CYO Camp Hamilton
Resident camp with a variety of outdoor activities including high ropes, paintball, and mountain biking.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Hamilton is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by the ACA search tool. The camp operates under California state license number 430105650, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They have been operating for over 75 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth camping. The camp is owned by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), making it a church-affiliated organization. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for resident camp on their 'About Us' page. The website also mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in child protection, as detailed in their 'Safety & Health' section.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
CYO Camp Hamilton is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Address: 2100 N. Hamilton Rd., Occidental, CA 95465
- Phone: (707) 874-0200
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Cost is an estimate based on the range of prices for different programs at Camp Hamilton.
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
- Wide range of activities
- Focus on personal and spiritual growth
↘ Watch for
- Pricing information is not clear
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 7–17. 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 $1,240/week for the standard session. Cost is an estimate based on the range of prices for different programs at Camp Hamilton. 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 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 Hamilton?
- CYO Camp Hamilton 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 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.
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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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