Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12)
Camp Howard offers a traditional overnight camp experience for high schoolers, focusing on community, faith, and outdoor activities in Corbett, Oregon.
▌ Editor's read The website for Camp Howard Overnight Camp loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation expiring in 2024, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for over 90 years, indicating a long history of serving youth. It is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Archdiocese of Portland, making it a church-affiliated camp. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Howard' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 235 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. The program is clearly an overnight camp, offering activities like archery, swimming, and high ropes for grades 9-12.
Who thrives here Ages 14–18
Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) 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
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 14–18
- Address: 11010 SE Camp Howard Road, Corbett, OR 97019, USA
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12)
- What ages does Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) accept?
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) cost?
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) publishes $875/week for the standard session. USD Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) accredited?
- Yes — Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 90 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 Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12)?
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) is operated by a faith-based organization, with 90 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 Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) provide lunch?
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12) does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 9-12).
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp · Corbett, OR · Ages 0–21 · $150/week
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 6-8) · Camp Howard · Ages 11–14 · $875/week
- Camp Howard Overnight Camp (Grades 1-5) · Camp Howard · Ages 6–11 · $875/week