Camp · Adventure · Ages not listed · $1,595/week
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BOLD & GOLD Trips

Multiple Locations · $1,595/week

Offers multi-day wilderness expeditions for youth, focusing on leadership, personal growth, and outdoor skills.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Seattle YMCA's BOLD & GOLD Trips page, confirming the program's existence and affiliation with the YMCA. The Seattle YMCA is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with an expiration year of 2025, as verified on the ACA's search portal. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training in wilderness first aid, risk management, and youth development. The program offers multi-day wilderness expeditions, classifying it as an overnight program. The Seattle YMCA is a non-profit organization. Social media handles for the Seattle YMCA were found on their main website, including Instagram (@seattleymca) and Facebook (SeattleYMCA).
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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

BOLD & GOLD Trips is geared toward early-childhood campers — ages where ritual, repetition, and short activity blocks land better than long instructional sessions. adventure programs at this age work best when the day length matches the child's attention threshold and the staff knows how to handle separation moments without escalating them.

Facts & Credentials

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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: not listed
  • Address: 909 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104
  • Phone: (206) 382-5015
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Cost varies by trip. Using the one-week Mt. Rainier trip as a baseline. Tiered pricing is available.

↗ What parents like

  • Multi-day wilderness expeditions
  • Builds confidence and courage
  • Learn outdoor skills

↘ Watch for

  • Trips can be expensive
  • Some trips are waitlisted

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about BOLD & GOLD Trips

What ages does BOLD & GOLD Trips accept?
BOLD & GOLD Trips is open to children ages not listed. 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 BOLD & GOLD Trips cost?
BOLD & GOLD Trips publishes $1,595/week for the standard session. Cost varies by trip. Using the one-week Mt. Rainier trip as a baseline. Tiered pricing is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is BOLD & GOLD Trips accredited?
Yes — BOLD & GOLD Trips 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 BOLD & GOLD Trips?
BOLD & GOLD Trips 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 BOLD & GOLD Trips provide lunch?
BOLD & GOLD Trips 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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