August 10-17-2025
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welcome to our
Summer Camp
SSCYC provides a one-week sleep away camp experience for campers as they grow into their teen and young adult years.
From our inception in 1958, providing “A Vacation with a Purpose” has been the guiding philosophy for the programming and the heart of the SSCYC camp program.
SSCYC strives to create a fully inclusive culture and environment that values equality and fosters respect for all people.
summer camp
General Info
a day at camp
Camp Activities
Morning Watch is a quiet guided reflection exercise to get everyone ready for the day ahead. After breakfast, the entire camp – campers and staff – are provided with a one-page document that introduces the theme of the day. It includes stories, quotes, scripture and…
The morning group program has been part of our summer camp from the beginning. We foster growth and discovery through discussions built around major topics such as …
Healthy meals are the cornerstone of a great day! Campers eat buffet-style with their cabin mates and counselors at most meals and enjoy a large selection of delicious food that will satisfy even the pickiest eaters. In addition to the main meals, there is always…
After lunch is Spree Time. This is time where campers can choose activities they want to do. There are usually 10+ options and they change every day. This is time OUT of the cabin. Campers can move freely between these activities, and they don’t need…
Each afternoon campers get about an hour of free time to do as they wish. Many campers continue with the activities they were doing during Spree Time. The difference with Free Time is campers can return to their cabins to shower, relax, or hang out,…
Our staff spends all year designing large group programs for the entire camp to participate in all-at- once. That’s a lot of fun to be had! Programs are designed to engage every camper – there are roles/activities for everyone. Afternoon program groups are assigned differently…
Outside with a beautiful view, we gather for chapel. This is the opportunity for campers to experience a chapel service specifically designed for them, often partially led by their peers. While SSCYC is created thru Congregational churches, our campers represent many religions and those who…
Evening Programs at camp are a special time. They vary each night between activities and shows to watch. We have a few staples during the week, which the kids look forward to every year. On Saturday night, we have an opening Camp Fire where the…
Vespers is our closing circle at the end of the day at the campfire. We gather together and listen to a closing message from a member of our staff, often sharing a life experience, a teachable moment, that highlights the theme of the day. It…