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YCSP Rules and FAQ's

This is a PA State Park, and rules apply. Please download the PDF file to view the PA STATE PARK rules at this link.
​Most important Rule. No alcohol. No exceptions. 
Good news: Pets are allowed, as long as you follow the rules listed.

The rest of this page is short and simple. It is mostly common sense. Please make good use of it. YCSP guests and organizers have a well-deserved reputation for courtesy and consideration. Above all else, please help us maintain this reputation and tradition.
  1. YCSP guests are expected to comply with instructions from YCSP organizers.  Every attempt will be made to be reasonable and fair. In the end, YCSP organizers' decisions are final.
  2. We don’t allow firearms, fireworks, or chemical weapons of any kind at YCSP.
  3. Anyone under the age of 18 years must be accompanied by a parent or an adult guardian.

  4. Adult/Alcoholic beverages are NOT OK to consume at PA State Parks as per rules. Please note that you are 100% responsible for adhering to this rule and for any consequences of your behavior. 
  5. DIRECTIONS:  SEE THE "ABOUT YCSP" PAGE.

Star Party Etiquette

If you have not been to a star party before and are attending your first event please read about star party etiquette by visiting the Web sites below.These are basic guidelines; We request you make an honest effort to comply so that everyone may get the most enjoyment from this event.
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https://www.go-astronomy.com/articles/star-party-etiquette.htm
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Sky&Telescope's "What's Up at Star Parties?":
https://www.skyandtelescope.com/astronomy-resources/astronomy-questions-answers/whats-up-at-star-parties/