Caritas Creek
CYO Camp and Caritas Creek Alumni
CYO Camp 80th Anniversary Celebration Weekend
Frequently Asked Questions
Event Information
Q: What is the CCCYO Camp 80th Celebration Weekend?
The weekend is a special gathering celebrating 80 years of CYO Camp. Guests can return to camp, reconnect with the camp community, enjoy activities, share meals, attend anniversary events, and stay overnight in a campsite or cabin. Guests may also stay off site in the West Sonoma County area and attend the scheduled events and activities.
Q: When is the celebration?
The celebration takes place Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026. Weekend admission begins Friday at 4:00 p.m. and ends Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Please check in at the Lodge when you arrive.
Q: Where is the event being held?
The celebration will be held at CCCYO Camp and Retreat Center, located at 2136 Bohemian Highway, Occidental, California 95465.
Q: Who may attend?
CYO Camp and Caritas Creek alumni, current and former staff members, families, friends, parents, teachers, principals, supporters, and members of the greater San Francisco and Oakland Archdioceses are welcome. We extend a special invitation to the Catholic Charities CYO community, CYO Alumni Golf Day community, Caritas Creek, the CYO Camp and Caritas Creek Alumni Association, the Guardsmen, Quinn’s Kids, Caritas Creek schools, and the Caritas Creek Principal Partners group.
Q: Do I have to be a former camper or staff member?
No. Alumni are at the heart of the celebration, but family members, friends, supporters, and community members from San Francisco and Oakland parishes and Archdioceses are welcome to spend the weekend at CCCYO Camp and Retreat Center.
Q: Can I attend for only part of the weekend?
Yes. Guests may select a full weekend option, a Saturday pass, a weekend pass with or without meals, or an individual meal ticket.
Q: Can children attend?
Yes. Children are welcome. Parents and guardians are responsible for supervising their children throughout the event. Children age 9 and under may attend at no additional cost but must be registered with an adult who is at least 21 years old.
Selecting the Right Ticket
Q: How do I know which ticket to select?
Start by choosing your overnight lodging accommodation and meal plan.
Guests staying on site for the weekend may choose Lodging: Camping, Tent or Vehicle, or Lodging: Cabin. Single camping and cabin lodging options are available with or without meal plans. Group bundles are also available for camping and cabin accommodations. All group bundles include lodging and meals. Guests staying off site and commuting to camp should select one of the Lodging: Off Site passes. Off site weekend passes are available with or without a meal plan. Guests attending on Saturday only should select a Saturday pass. Saturday passes are available with or without meals. Guests who purchase a Saturday Pass Without Meals may enjoy the scheduled camp activities but may not attend special events held in the Lodge, including the 80th Celebration Dinner. Select an individual day or dinner ticket when attending only that specific meal or event.
Q: Does the Single Car and Tent Camping Bundle include camping equipment?
No. Guests should bring their own tent, sleeping bags, bedding, lighting, and other personal camping supplies.
Q: What is included with the Lodging Camping Car or Tent Single With Meals Bundle?
The $135 bundle includes weekend admission for one adult or child age 10 or older, two nights of tent or car camping, parking near the campsite, and weekend meals. Vehicles may include cars, campervans, and small recreational vehicles. All camping is dry camping, and hookups are not available. One child age 9 or younger is included at no additional cost. The child must still be included during registration.
Q: Can two adults share one Lodging Camping Car or Tent With Meals Bundle reservation?
The base bundle covers only one adult. A second adult should purchase a Weekend Pass With Meals and join the existing campsite reservation.
Q: What is included with the Cabin With Meals Single Bunk Bundle?
The $140 bundle includes weekend admission for one adult, one bunk in a shared cabin for two nights, parking, and weekend meals. One child age 9 or younger is included at no additional cost.
Q: Will I have a private cabin with the Single Bunk Bundle?
