Camps are subject to modification or cancellation depending on each area’s changing regulations. All updates will be posted at uyc.ucg.org. Stay up to date!

Teen camps this year will be:

• June 20-21—Cotubic (Ohio)
• June 27-July 4—Hye Sierra (California)
• July 11-18—Pinecrest (Missouri)
• July 18-25—Northwest Camp (Oregon)
• July 23-30—Woodland (Georgia)
• Dec. 27, 2921-Jan. 2, 2022—Winter Camp (Wisconsin)

Preteen camps this year will be:

• May 30-June 3—Nacome (Tennessee)
• June 6-9—Florida (Florida)
• July 11-14—Ironwood (Minnesota)
• July 11-14—Ochoco (Oregon)
• July 23-26—Texoma (Texas)

• July 25-28—Buckeye

• August 1-4—Seven Mountains (Pennsylvania)

• Positive attitude
• Sleeping bag
• Pillow
• Backpack or suitcase
• Clothes for the week
• Sneakers (hiking boots for some camps)
• Toiletries/sunscreen
• Appropriate swimsuit/water shoes
• Towels/washcloths
• Water bottle
• Camera
• Bible and notebook
• Appropriate-length hair of a natural color
• Sabbath attire
• Daypack
• Necessary sports equipment (e.g. baseball glove, knee pads, swim goggles). 

Note: Necessary equipment may vary depending on the camp’s needs. Look in your acceptance packet or contact the camp director for specifics.

What Not to Bring

• Expensive jewelry (including valuable watches) or large amounts of cash
• Rollerblades, skateboards or scooters
• Alcohol, tobacco products, marijuana or illegal drugs (prescription drugs must be turned in at registration to the camp medical team)
• e-Cigarettes or vaping devices of any kind
• Electronics: all types of music players, headphones/earbuds/AirPods, video games, computers, walkie-talkies, iPads, smart watches, DVD players, TVs, radios, etc.
• Tight or revealing clothing, short shorts, clothing that shows underwear or midriff, halter-tops or immodest swimwear
• Dark gothic apparel or adornment
• Frayed or torn “grunge” clothing
• Improper wording or messages on clothing or camp gear
• Body piercings 
• Fantasy games, tarot cards and other “dark world” materials (Deuteronomy 18:9-14)
• Candy or snacks (leave these at home so ants or rodents aren’t attracted to your sleeping quarters. Parents, please do not mail “care packages” of sweets to your camper.)
• Matches, lighters, fireworks, firearms, pocket knives or other weapons (unless written permission is given by the camp director)
• Cellphones: While it is often necessary to have a cellphone while traveling to and from camp, cellphones must be turned in when you arrive at registration. They will be returned to you when you check out of camp. Cellphone usage for calling home during camp is allowed at the individual camp director’s discretion.

Need Some Help?

Scholarships are often available for campers who need help with camp tuition. Ask your pastor about applying for a UYC scholarship. For the most part, scholarships are for 50 percent of the camp tuition but in some cases may be more.

Accidents Happen

Even when you think you’ve done all you can to avoid them, accidents still happen. The question is, when they do, are you prepared? The Church provides an accident-medical policy to help cover some of the cost for injuries that can occur at camp. The Church desires to provide this coverage each camp year, but that is subject to change based on availability and affordability. As camp approaches, a copy of the policy will be provided so parents and volunteer staff can see what is and isn’t covered. Be sure to check it out online in early June for the 2021 policy and claim form. Here is a brief description of what is typically included:

• The policy will pay primary (first) before other personal or group insurance. There is no deductible.
• Must file notice of the incident within 30 days and initial medical expenses must be incurred within 90 days.
• Benefits paid for expenses incurred for up to three years after the incident.
• Includes a $10,000 accidental death benefit (subject to a policy aggregate maximum).
• The accident expense limit is $25,000.

In the event of an accident, the camp director will send a partially completed insurance claim form home from camp with an injured camper. However, timely notification to the insurance carrier and filing of the claim is the responsibility of the camper’s family and not United Youth Camps or the medical facility where they may be treated. This information can also be found at uyc.ucg.org/camp-accident-insurance.