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Catholic Charities CYO Summer Camp embraces the values and traditions that have made it an exciting, educational, and memorable place for tens of thousands of youth since 1946. Programs are designed to give campers the opportunity to develop self-confidence while making new friends and taking on new challenges as they progress from year to year. CYO Summer Camp is a Catholic community where children of all religious backgrounds feel comfortable participating in youth-centered programming – including our value based themes of community, stewardship, and friendship. These programs build upon the incredible legacy that has made CYO Summer Camp unforgettable for campers and staff alike.

09/09/2026

Everyone has a place at the campfire. 🌲

If you’ve ever walked under the trees at CYO Camp, sang around the campfire, or felt the magic of Caritas Creek, this weekend is for you. And if you’ve never visited before? Consider this your formal invitation to join the family.

From October 9–11, 2026, CAMP IS OPEN! Come to our beautiful coastal redwood forest retreat center in Occidental, CA, to bring generations together for our 80th Celebration Weekend.

Whether you are:
• An alum or former staff member
• A current camp family
• A longtime supporter of CYO Camp or Caritas Creek
• A friend, neighbor, or first-time visitor
..we can’t wait to welcome you home. Come reconnect, share memories, and help us kick off the next 80 years.

📅 October 9–11, 2026
📍 Occidental, California

Head to the link in the comments for our FAQ page with details on schedule, activities, accommodations, and registration!

08/29/2026

It's too easy to share! Our partners at Caritas Creek and co hosts at Cyo Camp and Caritas Creek Alumni association want you to rally your alumni friends from CYO Camp and staff! Share this post and tell your friends you are coming back to CYO Camp for the October 9th to 11th anniversary weekend.

Cyo Camp CYO CAMP ALUMNI (Official Group) - Occidental, CA

Help us spread the word! 🌲💚

CYO Camp is celebrating 80 years, and we want our entire camp community to be part of it.

Join us October 9-11 for a special celebration weekend featuring the Alumni Reunion, Family Camp, Golf Day, the 80th Celebration Dinner and Raffle, and plenty of opportunities to reconnect with the people and place that have meant so much to generations of campers, staff, families, and friends.

Whether you grew up at camp, worked here, sent your children to camp, supported the mission, or are just discovering Caritas Creek, you are invited.

📣 Help us reach even more of our camp community. Share this post to your personal page and invite your friends, former campmates, coworkers, and family to join us!

Link is in the comments to register!

08/22/2026

🌲 Join Us at Camp This Saturday for a fun Work Day in Wild Wood as we prep some momentos for the 80th Anniversary 🔨

Calling all alumni, handy volunteers, and camp friends! We’re gearing up for our 80th Anniversary and need your help in the redwoods.

📅 When: Saturday, August 29th at 10:00 AM

📍 Where: CCCYO Camp & Retreat Center, Scout Camp Road, Occidental, CA (Meet at Miwok Field)

🪵 The Mission: We’ll hike into Wildwood to harvest timber and build 80th Anniversary Commemorative Planter Boxes. Proceeds from these items directly fund the CYO Camp & Caritas Creek Alumni Assoc. goals (Camperships and alumni community events!).

🥾 What to Bring: Sturdy shoes/boots, work gloves, packed lunch, and a filled water bottle. (Note: Includes a hike to Wildwood as the road is non-passable).

Woodworking skills are a big plus but not necessary.

📞 RSVP: Call Rick Garcia ( # in comments) or meet us on Miwok Field at 10:00 AM. See you on the mountain! ❤️🌲

06/28/2025

🌲 Alumni Day Catholic Charities CYO Camp and Retreat Centerfor CYO Camp & Caritas Creek Camp Staff! 🌲

Join us Saturday July 19th for a special day at camp as we celebrate nearly 8 decades of memories, friendships, and the enduring spirit of our camp community. The Camp and Staff Alumni from all years of CYO Camp and Caritas Creek are invited to reconnect in person, reminisce about their time teaching in the redwood forest, running programs, and counseling kids during summer camp.

This cherished day is an opportunity to feel and witness the bonds that continue to grow and deepen within our camp Alumni community. Whether you're a recent teacher naturalist at Caritas Creek or have fond memories from the many Cyo Camp summers past, Alumni Day at Catholic Charities CYO Camp and Retreat Center is a chance to relive those campfire stories and renew connections that last a lifetime.

RSVP is free at our alumni foundation page hosted by Caritas Creek (Link in the comments). Join us for a day of camp activities, service in the chapel, friendship, and the magic of CCCYO Summer Camp and Caritas Creek at CYO Camp. See you at the lodge!

CYO CAMP ALUMNI (Official Group) - Occidental, CA Cyo Camp Caritas Creek

01/31/2025

We are accepting applications for our CIT program this summer! Applications are online and interviews begin in March 🌲❤️
https://forms.office.com/r/GdfZkXXyec

12/13/2024

🔥 Remember the magic of camp? The crackling campfires, adventures through the Coastal Redwoods 🌲, and friendships that last a lifetime ❤️?
Our Cyo Camp and Caritas Creek Alumni Foundation knows the power of these moments to shape young minds, build character, and foster a connection to nature and faith. 🌟
We’re calling on alumni and supporters like YOU to help fund our annual scholarship campership fund. 🏕️ Your donation directly enriches the lives of hundreds of campers, giving families the opportunity to create their own cherished memories. 💛
💌 Donate today and make a difference!
🔗 Donation link in the comments! 👇

CYO CAMP ALUMNI (Official Group) - Occidental, CA

Address

2136 Bohemian Highway
Occidental, CA
95465

Telephone

+17078740200

Website

http://www.cyocamp.org/

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