The purpose of the KYW is to provide a safe place where young people can come together to enjoy themselves and relax in the company of their peers. The KYW offers young people a chance of a safe holiday away from their normal lives in which development as a human being and growth of ones Catholic faith is the central mission of the week. It is hoped that the young people who travel to Knockadoon, through the participation in games, sport, music, dance, etc. will help gain a renewed and healthy view of themselves and other people. The Catholic community that is established between all participants on camp emphasise the importance for co-operation, compromise and the significance of every individual whoever they may be and wherever they may be from, along with the development of mutual respect, understanding and the Catholic spiritual tradition. Young people who have spent time in the camp over the years have come away with many happy memories of the joy, fun and friendship which they found on the camp. For so many people, members, staff and leaders who have been a part of the KYW it has been a life changing experience for them.
