Camp · Religious · Ages 6–7 · $1,000/week
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▌ Religious · Ages 6–7

CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone

Occidental, CA · $1,000/week

Stepping Stone is a shorter, introductory overnight camp program for younger campers at CYO Summer Camp.

▌ Editor's read The CYO Summer Camp is operated by Catholic Charities SF, as evidenced by the URL and the 'About Us' section of the website. The camp offers an overnight program, with specific sessions like 'Stepping Stone' for different age groups. While the website details program activities such as swimming, archery, and arts and crafts, it does not explicitly mention ACA accreditation or state licensing information. There is also no specific language regarding staff background checks on the provided registration page. The camp's social media handles (Instagram: cyocamp, Facebook: cyocamp) are active and provide visual insights into camp life. The camp's affiliation with Catholic Charities suggests a focus on faith-based values and community service.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–7

CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. religious content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

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: 6–7
  • 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 - Stepping Stone

What ages does CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone accept?
CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone is open to children ages 6–7. 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 - Stepping Stone cost?
CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone 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 - Stepping Stone?
CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone 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 - Stepping Stone provide lunch?
Yes — CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone 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 - Stepping Stone compare to other religious camps in Occidental?
CYO Summer Camp - Stepping Stone 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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