Camp Ten Trees
Camp Ten Trees offers an inclusive overnight summer camp experience for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, focusing on community building and outdoor activities.
▌ Editor's read Camp Ten Trees is an overnight summer camp for LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies, operating for 20 years since 2003, as stated on their 'About Us' page. The website, camptentrees.org, loads successfully and provides detailed information about their programs. They are a nonprofit organization, emphasizing their mission to create a safe and affirming space for campers. The camp mentions that all staff undergo background checks on their 'Staff' page. While not ACA accredited, the camp has a strong online presence with an Instagram handle @camptentrees and a Facebook page 'camptentrees'. Google reviews average 4.9 stars from 20 reviews, with parents praising the inclusive environment and positive impact on their children. The camp offers a sliding scale tuition model, demonstrating a commitment to accessibility.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–17
Camp Ten Trees 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2006 (20 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 1500 Westlake Ave N #8, Seattle, WA 98109, USA
- Cost notes: USD. All camp tuition at CTT is offered on a sliding scale basis. Youth Camp and Trans Camp rates range from $675-$2575. Teen Camp rates range from $975-$3200 and LEADs rate ranges from $1250-$3950. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ten Trees
- What ages does Camp Ten Trees accept?
- Camp Ten Trees is open to children ages 8–17. 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 Ten Trees cost?
- Camp Ten Trees publishes $945/week for the standard session. USD. All camp tuition at CTT is offered on a sliding scale basis. Youth Camp and Trans Camp rates range from $675-$2575. Teen Camp rates range from $975-$3200 and LEADs rate ranges from $1250-$3950. Financial aid is available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ten Trees's hours?
- Camp Ten Trees 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.
- Who runs Camp Ten Trees?
- Camp Ten Trees 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 Ten Trees provide lunch?
- Camp Ten Trees 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.
- How does Camp Ten Trees compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle?
- Camp Ten Trees is one of 6 overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle 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.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
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