Details for CYSC 2009

Location
We will once again be hosted by Camp Otyokwah, located 1.5 hours north of Columbus near Mohican State Park. Camp Otyokwah features cabin lodging for up to 175 persons and a brand new, state-of-the art, dining hall and conference facility (with air conditioning!) where nightly Club will be hosted.

Dates
Week 1: july 27-august 1 - 9-12 grades (09-10 school year)
Week 2: august 2-7 - 6-8 grades (09-10 school year)
Week 3: august 9-14 - 6-8 grades (09-10 school year)
Campers are to arrive on the first day of camp between Noon and 2 pm. They will be dismissed on the last day of camp at 3 pm.

Cost
The fee for camp for the summer of 2009 is $460 and is due in full at time of registration. This cost includes all meals, activities, programs, and a souvenir camp T-shirt.

Camperships
Many well-deserving Catholic families approach us each year requesting financial assistance so that their children may attend CYSC. Since CYSC is not a profitable venture, we must rely on the generosity of individuals, pastors, and parishes to meet these requests. Please consider your ability to assist those in need by offreing a tax deductible gift to help us fund these special requests. THANK YOU!

If you are a parent seeking a campership subsidy for your child, please complete and submit this form:

Health and Safety
Each week of camp will be staffed with on-site certified First Aid Personnel and a Registered Nurse. Naturally, the facilities at Camp Otyokwah have been inspected and approved by the Richland County Health Department. All swimming activities will be monitored by certified Red Cross Lifeguards. The nearest hospital, Ashland Samaritan Hospital, in Ashland, Ohio, is located 25 minutes from Camp Otyokwah.

Camp Staff, Counselors, and Clergy
All Camp staff, counselors, and clergy must comply with CYSC, Inc. Policies and Guidelines. Counselor to camper ratios preserved in small groups are 1:8-10 (counselors include high school seniors and college students). Staff, counselors, and clergy over the age of 18 have on file a Bureau of Criminal Investigation and Identification (BCI&I) background check and have attended the "Protecting God's Children" workshop. Through formal application, interviews, and references, all CYSC counselors, programming staff, and clergy have been determined to be persons of excellent character and reputation. All of the above mentioned will participate in the CYSC counselor and programming staff training program.

Camper Group Requests
Participating campers will be assigned to a small group of 8-10 campers (same grade) with a counselor (same gender) for their stay at camp. Campers will have the opportunity to request placement with their friends by means of a specific request, which this year, is attached to the online registraton. These requests will be met on a first come, first served basis.

Cancellation Policy
All cancellations must be submitted in writing via email or U.S. Mail. We are sorry, but this policy also applies to cancellations that may arise as a result of illness, injury or other unforeseen circumstances as our contracted expenses are also binding.

Postmarked 90-60 days prior to the first day of camp: $220 refund (50%)
Postmarked 60-30 days prior to the first day of camp: $110 refund (25%)
Postmarked less than 30 days prior to the first day of camp: $0
Refunds will be issued by check September 2009.