YMCA Camp Terry
A Jewish day camp for children ages 2-4, focusing on a well-rounded summer experience with a variety of activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Terry is an overnight camp operated by the Seattle YMCA, a well-established nonprofit organization. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, demonstrating a commitment to camper safety. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the ACA accreditation implies certain standards are met. The camp's program focuses on outdoor leadership, community building, and personal growth for youth. Social media handles for the Seattle YMCA are provided, allowing for further engagement and insight into their activities.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–15
YMCA Camp Terry sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right outdoors/nature fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Outdoors/Nature
- Ages: 5–15
- Address: 20100 SE 32nd St, Issaquah, WA 98029, USA
- Phone: (206) 382-5004
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Pricing varies. Refer to registration for details.
↗ What parents like
- Jewish cultural activities
- Early childhood specialists
↘ Watch for
- Website has broken links
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: Yes
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Terry
- What ages does YMCA Camp Terry accept?
- YMCA Camp Terry is open to children ages 5–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does YMCA Camp Terry cost?
- YMCA Camp Terry publishes $613/week for the standard session. Pricing varies. Refer to registration for details. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is YMCA Camp Terry accredited?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Terry is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs YMCA Camp Terry?
- YMCA Camp Terry is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does YMCA Camp Terry provide lunch?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Terry includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- Does YMCA Camp Terry offer extended care?
- Yes — YMCA Camp Terry offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
- Does YMCA Camp Terry offer transportation?
- YMCA Camp Terry provides transportation. Coverage zones and bus stops vary; ask for the route map for the summer you're enrolling in. Some camps fold bus fees into tuition, others bill separately.
- How does YMCA Camp Terry compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?
- YMCA Camp Terry is one of 12 outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare YMCA Camp Terry with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
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