Welcome to the Encounter Family!
Encounter has several names that will be used throughout this website - and our documents. Encounter, Encounter the Gospel of Life, Encounter Service Camp, Encounter Rally, EGL..... whatever the name - we are all one and hope you enjoy being a part of our vision and mission to help young people become leaders, grow in their faith, and empower them to serve others for a lifetime.
A few key things to note about Encounter:
- Encounter is an independent non-profit organization under 501c-3
- Encounter serves primarily the Archdiocese of Washington DC area non-profits
- Encounter participants are primarily from the Archdiocese of Washington, though we welcome parishes/groups from anywhere
- Encounter is primarily an ALL VOLUNTEER program - most staff and all board members are volunteer
- Encounter Service Camp is once a year, in mid July
- Encounter offers other events such as rallies, retreats, service days and more through out the year to continue the mission.
Encounter Service Camp for 2012 is set for July 8 - 13th, at the University of Maryland. Group Reservations are now being accepted. Individual registration will not be available until February 1, 2012, provided a group reservation has been made.
It is important that parish/group leaders understand the expectations before submitting applications.
Please be sure to read all of the
Manual, Participant and Registration information below before moving to register online.
The Manual provides comprehensive information about the current Encounter program, and can provide valuable information about how to best prepare your parish/group for participation.
The Participant and Registration documents are brief but complete in their details on those procedures.
The Group Reservation Form is necessary prior to individual registration for Encounter; please check back later in the year for next summer's information.
For the Encounter Manual - please click here
For Participant information - please click here
For Registration information - please click here
For Blank Medical Form - Please click here
To volunteer as a non-participant - Please click Here