Summer Camp - Wilderness Discovery Week - 2025

Youth Program

Summer Camp - Wilderness Discovery Week

A fun-filled short camp week featuring lots of climbing, outdoor curriculum, and guest presentations!

Mountaineers explore! This short week is all about learning about the world around us and filling our time together with as much fun as possible. 

Campers ages 6-12 are invited to a four-day week packed with traditional camp games, songs and a heavy dose of outdoor adventure. Each week consists of rock climbing, outdoor skills, crafts, and swimming.

Due to the shortened nature of the week, Wilderness Discovery Camp will not feature field trips. However, campers will spend three days immersed in outdoor curriculum. We'll identify plants in Magnuson Park, work on our nature photography, learn from guest speakers, and more! 

LOGISTICS:

  • The lottery opens on January 2 at 10 am.
  • The lottery closes at 5 pm on January 16.
  • Campers will be notified between January 21-22 via email of the registering parent if they have been selected. Campers have until January 26 to register for the camp via that offer.
  • All remaining camp spots will open for registration on January 27 at 10 am.
  • The lottery is for Seattle Day Camp registration only. All Lodge Camps will open for enrollment on January 28.
  • Drop off: 8:45 - 9:00 am
  • Pick up: 3:50 - 4:00 pm
  • AM extended care starts at 7:45 am (Tuesday-Friday)
  • PM extended care runs until 5:30 pm (Monday-Friday)
  • Family Friday (optional): Friday 3:00 - 4:00 pm
  • *Please note: all outdoor activities are weather and condition dependent* 

ANY QUESTIONS?

Take a look at our camp FAQs or view our online registration instructions.  To simplify the registration process, be sure your campers paperwork is filled out prior to registration. This can be done through their account on the website. 

Scholarships are available for summer camp. We recommend applying for a scholarship at least two weeks before you plan on enrolling.

Or contact our Summer Camp Team:  summercamp@mountaineers.org 

Badges you will earn:

Program Requirements
Program Activity Date Availability Leader
Magnuson Park In-Town Day
Seattle Program Center
Mon, Jun 30, 2025
Registration closes Jun 24
17 participants
44 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jul 1, 2025
Registration closes Jun 24
17 participants
44 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Registration closes Jun 24
17 participants
44 instructors
Seattle Program Center
Thu, Jul 3, 2025
Registration closes Jun 24
17 participants
44 instructors
PM Extended Care (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Mon, Jun 30, 2025 -
Wed, Jul 2, 2025
Registration closes Jun 28
4 participants
1 instructor
$115.00
AM Extended Care (optional)
Seattle Program Center
Tue, Jul 1, 2025 -
Thu, Jul 3, 2025
Registration closes Jun 29
4 participants
1 instructor
$80.00
Roster
Required Equipment
  • Lunch and snacks 
  • Water bottle
  • Closed-toe shoes
  • Swimsuit
  • Towel
  • Sunscreen
  • Layers
Program Materials

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