad, and represent a wide variety of national backgrounds and Orthodox jurisdictions. The common language is English, although other languages (particularly Russian) are also understood and spoken by many of the staff and campers. Nevertheless, it is only fair to warn that campers with very little or no English are likely to feel at a disadvantage.
The camp is intended for Orthodox children and young people who wish to deepen their faith while making new friends and enjoying all that outdoor life has to offer. The camp programme is structured around daily prayers and the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Sundays and feast days, with some form of religious instruction or discussion most days. This still leaves plenty of time for sport, arts and crafts, drama, hikes, trips to the nearby attractions, camp fires and talent competitions. Most campers are regulars, and by their own admission regard our camp (universally known as 'Kamp') the highlight of their summer holidays!
You are welcome to explore the pages using links at the top of this page to learn about St Seraphim Orthodox Camp, its location, facilities, activities and staff.
You can also join the Facebook group for St Seraphim Orthodox Youth Camp.