The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps
Hands-on maritime summer camps teaching boat building, sailing, and marine exploration on Lake Union.
▌ Editor's read The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) offers day camps for youth aged 5-17, focusing on maritime skills, boat building, and sailing. The website, cwb.org/summer-camps, loads successfully and provides detailed information on camp offerings, schedules, and registration. CWB is a non-profit organization, founded in 1977 by Dick Wagner, indicating 47 years of operation. While the website does not explicitly mention staff background checks, it does detail safety protocols for on-water activities. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited. Google reviews for The Center for Wooden Boats show a strong rating of 4.8 stars from 600+ reviews, with many praising the unique educational experiences and friendly staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram (@centerforwoodenboats) and Facebook (TheCenterForWoodenBoats) page, showcasing camp activities and community engagement.
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Since 197947+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 5–17
The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps 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 specialty 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1979 (47 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 5–17
- Address: 1010 Valley St, Seattle, WA 98109
- Phone: 206-382-2628
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: USD
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps
- What ages does The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps accept?
- The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps is open to children ages 5–17. 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.
- Who runs The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps?
- The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 47 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 The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps provide lunch?
- The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps 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 The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
- The Center for Wooden Boats - Summer Camps is one of 31 specialty 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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