Parent FAQ

CYC staff receive training tailored to their roles and responsibilities. Training may cover teaching activities, managing behavior, handling homesickness, resolving conflicts, preventing child abuse and other camp-specific topics. Staff are Red Cross CPR and First Aid certified. Staff members are carefully screened and interviewed, a reference and background check is completed for each one, and every staff member is VIRTUS trained.

CYC has a trained healthcare professional on staff each week who is available around the clock and in close contact with the staff and Camp Director. In an emergency, the McGregor Clinic is 15 minutes away and the Aitkin Hospital is 30 minutes away. If your child is ill, injured, or homesick, the Camp Nurse or Camp Director will call you. At CYC, we partner with you to be sure your child is safe, healthy, and happy.

You can send your child emails through your online registration account (see your parent handbook for instructions) or letters through the mail – both are distributed each day. Campers can send postal letters but cannot email. Phone calls are limited unless a camper is sick or there is a problem.

CYC works with families case by case to determine if we are the right camp for your child. We regularly have campers who take medications or have allergies, and our Camp Nurse and staff can handle most situations. If you are concerned, please call the office before registering and speak with the Camp Director.

Parents usually deposit $5–50. T-shirts usually cost around $20, sweatshirts $30, water bottles $10 and snacks $1–3. Parents can visit the camp store on the last day – a great time to equip the whole family with CYC gear. Every child goes home with a CYC tie-dye shirt! See the parent handbook for more information.

Yes! Buddy requests can be made on the registration form. If you have questions after registration, please contact the office.