CYO Youth Sports

What CYO Youth Sports does

CYO Youth Sports (legally CYO/Camp Howard) is a Catholic nonprofit organization founded in 1946 and headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that delivers organized youth athletics and outdoor-education programs to families across NW Oregon and SW Washington. Its core offerings span five competitive sports — Basketball (grades 1–12), Cross Country (K–8), Swimming (K–8), Track & Field (3–8), and Volleyball (3–8, including a newer boys' volleyball offering) — plus Camp Howard, an ACA-accredited overnight and family summer camp, and the Catholic Outdoor Education (CODE) field-study program for schools. Programs are delivered through a network of 40+ affiliated Catholic-school and parish clubs (All Saints, Cathedral, Christ the King, Holy Family, St. Ignatius, Valley Catholic, and others), which act as the local coordination points for team formation, scheduling, and registration.

The underlying technology stack is intentionally lightweight: a web-based registration, scheduling, and sports-management platform licensed from TeamSideline.com, supplemented by a content/blog presence (sisterkrista.blog) and standard organic social channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, Instagram). There is no proprietary software, no mobile application, no public API, and no disclosed AI/ML capability. Program administration and customer support are handled through the website, Microsoft Forms (for facility rentals), and PayPal for donations. The primary customer segments are Catholic-school students in grades K–12, Catholic families seeking faith-based camp experiences, and parish/school athletic directors who coordinate local clubs.

Revenue mechanics combine three streams: (1) one-time per-season youth-sports registration fees, with pricing varying by sport and season and scholarships available across all programs; (2) overnight-camp, family-camp, and CODE program tuition at the Camp Howard facility; and (3) charitable giving, including an annual Champions of Faith Benefit Dinner (active 2018–2026), the Sister Krista Endowed Fund, planned giving, program-specific donations, charitable IRA transfers, and employer matching gift programs at Intel and Nike plus Fred Meyer Rewards. Customer acquisition is community-led, driven by parish and school networks and word-of-mouth, and pricing is quote-based rather than publicly disclosed.

Name

CYO Youth Sports

Legal name

CYO/Camp Howard

Website

https://cyoyouthsports.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1946

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CYO Youth Sports is a Catholic nonprofit (founded 1946, Portland, OR) that delivers competitive youth sports leagues (basketball, cross country, swimming, track & field, volleyball) and ACA-accredited Camp Howard overnight and outdoor education programs to Catholic families across NW Oregon and SW Washington through a network of 40+ affiliated parish and school clubs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Sports & Camp Services

NAICS

Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162), Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKAJAA

Youth Multi-Sport Camps (General Athletics, Summer Camps)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Camps, Academies & Training Centers

SECONDARYEDAMALAA

Multi-Activity Enrichment Camps (Academic + Arts + Sports)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYEDAMALAO

Life Skills & SEL Camps (Confidence, Executive Function, Social Skills)

Education/Supplemental & Enrichment Programs (Arts, STEM, Language)/Summer & Holiday Enrichment Camps (Multi-Activity, Academic)

SECONDARYTHAAAKAM

Adventure Multi-Sport Camps & Skills Academies

Travel & Hospitality/Adventure, Amusement Parks & Ecotourism/Adventure Sports & Activity Centers (Paragliding, Skydiving, Surf Schools)

Keywords

• Youth sports leagues
• Catholic athletics programs
• Summer camp programs
• Outdoor education programs
• Parish school athletics

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Youth Sports Registration Fees: Registration fees for basketball, cross country, swimming, track & field, and volleyball programs for students in grades K-12
2. Camp Programs: Overnight camp, family camp, and Catholic Outdoor Education (CODE) program fees
3. Donations and Charitable Giving: Champions of Faith Benefit Dinner, annual giving, planned giving, program-specific donations, employer matching gifts (Intel, Nike), and Fred Meyer Rewards

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CYO Youth Sports (CYO/Camp Howard) is a Catholic nonprofit organization that operates competitive youth sports leagues — Basketball, Cross Country, Swimming, Track & Field, and Volleyball — for students in grades K-12 across NW Oregon and SW Washington, delivered through a network of 40+ affiliated Catholic school and parish clubs. It also runs Camp Howard, an ACA-accredited facility offering overnight summer camp, family camp, Counselor-in-Training leadership programs, and the Catholic Outdoor Education (CODE) field study curriculum for schools and families.

