CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp
CYO Camp Don Bosco offers a Lifeguard in Training program for older campers.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is ACA accredited, with their accreditation expiring in 2025, as verified on the ACA website. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long-standing presence and experience in youth camping (cyo.camp/about-us). It is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization, aligning with a church-synagogue-mosque owner type. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training, including CPR and First Aid certification (cyo.camp/staff). The camp offers a variety of programs, including a Lifeguard in Training Week, and emphasizes a traditional camp experience with Catholic values. Social media handles for Instagram (@cyocamp) and Facebook (CYOCamp) are active and easily found on their website.
Who thrives here Ages 15–17
CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp 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
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 15–17
- Address: 11000 Camp Don Bosco Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
- Phone: (206) 382-4521
- Email: [email protected]
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
- Lifeguard certification opportunity
- Develop leadership skills
↘ Watch for
- Specific to one location
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp
- What ages does CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp accept?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp is open to children ages 15–17. 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 Don Bosco Resident Camp cost?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp publishes $1,240/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Don Bosco Resident Camp?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 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 Don Bosco Resident Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident 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 Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Carnation?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Carnation 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- 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.
Camps near here
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