CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1
Overnight camp with a focus on faith and adventure.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Hamilton's website loads successfully and clearly outlines its program offerings. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their 'About Us' page. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. As a Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) camp, it is categorized as a church-affiliated owner type. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting and reference checks, demonstrating a commitment to safety. The program is an overnight camp, and social media handles for Instagram (@cyocamp) and Facebook (CYOCamp) are readily available on the site.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–12
CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–12
- Address: 12505 Highway 9, Boulder Creek, CA 95006
- Phone: (650) 345-1471
- Email: [email protected]
7 sessions (7 one-week), from Jun 28 to Aug 14.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Classic 1 Jun 28 – Jul 3, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Jul 12 – 17, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Jul 19 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Aug 2 – 7, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
- Classic 1 Aug 9 – 14, 2026 · 1 week · $1,240
↗ What parents like
- Catholic-based program
- Variety of adventure activities
↘ Watch for
- Website navigation can be confusing
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1
- What ages does CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 accept?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 is open to children ages 10–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 cost?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 publishes $1,240/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1.
- YMCA of Silicon Valley Traditional Day Camp · YMCA Camp Campbell · Ages 5–12 · $378/week
- Camp Hammer · Camp Hammer · Ages 7–17