YAC

Youth Adventure Camp

Youth Adventure Camp

Six days and five nights in the remote and beautiful north central Pennsylvania, Youth Adventure Camp (YAC) is an experience like none other for junior and senior high students.

June 16-21, 2025

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

Unplugged from the distractions of daily life and surrounded by God’s creation, teens have the chance to try their hands (and feet) at adventurous activities such as rock climbing, rappelling, and high and low ropes courses while growing deeper in relationship with the God who created and loves them more than any other.

WHO CAN COME

YAC is open to all students going into 7th grade through graduated seniors – from any background and any denomination (or none at all!).

WHERE?

Held at the beautiful Penn-York Camp in Ulysses, PA, YAC brings together as many as 120 teens for an experience dedicated to growing spiritually in our Christian faith – and having a total blast with new and old friends while we do it.

FACILITIES

DIRECTIONS

DETAILS

Days: Monday through Saturday
Drop Off & Registration: Monday from 12:30 – 2:00 PM
Pick-up: Saturday at 1:30 PM

ADDRESS

Penn-York Camp & Retreat Center
266 Northern Potter Rd. Ulysses, PA 16948

REGISTRATION

Early Registration: $TBA
Register before TBA

Registration: $TBA

Last Day to register: TBA

Space is limited, so register early!

CAMPER PACKET

Ask us about family & pastor’s kids discounts

Contact us if you have not registered by TBA for availability.
There will be NO WALK-IN’s, YOU MUST CONTACT staff@yaconline.com BEFOREHAND!

Online Registration Option

ONLINE REGISTRATION

** Additional online processing fee added in order to cover payment processing expenses.

** After registering online, you will need to fill out the online camper packet and mail it or bring it to check-in. This form form will be emailed to you via the email given at registration and also can be found here.

ACTIVITIES

Each day begins early with group activities including high and low ropes courses, large and small group games, rock climbing, and rappelling, and ends with a rockin’ worship service, crazy late night activities, and cabin devotions.

All activities are designed for maximum fun while promoting character building, teamwork, and trust among campers. Learning more about the love of God and growing in relationship with Him permeates every activity at YAC – whether it’s navigating the high ropes course, conquering the space monkey’s web, or hiking at Rimrock.

2025 THEME

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FAQ

What’s included in the cost?

T‐shirt, all meals (including a snack before the final evening events), and all camp activities. There is a separate Snack Store that is operated by Penn‐York Staff where campers can purchase candy and beverage between dinner and the evening worship service. All money for this is extra and at the discretion of the parents.

Where will campers sleep?

Boys and girls will be divided into separate parts of the camp and then divided into cabins with similar‐aged campers. They will stay with the group during organized activities. Campers can request two cabin‐mates and will usually be granted at least one, if not both.

Who is monitoring my child?

The Keystone Youth Ministry Team and staff will be present at all hours of the day including night shift to assure safety and attempt to eliminate any temptation to sneak around. There are no pranks tolerated as well as no sneaking out tolerated. Parents will be called and expected to come for their child in the event a camper breaks one of those rules. Campers are attended around the clock by at least one cabin leader, and usually two.

What my child is expected to bring?

See attached the YAC packing list with the downloadable registration form that includes all items your child should and should not bring.

Is there a dress code?

Yes, and it is enforced. Clothes that do not cover are strictly prohibited (no bare‐stomachs, shorts need to be half‐way between knee and thigh, no low‐cut shirts or spaghetti straps, no tight clothes, etc.) – IF YOU’RE NOT SURE, DON’T PACK IT. Girl’s swimwear must be one piece; all two-pieces of any kind must have a tank-top or t-shirt worn over top.

Who else attends?

Campers come from several different churches from Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio, Florida, and Texas. In total, there will be about 80 – 100 campers ranging from after 6th grade through graduating seniors. The campground is exclusive to the camp your child is attending.

In what activities will campers participate?

Organized group games, rock climbing, rappelling, low/high ropes obstacle course, swimming, waterslide, worship, prayer, eating, billiards, ping‐pong, talent show, theme nights, and much more included in free‐time. All activities will have necessary safety equipment provided with the exception of swim‐wear, which each camper should bring (again, please be appropriate!).

Is there medical staff available?

There will be at least one nurse on staff throughout the entire camp who will be available to dispense medication and general first‐aid at any time.

Nearest hospitals
Jones Memorial Hospital in Wellsville, NY or Charles Cole Memorial in Coudersport, PA.

Who runs YAC? What is the church affiliation?

Keystone Conference Youth Ministry Team is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. The mission of the Free Methodist Church is to make known to all people everywhere God’s call to wholeness through forgiveness and holiness in Jesus Christ, and to invite into membership and to equip for ministry all who respond in faith.

Emergency contact

(814) 848‐9811, this number is available for emergencies only. We ask that you do not call your child every day, but only in the case of true emergency. All parents will be notified if their camper had any emergency at camp. Note that all cell phones and other electronics will be collected during registration, and locked away in a safe place. Your child will not be accessible except through the camp phone.

May I visit?

Parents are welcome to attend the worship and message portion of the day from 7 – 9 PM each night during camp. Be advised that Ulysses, PA, is a very small town and does not have any accommodations for overnight stays.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us at staff@yaconline.com or (724)624-YAC0 (9220).

Youth Adventure Camp is organized and run by the Keystone Conference Youth Ministry Team of the Free Methodist Church and a dedicated group of volunteers.

Want to volunteer for YAC? Find out more here!

VOLUNTEER