CYO Camp Don Bosco
CYO Camp Don Bosco offers a traditional Catholic overnight summer camp experience for youth.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation expiring in 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. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), aligning with a church-synagogue-mosque owner type. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting, and are trained in child safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the camp emphasizes safety and supervision. The camp's social media presence includes active Instagram and Facebook accounts under 'cyocamp' and 'CYOCamp' respectively.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–14
CYO Camp Don Bosco 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: 8–14
- 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 8–14. 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 cost?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 Don Bosco accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 Don Bosco?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 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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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
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- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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