The Northwest School Summer Camp
The Northwest School Summer Camp offers a variety of day camps for grades 1-12, focusing on arts, academics, and outdoor adventures on their Seattle campus.
▌ Editor's read The Northwest School Summer Camp website loads successfully and details a range of day camp programs for students in grades 1-12, including arts, academics, and outdoor adventures. The camp is operated by The Northwest School, an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit school, indicating a 'school' owner type. The website explicitly states that 'All summer staff are subject to background checks and receive training in safety protocols and emergency procedures,' confirming the presence of background check language. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for The Northwest School (the parent institution) show a rating of 4.3 stars from 108 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the school's supportive environment and strong academics, which likely extends to their summer programs. Social media handles found are @northwestschool on Instagram and 'northwestschool' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 10–16
The Northwest School Summer Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 10–16
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
- Address: 1415 Summit Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Day Camp: $1150/session ($575/week). Half Day: $675/session ($337.50/week). Boarding Camp: $2,950/session ($1475/week). Lunch included. Financial aid is available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about The Northwest School Summer Camp
- What ages does The Northwest School Summer Camp accept?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp is open to children ages 10–16. 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 Northwest School Summer Camp cost?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp publishes $575/week for the standard session. That sits 15% below the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are The Northwest School Summer Camp's hours?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 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 Northwest School Summer Camp?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does The Northwest School Summer Camp provide lunch?
- The Northwest School Summer 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 The Northwest School Summer Camp compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp 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.
Planning guides
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