Four Winds * Westward Ho
RegionalAges 8-16Overnight
Nearly 100-year San Juan Islands tradition with sailing yawl.
Orcas Island, San Juan Islands
Highlights
- Founded 1927, nearly 100 years
- 61-foot yawl Carlyn
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Traditional Overnight Camps in Seattle
The Pacific Northwest's stunning islands and mountains host historic overnight camps with traditions spanning nearly a century.
7
Camps
5-18
Ages
From San Juan Islands camps with nearly 100-year histories to Cascades wilderness lodges, discover overnight experiences that create lifelong memories.
Traditional Overnight Camps
YMCA Camp Colman
RegionalGrades 1-12Overnight
100+ year Puget Sound tradition with beachfront and farm.
Key Peninsula, Longbranch
Highlights
- Over 100 years of tradition
- Half-mile beachfront
Camp Sealth
RegionalGrades 1-12Overnight
100+ summer Camp Fire tradition on Vashon Island.
Vashon Island
Highlights
- 100+ summers since 1915
- ACA Accredited since 1956
Canoe Island French Camp
RegionalChildren-TeensOvernight
French immersion on private San Juan island.
Canoe Island, San Juan Islands
Highlights
- French language immersion
- Half of staff from France
Camp Nor'wester
RegionalAges 9-16Overnight
Distraction-free San Juan Islands traditional camping.
Johns Island, San Juan Islands
Highlights
- 135-acre private island
- Minimizes outside distractions
Hidden Valley Camp
RegionalAges 5-17Overnight
Technology-free Cascades camp with horses and small groups.
Granite Falls, Cascade foothills
Highlights
- Technology-free
- 7 campers per counselor
Girl Scout Camps
RegionalGirl Scout gradesOvernight
Three ACA camps with affinity programs and 55% member subsidy.
Carnation, Hood Canal, Belfair
Highlights
- Three ACA Accredited properties
- 55% subsidized for members
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