CYO Camp Howard Family Camp
CYO Camp Howard offers a Catholic-based family camp experience in Corbett, Oregon, focusing on faith, community, and...
▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a specific program page for Family Camp at CYO Camp Howard, confirming it is a real camp website. CYO Camp Howard is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, signifying compliance with over 200 health and safety standards. The camp's 'About Us' page states it has been operating for 90 years, indicating a long history of service. The camp is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, classifying it as a church-affiliated owner. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Howard' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 175 reviews, with many praising the positive environment and staff. The family camp is an overnight program, offering a structured schedule of activities for families.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 193690+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages up to 21
CYO Camp Howard Family 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1936 (90 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 0–21
- Hours: Overnight
- Address: 11010 SE Camp Howard Rd, Corbett, OR 97019
- Phone: (503) 233-8373
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $150 Adult, $100 Youth
↗ What parents like
- Catholic-based program
- Family-oriented
↘ Watch for
- Website is broken
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Howard Family Camp
- What ages does CYO Camp Howard Family Camp accept?
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp is open to children ages up to 21. 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 Howard Family Camp cost?
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp publishes $150/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are CYO Camp Howard Family Camp's hours?
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp runs Overnight. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is CYO Camp Howard Family Camp accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Howard Family Camp 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 CYO Camp Howard Family Camp?
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp 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 CYO Camp Howard Family Camp provide lunch?
- CYO Camp Howard Family Camp 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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