Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week
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 ACA accredited overnight camp, with accreditation valid through 2025, specifically serving LGBTQIA+ youth and their allies. The camp has been operating since 2000, indicating over two decades of experience. Their website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is a nonprofit organization, emphasizing its mission-driven approach to providing a safe and inclusive environment. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the focus on safety and community suggests adequate supervision. Google reviews for Camp Ten Trees are overwhelmingly positive, with a 5.0-star rating based on 23 reviews, frequently praising the supportive and welcoming atmosphere. The program offers traditional camp activities alongside a strong emphasis on identity affirmation and community building.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 262000+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–13
Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week 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 overnight/sleepaway 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
- Yes
- Established
- 26 (2000 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–13
- 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 - Youth Week
- What ages does Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week accept?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week is open to children ages 8–13. 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 - Youth Week cost?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week 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 - Youth Week's hours?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth 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 - Youth Week accredited?
- Yes — Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 2000 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 - Youth Week?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth Week is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 2000 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 - Youth Week provide lunch?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth 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 - Youth Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle?
- Camp Ten Trees - Youth 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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