Camp Notre Dame
About CND

Welcome to Camp Notre Dame

Located near the shores of Lake Erie in Fairview, Pennsylvania, Camp Notre Dame is open year-round with programs for the entire family.

Camp Notre Dame began its humble beginnings with the Catholic Diocese of Erie’s purchase of 185 acres in Fairview Township. The year was 1959, and the dream behind the purchase was that the Camp would continue for years as a service to families and youth. Ten cabins were constructed that fall and winter to complement the existing buildings, The Green House, The White Mansion, and the Horse Barn. The first children and staff arrived in the Summer of 1960.

Over sixty years later, with 40,000 campers and more than 800 staff in service to them, the dream continues to unfold. Through these 60+ years, the Camp added the swimming pool and five buildings to its campus, including the Ranger Post as the home of weekend retreats through Fall, Winter, and Spring.

In 1994, The Camp was purchased by the Loyal Christian Benefit Association, an Erie-based fraternal organization. The LCBA continued to offer the successful programs of the Camp and ensured its future through its development efforts.

The year 1998 saw the return of the Camp under the sponsorship of the Diocese of Erie and supported by the significant generosity of benefactors. Year-round service to kids and parents continues, and the dream of Camp Notre Dame, Inc. continues to unfold.

More About Our Camp Programs

Photo with Camp Staff

Kids Love Camp!

Memories that last a lifetime are made at Camp Notre Dame every year. So where better for youngsters to spend some great days of fun and growth and for parents to relive their camp memories?

It’s safe to say, “Come once, and you’ll come back again.”

My son’s favorite part of summer vacation is attending Kids Kamp at CND! The staff is WONDERFUL. And the food is great.
A wonderful camp that allows kids to drop 21st Century troubles and just be kids for a week.