Wolf Camp offers unique overnight camps in beautiful outdoor locations of Washington State. Directors Kim & Chris Chisholm are on site teaching our highly-trained staff throughout the summer.

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Cedar Grove Horsemanship Classes
Redmond, WA

Come learn all about horses! We acept ages 7 to 15 years old at our horsemanship class, you will be learning how to care for your horse, ride and have lots of fun. Playing games on horseback.

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Goldendale, WA

Ekone Summer Camps are based around our love of horses! All camps feature a tech-free experience, and lots of time out in the woods!

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NBC Camps
Auburn, Missoula, Spokane, Anchorage, Billings, Portland, Olds, Red Deer, Redding, Napa, and More, WA

NBC Camps offers residential basketball, volleyball, and soccer camps for kids age 9-18. NBC Camps encourages athletes to achieve excellence on and off the court.

Camp Zanika Lache
Leavenworth, WA

Located on Lake Wenatchee, a beautiful mountain lake in the Wenatchee National Forest near Leavenworth, Washington. Fun, adventure and friendships for all youth ages 6-17.

Monday Museum Takeovers - Single Day Camp Events at the Burke Museum
Seattle, WA

Burke Camps are back! Join us this summer for exclusive Monday gallery access as we transform the museum into a giant play space just for day camp participants.

Camp Huston
Gold Bar, WA

One hour north of Seattle in the foothills of the Cascade mountains, Camp Huston emphasizes community development and personal growth in an inclusive and welcoming Christian environment. Campers learn to work together and value each other through fun activities.

Camp Invention - Vancouver, Wa
Vancouver, WA

Led by local educators, the weeklong Camp Invention experience immerses elementary school children in exciting hands-on activities that reinvent summer fun. Activities include building original prototypes, creating a personalized solar powered cricket, and taking apart electronics to construct epic machines. Each lesson explores connections between science, technology, engineering and innovation.

Creative Coding 4 Kids
Seattle, WA

Teaching kids the joy of coding computers by helping them write their own customized computer games!

Science Adventures
Multiple Locations across the US, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, IL, KY, MA, MD, MI, MO, NJ, NY, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VA, WA, WI

Campers in grades 1-6 can explore science in a fun, interactive way. Our quality hands-on experiments, innovative curriculum and professional instructors bring your child’s understanding of science to the next level.

Gage Academy of Art
Seattle, WA

Visual arts for youth! Kids & teen weekly art-focused workshops, plus for teens a 2-week Drawing Intensive & 5-week Teen Intensive.

YD Adventures
Burlington, WA

Youth Dynamics is a relational adventure ministry that helps youth discover life in Christ through dynamic relationships and challenging experiences. The Adventures branch utilizes outdoor adventure and challenge to introduce topics of faith, leadership, teamwork, and God.

Camp Arrowhead
Near Stevenson, WA

Camp Arrowhead is a Girl Scout summer resident camp located 65 miles east of Portland, Oregon near Stevenson, Washington in the scenic Columbia River Gorge. All girls welcome!

Museum of Flight- Aerospace Camp Experience
Seattle, WA

The Aerospace Camp Experience (ACE) is the place for space and aviation fun! ACE is a one of a kind day camp for students entering grades PreK-9. Campers learn about specialized topics in aeronautics each week while exploring the amazing collection at The Museum of Flight in Seattle, WA..

Matt Griffin YMCA Discovery Camp
Burien, WA

The Y has a complete package of Summer Fun for kids of all ages. With high quality programs, convenient times and locations, and tons of choices for all ages, your local YMCA of Greater Seattle is your summer fun headquarters.

Silverberg Academic Summer School
Bellevue, WA

Silverberg's Summer School is designed to provide an opportunity for enthusiastic learners to experience academic instruction beyond what they receive during the school year.

The Whole Horse Place
Port Orchard, WA

Come see what owning a horse is like. Start with beginning "hands on" horsemanship focused on safety and progress through all aspects of horse ownership. Make a leather craft project during craft time. Bring a LARGE sack lunch. You will work hard and get hungry this week.

