What you should and shouldn't bring to CYC

Please remember that at camp we get dirty, wet, spend time at arts and crafts (with paint, glue, etc.), and do a variety of activities that will cause clothes and shoes to come home much rougher than when they came to camp. Please don’t send items that you expect to stay clean.

**Please label all items that you pack with your child’s name**

Important Items

  • Sleeping bag
  • Pair of shorts
  • Long-sleeve shirt
  • Pillow
  • Bug repellant
  • Sweatshirt
  • Pajamas
  • T-Shirts/tanks
  • Raincoat/light jacket
  • Flashlight
  • Underwear & socks
  • Swimsuit
  • Sunscreen
  • Bath towel/wash cloth
  • Pair of long pants
  • Toothbrush/paste
  • Beach towel
  • 2 Pair shoes (1 pair that can get wet)
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Brush/comb
  • Hat or visor
  • A set of clothes that can get muddy/sticky/stained/etc.

Optional Items

  • Bible
  • Camera/film
  • Books
  • Stuffed animal
  • Pictures
  • Hat/sunglasses
  • Stationary/envelopes/stamps
     

Pathfinders:
*Please make sure to bring closed toe shoes (running shoes, hiking boots, etc.), a long sleeve shirt or sweatshirt, one pair of pants and a hat or bandana.
*You will be going on an overnight camping trip which includes hiking, sleeping in a tent and staying overnight in the woods. You will need appropriate footwear and clothing!


PLEASE DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING Items:

  • Food/Candy (attracts critters)
  • Blow dryer/curling iron (fire hazard)
  • Hazardous Sports Equipment (archery items, etc.)
  • Electronics (video games, ipods, cell phones, CD players)
  • Cash

**CYC IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR LOST OR BROKEN PROPERTY.

PLEASE LEAVE EXPENSIVE THINGS AT HOME!!!**

 

Modest is Hottest at CYC

 At Catholic Youth Camp, campers, staff and guests are expected to respect God, each other and oneself at all times. Modesty includes appropriate behavior, language and conversation, and appropriate dress.

Anyone not acting modestly will be asked to change (behavior, language, clothing, etc) or will be asked to leave.
 
Because modern fashion does not always fall into the modest category, here are some guidelines to follow when packing for CYC:
 
Clothing
  • No inappropriate words words or pictures on any clothing (ie- vulgar language, violent, sexual, discriminatory, offensive, or tobacco or alcohol promoting content).
  • No visible underwear
  • No extremely tight clothing
  • You must be fully dressed in all common areas (ie- shirts must stay on while playing sports, etc.)

Tops

  • No cleavage-baring and/or midriff-baring shirts
  • Shirts that are transparent (see-through), expose a bare back, halter tops, and tube tops are prohibited
  • Tank top straps must be at least 1-inch wide

Bottoms

  • Must be worn at the waist (sagging is not allowed)
  • Shorts must reach fingertips when arms hang at your side

Bathing Suits

  • Females: one-piece suits recommended, however, two-piece suits are allowed as long as they are modestly cut. No string, thong, or crochet suits allowed.
  • Males: swim trunks only (no Speedo or bikini style)

Shoes

  • Flip flops are for the shower only! Uneven terrain, active programming, and the overall camp environment require more support and coverage than flip flops offer.
  • High-heeled or dress shoes are not appropriate camp footwear