Camp · Specialty · Ages 10–16 · $675/week
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▌ Specialty · Ages 10–16

The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half Day Camp

Capitol Hill · $675/week

The Northwest School Summer Camp offers half-day and full-day specialty camps for students in grades 3-12, focusing on arts, academics, and outdoor adventures.

▌ Editor's read The Northwest School Summer Camp website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their half-day and full-day specialty camps for grades 3-12. The camp is operated by The Northwest School, an independent school, indicating a 'school' owner type. The website explicitly states that 'All summer staff undergo background checks,' which is a positive safety indicator. 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 104 reviews, with many praising the school's academic rigor and supportive environment. The camp offers diverse programs such as 'Art Camp,' 'Writing Workshop,' and 'Outdoor Adventure Camp.' Social media handles found are @northwestschool on Instagram and 'northwestschool' on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 10–16

The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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 - Half Day Camp

What ages does The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half Day Camp accept?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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 - Half Day Camp cost?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half Day Camp publishes $675/week for the standard session. That sits close to the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half Day Camp's hours?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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 - Half Day Camp?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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 - Half Day Camp provide lunch?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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 - Half Day Camp compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
The Northwest School Summer Camp - Half 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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