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Washington Hiking Camps
Teaching Kids About Nature's Beauty and Outdoor Survival
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Washington parents know that your child will discover so much about themselves, while exploring the wilderness with Washington Hiking Camps, where safety is always the #1 priority. Washington Hiking Camps will instill your children with the knowledge necessary to survive in not only a wilderness setting, but in their daily life as well.
With childhood obesity on the rise and video games continuing to take up our children's attention, it is crucial to get them interested in outdoor activities such as Hiking. Washington Hiking Camps will help your child build confidence and self-esteem while gaining an appreciation of the great outdoors.
Hiking camps throughout the country and especially in Washington specialize in providing your children with an adventurous, fun-filled, and life changing experiences in the realm of Hiking.
The following are some highly recommended Hiking programs servicing Washington. These programs have passed 300 stringent standards and thus are accredited by the World Camp Association and the American Camping Association:
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Hiking Camps in the Washington Region are:
Cascade Meadows Bapt Camp Leavenworth,WA http://www.cascademeadows.org 206-463-2512
Cascade Meadows provides a 'real' camp experience, hiking, cookouts, campfires, river-tubing, outdoor games, crafts, orienteering, and star-gazing.
Auburn YMCA Summer Day Camp Auburn,WA 253-833-2770
Supportive atmosphere of a Day Camp setting. Encourages participates to develop fullest potential in spirit, mind & body.
Camp Dart-Lo Spokane,WA http://www.dartlo.org 509-747-6191
Something for everyone. Leadership training for teens. Come 2 weeks or all summer. State-of-the-art pool complex nestled in forest provides unique experience.
Camp Fire USA Day Camps Seattle,WA http://www.campfire-usa.org 206-461-8550
Week long day camps in outdoor settings. Small groups, trained volunteer staff, nature, crafts, camp skills, games.
Camp Firwood Bellingham,WA http://www.thefirs.org 360-733-6840
Firwood is a counelor-centered, high-energy, activity-oriented, summer camp.
Camp Highline Seattle,WA http://www.seattleymca.org 206-244-5880
Camp Highline is a real outdoor camping adventure in an urban based environment. Outdoor living skills, overnight campouts, rock climbing, archery, & more.
Camp Huston Gold Bar,WA http://www.huston.org 360-793-0441
Episcopal camp in foot hills of Cascade Mtns. Small group experience in a Christian community. Adventure trips.
Camp Kirby Bow,WA 360-766-6060
A rustic camp with forest and tidal beaches. Our emphasis on outdoor living fun,building self-worth, confidence/growth. Where kids get to be kids.
Camp Nor'wester Roche Harbor,WA http://www.norwester.org 360-468-2225
Opportunities to practice leadership, stewardship and conservation. Emphasis on self discovery and community living.
Camp Sealth Vashon Is.,WA http://www.campfire-usa.org 206-463-3174
Woodlands & beach on Puget Sound. Emphasis on teamwork, group living & camper involvement in planning activities. Outstanding teen programs. School Environ Ed.
Camp Zanika Lache Leavenworth,WA 509-663-1609
Mountain setting on Lake Wenatchee, caring camp, traditional Camp Fire program, mature staff.
Cascade Camp Cherith Belfair,WA http://www.cascadecampcherith.org 425-487-0648
water & target sports, arts & camp skills + Bible, leadership training, friends, learning about self and God. Beyond fun separate programs for boys & girls
CYO Camp Gallagher Lake Bay,WA http://www.seattlearch.org/cyo 206-903-4625
Teens discover a sense of self & appreciation of others, nature & see all these wonders as a reflection of God.
CYO Camp Hamilton Monroe,WA http://www.seattlearch.org/cyo 206-903-4625
Children discover a sense of self, an appreciation of others & nature. See all these as a reflection of God.
Day Camp Sand Point Seattle,WA 206-524-1400
YMCA Day Camp Sandpoint provides a camp experience in an urban center, emphasizing the core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, caring, faith & fun.
Federal Way Norman Center YMCA Federal Way,WA http://www.seattleymca.org 253-838-4708
Combine healthy portions of the great outdoors & skill building sprinkled with cultural expeniences all wrapped up in fun & you've got YMCA Outdoor Day Camp.
