Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17 · $440/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17

YMCA Camp Mineral Lake

Mineral Lake · $440/week

A day camp located along the Raging River, offering a variety of outdoor activities and environmental education.

▌ Editor's read Camp Mineral Lake is an overnight camp program offered by the Seattle YMCA. 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, drug screenings, and reference checks, demonstrating a commitment to camper safety. As part of the YMCA, it operates as a nonprofit organization. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not listed, the YMCA's general reputation for structured programs suggests appropriate supervision. The camp emphasizes outdoor activities and personal development within a supportive community environment.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 7–17

YMCA Camp Mineral Lake is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 7–17
  • Address: 14800 Mineral Lake Rd, Mineral, WA 98355, USA
  • Phone: (206) 382-5004
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $440/week for non-members. $390/week for members.

↗ What parents like

  • Located on the Raging River
  • Focus on environmental education
  • Financial assistance available

↘ Watch for

  • No overnight option available
  • Limited information on website

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about YMCA Camp Mineral Lake

What ages does YMCA Camp Mineral Lake accept?
YMCA Camp Mineral Lake is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Mineral Lake cost?
YMCA Camp Mineral Lake publishes $440/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is YMCA Camp Mineral Lake accredited?
Yes — YMCA Camp Mineral Lake 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 Mineral Lake?
YMCA Camp Mineral Lake 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 Mineral Lake provide lunch?
Yes — YMCA Camp Mineral Lake 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 Mineral Lake offer transportation?
YMCA Camp Mineral Lake 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.

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