Camp · Specialty · Ages 10–16 · $1,150/week
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The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day Camp

Capitol Hill · $1,150/week

The Northwest School Summer Camp offers a variety of day camp programs for students in grades 1-12, focusing on arts, academics, and outdoor adventures.

▌ Editor's read The Northwest School Summer Camp website loads successfully and details a variety 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 school in Seattle, indicating a 'school' owner type. The website states, 'All summer camp staff undergo background checks,' confirming a commitment to safety. 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 125 reviews, with positive comments often highlighting the school's strong academic and arts programs, which likely extend to their summer offerings. Social media handles found are @northwestschool on Instagram and 'northwestschool' on Facebook, belonging to the parent school. The program type is clearly 'day' camp, with no overnight options mentioned.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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

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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 - Day Camp

What ages does The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day Camp accept?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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 - Day Camp cost?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day Camp publishes $1,150/week for the standard session. That sits 70% above the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle — typical for specialty programs with smaller groups or premium facilities. 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. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day Camp's hours?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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 - Day Camp?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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 - Day Camp provide lunch?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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 - Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Day 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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