Hello from CYO!

Summer camp is right around the corner and we are getting camp ready for the hundreds of campers that will play in the pool, swim in the lake, and sail on the Puget Sound! This blog will be regularly updated with information, and resources. Our hope is to be able to communicate the most accurate information to you as quickly as possible. As you follow links through this blog you will find most or all of our programs represented and easily located.Because this is is still in the early stages of development we ask everyone to help us make this an effective tool. If you find something not working, or have suggestions for how to improve the page, please e-mail them to cyo@seattlearch.org. Although the blog is mostly up, we will have a few pages with errors and inactive links until all the content is developed.As this site develops, we hope it helps everyone find the information they need here and on the main Archdiocese website. We will move more content to this as time goes on, so be sure to use www.seattleoyyam.org as your new first stop for updated information from CYO.

UNDER INTENSE CONSTRUCTION :)

Hello!

We are just writing to let you know that our blog is under intense construction and will hopefully be finished soon! We are excited to be able to update and reach everyone in our community through this wonderful new site. Until the completion of this site is finished, please visit our main Archdiocesan site at: http://www.seattlearch.org/CYO

Thank you for your patience and we hope to see you soon!

Contact Us

For more information about camp please call or email us at
206.382.4562 cyo@seattlearch.org

Registration, scholarship, transportation, payment, and general camp questions
Debbie Fisher: 206.382.4591 debbie.fisher@seattlearch.org

Environmental Education
Sarah Humlie 206.382.4882 sarah.humlie@seattlearch.org

Camp Don Bosco or Day Camp
Jamie Fredrickson at 206.274.3186 jamie.fredrickson@seattlearch.org

Camp Hamilton or Nanamakee Expeditions
Megan Raymond at 206.382.4260 megan.raymond@seattlearch.org

Camp Gallagher
Frances Farrell at 206.382.4846 frances.farrell@seattlearch.org

WORK AT CAMP

Come spend the spring or summer at one of CYO’s three beautiful Western Washington Camps. Leadership, problem solving, and teambuilding are just a few of the skills you will develop while living and working in a vibrant Catholic Faith Community. This is an experience unmatched by any other.

There is a magic about acamp experience that defies definition. Regardless of your eventual life work, the dynamics of this very personal relationship to children and peers in a beautiful, natural setting will have tremendous value for you always.


Our staff is carefully selected and trained to guide campers through an amazing camp experience. Spend the spring or summer learning and growing personally, professionally and spiritually. And of course, have fun in an incredible outdoor setting. CYO Camp is a wonderful experience that will change your life and the lives of those you serve.

NOW HIRING
Spring: Teacher Naturalists, Cooks, Challenge Specialists
Summer: Cabin Leaders, Lodge Leaders, EMTs, LPNs, and RNs, Cooks, Wranglers, Lifeguards, Challenge Specialists and more!
archery specialists
nature specialists and more!


WHAT'S THE NEXT STEP?
Download the forms, submit them to cyo@seattlearch.org or CYO 710 9th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104 and we'll contact you for an interview.

Spring Environmental Education
Information out tomorrow!
Environmental Education Application
Reference Form (please fill out 3)


Summer Staff
New Staff Application
Reference Form (please fill out 2)

Returning Staff Application

These are just a few of the benefits to working at camp:
Nine weeks of room and board
Work with children in an outdoor setting
Be part of a supportive, fun, caring catholic community
Opportunity to gain the kind of resume building skills employers look for - team work, creativity, communication skills, teaching and leadership skills
Prepare yourself for some of life's challenges - how to budget time and money, parenting, adapting to many different personality types, and knowing that many lives that you are impacting
Growth in your personal faith journey
Meet new people and form lasting friendships
Have the best time of your life

Nanamakee 2010

Nanamakee Expeditions open the door to some of the Northwest’s most spectacular natural beauty. Lasting friendships, adventures, and a stronger connection to God await you. All trips are led by trained and experienced leaders. While tripping experience isn’t necessary, participants must be in good physical condition and prepared for some strenuous activity.

CLICK ON THE SCHEDULE FOR A CLOSER LOOK AT PRICES AND DATES!

NORTH CASCADES BACKPACKING, June 20-July 5 (Grades 6-9)
Quick friendships form as you leave civilization behind and enter God’s country. Put your camping skills to the test as you hike to and camp at an alpine lake

ROCK CLIMBING EXPEDITION, July 12-16 (Grades 6-9)
Reach new heights in this adrenaline pumping adventure. Start off on our rock wall and learn basic climbing techniques with our knowledgeable staff. Next, move onto real rock with the help of expert guides. Wrap up the trip with a day hike up a local peak.

GEOCACHING, July 12-16 (Grades 9-12)
Spend the week on a high tech treasure hunt. We’ll use GPS units to join in the fun of this new outdoor adventure.

NORTH CASCADES HIKE AND RIVER RAFT, July 22-30 (Grades 9-12)
Come join us for a spectacular backpacking adventure in the North Cascades. We’ll see unforgettable sights, wildlife, and great views of mountain valleys. You’ll spend one day rafting the Skagit River. Participants should be in good physical condition and able to travel 6-9 miles a day carrying a 35-40 lb pack.

KAYAK PUGET SOUND, August 2-10 (Grades 9-12)
Paddle the stunning south Puget Sound in kayaks. Follow the tides through the sound while learning basic camping and water skills. Intermediate swimming ability is required for all water trips (swim 100 yards, tread water for one minute).

EXTREME ADVENTURE, August 2-10 (Grades 6-9)
Heart pounding adventures await you as you rock climb, challenge yourself on our vertical playpen, and new high ropes course. Leave camp for a night of camping and rafting to finish the trip.

SAN JUAN BIKE, August 13-21 (Grades 9-12)
Explore the hidden beauty of the San Juan Islands. Ride through seaside towns and historic fishing villages as you discover the magic of these islands from the seat of a bicycle. We’ll ferry between islands to find beautiful sites seldom seen from speeding cars. This is a beginning-to-intermediate level ride with plenty of time to explore.

MAD LAKE HORSE SADDLE PACK TRIP, August 13-21 (Grades 9-12)
Starting out with a day of trail riding at camp, then we’re off to the high mountain meadows for four days on horseback. Ride 8-12 miles a day, stopping to swim and relax while enjoying the scenery. Our host is Icicle Outfitters with great food, gentle horses, beautiful lakes, and flower-filled meadows.

HIGH SCHOOL HORSE CAMP, July 6-10 (Grades 9-12)
2 or more years experience (intermediate horse skills)
Horse camp doesn’t end at 9th grade anymore. Come back to Hamilton to this unique experience of community, friendship and horses. Spend the majority of your day riding and learning advanced horse care. At night we’ll have our own camper led campfire under the stars at spirit wood.

Camp Gallagher 2010

GALLAGHER (Grades 9-12)

If you think you are too old for camp you have never been to Gallagher. Located on the shores of the beautiful South Puget Sound the Gallagher experience is designed specifically for people in high school. This includes choosing many of the activities throughout the day and making decisions about wake up, bed, and meal times as a community. The small size of the camp helps to create a strong community wherein new friendships are made, existing relationships become stronger and everyone can share in a unique experience of faith, teamwork and support. So come join us this summer – the sunset must be seen to be believed!

BEYOND GALLAGHER ('10 high school graduates)

Make your transition beyond high school at Gallagher this summer. Take time to relax, reflect, build community, and explore your faith as you begin your path into adulthood.

ALL-GIRLS

Feel free to be yourself 100% of the time. Coed camp is a whole lot of fun, however the all-girls session takes it to a whole new dimension.