CYO Camp Don Bosco
CYO Summer Camp offers a variety of programs including classic overnight camps, horse camps, and day camps with a...
▌ Editor's read The CYO Camp website (cyo.camp) loads successfully and provides information about their programs. The camp is ACA accredited, with accreditation valid through 2025, as confirmed on acacamps.org. The website states that CYO Camp has been operating for 75 years, indicating a long history. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), making it a church-affiliated organization. The camp offers overnight programs, including the 'Classic' resident camp. 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 100 reviews, with common themes praising the positive impact on children, the caring staff, and the fun activities. 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
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
- 1951 (75 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]
- Cost notes: Classic 1 (3rd-5th) and Classic 2 (6th-8th) are $1,240/week. CIT/WIT/LIT Additional Week (9th-12th) is $155/week. Overnight Horse Camp (3rd-9th) is $1,440/week. Day Camp Horses (1st-8th) is $600/week. Outdoor Explorers (1st-2nd) and Outd...
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-focused camp
- Offers financial aid
- Variety of camp types
↘ Watch for
- Website can be confusing
- Multiple locations listed
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
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 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?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco 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 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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