Camp Korey - Session 1
Camp Korey offers free, medically-supported camp experiences for children with serious and life-altering medical conditions and their families.
▌ Editor's read Camp Korey's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering free, medically-supported camp experiences for children with serious and life-altering medical conditions and their families. The camp was founded in 2005 by Tim Rose, indicating 20 years of operation. It is clearly a nonprofit organization, as evidenced by its mission and 'Ways to Give' sections. While not found in the ACA directory, the website emphasizes medical supervision and safety protocols, including a dedicated medical team. The site states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Camp Korey offers overnight programs, including week-long sessions for campers and family weekends. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 157 reviews, with many praising the compassionate staff and the positive impact on children's lives. Social media handles are @campkorey on Instagram and 'campkorey' on Facebook, both actively updated.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
Camp Korey - Session 1 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Address: 24880 Brotherhood Rd, Mount Vernon, WA 98274, USA
- Phone: (360) 445-2277
- Cost notes: All programs are FREE of charge.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Korey - Session 1
- What ages does Camp Korey - Session 1 accept?
- Camp Korey - Session 1 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 - Session 1 cost?
- Camp Korey - Session 1 doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. All programs are FREE of charge. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Korey - Session 1?
- Camp Korey - Session 1 is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 - Session 1 provide lunch?
- Camp Korey - Session 1 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.
Planning guides
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Korey - Session 1.
- Camp Korey · Mount Vernon, Washington, USA · Ages 5–17
- Camp Korey · Camp Korey · Ages 5–17
- Boys & Girls Clubs of Skagit County - Mount Vernon Club · Elise Menashe Teen Center · Ages 5–18