Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17 · $1,000/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 8–17

CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone)

San Francisco Bay Area, CA · $1,000/week

The third session of an overnight summer camp in Occidental, CA, including the Stepping Stone program.

▌ Editor's read The CYO Summer Camp is operated by Catholic Charities SF, indicating a church-synagogue-mosque ownership type. The website clearly outlines various overnight camp sessions for different age groups, including a 'Stepping Stone' session for younger campers. While the site details activities like swimming, archery, and arts & crafts, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is no language found regarding staff background checks. The camp's social media handles (Instagram: cyocamp, Facebook: CYOCamp) are provided, suggesting an active online presence. The camp's mission is rooted in Catholic values, aiming to foster personal growth and community spirit.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–17

CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 8–17
  • Address: 21300 Big Rock Rd, Occidental, CA 95465, USA
  • Phone: (707) 874-0200
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $40 discount available

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone)

What ages does CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) accept?
CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) is open to children ages 8–17. 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 - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) cost?
CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. $40 discount available Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone)?
CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) is operated by a faith-based organization. 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 - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) provide lunch?
Yes — CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) 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.
How does CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Occidental?
CYO Camp - Session 3 (Stepping Stone) is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Occidental 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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