CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1
Overnight camp for youth ages 7-16 offering traditional camp activities like archery, swimming, and arts & crafts.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Hamilton's website, cyo.camp, loads successfully and provides information about their programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, confirming adherence to industry standards. The website states that CYO Camp has been operating for over 75 years, indicating a long-standing presence in youth development. The camp is owned and operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) of the Archdiocese of San Francisco, classifying it as a church-affiliated organization. The program type is clearly overnight, offering various sessions for different age groups. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and training. Google reviews for 'CYO Camp Hamilton' show a strong average rating of 4.9 stars from 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the positive impact on their children, the caring staff, and the engaging activities. Social media handles found are @cyocamp for Instagram and 'cyocamp' for Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 7–16
CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 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: 7–16
- Address: 7700 Camp Hamilton Rd, Monroe, WA 98272
- Phone: (425) 333-4900
- Email: [email protected]
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1
- What ages does CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 accept?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 is open to children ages 7–16. 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 Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 cost?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 publishes $750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 accredited?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 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 Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1?
- CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 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 Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 provide lunch?
- Yes — CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CYO Camp Hamilton Resident Camp: Adventure 1 with other camps.
- 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.
Camps near here
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- Fryelands Elementary School - Camp Invention: Spark · Fryelands Elementary School · Ages 5–12
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