CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp
A Catholic overnight camp in Carnation, WA, with a focus on faith, community, and outdoor activities, including...
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is an ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid until 2025, as evidenced by their ACA member profile. The camp has been operating for over 75 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth camping. They explicitly state a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:6 for their resident camp programs, which is a strong safety indicator. The camp also mentions that all staff undergo background checks, including fingerprinting, and are trained in child safety. As a Catholic Youth Organization camp, it is owned and operated by a church-affiliated entity. Their social media presence on Instagram (@cyocamp) and Facebook (CYOCamp) is active, showcasing camp activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 9–17
CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–17
- Address: 11000 Camp Don Bosco Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
- Phone: (206) 382-4521
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Multi-Session Discount: $25 off for each session after the first session. Sibling Discount: $50 off for each sibling after the first sibling.
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
- Faith-based, Catholic teachings
- Financial aid available
- Horse programs offered
↘ Watch for
- Website difficult to navigate
- Limited session information
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
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 9–17. 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. Multi-Session Discount: $25 off for each session after the first session. Sibling Discount: $50 off for each sibling after the first sibling. 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 75 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 75 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
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- 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.
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