Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17 · $155/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17

CYO Camp Don Bosco

Washington · $155/week · ★ 4.6 (69 reviews)

CYO Camp Don Bosco offers leadership training programs for teens in a Catholic overnight camp setting.

▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco's website, cyo.camp, loads successfully and provides information about their 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 and receive extensive training. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Don Bosco' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with common themes highlighting positive experiences, engaging staff, and a fun, safe environment. The camp, operated by the Archdiocese of Seattle, has been serving youth for 75 years, offering traditional overnight camp experiences and leadership programs like CIT/WIT/LIT. Social media handles found are @cyocamp on Instagram and cyocamp on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 15–17

CYO Camp Don Bosco serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 15–17
  • Address: 13400 Camp Rd, Occidental, CA 95465
  • Phone: (707) 874-0200
  • 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: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about CYO Camp Don Bosco

What ages does CYO Camp Don Bosco accept?
CYO Camp Don Bosco is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Don Bosco cost?
CYO Camp Don Bosco publishes $155/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 accredited?
Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco 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?
CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 provide lunch?
Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 Don Bosco compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Occidental?
CYO Camp Don Bosco 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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