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Olympia Summer Camp

Olympia Summer Camp

Join us this summer for a week or more of FUN outdoor adventures!! With something for everyone, we look forward to an exciting summer!

**Registration for Summer 2022 opens February 1 at 9am.**

2022 Schedule

Adventure Day CAmp:  

July 11–15 | ULTIMATE SURVIVOR: An exciting week all about learning the tips and tricks to becoming the ultimate survivor! Each day will focus on skills and hands-on activities to survive in the PNW, including map and compass training, backcountry cooking and fire safety, wilderness first aid, and of course the favorite—shelter building! Campers will leave camp ready for an overnight adventure that will put their skills to the test. This camp is open to campers ages 8–13 and runs from 9am–4pm.

July 25–29 | ALL THINGS NATURE: A week filled with hands-on activities and outdoor exploring that focus on learning all about nature in the Pacific Northwest!  We will spend the week exploring beaches, identifying plants, foraging for delicious foods, and learn how to protect the land around us as we create lasting art from invasive plants.  After camp, your child will walk away ready to appreciate and engage in nature! This camp is open to campers ages 8–13 and runs from 9am–4pm.

Mini Day CAmp:

August 8–12 | WILDERNESS EXPLORERS: An exciting week all about creating tools and kits to help any explorer be more successful! Each day will be new skills and hands-on activities including map reading and creating, backcountry cooking, fire safety, wilderness first aid, 10 Essential kits, and of course the favorite—shelter building! Campers ages 5–9 can register for either MORNING or AFTERNOON camp.

Overnight CAmp:

July 6–8 | OVERNIGHT EXPLORERS at MT RAINIER: With 3 fun-filled days with friends and away from home, this is a PERFECT introduction to tent camping. We will spend the days relaxing along the riverbed, splashing in an alpine lake, and even explore an old Ghost Town! Our nights will be spent at our Irish Property near the NW corner of Mt. Rainier National Park filled with games, stories, and hot cocoa around the camp fire. This camp is open to kids ages 10–15 and includes transportation, food, and backcountry skills lessons.

July 19–22 | OVERNIGHT ADVENTURE CAMP at MT RAINIER: A week full of outdoor overnight adventure with friends!  We will spend the days exploring what can only be found in the mountains by foot—breath taking waterfalls, glacier-filled lakes, high up fire lookouts, and alpine meadows filled with flowers. Our nights will be spent at our Irish Property near the NW corner of Mt. Rainier National Park filled with games, stories, and hot cocoa around the camp fire. This camp is open to kids ages 10–15 and includes transportation, food, and backcountry skills lessons.

August 1-4 | BEGINNER BACKPACK @ DOSEWALLIPS: Campers will enjoy a 2.5 mile walk along the beautiful Dosewallips river on an old abandoned road where we will set up camp at an Elkhorn campground. Our days will be spent exploring the river, waterfalls, and practicing a variety of backcountry skills.  This camp is open to kids ages 10–13 and includes transportation and food.

August 2-5 | SUMMER BACKPACK @ QUINAULT: With the beautiful river, waterfalls, and large evergreens, this low mileage trip is great for first-timers and the can be enjoyed by all beginners. Campers will spend the days learning and practicing backcountry skills while exploring old-growth forests and riverbeds along the Quinault river. This camp is open to kids ages 9–14 and includes transportation, food, and backcountry skills lessons.

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. 

List of Summer Camp Offerings

Overnight Explorers @ Rainier

Overnight Explorers

Wed, Jul 6, 2022 - Fri, Jul 8, 2022
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jul 1
Olympia Branch
Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor - Olympia - 2022

Summer Day Camp - Ultimate Survivor

Mon, Jul 11, 2022 - Fri, Jul 15, 2022
No Prerequisites
9 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Jul 5
Olympia Branch
Overnight Adventures @ Rainier

Overnight Adventure Camp @ Rainier

Tue, Jul 19, 2022 - Fri, Jul 22, 2022
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Jul 8
Olympia Branch
Summer Day Camp - All Things Nature - Olympia - 2022

Summer Day Camp - All Things Nature

Mon, Jul 25, 2022 - Fri, Jul 29, 2022
No Prerequisites
5 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Jul 18
Olympia Branch
Summer Backpack at Dosewallips - Olympia - 2022

Summer Backpack at Dosewallips

Mon, Aug 1, 2022 - Thu, Aug 4, 2022
No Prerequisites
5 participants
Registration closes Jul 26
Olympia Branch
Summer Backpack Trip - Olympia - 2022

Summer Backpack Trip

Tue, Aug 2, 2022 - Fri, Aug 5, 2022
No Prerequisites
5 participants on waitlist
Registration closes Jul 26
Olympia Branch
AM Mini Mountaineers Camp - Wilderness Explorers - Olympia - 2022

AM Mini Mountaineers Camp - Wilderness Explorers

Mon, Aug 8, 2022 - Fri, Aug 12, 2022
No Prerequisites
0 participants
Registration closes Aug 3
Olympia Branch
PM Mini Mountaineers Camp - Wilderness Explorers - Olympia - 2022

PM Mini Mountaineers Camp - Wilderness Explorers

Mon, Aug 8, 2022 - Fri, Aug 12, 2022
No Prerequisites
7 participants
Registration closes Aug 3
Olympia Branch
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