Where faith takes root in the great outdoors
Catholic Youth Camp has been offering a quality Catholic camping experience while welcoming youth from all faith backgrounds since 1947.
What makes CYC Catholic?
- Morning prayer with themes such as the Image of God, Strength in Numbers/Jesus as Friend, the Eucharist, the Holy Spirit, and Fear Not – how to bring prayer home from camp
- Daily Rosary or Divine Mercy Chaplet
- Daily Scripture reflection, intentional times of gratitude, and testimonies during evening prayer
- Mass, Adoration and Confession when a priest is with us
- Prayers before every meal
- Passionate and devoted Catholic staff
- Catholic devotions during cabin time before bed
Our Catholic identity
- Catholic Youth Camp uses programming to spark youths’ interest in seeking a lifelong relationship with God.
- Catholic Youth Camp gives youth the opportunity to discover God through the natural world, experiencing a unique connection outside of traditional prayer.
- Catholic Youth Camp allows youth to explore their faith through activities, learning, and movement.
At CYC, prayer doesn’t just happen in the chapel. Throughout every day we celebrate and find God in camp activities, nature and each other. This is where faith takes root in the great outdoors.
The 5 C’s of CYC
The 5 C’s are the values that guide our actions, interactions and purpose at camp. Each day in chapel we focus on a different “C” and campers are challenged to live it throughout the day.
Christ
The Eucharist
Charity
We are all made in the image of God.
Courage
How the Holy Spirit works in us.
Cooperation
Strength comes in numbers; Jesus as a friend.
Community
Fear not – how to pray, serve, and take what you learned at CYC home.
The CYC Prayer
Dear Lord, please bless and watch over our community as we gather in faith. Help us to be courageous to try new things, to be charitable by sharing with others, and to work together in cooperation. Let us always meet each other with kindness, acceptance, and an open heart. Keep us safe today as we learn, grow, and play in Your creation. Amen.