Programs: Summer Camp

ABOUT SUMMER CAMP...

Summer camp at CYO Camp is different than other camps! While we are committed to the FUN, this camp experience also comes laced with faith programming that involves Christian values and morals. Campers have fun while developing faith values that will last a lifetime.

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa has many programs to choose from...all offering a positive, inclusive experience for the children who attend. Camp activities include: outdoor cooking/fire building, swimming, canoeing, campfires, games, sports, nature, faith hour (parables), hiking, horseback riding, scripture, handicrafts, climbing tower, dance, low ropes challenge, camp-out, Mass, cook-out, drama, and archery.

Whether campers are at Mass, hiking in the woods or sleeping under the stars self esteem grows, relationships form, cooperation and courage happen ALL within a child who attends CYO Camp for a few days!

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Traditional Camp

OVERNIGHT CAMP - 6 DAYS
BOYS' & GIRLS' CABINS
7 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
AGES 7-14

Campers experience outrageous fun with a cabin full of friends! Campers participate in activities, meet new friends, spend time with counselors, share stories, sing songs, and more.

Sassafras Camp

OVERNIGHT CAMP - 3 DAYS
BOYS' & GIRLS' CABINS
2 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
AGES 7-12

This experience is designed for campers who desire a shorter stay and/or are coming for the first time. Campers enjoy many, but not quite all, of the same activities with a slightly different schedule. Still outrageously fun…just a bit shorter.

Traditional Teen Camp for Girls & Boys

OVERNIGHT CAMP
6 DAYS
1 SESSION AVAILABLE FOR GIRLS & 1 CO-ED SESSION
AGES 14-16

For those who are a little older but still love Traditional Camp. Traditional Teens enjoy six days of living in the camp cabins, participating in favorite camp activities and a day canoeing on the river.

Adventure Camp

OVERNIGHT
6 DAYS
OFF-SITE TENT CAMPING
BOYS' & GIRLS' TENTS
8 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
AGES 13-15

Adventure Campers have so much fun hanging out with friends and counselors on their way to amazing adventures. Activities include indoor rock-climbing, a canoe trip, caving, and pontoon boating. Campers will also spend time learning about the great outdoors and how to protect it. Composting, recycling, and low impact camping will be taught and practiced. Adventure Camp takes teens to the next level of camping.

NEW Adventure Day Camp in Indianapolis

5 DAYS---9 am-4 pm
BOYS AND GIRLS
1 SESSION AVAILABLE
AGES: 13-15

Each morning teens will meet at Bishop Chatard High School and then head out to the ADVENTURE of the day. Campers will share exciting times as they participate in themed day adventures. Themes are…Games, Farm, Water, Eagle Creek & Play in the City! Can you handle this much fun? All activities will be led by CYO Camp Staff and take place at a public venue in Indianapolis or the surrounding area.

Junior Counselor Program

OVERNIGHT CAMP
6 DAYS
CABIN CAMPING for GIRLS & BOYS
5 SESSIONS AVAILABLE
APPLICATION PROCESS REQUIRED
AGES 16 - 18

***A note for Junior Counselor applicants: Junior Counselor applicants must turn 16 by April 30, 2012.

This program is a fabulous, engaging, hands-on training for older teens. Junior Counselors (JC) will be assigned as an assistant group counselor—assist with providing leadership, guidance, and daily care to a group of campers or as an assistant area counselor—assist in planning and implementing activity areas for the week at camp. This experience will train teens in the ways of camping, camp counseling, and leadership.

Grasshopper Day Camp

LOCATED IN INDIANAPOLIS AT FATIMA RETREAT HOUSE AND ST. MATHEW School
5 DAYS — 8 a.m.-3 p.m
BOYS AND GIRLS
1 SESSION AVAILABLE
AGES: ENTERING K-4TH GRADE

CYO Camp offers a 1 week day camp! Camp staff lead campers in arts, crafts, singing, games, prayer, water play, and more. Day camp meets at Fatima Retreat House Monday, Tuesday & Friday. On Thursday campers meet at St. Matthew School for Sports Day and on Wednesday campers will take a field trip to CYO Camp Rancho Framasa (transportation provided).

Ranch Hands

OVERNIGHT CAMP
3 OR 6 DAYS
AGES: 16-19
9 SESSIONS AVAILABLE

Please contact Angi Sullivan at 1-888-988-2839, x25 or angi@campranchoframasa.org before registering for this program.

Ranch Hands is for teens ages 16-19 who have support needs due to a diagnosis or disability and who desire a fun, well-rounded camp experience. There are 3 elements to the program: leadership/training opportunities, meaningful tasks and recreational activities. These will be combined to create an individual schedule for the week. Each Ranch Hand will have a mentor counselor who will guide him or her through the schedule and do the activities and tasks alongside him or her.

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2012 Summer Camp Session Dates

Session 1: June 10-15
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands, Traditional Teen Girls
Session 2: June 17-22
  Traditional, Adventure, Junior Counselor, Ranch Hands, Traditional Teen Co-ed
  Campers will sleep out under the stars without a tent one night this week.
Session 3: June 24-29
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands, Junior Counselor
  June 25-29: Adventure Day Camp in Indianapolis
Session 4: July 1-6
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands, Junior Counselor
  Campers will sleep out under the stars without a tent one night this week.
  Fireworks show at camp this week.
Session 5: July 8-13
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands, Junior Counselor
  July 9-13: Grasshopper Day Camp in Indianapolis
Session 6: July 15-20
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands, Junior Counselor
  Campers will sleep out under the stars without a tent one night this week.
Session 7: July 22-27
  Adventure
Session 7a: July 22-24 & Session 7b: July 25-27
  Sassafras, Sassafras Ranch Hands
Session 8: July 29-August 3
  Traditional, Adventure, Ranch Hands
  Campers will sleep out under the stars without a tent one night this week.