Product overview

CYO Youth Sports is a Catholic youth athletics organization providing a multi-sport platform for NW Oregon and SW Washington. The core offerings include CYO Sports leagues (Basketball, Cross Country, Swimming, Track & Field, Volleyball) for grades K-12th, and Camp Howard overnight summer camp with Catholic Outdoor Education (CODE) programs. The organization operates through a network of over 40 affiliated Catholic school clubs and offers financial assistance through CYO Scholarships and the Champions of Faith Benefit dinner.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Camp Howard: Overnight camp and outdoor education facility operated by CYO Youth Sports serving youth and families in the Pacific Northwest.
• Catholic OutDoor Education (CODE)

Products and services

• Basketball League Competitive basketball program for grades 1st-12th, including Hot Shots (1st-2nd grade), elementary tournament play, high school basketball, and tournament scheduling for Catholic school students in NW Oregon and SW Washington.
• Cross Country League Cross country running program for grades K-8th with championship maps and OSAA heat index tracking for Catholic school students in the region.
• Swimming League Competitive swimming program for grades K-8th including Swimming All Stars competitive component for Catholic school students.
• Track & Field League Track and field program for grades 3rd-8th with site guidelines and championship coordination for Catholic school students.
• Volleyball League Volleyball program for grades 3rd-8th including boys volleyball and tournament scheduling for Catholic school students.
• Overnight Summer Camp Traditional overnight summer camp experience at the ACA-accredited Camp Howard facility for youth participants.
• Family Camp Camp experience at Camp Howard designed for families to attend together.
• Counselor In Training (C.I.T.) Program Leadership development program for teens to train as camp counselors at Camp Howard.
• Catholic Outdoor Education (CODE) Field study and outdoor education program with teacher and family resources, providing faith-based outdoor curriculum for Catholic schools and families.
• St. Michael Youth Center Youth center facility operated under Camp Howard offering additional programming.
• CYO Scholarships Financial assistance program supporting youth participation across all CYO programs (sports leagues, camps, and CODE).
• Champions of Faith Benefit Dinner Annual fundraising benefit dinner supporting CYO programs and families in need, with events dating back to at least 2018 and continuing through 2026.
• Camp Howard Facility Rentals Rental of the Camp Howard facility for external groups, providing a Catholic-affiliated outdoor venue for retreats and events.

Named customers10 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• TeamSideline.comcoreTechnology or IntegrationTeamSideline.com provides the web-based registration, scheduling, and sports management platform powering CYO Youth Sports programs and Camp Howard operations
• Intel Matching GiftsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerIntel employees can double their donations to CYO Youth Sports through Intel's employee matching gift program
• Nike Matching GiftsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNike employees can match charitable donations to CYO Youth Sports through Nike's employee giving program
• Fred Meyer RewardsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerFred Meyer Rewards program allows community members to contribute to CYO Youth Sports through the Fred Meyer Community Rewards program

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Skyhawks Sports Academy: National franchise offering youth multi-sport camps, clinics, and leagues — directly comparable to CYO's Camp Howard and CYO Sports leagues on the multi-activity youth sports instruction offering.
• YMCA of Columbia-Willamette: Operates youth sports leagues, summer day/overnight camps, and family programming across the same Portland metro area, competing for the same families on multi-sport youth development and summer camp enrollment.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area: Regional youth-development organization offering athletics programming, summer camps, and character-building activities for youth in the same NW Oregon/SW Washington market.
• Camp Fire Columbia: Regional youth-development organization providing summer camps and outdoor programming in the Portland metro area, comparable to Camp Howard on residential camp and youth outdoor education.

Regional players

• 4-H Youth Development (Oregon State University Extension): Regional youth-development program offering camps, clubs, and outdoor education in Oregon; comparable on youth outdoor/character-education programming but operates under a public university.

Broad incumbents

• Pop Warner Little Scholars: National faith-and-character-rooted youth sports league (football and cheer); comparable on community-based, value-driven youth athletics league operating model.
• AYSO (American Youth Soccer Organization): National youth-sport league organization; relevant comparable on community-based, volunteer-coached youth sports league delivery even though it focuses solely on soccer.
• Catholic Charities of Oregon: Broader Catholic-affiliated nonprofit in the same archdiocese delivering youth, family, and community services; competes for diocesan resources, donor dollars, and parish engagement.

Emerging players

• US Sports Camps (Nike Sports Camps): Multi-sport overnight and day youth camp operator with strong brand partnerships; comparable on multi-sport camp delivery model even though national rather than regional.

Others

• Archdiocese of Portland Catholic Schools: Operates the Catholic schools whose students form CYO's primary enrollment base; relevant as the customer/mission ecosystem rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/CYOCampHoward
• Facebookfacebook.com/cyocamp.howard.7
• Instagraminstagram.com/cyo_pdx
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/catholic-youth-organization-sports

Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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