Here’s a sample daily schedule at our summer camp. It’s subject to change.
| Time | What’s happening |
|---|---|
| 7:15 am | Polar Bear Plunge – start the morning with a refreshing (optional!) jump in Big Sandy Lake at our swim beach. |
| 8:05 am | Breakfast |
| 8:45 am | Flag raising and Morning Prayer – start the day with energy filled praise, faith and prayer! Each morning will focus on the faith theme and 5 C’s |
| 9:15 am | First cabin activity – cabin groups go boating, do archery, throw hatchets, dress up at drama, make art, dance their hearts out – activities designed to be fun, build courage and find community! |
| 10:30 am | Individual Choice Activity – Campers select an activity to participate in with campers outside of their cabin groups; activities may include fishing, dance, boating, and service projects. |
| 11:45 am | Saint of the Day – Campers return to the chapel to be “visited” by a Saint! |
| 12:00 pm | All-camp activity – These can range from large group games or Mass when a priest is with us. |
| 12:30 pm | Lunch |
| 1:15 pm | Siesta – nap, write letters, read a book or reflect quietly in your bunk. |
| 2:00 pm | Camp Store & Free Time – grab a snack, have a whack at gaga ball, sit in a sky chair, chat with new friends! |
| 3:00 pm | Swimming / Cabin Activities – cabin groups may rotate between the waterfront and/or activities |
| 5:15 pm | Rosary – learn about the decade of the Rosary and pray the Rosary |
| 5:30 pm | Dinner |
| 6:30 pm | Flag Lowering |
| 6:40 pm | Evening Chapel – end the day with singing more praise, reflecting on the day together, and prayer; if a Priest is with CYC then one evening in the week will include Confessions, and another Adoration |
| 7:30 pm | Evening Plunge – on hot weeks CYC incorporates and short, evening plunge before bed! |
| 8:00 pm | Heads, meds, beds – Campers rotate through the showers to get ready for bed. |
| 8:30 pm | Cabin Devotions – Campers spend time with their counselors and cabin group reflecting on God and the faith theme for the week. |
| 9:00 pm | Lights Out – time to rest and recharge for another day of fun! |
Individual activities
Campers choose individual activities during the week. Offerings may include arts and crafts, archery, hatchet throwing, slingshots, canoeing, kayaking, paddle boats, paddle boarding, fishing, swimming, dance, drama, sports and Catholic faith-building experiences.