2012 Camp Fees

Traditional, Adventure, Teen C = $425 B = $475 A = $525
Sassafras C = $215 B = $255 A = $ 285
Junior Counselor C = $190 B = $225 A = $255
Ranch Hands C = $190 B = $225 A = $255
Ranch Hand Sassafras C = $ 95 B = $130 A = $155
Day Camp-Grasshopper $135
Adventure Day Camp $195

About Our Sumer Camp Fees

Why do our programs have 3 fees listed?

Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, we’ve instituted a VOLUNTARY 3-tier pricing program. Please take a moment to look at the fee descriptions below, and determine which of these three prices your family is able and willing to pay. This is strictly voluntary. In no way will the amount paid influence the quality of the experience children receive. As always, financial assistance is available.

Fee A: This is based on the actual cost of camp for a child to participate. Includes expenses for staff, maintenance, food, programs, supplies, and wear and tear/depreciation.

Fee B: This is our partially subsidized rate for those who can pay a little more but are still unable to afford the actual cost of camp.

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Registration Details

Once you have completed the online registration form you will receive immediate online confirmation. It is important to download and print your receipt/summary of registration AND the Parent Guide for all of the program(s) for which you have registered. Summer Residential Camping programs and Day Camp balances are due May 1, 2012 or 30 days before your session if you register after May 1, 2012. If you choose paper registration, the information packet will be sent to you electronically.

Cancelations and Refunds

If your cancellation occurs more than 3 weeks before your camp session, then all fees are refundable, less a $60 administrative charge. If your cancellation occurs less than three weeks before your camp session, then all fees are non-refundable.

Scholarships

Scholarships (Camperships) are available to those who need financial assistance. Online registrants can apply as a part of the camp registration process. If you prefer to register on a paper form, please contact Shelle Hertz, camp registrar, for a registration form. Request a Campership Application if you would like to apply for financial assistance.

Cabin Assignments

Campers are organized into groups of 7-10 by age and gender. Campers who are registered for the same session will be assigned with others within 2 years of their age. An “I wish to be grouped with” preference may be indicated on the registration form. Every effort will be made to group your child with the friend of his or her choice as long as the 2 year age requirement is met. To ensure your child is registered in the same session as a friend, please register on the same day. Large groups (7 or more) who request to be in one cabin group will be divided into separate groups. Efforts will be made to house all campers of a large group in the same cabin and schedule many of their activities together.

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Living at CYO Camp

Cabins

Campers live in cabins equipped with bathrooms and showers. Staff live with campers to provide a 1 to 5 ratio.

Mass

Campers attend Mass on Friday. This is the last camp event for all campers and a perfect way to end our week as we join to pray, refl ect, and celebrate our God.

Wellness

CYO camp employs a Health Care Manager for the summer and two camp nurses each week. They provide health screenings, take care of campers and staff who are sick or injured, talk to parents, and distribute medications to campers who need them. All health care at CYO Camp is under the guidance of the camp doctor who practices in our local town of Nashville, his standing orders, and ACA guidelines. Campers who arrive at camp ill will be asked to reschedule their camp session.

Meals

The Food Service Staff at camp work hard to provide quality, healthy meals that have been prepared in a clean and sanitary environment that adheres to the Indiana State Board of Health and the American Camp Association standards for food service facilities. Meals are healthy and fresh…not processed. The menu focuses on kid friendly food. The majority of produce served at camp is organic and many of our baked goods are from “scratch.” Hot meal, salad/fruit bar, peanut butter and jelly and a vegetarian option is included at each meal.

Programming For The Weather

Campers swim everyday! On hot days water play is incorporated into many activities. Drinking water is available throughout the day. During storms and rain we retreat to indoor spaces and stay busy with games and songs. In the event of severe weather, CYO Camp follows an established and practiced emergency action plan.

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Inclusive Programming

CYO Camp Rancho Framasa is inclusive of individuals of all abilities. Campers with and without disabilities participate together in our inclusive environment. Additional staff support and/or program and facility adaptations are available to campers with support needs. Please indicate on the registration form if you would like more information.Some campers will receive significant support due to a disability or specific diagnosis.

Questions and Answers about Inclusive Programming at CYO Camp

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Letter From the Camp Directors

Dear Camp Family,

Many years ago we began our journey at CYO Camp Rancho Framasa. We were both campers and summer staff members. We met at CYO Camp. Now we are raising our family here among the camp family.

We have made CYO Camp Rancho Framasa our home. We find great joy in being called to serve the Church in our Ministry with the camp. This joy is founded in the satisfaction of knowing the powerful impact of camp on a child. Camp impacted us when we were campers and it still impacts children and their families today.

Our family has chosen CYO Camp for many years now. The graces that our family receives for being immersed in CYO Camp are immeasurable. Our children get to know some of the greatest role models in the world by being with our staff each summer. Your very own children may impact our children as they watch and participate in camp activities together.

Please accept our heartfelt wishes for your child to become a part of the camp family. It is our wish that he or she may experience all of the wonders and joys of CYO Camp Rancho Framasa.

Sincerely,

Kevin & Angi Sullivan
Camp Directors

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