The Catholic Youth Organization of Seattle operates three residential summer camps, an adventure tripping program, and an Environmental Education Program in beautiful Western Washington. CYO camping began in 1950 and has provided lifetime memories for the thousands of campers and staff that have been a part of CYO camping. CYO Outdoor Ministries is an agency of the Catholic Archdiocese of Seattle. CYO exists to provide youth with activities of a social, educational, and recreational nature based on Christian principles and values.