Camp Berachah Christian Camps & Conferences
Auburn, WA

Camp Berachah has been offering Christian camps and retreats for over 35 years. We have a dedicated staff who love serving, and 160 acre grounds to explore!

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds
Seattle, WA

Explore, experiment and discover at Pacific Science Center Summer Camps! Our 90+ camps offer kids in grades PreK-8 science experiments, fun projects and innovative learning experiences that will inspire the inner scientist in your child.

SAMBICA Camp
Bellevue, WA

SAMBICA is an evangelical inter-denominational Christian camp located in Washington State. We specialize in water activities, drawing around 2,600 campers every summer.




Washington Summer Camps on CampChannel.com

WA Directory Overview

Washington camp statistics within this directory. Percentages reflect share of all directory listings.
Statistic Washington % of Dir.
Total Listings602.6%
Day Camps443.0%
Resident Camps312.6%
Family Camps154.0%
Travel Camps83.1%
Coed Camps552.8%
All-Girls Camps82.6%
All-Boys Camps52.7%

Format counts may overlap.

Price Range and Age by Format

Listings offering that format exclusively. Fewer than 5 listings omitted. Prices reflect director-reported brackets.
Format Price/Wk Ages Coed%
DayUnder $100 - $1,1515 - 1496%

Ages = median values. Prices = director-reported brackets.

Top specialty categories for Washington within this directory, filtered by minimum listing count and quality score.
Specialty Listings % of State % of Category
General Program2541.7%2.2%
Horseback Riding Camps1525.0%6.1%
Family Camps1525.0%4.0%
Adventure Camps1016.7%3.4%
Science Camps1016.7%5.2%


General Notes About Camps in the State of Washington

With its mild summer climate, Washington offers the perfect weather for outdoor camps. In Seattle, campers can enjoy warm, sunny days that are ideal for hiking, swimming, and outdoor games. The cooler evenings provide a relaxing setting for campfires, group bonding, and star-gazing. The mountain and coastal regions offer mild summer temperatures, making these areas perfect for wilderness exploration, water sports, and environmental education. Washington’s climate ensures a balanced camp experience that caters to both high-energy days and peaceful evenings.

Washington’s geography includes a diverse range of environments that provide excellent settings for summer camps. In Seattle and Spokane, day camps provide a mix of arts, education, and sports, all with convenient access to parks, cultural landmarks, and the urban vibrancy of these cities. But it’s beyond the cities where the state truly stands out. The Cascade Mountains, stretching from north to south, offer an array of outdoor activities, from challenging hikes to rock climbing and wildlife observation. The mountain ranges are home to scenic trails, including the Pacific Crest Trail, providing a rugged backdrop for adventure programs. The Olympic Peninsula, located on the western edge of the state, features dense rainforests, pristine beaches, and dramatic coastlines, making it a top location for nature camps focused on ecology, environmental education, and coastal exploration. On the opposite side, the Columbia River Gorge provides a unique combination of hiking, water sports, and stunning vistas, ideal for campers looking for a bit of everything. In addition, Puget Sound and the surrounding islands provide campers the chance to experience marine life through kayaking, sailing, and water-based educational programs. Whether hiking the Cascades, camping in the rainforests, or exploring the Sound, Washington’s varied terrain ensures an enriching experience for every camper.

The diverse ecosystems found in Washington, from alpine forests to coastal wetlands, make it a great place for environmental education. Nature-based camps allow campers to learn about wildlife, conservation, and ecological principles in real-world settings. The Olympic Peninsula’s temperate rainforests provide an opportunity to explore unique plant and animal species, while the waters of Puget Sound offer a chance to learn about marine ecosystems. Camps along the Columbia River focus on sustainability and habitat restoration, while the Cascade Mountains allow for hands-on ecological studies in a mountainous environment. These camps help foster an appreciation for the environment and teach campers the importance of conservation.