Tacoma Summer Camp

Join us at the Tacoma Branch for a week filled with climbing, wilderness skills, fun, and adventure!

2026 kids' Spring Break camp

April 6-10 | Spring Break Camp: Kids aged 6-13 can join for week-long adventure full of outdoor activities, including climbing, hiking, navigation, outdoor cooking, first aid, knots and rope skills, and a snowshoeing field trip to Mt. Rainier National Park.

2026 kids' summer day camps Schedule

June 22–26 | Rock & Ropes 1: A fun-filled week focused on building basic rock climbing skills! Students will learn to rock climb, belay, tie climbing knots, rappel, prusik, and will enjoy an outdoor climbing session on real cliffs in North Bend.

June 29–July 3 | Water Week 1:Campers will have the opportunity to experience a guided river float during this fun week of camp! We'll also learn about tides and currents, water-based safety and first aid, and local marine life, in addition to general outdoor skill building and a bit of rock climbing as well.

July 6-10 | Climbing Rock Stars 1: This week encourages campers to dive deeper into rock climbing skills! Kids will have the chance to learn more advanced climbing techniques and moves, build anchors, learn to lead on bolted climbs, climbing knots and rescue techniques, rappelling, prusiking, belaying, and more! We'll also have plenty of games and supplementary outdoor skills to keep our minds fresh and energized. Field trips include climbing outdoors in North Bend.

July 13–17 | Nature Arts & Crafts Week 1: Creative adventurers, join us for this unique week at Tacoma Camp! Campers will learn outdoor skills and safety, and then tap into their creative side for art projects and crafts that accompany their outdoor experiences. This week's field trip consists of an easy hike with a focus on nature photography.

July 20-24 | Rock & Ropes II: A fun-filled week focused on building basic rock climbing skills! Students will learn to rock climb, belay, tie climbing knots, rappel, prusik, and will enjoy an outdoor climbing session on real cliffs in North Bend.

July 27-July 31 | Water Week II: Campers will have the opportunity to experience a guided river float during this fun week of camp! We'll also learn about tides and currents, water-based safety and first aid, and local marine life, in addition to general outdoor skill building and a bit of rock climbing as well.

Aug 3-7 | Nature Arts & Crafts Week II: Creative adventurers, join us for this all-new week at Tacoma Camp! Campers will learn outdoor skills and safety, and then tap into their creative side for art projects and crafts that accompany their outdoor experiences. This week's field trip consists of an easy hike with a focus on nature photography.

Aug 10–Aug 14 | Climbing Rock Stars II: This week encourages campers to dive deeper into rock climbing skills! Kids will have the chances to learn more advanced climbing techniques and moves, build anchors, learn to lead on bolted climbs, climbing knots and rescue techniques, rappelling, prusiking, belaying, and more! We'll also have plenty of games, songs, and supplementary outdoor skills to keep our minds fresh and energized. Field trips include climbing outdoors in North Bend.

overnight kids' camps

July 20–24 | Teanaway Overnight 1: This week includes 3 nights of overnight camping at the charming Flying Horseshoe Ranch outside Cle Elum. On Monday, we will meet at the Tacoma Program Center, learn outdoor skills, get to know each other, and prepare for our trip. Then Tuesday, we're off to camp! We'll be spending our days hiking in the Teanaway and Alpine Lakes areas, our afternoons swimming in the pool and enjoying games in the playfield, and our evenings around the campfire enjoying games, and hearty meals!

Aug 3–7 | Teanaway Overnight 2: Our second week at overnight camp will be similar to the first, except that it will be a full 5 days and 4 nights at our overnight camp. Monday drop-off and Friday pick-up will be at the Tacoma Mountaineers Program Center.

Teen adventure camps

July 28-July 31 | Teen Adventures - Rock Climbing: Teens age 13-17 have the chance to learn and hone rock climbing skills and put them to use on real rock! We will spend Tuesday at our Tacoma Program Center practicing climbing basics, such as belaying, top-roping, knots, anchor building, etc. On Wednesday morning, we will pack up and will head out to the crags for outdoor climbing! This camp includes 2 nights (Wed and Thu night) of overnight camping at a campground near the climbing area. Group meals and transportation will be provided. We will return to Tacoma on Friday afternoon. This camp is open to both new and experienced rock climbers.

Aug 11-14 | Teen Adventures: Backpacking: Teens age 13-17 have the chance to learn outdoor skills and enjoy a wilderness adventure! We will spend Tuesday at our Tacoma Program Center on team building, using backpacking gear, learning wilderness survival skills such as first aid and navigation. On Wednesday morning, will embark on a 3-day, 2-night backpacking adventure, returning Friday afternoon.

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.