CYO Summer Camp
CYO Summer Camp offers traditional overnight camp experiences with activities like swimming, archery, and arts & crafts.
▌ Editor's read CYO Summer Camp is an overnight camp operated by Catholic Charities SF, indicating a non-profit, faith-based organizational structure. The camp's website details a range of activities including swimming, archery, arts and crafts, and hiking, suggesting a traditional camp experience. While the site provides information on registration and camp sessions, it lacks specific details regarding staff-to-camper ratios or explicit statements about staff background checks. The camp's social media presence (Instagram: cyocamp, Facebook: CYOCamp) is active, showcasing camp life and activities. The camp is clearly affiliated with the Catholic Church, as evidenced by its name and association with Catholic Charities SF.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 8–14
- Address: 12500 Camp CYO Rd, Occidental, CA 95465
- Phone: (415) 863-5100
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Camper Fee: $1,000. The traditional “Friends & Family” $40 discount is available for summer 2026!
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Summer Camp
- What ages does CYO Summer Camp accept?
- CYO Summer Camp is open to children ages 8–14. 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 Summer Camp cost?
- CYO Summer Camp publishes $1,000/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Who runs CYO Summer Camp?
- CYO Summer Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does CYO Summer Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Summer 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 Summer Camp compare to other religious camps in Occidental?
- CYO Summer Camp is one of 11 religious camps in Occidental 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.
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- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
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