Camp Three Holy Youths 2026

Camp Dates: Thursday, July 23–Monday, July 27, 2026

Please review the following resources with your camper before camp:

The Parent Handbook contains important information about medical forms, medications, camper communication, homesickness, conduct, insurance, camp preparation, and other parent expectations.

Departure, Drop-Off, and Pickup

All standard Camp THY transportation begins and ends at:

St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church
5200 Diamond Heights Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94131

Campers will travel with Camp THY counselors, staff, and volunteers.

Any alternate transportation arrangement must be approved by camp leadership at least two weeks before camp.

Cars may not be left over night in the St. Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church Parking Lot. St. Nicholas Church, Camp Three Holy Youths, Antiochian Christian Archdiocese of North America and their affiliates are not liable for any damage, or stolen property.

Thursday, July 23: Departure and Drop-Off

7:30 AM: Camper check-in begins in the church. Parents should remain available until registration and medication check-in are complete.
8:30 AM: Final check-in.
8:45 AM: Prayer before departure.
9:00 AM: Campers load the buses.
9:30 AM: Buses depart St. Nicholas.
10:00 AM: Campers arrive at the San Francisco Zoo for the opening cabin-bonding program.
2:15 PM: Campers regroup at the Zoo Hub for head count.
2:30 PM: Buses depart the San Francisco Zoo.
4:30 PM: Campers arrive at Daybreak Camp.

Check-In Reminders

Access to the church hall or atrium may be restricted during check-in.
Parents should remain available until their camper has completed the entire check-in process.
Prescription medications must be handed directly to the Camp Nurse.
Do not place medications loose in the camper’s luggage.
Medication should remain in its original packaging whenever possible and be placed inside a sealed zip-top bag labeled with the camper’s full name.

Monday, July 27: Return and Pickup

11:30 AM: Cabin cleanup begins and luggage is moved to the upper lot.
2:30 PM: Final camp cleanup.
3:45 PM: Campers load the buses.
4:00 PM: Buses depart Daybreak Camp.
4:45 PM: Campers arrive at Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Redeemer.
5:00 PM: Vespers.
6:00 PM: Dinner.
6:45 PM: Blacklight dance.
8:45 PM: Campers load the buses.
9:00 PM: Buses depart Church of the Redeemer.
10:00 PM: Anticipated arrival and camper pickup at St. Nicholas Church.

Pickup Reminders

Parents should be ready for pickup before the anticipated arrival time.
Follow all staff traffic and camper-release instructions.
Do not remove a camper until the official release process and final head count are complete.
Any transportation delay or timing change will be communicated through official Camp THY channels.

Please consult the 2026 Camp Schedule for the most current information.