Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–18 · $1,313/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 14–18

Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug)

Lakebay, WA · $1,313/week · ★ 4.7 (82 reviews)

Camp Gallagher offers a traditional overnight summer camp experience on Puget Sound, focusing on community, outdoor...

▌ Editor's read Camp Gallagher's website loads successfully and provides detailed information about its programs, including the Classic Camp. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website states that Camp Gallagher has been operating for over 75 years, indicating a long-standing commitment to youth development. The camp is a non-profit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed, the website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for Camp Gallagher show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the supportive community, beautiful location, and positive impact on campers. The program type is clearly overnight, offering traditional camp activities like swimming, boating, arts & crafts, and campfires.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
1951 (75 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: Camp Gallagher, Lakebay, WA 98349
  • Phone: (888) 658-2230
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Operating Price: $1688 for 9 days. Tiered pricing available.

Runs 24-hour residential, 1 session (0 one-week, 1 multi-week block), from Aug 15 to Aug 23.

Sessions ⛓

Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.

  • Session 6 Aug 15 – 23, 2026 · 2 weeks · $1,688

↗ What parents like

  • - August session available
  • - Classic camp experience
  • - Focus on high schoolers

↘ Watch for

  • - Specific session dates
  • - May be full

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: outdoor

Frequently asked about Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug)

What ages does Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) accept?
Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) cost?
Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) publishes $1,313/week for the standard session. Operating Price: $1688 for 9 days. Tiered pricing available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug)'s hours?
Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) accredited?
Yes — Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. 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 Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug)?
Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) 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.
How does Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakebay?
Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakebay 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.

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