No. This option provides one bunk in a shared cabin. During registration, you may enter the names of other guests you would like to share a cabin with. We will do our best to accommodate requests, but cabin assignments cannot be guaranteed. Guests who want an exclusive cabin should select the Lodging: Cabin Group of Six With Meals Bundle.
Q: Can I request to share a cabin with someone?
Yes. Add the names of the people you would like to share with during registration. Cabin requests will be accommodated when possible but cannot be guaranteed.
Q: What is included with the Family of Four Camping Meal Bundle?
The $355 bundle includes four weekend passes, meals for four guests, one vehicle camping space for two nights, and parking at the campsite. The group must share one vehicle camping reservation.
Q: Does the Camping Family of Four Bundle have to be used by a family?
No. It may be used by a family or any group of four people attending together.
Q: What should I purchase for a fifth person in my camping group?
Purchase one Weekend Pass With Meals for each additional adult or paid guest joining your campsite.
Q: What is included with the Cabin Group of Six With Meals Bundle?
The $685 group bundle includes six weekend passes, meals for six guests, an exclusive cabin with six bunks for two nights, and dedicated parking. The cabin shares a deck with one neighboring cabin.
Q: Does the private cabin include more than six beds?
No. The cabin contains six bunks. Guests should not assume that additional beds, mattresses, or sleeping spaces will be available.
Q: Do I have to bring bedding for the cabin?
Yes. Guests should bring a sleeping bag, a sheet for the twin mattress, blankets, pillows, towels, and personal toiletries.
Q: What is included with the Weekend Pass With Meals?
The $125 pass includes admission from Friday at 4:00 p.m. through Sunday at noon, in and out parking, facility amenities, weekend activities, special events, and meals for one guest. The pass does not include a campsite, cabin, or bunk.
Q: Who should purchase the Weekend Pass With Meals?
This option is appropriate for guests staying off site, local commuters attending the full weekend, or additional guests joining a campsite or cabin that has already been reserved.
Q: What is included with the Saturday Pass With Meals?
The $65 pass includes Saturday admission from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, day parking, facility access, camp activities, lunch, and the 80th Celebration Dinner. The pass does not include overnight accommodations.
Q: What is included with the Saturday Pass Without Meals?
The $20 pass includes Saturday admission from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, day parking, facility amenities, camp activities, pool time, and the Alumni Prayer Service. The pass does not include meals, the 80th Celebration Dinner, or other meal based special events.
Q: Can I purchase more than one type of ticket in the same order?
Yes. You may combine lodging bundles, additional guest passes, meal tickets, dinner tickets, and raffle tickets in one order.
Q: Can one person register an entire family or group?
Yes. One person may complete the purchase, but the names and ages of all guests should be entered accurately during registration.
Children and Family Registration
Q: Are children age 9 and under free?
Certain lodging bundles include children age 9 and under at no additional cost. Review the description of your selected ticket carefully because the number of children included may depend on the bundle.
Q: What does “age 9 and under” mean?
A child who is age 9 or younger on the event date qualifies.
Q: Do I still need to register a child who is attending for free?
Yes. Every child attending must be included on the registration with their full name and age, even when there is no additional charge.
Q: Are meals included for a child who is attending for free?
The Single Camping and Single Bunk bundles include meals for one child age 9 or younger. Any additional children should be registered according to the applicable child meal policy.
Q: Does a child attending for free receive a separate bunk?
No. A child attending at no additional cost is not automatically guaranteed an additional bunk. Cabin reservations are based on the number of bunks listed in the ticket description. A child included with an adult Single Bunk Bundle would share the adult’s assigned bunk.
Q: Do children count toward a private cabin’s six person capacity?
Yes. The cabin contains six bunks. All adults and children using those sleeping spaces should be included when determining whether the cabin will safely accommodate the group.
Q: Are strollers and portable cribs allowed?
Families may bring necessary child care equipment, but space inside shared cabins may be limited. Contact the event organizers before arrival if you plan to bring a portable crib or other large equipment.
Meals
Q: Which meals are included with a full weekend meal package?
