I’m New Here Why UCYC?
Transforming lives through experiencing the outdoors, community and the love of Christ.
What is UCYC?
UCYC (short for United Christian Youth Camp) is a thriving non-profit in Prescott AZ.
We specialize in making it EASY and FUN for youth pastors and children’s leaders to bring their students to one of our 35, life-changing camps and retreats or run their own events at one of our three camps.
Our mission is to be used of God to see lives transformed through experiencing the outdoors, community, and the love of Christ.
What “FUN-STUFF” is there to do?
Fun is a starting place.
Whether you desire to break free of fear as you climb the wall or fly on the zipline, experience trust at the leap of faith, develop practical teamwork and strategic thinking during an intense game of paintball, UCYC is about integrating fun into life for personal transformation. Come and try these out:
THE PINES
Rock Wall | Zip Line | Screamer Swing | Archery | Field | Pool | Gaga Ball
THE SUMMIT
Rock Wall & Zip Line | Leap of Faith | GIant’s Ladder | Screamer Swing | Archery | Paintball | Field
THE SPRINGS
Static Course | Tango Tower | Zip Line | Low Ropes | Archery | Paintball | Gaga Ball | Field | Basketball
Looking for the (near) Perfect Arizona Camp, Retreat or Conference Center?
Discover UCYC in Prescott, AZ.
The story of Robin happens hundreds of times each year in Arizona, Nevada and Southern California. The Christian church volunteer was tasked to find the perfect camp, retreat or conference center in AZ for it’s Christian overnight event.
Why Camp? The reasons vary.
For some, it’s because a leader dreamt up an amazing vision of life change and it required getting away from the everyday. For others they want to beat the heat of the city and distractions of life, buildings, concrete and the crowds of Phoenix, Las Vegas, or Los Angeles. For others, they had a terrible experience at another AZ or CA camp last year. For some, they’ve outgrown the Christian camp or retreat center they’ve used before.
Whatever the reason, UCYC has become the top Christian camp in Arizona that churches LOVE.
Why? Here are the top 7 reasons Robin loves UCYC:
Best things at UCYC
At the conclusion of every event, we always give our group leaders the opportunity give us feedback on their experience.
Here are the TOP SEVEN things they said they LOVED THE MOST!
01
Incredible food
02
Awesome recreation
03
Ease of settling in upon arrival
04
Super organized AV guy
05
Perfect meeting space
06
Accommodating host
07
Amazing (food service) staff
Where we are
Nestled about a mile high in Prescott, AZ, we are about
100 miles from the Sky Harbor Airport in Phoenix.
The Springs at UCYC
The Pines & The Summit
Located on our main camp
1400 Paradise Valley Rd
Prescott, AZ 86303
The Springs
Located 15 minutes from our main camp
2600 Cold Springs Rd
(formerly Tepeyac Rd)
Prescott, AZ 86303
What does WE plan it / YOU plan it mean?
YOU PLAN IT:
You have an event and group looking for a great place. YOU plan it here. We provide lodging, meals, recreation – you bring speakers and worship. Here is just one encouraging note we received from HAPPY group leaders.
“7 reasons why our retreat at UCYC was AMAZING!
1. Incredible food
2. Awesome recreation
3. Perfect meeting space
4. Accommodating host
5. Ease of settling in upon arrival
6. Super organized AV guy
7. Amazing (food service) staff
I definitely recommend UCYC. (I’m going to leave comments on Yelp!)
We just love you guys!” – Retreat Leader – Phoenix AZ
Fill out our easy Retreat Interest Form
By filling out this form, we’ll get the information we need to get the ball rolling. You’ll have an opportunity to tell us a little about your group, event type, potential event dates, and estimated size.
WE PLAN IT:
You want to bring your group to one of UCYC fully-designed summer or winter camps for grades 4-12. WE plan it for you. Plug and play. We take care of lodging, meals, recreation, speakers, worship – full-service. All you need to do is focus on relationships with your youth and volunteers.
Was UCYC worth the RISK?
Stephen Pate, a seasoned youth pastor from Southern California knew he was taking a HUGE RISK. UCYC was a 6-hour bus ride. If UCYC didn’t deliver for his high-schoolers, it could mean his job. That was 6-years ago. Stephen now says: “UCYC has become the highlight of our year. Students experience real-life transformation through the relationships built with each other and God.”
Click here to See rates, dates and availability by event.
One thing that differentiates us from other camps is that the church’s LEADERS in a 1:7 ratio, as well as a pastor, COME FREE.
What are my HOUSING options?
The Pines
Choose from 3 lodges with large areas for beds and a common bathroom in the middle of the building. In addition, we offer 3 other dormitory style housing options – perfect for smaller groups.
Houses up to 324
The Summit
The Summit includes 10 hand-crafted log cabins each with 4 bedrooms and 4 private bathrooms, with a spacious shared living area for connecting.
Houses up to 400
The Springs
The Springs is our newest, fully remodeled site, located 15 minutes up the hill from The Pines and The Summit. At 1,500 feet higher in elevation on 60 acres surrounded by Prescott National Forest…