CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures
Day camp for ages 6-14 with outdoor activities like archery, swimming, and arts & crafts.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco's website, cyo.camp, loads successfully and provides comprehensive information about its programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming its commitment to industry standards. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Don Bosco' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the caring staff, engaging activities, and positive impact on their children. The camp, operated by the Catholic Youth Organization, has been serving the community for 75 years, offering various day camp options like Outdoor Adventures 1. It is clearly a day camp program, and its ownership type is church-affiliated. Social media handles include @cyocamp on Instagram and CYOCamp on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 6–14
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures 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 traditional day camp 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Traditional Day Camp
- Ages: 6–14
- Address: 13640 Old Redwood Hwy, Forestville, CA 95436, USA
- Phone: (707) 869-0621
- 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
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures
- What ages does CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures accept?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures is open to children ages 6–14. 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 Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures cost?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures publishes $400/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 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 Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures is operated by a faith-based organization, with 75 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 Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures provide lunch?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures compare to other traditional day camp camps in Forestville?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Adventures is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Forestville that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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