Seattle Mountaineers Summer Camps

COVID-19 UPDATE: THE MOUNTAINEERS ARE TRACKING THE RECOMMENDATIONS FOR SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK AND TRYING TO PLAN AS FAR IN ADVANCE AS POSSIBLE WITH THE INFORMATION WE ARE GIVEN. AT THIS POINT, WE ANTICIPATE THAT SUMMER CAMPS WILL STILL BE ABLE TO RUN and have made the tough decision to cancel the first two weeks of camps. updates will continue to be emailed to families bi-weekly.

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 and/or outdoor adventures relating to the given theme.

Click on the week to learn more and register:

June
22 - 26 Water Week 1 *Canceled*
29 - 3 Hike Week *Canceled*

July
6 - 10    Ropes and Rocks
13 - 17   Wind and Waves
20 - 24 Mountain Adventures
27 - 31    Survivor Week

August
3 - 7 Rockstar Week
10 - 14   Water Week 2
17 - 21   Advanced Climbing Week

Scroll to the bottom of this page to see current availability.

OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMPS

Adventure with The Mountaineers' exciting overnight camps based at Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt. Erie, the Olympics, and the Cascades.

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MT. RAINIER CAMP 1: JUNE 30 - JULY 2

*Canceled*

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.

INDEPENDENCE LAKE BACKPACK: JULY 7-8

An introductory 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.

GIRLS NIGHT OUT - BACKPACKING TRIP: JULY 9-10

A girls-only introductory backpacking trip in the Cascades for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn about backcountry skills while having fun at Independence Lake. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.

MT. ERIE CLIMB AND CAMP: JULY 14-16

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. RAINIER CAMP 2: JULY 21-23

OZETTE TRIANGLE 3-DAY BACKPACK: JULY 28-30

An introductory 2-night backpacking trip in Olympic National Park for campers ages 10-14. Campers will learn backcountry skills and have a blast hiking and camping in the forests and along the coastline unique to the Olympics. Transportation, food, and instruction are provided. Drop off and pick up from the Seattle Program Center.

MT. BAKER LODGE HIKE WEEK: AUGUST 3-7

This camp is designed for the hike-loving kiddos ages 10-14 and features the gorgeous trails of the Mt. Baker region, such as well-known Chain Lakes Loop and Lake Ann. Campers will enjoy new hikes each day, learn about this dramatic area, and play lots of games in the lodge. Food, transportation, and accommodation at the lodge are included. 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.