In 2001 a group of parents and parishioners in Columbus, OH realized that their kids needed an experience of the Catholic faith that was dynamic, adventurous, and joy-filled. That summer they put together a week-long event for about 60 middle schoolers, aptly named “Catholic Youth Summer Camp”. Over the next several years a consistent leadership team began to form and invest greater planning and prayer into the program, entrusting it to the protection of the Blessed Virgin. In 2006, CYSC was incorporated as a 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation with the permission of Bishop Frederick Campbell. CYSC continued to grow, and by 2015 there were over 1000 campers spanning 8 weeks– a level of participation that was close to exceeding the capacity of every rentable campsite across the state of Ohio. It was evident that the camp needed a permanent site in order to meet the demand. Under the leadership and generosity of a visionary team of benefactors, CYSC was blessed with a stunning 471-acre property in Centerburg, OH which could fulfill that dream of a permanent home. But while we dreamed big, God dreamed bigger!