CYO Camp Don Bosco
A Catholic overnight camp in Occidental, CA, focusing on community, stewardship, and leadership.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as stated on their 'About Us' page and confirmed via the ACA search tool. 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 ownership type. The camp explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and are fingerprinted, demonstrating a commitment to safety. A staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 is maintained, as detailed on their 'Safety & Accreditation' page. The camp's mission is rooted in Catholic values, providing a faith-based environment for campers.
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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
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–14
- Address: 13400 Camp Rd, Occidental, CA 95465
- Phone: (707) 874-0200
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $40 discount for "Friends & Family"
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
- Faith-based, Catholic teachings
- Financial assistance available
- Bus transportation available
↘ Watch for
- No email address on website
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- 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 $1,000/week for the standard session. $40 discount for "Friends & Family" 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.
- Does CYO Camp Don Bosco offer transportation?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- 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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- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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