Catholic Youth Summer Camp

Who: Middle School Sessions are open to campers entering grades 6-8.
High School Sessions are open to campers entering grades 9-12.
Parishes are encouraged to reserve a group for their youth to attend together. We welcome any camper to register in the remaining spaces!
High schoolers joining with their parish group may serve on a team for a middle school session:

1. Prayer Team: A next step experience for students entering grades 9 or 10.
2. Extreme Team: A dynamic opportunity to grow as a leader and a disciple for students entering grades 10-12.

What: High adventure activities, high adventure faith.
Young people from across the country have had their lives transformed by this compelling combination since CYSC was founded in 2001. This summer, experience the adventure of life in Christ in a new way!

Whether you are attending with your parish or meeting new friends, a long-time camper or trying it out for the first time, discover what God has in store for you at a week of CYSC.

When: July 23rd - July 28th
Registration for CYSC // MN will opened October 4th. The cost per camper is $520 Catholic Youth Summer Camp 2023! CLICK HERE for more details. 

Who is Damascus? Catholic Youth Summer Camp is a program of Damascus. Built to serve as a permanent home for CYSC in Centerburg, OH, Damascus was founded in 2015 as a year-round retreat and conference center providing an environment of encounter for thousands of people of all ages. Learn more about CYSC and Damascus.

In 2021, a team of 5 Damascus missionaries began living in Minnesota and serving in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. During the summer, a larger team of missionaries will serve as counselors, activity facilitators, kitchen staff, and everything else that goes into an unforgettable week of camp. Learn more about the missionary program.