The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp
The Northwest School Summer Camp offers academic and enrichment programs for middle and high school students, including boarding options, on its Seattle campus.
▌ Editor's read The Northwest School Summer Camp is operated by The Northwest School, an independent middle and high school in Seattle. The program offers both day and boarding options, making it a hybrid program. The website details a variety of academic and enrichment courses for middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students, including subjects like creative writing, coding, and debate. The school's main website mentions that all employees undergo background checks, which likely extends to summer staff. While not ACA accredited, the camp benefits from the established infrastructure and reputation of The Northwest School. Google reviews for The Northwest School itself average 4.5 stars from 100 reviews, with parents praising the school's academic rigor and supportive environment. Social media handles for the school are @northwestschool on Instagram and NorthwestSchool on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 12–16
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day and overnight options
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 12–16
- 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 - Boarding Camp
- What ages does The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp accept?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp is open to children ages 12–16. 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 - Boarding Camp cost?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp publishes $2,950/week for the standard session. That sits 337% above the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding Camp's hours?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding 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 - Boarding Camp?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding 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 - Boarding Camp provide lunch?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding 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 - Boarding Camp compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
- The Northwest School Summer Camp - Boarding 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.
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