DYMO History

1972

First campers and staff attend Methodist Camp Lake Louise, Boyne Falls Michigan

 
1974

Format of Methodist Camp includes Catholic theology

 
1977

The Catholic and Methodist groups separate to allow the celebration of Eucharist during camp. Location moved to Camp Pinewood.

 
1985

A group of former directors unite to ensure DYMO Camp's future and give direction.

 
1986

DYMO Camp, Inc. incorporated as "not for profit organization", 501c3

 
1994

Endowment fund stated with a donation from "Fund for the Faith"

 

 

2002

Name change to DYMO Ministries, Inc., with the addition of other opportunities to support parish youth ministry programs. Additional programs include helping parishes provide retreats for youth and sponsoring Youth Leader, a leadership conference.

First Camp Committee was formed to move the responsibility of planning DYMO Camp from the Board of Directors to a volunteer committee selected by the Camp Directors

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