CYO Camp Hamilton
Island summer camp with a focus on outdoor adventure and leadership, located on Gambier Island, BC.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Hamilton is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, as evidenced by the ACA logo and link on their website. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in youth programming. It is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of San Francisco, aligning with a church-synagogue-mosque owner type. The website explicitly states a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5, which is a strong indicator of supervision. Furthermore, the camp details its commitment to safety, including background checks for all staff and volunteers, and a robust health and safety section on their website. The camp's mission is clearly articulated, focusing on faith, community, and outdoor activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195670+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 14–17
CYO Camp Hamilton 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 14–17
- Address: 2100 N. Hamilton 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
↗ What parents like
- Scenic island location
- Focus on outdoor survival skills
↘ Watch for
- Only accessible by boat
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Hamilton
- What ages does CYO Camp Hamilton accept?
- CYO Camp Hamilton is open to children ages 14–17. 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 Hamilton cost?
- CYO Camp Hamilton publishes $949/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is CYO Camp Hamilton accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton 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 Hamilton?
- CYO Camp Hamilton 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 Hamilton provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton 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 Hamilton compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Occidental?
- CYO Camp Hamilton 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CYO Camp Hamilton with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- 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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