CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp
Overnight horse camp for youth ages 10-16 focusing on riding skills, horse care, and traditional camp activities.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is an ACA-accredited overnight camp (expires 2025) located in Sonoma County, California, operating since 1946. The camp is owned and operated by the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Their website states that all staff undergo background checks, drug testing, and extensive training. Google reviews show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 107 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the variety of activities offered. The camp offers a range of programs including traditional resident camp, horse camp, and leadership programs, emphasizing outdoor adventure and Catholic values. The founder is listed as Fr. John T. Donnellan.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 10–16
CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse 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
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 10–16
- Address: 13400 Camp Don Bosco Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
- Phone: (425) 333-4900
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp
- What ages does CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp accept?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp is open to children ages 10–16. 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: Overnight Horse Camp cost?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp publishes $1,050/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: Overnight Horse Camp accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse 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: Overnight Horse Camp?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse 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: Overnight Horse Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse 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: Overnight Horse Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Carnation?
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse 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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