Catholic Youth Summer Camp

Where high-adventure activities lead to a high-adventure faith

Too many kids believe that church is a chore and God is distant.

Young people of this generation are more likely to lose their faith than ever before: 5 out of 6 will stop practicing their Catholic faith within 10 years of their Confirmation.

We believe that there’s more.

A week at Catholic Youth Summer Camp is a chance for students in grades 6-12 to step away from the distractions of daily life and experience high-adventure activities that lead to a high-adventure faith.

CYSC will help your kids to:

Connect

with God and a supportive community.

Form new friendships and deepen old ones.

Grow

in confidence in a secure environment

Activities designed to challenge while keeping safety the highest priority

Discover

the adventure of life in Christ

Authentically Catholic teachings hit home through the witness of dedicated missionaries

Over the last 20 years, we have witnessed thousands of youth encounter a God who loves them and discover that their Catholic faith is an adventure!

That’s why a day at CYSC is anything but boring. Everything from the High Ropes course to dance parties to the celebration of the Mass is a chance for kids to encounter God and discover how He is inviting them to live the adventure of their faith.

High-Adventure Activities

Stretching comfort zones to new heights.

Prayer Lab

Learning to pray with Scripture

Lake Time

Making the most of fun in the sun

Mass

The source and summit of every day

Club

Hilarious skits & competitions make way for powerful teachings and prayer

Small Group Time

Sharing what God is doing in meaningful relationships

Mary

Camper

“I felt the presence of God in Adoration. He let me know that I am enough, and at that moment, all my stress and anxiety was gone.”

Sara

Camper Parent

"So grateful that you inspired a thirst for Jesus in a reluctant boy who was focused on sports & anything but 'church.' Thank you for showing how great it can be. I’ve seen a huge change in him."

Agnes

Camper

"Before I came to Damascus I was in a very bad place. I felt so alone and that nobody could fix me. But I came with an open heart, and I have never felt so much joy and peace! I have given my life to Jesus because He gave me His."

Christine

Camper Parent

"My son had a fantastic time at camp and came home with a deeper faith and understanding of his relationship with Christ. Since coming home he has continued to make prayer a priority and share his experience with others. He was engaged and fully participated in Mass instead of waiting for it to end. His experience has made an impact on the rest of our family and his siblings are all asking to go to camp now."