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CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers

Washington · $380/week

Outdoor Explorers day camp for ages 6-9 at CYO Camp Don Bosco, focusing on nature and outdoor activities.

▌ Editor's read The CYO Camp website (cyo.camp) loads successfully and provides information on various programs, including the Outdoor Explorers Day Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with an expiration year of 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The website states that CYO Camp has been operating for 75 years, tracing its roots back to Fr. Don Bosco. The camp is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), indicating a church-affiliated ownership. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Don Bosco' show a strong rating of 4.8 stars based on 100 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the engaging activities, caring staff, and positive environment. The Outdoor Explorers program is a day camp, offering activities like hiking, nature exploration, and arts and crafts.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 6–9

CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given traditional day camp program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Traditional Day Camp
  • Ages: 6–9
  • Address: 13640 Old Redwood Hwy, Forestville, CA 95436
  • Phone: (707) 869-0621
  • Email: [email protected]

↗ What parents like

  • Focus on outdoor skills
  • Bus service available

↘ Watch for

  • Bus service sells out quickly

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: Yes
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers

What ages does CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers accept?
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers is open to children ages 6–9. 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 Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers cost?
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers publishes $380/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 Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers accredited?
Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers 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 Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers?
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers 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 Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers provide lunch?
Yes — CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers 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.
Does CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers offer transportation?
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
How does CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers compare to other traditional day camp camps in Forestville?
CYO Camp Don Bosco Day Camp: Outdoor Explorers is one of 11 traditional day camp camps in Forestville 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.

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