Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 13–17 · $2,088/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 13–17

Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week

Camp Ten Trees · $2,088/week · ★ 5.0 (5 reviews)

Camp Ten Trees offers an inclusive overnight summer camp experience for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies, focusing on community building and outdoor activit...

▌ Editor's read Camp Ten Trees is an ACA-accredited overnight camp for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies, with accreditation valid through 2025. The camp has been operating for 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a long-standing commitment to their mission. They are a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a safe and inclusive environment. The website explicitly mentions that all staff undergo background checks and receive extensive training in youth development, safety, and LGBTQIA2S+ issues. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the emphasis on staff training suggests a focus on camper well-being. Google reviews for Camp Ten Trees are overwhelmingly positive, averaging 4.9 stars from 40 reviews, with many parents praising the camp for providing a welcoming and transformative experience for their children. The camp offers a variety of traditional camp activities alongside programming tailored to the LGBTQIA2S+ community.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–17

Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Yes
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 13–17
  • 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. Sliding scale: $975-$3200.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week

What ages does Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week accept?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week is open to children ages 13–17. 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 - Teen Week cost?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week publishes $2,088/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. Sliding scale: $975-$3200. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week's hours?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week 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.
Is Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week accredited?
Yes — Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 20 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 Ten Trees - Teen Week?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week 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 - Teen Week provide lunch?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week 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 - Teen Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle?
Camp Ten Trees - Teen Week 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.

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