Leslie Gobel
Summer camp comes in all shapes and sizes, and Mountaineers Youth Programs are no exception. Since the inception of our youth programming in 2011, we’ve had the pleasure of welcoming participants of all ages to our Seattle and Tacoma Program Centers, as well as the lands and waters of the PNW. This summer, we’re excited to introduce a new Foothills Day Camp program, and continue our Overnight Lodge Camp programs for their second year with sessions running at all three Mountaineers lodges in 2024.
If you’re looking for more exploration, learning, and community building this summer, then consider joining us for a week (or two, or three!) of Mountaineers Summer Camp – you won’t regret it.
FOOTHILLS DAY CAMP
Weekly camps from July 1 to August 5
Join the adventure with a satellite camp run by Seattle Mountaineers! Foothills Day Camp is based out of Kennydale Memorial Hall in Renton for campers ages 6–10 and runs from 9am to 4pm each day. Each week will feature exploration of the local area, including visits to Mill Creek Park, Cougar Mountain, and swimming at Gene Coloun Memorial Beach Park. We’ll cover basic outdoor skills such as navigation, wilderness first aid, and low impact recreational practices. Campers will also play plenty of games, make crafts, and build community with other outdoor-oriented kids. Each week’s theme will feature different activities and field trips.
Day Campers pose for a photo at the beach.
SEATTLE OVERNIGHT CAMPS
Campers ages 8-17 are invited to join us for overnight programs located at our rustic mountain lodges! Previously an adventure camp program, lodge camps provide community building and outdoor exploration opportunities (including hiking, swimming, rafting, and more!) all summer long. These camp weeks are great for participants who might be new to overnight programs or are looking for ways to grow their outdoor leadership skills and knowledge. Instruction, food, and gear are included. Camp weeks are specific to each age group (high school, middle school, and late elementary).
Campers Smiling with their completed puzzle at Stevens Lodge.
STEVENS LODGE
Weeks of June 24, July 1, July 8, and July 15
Nestled next to Stevens Pass Ski Area, Stevens Lodge camps will incorporate a variety of activities, from exploring the mountain lakes of the central Cascades to rafting on the Skykomish River to playing in the water at Lake Wenatchee.
MEANY LODGE
Weeks of July 23 and July 29
While new to this summer’s lineup of lodge camps, Meany Lodge is the oldest of Mountaineers winter sports resorts. Located just past the Snoqualmie Ski Area, Meany Lodge provides space to recreate in the beautiful trails and lakes of the central Cascades near Stampede Pass.
BAKER LODGE
Weeks of August 5, August 13, and August 19
Baker Lodge sits within walking distance of the Mt.Baker Ski Area and offers access to all sorts of trails, lakes, and outdoor adventures in the summer. Enjoy views of Mt. Shuksan, hike to mountain lakes and lookouts, and visit the beautiful shores of Lake Whatcom!
HOW TO REGISTER
Want to join us at camp this summer? Follow the links below to register for the program you’re interested in. Foothills Day Camp registration opens January 31, 2024 and Seattle Overnight Camp registration opens February 2, 2024.
Interested in other summer offerings? Camp programs run in Tacoma, Olympia, and Seattle all summer long for campers of all ages.
Can’t wait for summer? We offer Break Camps at our Seattle Program Center in February and April as well as After-School programs starting in March. Registration is now open.
Questions about summer camps? Reach out to our team at summercamp@mountaineers.org.
