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▌ Specialty · Ages 5–17

Camp Korey

Camp Korey · ★ 4.9 (74 reviews)

Camp Korey offers a free, medically-supported camp experience for children with life-altering medical conditions and their families, fostering joy and commun...

▌ Editor's read The Camp Korey website loads as a real camp site, offering programs for children with life-altering medical conditions and their families at no cost. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized standards for health, safety, and program quality. The camp was founded by Tim Rose in 2005, making it 19 years old. Camp Korey is a nonprofit organization and primarily offers overnight programs, including family weekends and summer sessions. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Google reviews for Camp Korey average 4.9 stars across 190 reviews, with many praising the compassionate staff, the inclusive environment, and the positive impact on children's lives. The camp's social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campkorey and a Facebook handle CampKorey.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200719+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 5–17

Camp Korey 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 specialty 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
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2007 (19 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 5–17
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 24880 Brotherhood Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, USA
  • Phone: (360) 445-5100
  • Cost notes: entirely free of charge

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Korey

What ages does Camp Korey accept?
Camp Korey is open to children ages 5–17. 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 Camp Korey cost?
Camp Korey doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. entirely free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Korey's hours?
Camp Korey runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Is Camp Korey accredited?
Yes — Camp Korey is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 19 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 Korey?
Camp Korey is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 19 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 Korey provide lunch?
Camp Korey does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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