12 Days to Camp 2023

Here is the letter that was sent to the parents of the campers two weeks prior to the first day of camp

Team from Camp 2019
YSI Leadership Camp   Dear Parent,

This is to let you know that your son [or sons] who applied for the YSI Leadership Camp at Camp Kelly near Tunkhannock, PA is [are] confirmed for camp. We look forward to seeing him [them] at camp 12 days from today. One week before the camp, we will send out a final email with details about the last morning, which will include the option for parents & family to join for Mass on Saturday, June 24, 2023.

Packing List, address, office number at camp & other details: pacamp.ysi.org

Arrival: Campers should arrive at the camp on Sunday, June 18, 2023 between 3:00 and 4:30 pm.

Carpooling: If the ride for your son has not yet been arranged, our staff will help to connect you with other parents who might help to share a ride.

Payments: Please see how much you have paid so far, and please pay any balance due prior to the first day of camp – Sunday, June 18, 2023. You may make your payment at ysi.org/payment. Select the Penn. Leadership Camp activity and enter you son’s name. If you have some difficulties making your payment, please contact us by email or phone to discuss a payment plan or to request a scholarship within the next few days.

Dad’s Night: We will have Dad’s Night on Friday, June 23. Fathers may arrive as early as 4 pm, during camper free time. The schedule is as follows:
5:45 pm – Dinner (Dining Hall)
8:00 pm – Talk for dads (Gabriel House)
8:30 pm – Talent Show (Dining Hall)

We will provide cabins for fathers and their sons (please bring sleeping bags and pillows as well as toiletries and towels) on a first-come first-served basis. For those interested, we will designate an area for camping out with tents. There are also hotels available nearby. Here are some options:

Shadowbrook Resort (201 Resort Lane, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, 800-955-0295)
Hampton Inn (209 E Tioga St, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, 570-996-5866)
Comfort Inn & Suites (5 N Eaton Rd, Tunkhannock, PA 18657, 570-836-4100)

To register for Dad’s Night, please complete this FORM.

Cost per person (dad, son(s) other than camper son) is $15. This payment can be made in the office by cash or check or online at ysi.org/payment.

You may read more about the camp and other programs sponsored by YSI on our web page: YSI.org.

Sincerely,
Conner Reilly
Camp Director

pa-camp@ysi.org
508-446-1960
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Limited Spots for Archery Each full day of camp, there will be the opportunity for 12 campers to go to T-Town Archery that has been serving our camp for all 25 years. The cost for the 90 minute session (4:00 to 5:30 pm) is $10, payable in cash to T-Town. Campers wanting to go, must sign up the day before the session in the camp office. Don’t miss out!