Where are the camps held?

All of our weekend camps are held at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio. If there are any one-day camps scheduled, those locations will be specified. There are NO one-day camps for the 2019-2020 school year.

What do I need to bring to camp?

A complete packing list is included with your camp confirmation packet, but you should plan on bringing enough clothes for the weekend, sleeping linens, and shower toiletries. Linens, towels, pillows are NOT provided. There will be plenty of food so you should NOT pack snacks, they are not allowed in the cabins. If you wish to make purchases at the camp store you will need to bring cash with you.
Note: Summit County Y2Y cannot be responsible for the loss of items brought to camp, therefore we encourage you to leave valuable items at home.

can my child have their cell phone?

They can have their cell phone but it should be noted that there is not cell phone service on most of the camp grounds. We also cannot be responsible for the loss of their cell phone. If you need to get a hold of your child at camp you can call Camp Muskingum at 330-627-2208.

should i send my child's medications?

Yes! Your child's medications will be checked in upon their arrival to the busses and will be given to the nurse when the reach camp. Medications will be returned at the end of the weekend before they pack their belongings. The camp nurse will ensure they receive their medications on time according to the information you enter into the online registration system, make sure you keep this info updated.

are there adults at this camp?

Yes, in addition to CHC Addiction Services' prevention staff we recruit and utilize adult volunteers to ensure the safety of all of our participants. All of our adult volunteers are subjected to annual fingerprinting and background checks and required to uphold an Adult Volunteer Code of Conduct.

can i volunteer to staff camp?

Yes! Visit the Get Involved page for more information.

how does my child get to and from camp?

Summit County Y2Y will transport your child to and from camp via school bus. You will need to drop your child off and pick them up from the central drop off/pick up location which is located in the parking lot of Tri-County Plaza 1500 Canton Road, Akron, Ohio 44312. Drop off and pick up times are indicated in the camp information packet available on the Camp Schedule page and emailed with your confirmation email from the online registration system. Please Note: Students not picked up by one hour past the scheduled pick up time will be transferred to local police custody until a parent/guardian can pick them up.

How do you make sure my child is safe at camp?

Safety is our top priority for all staff and participants of Y2Y Camp. We have updated safety policies and emergency plans in the unlikely event of an emergency. A nurse is on location for the entire duration of camp. There are security checks throughout the night to ensure students remain safe in their cabins. In general, our prevention staff practices a philosophy of over-preparedness to make dealing with the unlikely easier. We will also communicate with you any time there may be a safety issue impacting your student such as illness, injury, or any other concerns. If you would like more detail on specific responses please contact a coordinator.

Have More Questions? Contact Us!