Camp · Adventure · Ages 6–12 · $550/week
▌ Adventure · Ages 6–12

The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle

Magnuson Park · $550/week

The Mountaineers Summer Camp in Seattle offers outdoor adventure day camps for youth, focusing on activities like hiking, climbing, and wilderness skills.

▌ Editor's read The Mountaineers Summer Camp in Seattle offers day camps for youth aged 6-17, focusing on outdoor adventure and skill-building. Activities include hiking, climbing, paddling, and wilderness skills, with age-appropriate programming. The camp website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in first aid and CPR. The Mountaineers is a non-profit organization founded in 1906, indicating a long history of outdoor education. While not ACA accredited, the organization's extensive experience and focus on safety protocols are notable. Google reviews for 'The Mountaineers' (the parent organization) show a rating of 4.8 stars from over 1,000 reviews, reflecting a positive public perception of their programs. The camp emphasizes hands-on learning and fostering a love for the outdoors.
Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt

Who thrives here Ages 6–12

The Mountaineers Summer Camp - 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 adventure program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 6–12
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 7700 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, WA 98115, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Scholarships available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle

What ages does The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle accept?
The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle is open to children ages 6–12. 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 The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle cost?
The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle publishes $550/week for the standard session. USD. Scholarships available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle's hours?
The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle?
The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does The Mountaineers Summer Camp - Seattle provide lunch?
The Mountaineers Summer Camp - 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.

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