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DCYC Preparations

DCYC 2025 Special Note: Parishes from outside Amarillo will have the option to attend a host parish in Amarillo appointed by DCYC Staff. Spaces are Limited. Sunday's lunch meal at a Host Parish will be $10.00 extra and must pay at Early Bird Registration or Regular Registration. Host parishes will have time for fellowship. short presentation, meal and Mass (Some will have activities and/or Praise and Worship. 

Housing– You have to make your own reservations; The Diocese does NOT have any kind of discounts with any other hotels in the area.
  
*Transportation – On your own. King's Highway (888) 332-4315, DS Bus Line (806) 335-9080, and B&G Transportation 806-799-3246. Suggestion: get together with another parish and look into transportation using buses.

* will be working on getting a Diocesan 15 passenger bus in the future. Covenant Teen has raised over $26,000.00 to buy the first one. see Friday night activities.
  
Scholarships –

1. Members of the Diocesan Youth Council (DYC) should get a scholarship if active - each parish should have two representatives.
2. Parishes can apply for scholarships (see form)

Registration – 
  
Early Bird Registration (Form A): Send registration forms and total fee POSTMARKED by February 23, 2025 5:00 p.m. and/or drop off outside box by the front doors of the Pastoral Center.
  Cost $45.00 includes: registration fee, two meals, t-shirt and gifts.
 (Wonderland is ADDITIONAL)

NOTE: Extra shirt forms is ONLY in case you want to buy extra shirts. Early bird attendees are already receiving  a DCYC t-shirt as part of the Conference fee.
  
 Needed: Group Forms “A” & “B”; Youth Registration Forms “E”; Adult Registration Forms “C”. No one will be let in without the Registration Forms.
  
Regular Registration (Form AA) - Send registration forms and total fee POSTMARKED by March 31, 2025 5:00 p.m. and/or drop off outside box by the front doors of the Pastoral Center.
 Cost $55.00 includes: registration fee, two meals. (NO DCYC t-shirt and gifts) (Wonderland - ADDITIONAL)
  
 Needed: Group Forms “AA” & “BB”; Youth Registration Forms “E”; Adult Registration Forms “C”. No one will be let in without the Registration Forms.
Diocese of Amarillo
Office of Youth Ministry
4512 NE 24th Ave.
Amarillo, TX - 79107
 
Late Registration (DOOR REGISTRATION) - After March 31, 2025
 Cost: $65.00 per participant includes: registration fee, two meals ( NO DCYC gifts, shirt and gifts etc.)
 Bring all forms “E” and/or “C” and payment to the DCYC with you as late registrations
  
 NOTE: Transportation and lodging on your own.
DCYC t-shirts must be ordered by February 23, 2025 - minimum amount of shirts will be sold at the DCYC at $12.00 each (S-Large) $15.00 (Xlarge and up)
  
ADDITIONAL: Pre- order Wonderland Park $21.00* - welcome to order for family members
  
*Wonderland – Tickets can be pre-purchased for $21.00 each (not refundable but can be used at a different time). Tickets will be sold at the DCYC; FRIDAY & SATURDAY April  25-26, 2025 until supply lasts for $25.00
non-riders pay the same except for 65 and older - free with i.d. 

Poster – Generic flyers are on the web, please put these up in traffic areas so everyone can see the dates. (Sent to the parish Youth Minister/Contact) 
  
Service Project/Collection – “Toiletry items” - benefit Catholic Charities
  
PUT 5 ASIDE: Ask every teen to set $5.00 to put in the collection on Saturday afternoon Mass. Benefit the Youth Ministry teens and ministers with future scholarship.
  
Community Building – – Friday Activities "DANZANDO" & other Activities (FUNDS towards a Diocesan 15 passenger vehicle) 
  
Interpretation for the Deaf – If needed call the Office at ext. 118 (ASAP)

DATES TO REMEMBER

• Youth Scholarship Application                         February 3, 2025
• EARLY BIRD Registration deadlines              February 23, 2025
• Registration forms deadline                              March 31, 2025
• Friday Night Activities                                        April 11, 2025

After Deadline, please register at the door

• DCYC                                                                  April 25 - 27, 2025

REGISTRATION PACKETS DROP OFF

If you decide to drop off registration forms after hours: Please drop off at the West Side of the Building mail box

Diocese of Amarillo
 4512 NE 24^th Ave.
 Amarillo, Texas 79107