Seattle Mountaineers Summer Camps
Seattle Youth Programs are happening in modified ways through Spring 2021. We are monitoring the process of reopening closely and will continue to share updates and changes as they occur. For further information, please review The Mountaineers COVID-19 response page. The Summer 2021 camp offerings listed are contingent upon King County's phase of reopening in May 2021.
Join us in Seattle for a summer of camp magic, adventure, and fun! We're excited to offer Day Camps for campers aged 6-12 and Adventure Camps for campers aged 10-14. We can't wait to climb, swim, sing, and craft with you in Seattle and on the trail!
Teens interested in joining us for summer camp are invited on Camp Alumni Adventures, beginner backpacking trips for 14-17 year olds, or to apply for our Counselor in Training Program, a leadership development program for 13-17 year olds. Learn more about both programs by clicking the buttons below.
Scroll to the bottom of the page to learn more about each camp offering.
Day camps
Join in on the adventure with the Seattle Mountaineers! Day camp is based out of the Seattle Program Center at Magnuson Park and is for campers ages 6-12. Each week consists of rock climbing, outdoor skills, swimming, games, crafts, and camp songs. Additionally, every week has a field trip relating to the given theme.
Click on the themes listed below to learn more about each week and register.
June
21-25 Water Week 1
28-2 Ropes and Rocks
July
5-9 Hike Week
12-16 Wind and Waves
19-23 Survivor Week
26-30 Water Week 2
August
2-6 Rockstar Week
9-13 Mountain Adventures
16-20 Advanced Climbing
OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMPS
Adventure with The Mountaineers' overnight camps based at Mt. Rainier, Mt. Erie, and across the Cascades. Campers ages 10-14 are invited to explore Washington with us! Whether climbing, car camping, or backpacking is your adventure method of choice (or perhaps you love all three!) we've planned adventure trips you're sure to enjoy.
Click the buttons below to learn more and register for each trip.
MT. RAINIER CAMP:
A 3-day camp out at Cougar Rock campground in Mt. Rainier National Park for campers ages 10-14. We will have nightly campfires, go hiking around Rainier, and practice mountaineering skills. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
MT. ERIE CLIMB AND CAMP:
A 3-day climbing camp based near Deception Pass for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn about climbing on real rock, hike along the coast, and enjoy a campground between the mountains and the sea. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
Mt. Baker Lodge Camp:
An introductory 5-day camp at Baker Lodge in the North Cascades for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn outdoor skills like navigation and hiking while practicing Leave No Trace while staying at the rustic Baker Lodge. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
INDEPENDENCE LAKE BACKPACK:
An introductory 2-day backpacking trip in the Cascades for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn about backcountry skills while having fun near this magically blue lake. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
Greenwater and Echo Lakes Backpack:
An introductory 3-day backpacking trip near Mt Rainier for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn and practice backcountry skills while exploring old-growth forests and basin lakes. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
Camp Alumni adventureS
Teens aged 14-17 who have aged out of summer camp are invited to join us for the inaugural year of Alumni Adventures! We'll continue our outdoor skill development, challenge ourselves by choice, and reminisce about camp days spent with Billy the Goat!
Click the buttons below to learn more and register for each trip.
Nannie Peak Loop Backpack:
A 4-day backpacking loop in the South Cascades for camp alumni ages 14-17. Campers will continue developing their backcountry skills and explore Sheep Lake, Nannie Peak, and the PCT. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
Robin and Tuck Lakes Backpack:
A 4-day backpacking loop in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness for camp alumni ages 14-17. Campers will explore the alpine lakes in Seattle's backyard while working on their backcountry skills and creating memories with new friends. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.
Have a question?
Take a look at our camp FAQs or view 
our online registration instructions. When you register, you'll fill out youth paperwork online. This can be done through your child's account or when registering for camp.
Or contact Tailor: summercamp@mountaineers.org.
List of Summer Camp Offerings
Summer Camp - Wind and Waves Week - Seattle - 2021
