Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp
Christian overnight camp offering traditional camp activities, spiritual growth, and outdoor adventures.
▌ Editor's read Sunset Lake Camp's website (sunsetlake.org) loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. It is operated by the Washington Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, indicating a church-based ownership model. The camp offers various overnight programs, including Horsemanship Camp, Watersports Camp, and Adventure Camp, catering to different age groups. The website explicitly states that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks to ensure camper safety. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp maintains a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 100 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive Christian environment and engaging activities. Social media handles include @sunsetlakecamp on Instagram and SunsetLakeCamp on Facebook, providing additional avenues for engagement and information.
Who thrives here Ages 7–17
Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway 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
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–17
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 30000 84th St E, Wilkeson, WA 98396
- Phone: 360-829-0311
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Session Price: $635 (Standard Class). Includes all activities, meals, and lodging.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp
- What ages does Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp accept?
- Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp is open to children ages 7–17. 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 Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp cost?
- Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp publishes $635/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp's hours?
- Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp?
- Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp provide lunch?
- Yes — Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
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- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Sunset Lake Camp - Base Camp.
- Sunset Lake Camp - Foothills Camp · Mount Rainier · Ages 7–17 · $635/week