Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17 · $1,240/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 15–17

CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp

Washington · $1,240/week

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.
ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Since 195670+ years operating

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

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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.

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