Seattle Camp Overview

Day Camp Courses

Open to campers ages 6-12, Day Camp is a chance for youth to learn foundational outdoor skills and begin their journey into top rope climbing. Campers will spend four days of the week onsite at our Seattle Program Center, climbing and interacting with outdoor curriculum in the mornings, and swimming at the Magnuson Park Swim Beach in the afternoons. One day a week, they’ll head offsite for a field trip tailored to the weekly theme and their age. 

Day Camp is an experiences-focused program, meaning campers sample a variety of outdoor curriculum. Lessons shift depending on camper interest, staff background, and weekly camp theme, but examples include: introduction to first aid, introduction to navigation, the 10 Essentials, Leave No Trace, outdoor cooking, introduction to kayaking, rope ascension, arts and crafts, guest presentations, and more. 

Add-ons for Day Camp include Extended Care before or after the camp day for families who may be interested in early check in or late pick up as well as a Thursday night overnight lock-in at our facility for campers 8 and up.

Themes:  Every week of Day Camp has a theme that designates the field trip for the week as well as a few of the weekly activities.  Weeks with climbing specific themes (i.e. Ropes and Rocks Week, Rockstar Week, etc.) include a hike day for younger campers and an outdoor climb day for older campers. Weeks with water specific themes include kayaking in Magnuson Park and field trips to Discovery Park (Wind and Waves Weeks) or to raft on the Skykomish River (Water Weeks). Survivor Week includes a field trip to Alderleaf Wilderness College to learn survival skills.

Day Camp is a great fit for campers who:

• enjoy spending time outdoors
• are new to Mountaineers programs
• are new to summer camp
• have never climbed before or are hoping to develop their basic climbing skills
• want to build friendships, skills, and confidence

Overnight Lodge Camp Courses

Previously a part of our Adventure Camp Programs, Overnight Lodge Camps provide youth ages 9-17 a week-long residential camp experience. Campers will bunk at one of the rustic Mountaineers Lodges (located at Stevens Pass, Stampede Pass, or Mt. Baker) where they’ll participate in day hikes, onsite stewardship opportunities, games and chores, and explore around the lodge. We also work with partners near each lodge to offer differing outdoor adventure activities throughout the summer. 

Campers will work together to cook meals, maintain their bunk spaces,  and have fun together during their week  at the lodge. These programs are experiences-focused, with emphasis on building leadership, teamwork, and transferable skills in a unique, fun setting. 

Lodge Camps start and end at the lodge and different weeks are designated for differing age groups so as to create a welcoming and accessible environment for campers of all ages. 

Lodge Camp is a great fit for campers who:

• are new to Mountaineers overnight camps 
• are ready to grow their outdoor skills and knowledge
• are ready to sleep away from home for multiple nights 
• enjoy spending extended time outdoors 
• want to build friendships, skills, and confidence