Catholic Youth Camp

SUMMER CAMPS, RETREATS, AND SCHOOL ORIENTATIONS

CATHOLIC YOUTH CAMPS
June 25-30; July 9-14
Catholic Schools & Parishes
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SALESIAN LEADERSHIP
June 15-21, 2024
Salesian Schools - USA
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ST. FRANCIS ORIENTATIONS
7th, 8th & 9th Graders
St. Francis de Sales - Toledo
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Catholic Youth Camp 2024

Thank you for your interest in CYC 2024. If you are coming to CYC this summer with you parish or school, please proceed to CYC FORMS AND INFO by clicking HERE or by using the button below.

All CYC campers must register through and with a participating Catholic school or parish. Campers visiting this page: please check with your campus minister or parish youth minister to see if your school or parish will participate this summer. If they will not, check out Damascus' Catholic Youth Summer Camp.

To better ensure year-round discipling and faith formation, we ask that you register one youth minister, priest, deacon, religious and/or adult chaperone for every six high school students coming to camp. You are encouraged to be with your campers in the cabins and in small groups. Sharing in the discussions, prayer and activities creates meaningful memories and a common reference for the pastoral year ahead.

Our teen summer camps are especially well-suited for Catholic schools and parishes interested in:

an amazing retreat-camp experience, with kind, faith-filled missionaries, interesting talks and breakout sessions, inspirational Masses, adoration, music, and worship, a full-range of fun camp activities, delicious food and a reassuring overall 2 to 1 camper/adult ratio;
the advantages of a smaller camp population (95 per session including CYC staff) where community builds quickly, everyone gets to know the whole group, campers are less likely to feel left-out, and adjustments/improvements to the schedule can be more readily made;
a focused opportunity for pastors and youth ministers to truly connect or reconnect with the teens they will disciple all year;
a nearby "spiritual home" with sacramental and worship assistance for year-round parish and school retreats;
connections with youth ministers, teens, and programming in nearby parishes and schools throughout the school year;
pricing, proximity and scheduling to accommodate your budget and time constraints.

CYC 2024 Schedule

CYC SESSION 1: June 25-30, 2024 – Session Full

CYC SESSION 2: July 9-14, 2024 – Session Full

Spots often become available January 1 when deposits are due. After January 1, spots are given away first come, first serve to any parish or school that pays the $200 deposit. Please use the "Reserve Spots" button below to be placed on the waiting list and considered before others as spots become available.

CAPACITY: 70 campers and youth ministers per session.

AGES: Current 8-12 graders (Class of 2024 through 2028).

COST: $450 per participant. Cost includes lodging, meals and all activities.
No cost for clergy and religious.

$200 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT: We will hold spots without deposits until December 31, 2023. Afterwards spots without deposits will be filled on a first come, first serve basis.

FULL PAYMENT DUE: June 1, 2024.

PARTICIPATING PARISHES AND SCHOOLS: We welcome the following Catholic schools and parishes this summer. Thank you for your participation and support.

Central Catholic - Toledo; Christ the King - Toledo; Holy Family - Adrian; Holy Trinity Assumption - Swanton; Little Flower - Toledo; Lumen Christi - Jackson; Norte Dame - Toledo; St. Aloysius - Bowling Green; St. Francis de Sales- Toledo; St. John's - Delphos; St. Joseph/OLMC - Erie; St. Rita - Clarklake; St. Ursula - Toledo

IMPORTANT LINKS

TO RESERVE SPOTS FOR YOUR CATHOLIC SCHOOL OR PARISH YOUTH GROUP
Youth ministers, please use the first button below to reserve spots for your teens.

CAMPERS AND PARENTS
After confirming that your parish or school is participating in CYC 2024, use the second button below for registration, medical and other required forms, packing list, and other parent information.

MISSIONARY/STAFF APPLICATION
The application window is now closed. We are still looking for one more lifeguard and a head cook, otherwise the positions are filled.

RESERVE SPOTS

CYC FORMS & INFO

MISSIONARY APPLICATION

Activities

Camp offers a full range of activities campers love: swimming, tubing, canoeing, kayaks, paddle boards, pontoon boat rides, low-ropes course, paintball, gaga ball, 9‑square, basketball, volleyball, spike-ball, capture the flag, crafts, campfires, s'mores and more.

Faith Formation

Through thought-provoking discussions; heartfelt testimonies; joyful, energetic worship; quiet, peaceful adoration; and inspiring, beautiful Masses campers and staff celebrate Christ's intimacy, glory and love.

FACILITIES

Camp DeSales features retreat facilities and delicious food in a fun, friendly camp setting. Please contact camp for a tour - we would love to show you the property.

LOCATION

Located on Vineyard Lake in the Irish Hills of Michigan and owned by the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales, Camp DeSales has been in operation since 1948.