Camp · Religious · Ages 8–14 · $1,000/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 8–14

CYO Summer Camp

Occidental, CA · $1,000/week

CYO Summer Camp offers traditional overnight camp experiences with activities like swimming, archery, and arts & crafts.

▌ Editor's read CYO Summer Camp is an overnight camp operated by Catholic Charities SF, indicating a non-profit, faith-based organizational structure. The camp's website details a range of activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and hiking, suggesting a traditional camp experience. While the site provides information on registration and camp sessions, it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit statements about staff background checks. The camp's social media presence (Instagram: cyocamp, Facebook: CYOCamp) is active, showcasing camp life and activities. The camp is clearly affiliated with the Catholic Church, as evidenced by its name and association with Catholic Charities SF.
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Who thrives here Ages 8–14

CYO Summer Camp 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 religious 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
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Religious
  • Ages: 8–14
  • Address: 12500 Camp CYO Rd, Occidental, CA 95465
  • Phone: (415) 863-5100
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Camper Fee: $1,000. The traditional “Friends & Family” $40 discount is available for summer 2026!

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about CYO Summer Camp

What ages does CYO Summer Camp accept?
CYO Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp cost?
CYO Summer Camp publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Who runs CYO Summer Camp?
CYO Summer Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does CYO Summer Camp provide lunch?
Yes — CYO Summer Camp 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 Summer Camp compare to other religious camps in Occidental?
CYO Summer Camp is one of 11 religious 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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