CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp
CYO Camp Don Bosco offers a traditional Catholic overnight summer camp experience for youth.
▌ Editor's read CYO Camp Don Bosco is an ACA accredited camp, with its accreditation valid through 2025 (cyo.camp/about-us/aca-accreditation/). The camp is operated by the Catholic Youth Organization (CYO), indicating a church-synagogue-mosque owner type (cyo.camp/about-us/). They explicitly state that all staff undergo background checks and fingerprinting, demonstrating a commitment to safety (cyo.camp/safety-and-well-being/). The camp offers overnight programs, specifically a Horse Camp, as indicated by the provided camp name and website content (cyo.camp/horse-camp/). Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@cyocamp) and Facebook (@cyocamp) account. While the website provides extensive information, a specific founding year or years of operation from an 'about us' section was not readily available.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 9–17
- Address: 11000 Camp Don Bosco Rd, Carnation, WA 98014
- Phone: (206) 382-4521
- Email: cyo@seattlearch.org
- Cost notes: A deposit of $100 is the only required payment to reserve your spot today. Financial aid applicants only need a $50 deposit.
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
- Catholic faith-based
- Financial aid available
↘ Watch for
- Website lacks detailed information
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
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 9–17. 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 $1,440/week for the standard session. A deposit of $100 is the only required payment to reserve your spot today. Financial aid applicants only need a $50 deposit. 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). 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. 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp 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
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp.
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp · Washington · Ages 7–17 · $827/week
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp · Washington · Ages 9–17 · $1,240/week
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp · Washington · Ages 7–17 · $1,240/week
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp · Washington · Ages 15–17 · $1,240/week
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp · Washington · Ages 7–17 · $1,240/week
- CYO Camp Don Bosco Resident Camp: Overnight Horse Camp · Washington · Ages 10–16 · $1,050/week