The full weekend meal package includes Friday snacks, Saturday breakfast, Saturday lunch, the Saturday 80th Celebration Dinner, and Sunday breakfast. Please submit each guest’s dietary requirements during registration.
Q: Which meals are included with the Saturday Pass With Meals?
The Saturday Pass With Meals includes lunch, and the 80th Celebration Dinner.
Q: What does the individual 80th Celebration Dinner ticket include?
The $55 ticket includes one seat at the Saturday evening anniversary dinner. It does not include general weekend admission, camping, or lodging.
Q: Can dietary restrictions or food allergies be accommodated?
Guests should provide allergy and dietary information during registration. Please include the name and age of the guest associated with each dietary requirement.
Q: Can I purchase meals after arriving?
Meal availability cannot be guaranteed without an advance meal ticket. Guests who want to attend the luncheon or dinner should purchase the appropriate ticket before registration closes.
Q: Can I bring my own food?
Guests with camping accommodations may bring personal food where permitted. Please store all food in airtight, sealed containers to avoid attracting animals or pests.
Golf Day and Anniversary Dinner
Q: How do I register for the CYO Camp Alumni Golf Day?
Select the Golf Day Registration option to request the separate BirdEase registration link. Selecting this option expresses interest but does not complete your final golf registration. Golfers can sign up at BIRDEASE link when it becomes live mid August. Golf Day is scheduled at Northwood Golf Club in Monte Rio from 6:00 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
Q: What amount should I enter for the Golf Day Registration option?
Enter $0 when using the option only to request the separate golf registration link.
Q: Does golf registration include the luncheon?
Do not assume that golf registration includes the luncheon. Purchase the Golf Day Luncheon ticket unless the separate BirdEase registration specifically states that lunch is included.
Q: What is included with the Group Table at the 80th Celebration Dinner?
The $400 group ticket includes a reserved table and dinner seating for eight adults. It also includes Saturday access to the Alumni Prayer Service and camp activities. It does not include camping, overnight accommodations, or full weekend admission.
Q: Can children sit at a reserved group table?
Yes. Children are welcome, but every person who needs a seat must be counted within the table’s eight available seats.
Q: Can I purchase more than one table?
Yes, subject to availability. Select the number of group tables needed when completing your order.
Camping, Cabins, and Parking
Q: What does car and tent camping mean?
The reservation provides a designated vehicle camping space where the guest may park and use a tent or an approved sleeping arrangement near the vehicle.
Q: Are recreational vehicles, trailers, vans, or oversized vehicles allowed?
Cars, campervans, recreational vehicles, and trailers under 30 feet are permitted. All camping is dry camping, and hookups are not available. Guests with recreational vehicles or trailers longer than 30 feet must contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org before purchasing a ticket.
Q: Can I bring more than one vehicle for my campsite?
Camping bundles generally include one vehicle and one parking space. Additional vehicles may need to use designated event parking. Parking additional vehicles at your campsite is not guaranteed.
Q: Is parking included?
Yes. Parking is included with the listed weekend and Saturday passes. Camping bundles include parking at or near the assigned campsite, while commuter passes include designated event parking.
Q: Are campsites and cabins assigned in advance?
Campsite and cabin assignments will be provided during check in or through information sent to registered guests before the event.
Q: Are restrooms and showers available?
Yes. Camp bathrooms are located throughout the site and include shower facilities. They are open 24 hours a day and are accessible. Guests who require special accommodations should contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org.
Q: Is electricity available in the cabins or campsites?
Guests should not assume electrical outlets or charging access will be available at campsites. Guests with medical or accessibility related electrical needs should bring battery powered or self powered devices and portable chargers. You may also contact the organizers before registering to discuss your needs.
Cabins have standard electrical outlets that may be used with regular household devices.
Q: Are pets allowed?
Yes. Well behaved pets are allowed at camp. Pets must remain on a leash at all times and under the voice control of their owner. Pets are not allowed in shared dining spaces.
