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  • Financial assistance for CYC 2025 will be available this fall!
    Financial assistance for
    CYC 2025 will be
    available this fall!
    Money should never be the reason that children cannot attend camp - our goal is to make lifelong memories, friendships, and encounters with Christ accessible to ALL families

    Applications for CYC 2025 will be reviewed on a rolling basis beginning November 11th!
  • My boys are foster kids - they have never had the opportunity to experience camp and are new to the Catholic faith. It was an incredible blessing for them to receive the scholarship and be able to attend camp. When I came to pick them up at the closing mass, one of them was an altar server and my heart melted!
    "My boys are foster kids - they have never had the opportunity to experience camp and are new to the Catholic faith. It was an incredible blessing for them to receive the scholarship and be able to attend camp. When I came to pick them up at the closing mass, one of them was an altar server and my heart melted!"
    • Important Dates

      November 9 - CYC 2025 registration opens at noon!!

      November 11 - Our team will begin allocating funds on a rolling basis

      May 15 - All remaining fees are due

    • Complete a Request

      • 2025 Sponsorship Request Form (English)
      • 2025 Formulario de Solicitud de Patrocinio (Español)
    • Mailing Instructions

      Email your completed request form to [email protected] OR mail a hardcopy to our office:

      St. Thomas More Center
      Confidential Sponsorship Request
      6177 Panorama Rd.
      Panora, IA 50216

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • How does a CYC sponsorship work?
      • Families who are unable to afford the registration fees for their camper(s) to attend Catholic Youth Camp are encouraged to apply for financial assistance via the Sponsorship Request Form located within the "Complete a Request" section above.

        After completing the form in full, a sponsorship request can be submitted to our office through email or snail mail. Once our team receives an application, we will take time to review the request and notify the family of their campers' sponsorship award via email.

        If your camper is already registered: Our staff will apply the sponsorship award directly to your household's registration fees and assign any remaining balance to a monthly payment plan using the card on file.

        If your camper is not yet registered: Your sponsorship award email will include a coupon code to use at the time of registration.

    • Can I still register my camper if I haven't submitted a sponsorship request yet?
      • Absolutely!! Go ahead and register your camper(s) for a week at camp! In almost all sponsorship cases, we request that families pay at least the $100 deposit per camper.

        Upon reaching the check-out stage of registration, please select the payment plan that opts to schedule the remaining balance as one automatic withdrawal on May 15th. Rest assured, we will process your sponsorship request form and allocate funds well before that final payment date.

    • What if I am unable to pay the $100 deposit at the time of registration?
      • If your family is unable to afford the initial $100 deposit per camper at the time of registration, please contact our office via email at [email protected] or by calling 515-309-1936. We will be happy to help you register your camper and create a payment plan to split up your household balance into monthly installments.

    • Is it too late to request a sponsorship?
      • It is never too late to apply for sponsorship! Sponsorship allocations are made on a rolling basis. The earlier you apply, the more likely your family will be able to receive ample financial assistance. As we near the start of the summer season, our team will work to make an allocation to support your camper registration fees as our budget allows.

    • Parish & School Sponsorships

      Last summer, over 200 campers were able to encounter Christ at Catholic Youth Camp through parish sponsorship programs! Here is how your parish or school can join in:

      • Contact [email protected] to purchase discount codes of any amount to share within your community
       
      • Send a check to St. Thomas More Center with a list of campers' names & allocation amounts for our staff to apply directly towards their individual registration fees

      Requested camper rosters will be finalized in conjunction with the parish or school prior to billing and allocation.
  • Summer Camp
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      • Register for Camp
      • Open House
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      • CYC 2025 Theme
  • CYC Parent FAQs
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      • A Typical Day
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      • Check-in and Check-out
      • Bunk 1
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For over 60 years, young people have been coming to the St. Thomas More Center to encounter a week of adventure and joy. This tradition is carried out over 11 unique weeks, each tailored to challenge campers, create memories, and build friendships.

St. Thomas More Center
6177 Panorama Rd. 
Panora, IA 50216

[email protected]
(515) 309-1936
Fax No. (515) 309-1885

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