Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp
Camp Ten Trees offers a safe and affirming overnight summer camp experience for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and their allies, focusing on community, nature, and persona...
▌ Editor's read Camp Ten Trees is an overnight summer camp for LGBTQIA2S+ youth and allies, operating for 20 years since 2004. The camp is run by a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Their website emphasizes a commitment to safety, including staff background checks and a zero-tolerance policy for harassment. They offer a sliding scale tuition model and financial aid to make camp accessible. Google reviews for Camp Ten Trees are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating from 20 reviews, frequently praising the inclusive environment and positive impact on campers. The camp's program focuses on community building, outdoor activities, and fostering a sense of belonging for marginalized youth. They are not listed as ACA accredited.
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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 - Trans Camp 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. Sliding scale: $675-$2575.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp
- What ages does Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp accept?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp 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 - Trans Camp cost?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp publishes $1,625/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: $675-$2575. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp's hours?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp 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 - Trans Camp?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp 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 - Trans Camp provide lunch?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp 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 - Trans Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle?
- Camp Ten Trees - Trans Camp 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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