Q: What does “Leave No Trace” mean?
Guests are expected to clean their campsite, dispose of waste properly, protect the natural environment, and take all personal belongings with them when leaving. Please separate recyclable materials from landfill waste and follow all signs for waste disposal around camp. Guests are encouraged to limit packaging and take trash with them when possible.
Registration and Payment
Q: What information will I need when registering?
Be prepared to provide the buyer’s contact information, each guest’s name and age, ticket selections, lodging information, dietary needs, accessibility requests, and payment details.
Q: Will I receive a confirmation after registering?
Yes. Zeffy automatically sends a confirmation email after a successful payment.
Q: What should I do if I do not receive my confirmation email?
Check your spam and promotions folders first. Confirm that you entered the correct email address.
Your ticket and receipt may also be available by creating or accessing a Zeffy donor account using the same email address used during registration.
Q: Do I need to print my ticket?
No. Keep the confirmation email and electronic ticket available on your phone. Printed tickets may also be used if preferred.
Q: Why is Zeffy asking me to make an additional contribution?
Zeffy does not charge the organization platform or processing fees. Instead, Zeffy gives purchasers the option to make a voluntary contribution to support its services.
The contribution is separate from the ticket payment and may be adjusted, reduced, or set to $0 during checkout.
Q: Does the optional Zeffy contribution go to CYO Camp?
No. The optional Zeffy contribution supports the Zeffy platform.
Ticket payments and additional donations made directly through the campaign support the CYO Camp and Caritas Creek Alumni Association.
Q: Can I make an additional donation without purchasing a ticket?
Yes. However, a donation by itself does not provide admission, meals, lodging, or an event ticket.
Q: Will I receive a receipt?
Yes. Zeffy sends a transaction confirmation and receipt after a successful payment. Any available ticket or tax documentation information will be included with the confirmation.
Changes, Cancellations, and Refunds
Q: Can I change my ticket after registering?
Contact the event organizers as soon as possible. Ticket changes must be handled by the organization and may require the original ticket to be canceled and a replacement ticket to be issued.
Please contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org.
Q: Can I transfer my ticket to another person?
Contact the event organizers with the original purchaser’s information and the new guest’s name. Zeffy does not allow attendees to directly change the name on an existing electronic ticket without assistance from the event organizer.
Please contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org.
Q: What is the cancellation and refund policy?
Refund eligibility and deadlines are determined by the event organizers, not Zeffy. Contact the organization directly to request a cancellation or refund.
Approved refunds are generally returned to the original payment method within five to nine business days.
Please contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org.
Q: Will the optional Zeffy contribution also be refunded?
The optional contribution to Zeffy is not automatically refunded when an event payment is refunded. A purchaser may request a refund of the Zeffy contribution through the original confirmation email.
Q: What happens if the event is changed or canceled?
Registered guests will be contacted using the email address provided during registration.
Arrival and Event Preparation
Q: When may overnight guests arrive?
Weekend access begins Friday at 4:00 p.m. Guests should not arrive before the announced check in time unless they have received separate instructions.
Q: When do guests need to leave?
Weekend access and overnight accommodations end Sunday at noon. Guests should remove all belongings and leave their cabin or campsite clean before departing.
Q: When may Saturday guests arrive?
Saturday passes provide access beginning at 9:00 a.m. Saturday admission ends at midnight.
Q: What should overnight guests bring?
Bring weather appropriate clothing, sturdy shoes, toiletries, towels, medications, reusable water bottles, flashlights, chargers, and bedding. Camping guests should also bring their tent, sleeping bags, lighting, and other necessary camping equipment.
Q: Will I receive additional instructions before the event?
Yes. Registered guests will receive information about check in, parking, lodging assignments, the activity schedule, meals, packing, safety expectations, and final event updates using the email address entered during registration.
Q: Who should I contact with registration questions?
Please contact Shalae at info@caritascreek.org with registration questions or requests for assistance.