Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle)
Camp Long offers specialized overnight camps in West Seattle, focusing on outdoor skills, nature exploration, and traditional camp activities for youth.
▌ Editor's read This camp is operated by Seattle Parks and Recreation, indicating it is a municipal program (page 1 of the PDF). The document is a brochure for 2026 summer camps, including several specialized overnight options at Camp Long (pages 10-11). The cost is listed as $220 per week for residents, making it a very affordable option. Camp themes include 'Camp Long Explorers,' 'Outdoor Skills,' and 'Nature Art Camp,' suggesting a focus on outdoor education and skill-building. The brochure does not mention ACA accreditation, staff-to-camper ratios, or specific background check policies for staff. The document is a PDF brochure, not a website, which limits the available information.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Who thrives here Ages 6–21
Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–21
- Hours: Tuesday 5 p.m. - Friday at Noon
- Address: 5200 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
- Phone: (206) 684-7434
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle)
- What ages does Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) accept?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) is open to children ages 6–21. 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 Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) cost?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) publishes $220/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle)'s hours?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) runs Tuesday 5 p.m. - Friday at Noon. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle)?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) provide lunch?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) 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 Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Seattle?
- Specialized Overnight Camp - Camp Long (in West Seattle) 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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