Indianola Camp & Retreat Ctr Indianola,WA http://www.gbgm-umc.org/campindianola 360-297-2223
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Koinonia Cle Elum,WA 509-674-5767
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Lake Heights YMCA Day Camp Bellevue,WA 425-644-8417
We build strong kids, strong families, strong communities.
Lake Wenatchee YMCA Camp Leavenworth,WA http://www.lwycamp.org 509-763-9622
Focus is on building character based on caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility through quality leadership.
Ocean Park Retreat Center Ocean Park,WA http://www.opretreat.org 360-665-4367
80 acres of beach dunes and forest. Located on the Long Beach Peninsula with lighthouses, oyster farming and Lewis and Clark sites.
River Ranch Resident & Day Cam Carnation,WA http://www.girlscoutstotem.org/summer.htm 425-333-4553
Girl Scout camp serving all girls. Horseback riding, swimming, arts & crafts, nature activities & leadership development
Robbinswold Lilliwaup,WA http://www.girlscoutstotem.org/summer.htm 206-633-5600
Girl Scout camp, on Hood Canal serving all girls. Boating, ocean beach, nature activities,l eadership development & more
Roganunda Naches,WA http://www.yakima-campfire.com 509-453-9151
'Fun & Sun for Boys & Girls'
Sammamish YMCA Camp Terry Preston,WA http://www.sammamishymca.org 425-391-4840
YMCA Terry is a day camp for kids ages 6-12. It is located along the Raging River in Preston, WA. Hiking, Archery, Climbing, and Field Trips make up our day.
Shoreline Family YMCA Shoreline,WA http://www.shorelineymca.org 206-364-1700
Tkae an adventure this summer. Each week is filled with a variety of field trips, active games, songs, swimming and many more fun activities.
Sound View Camp Long Branch,WA http://www.soundviewcamp.com 253-884-9202
105 acres located on beautiful Puget Sound. Faith based programs with one of the NW's largest challenge courses. A wonderful place to relax.
St Albans Belfair,WA http://www.gsppc.org 253-475-0307
Freshwater lake, Viking boats, waterfront, horses, trip programs, care for earthskills, camper planning, FUN.
Sunset Lake Camp Wilkeson,WA http://www.sunsetlake.org 360-829-0311
Noncompetitive program focuses on group cooperation & encouragement, affirming Christian values & healthful lifestyle.
The Salvation Army Camp Arnold Eatonville,WA http://www.tsacamparnold.org 253-847-2511
Over 600 acres pristine land and forests, natural lake, spectacular view Mt Ranier-watersports, hiking ages 8-12, wilderness ed 13-16, low camper/staff ratio
Volasuca Volunteers Of America Sultan,WA http://www.voaww.org/camp 360-793-0646
A camp for every child, nurturing self-esteem, leadership and social development. Financial assistance available.
West Seattle YMCA Day Camp Seattle,WA 206-935-6000
Traditional outdoor day camp in natural setting with emphasis on outdoor recreation and education. Convenient drop off locations and hours.
YMCA Camp Colman Longbranch,WA 253-884-3844
On 1/2 mile of beach-front facing west. Swimming & boating in salt water lagoon. Environmental ed prog year round.
YMCA Camp Dudley Naches,WA http://www.yakimaymca.org 509-248-1202
Located in the beautiful Cascade Mountains. We focus on developing self-esteem, leadership, social skills and FUN.
YMCA Camp Reed Deer Park,WA http://www.campreed.org 509-838-3577
Breathtaking setting on private lake. Traditional camp; out of camp trip; caring staff.
YMCA Camp Seymour Gig Harbor,WA http://www.campseymour.org 253-884-3392
Progressive, values-oriented, camper-centered programs combining adventure, friendship, and growth. The days we create are as unique as each of our campers.
YMCA Day Camp Bellevue Bellevue,WA 425-746-9900
YMCA fun on several sites. Values-based program in outdoor setting for youth. Specialty and adventure programs offered.
YMCA Day Camp Puyallup Puyallup,WA http://www.ymcatacoma.org 253-841-9622
Exciting theme-based activities in 4 locations. Special programming, age 10-12. Separate teen camp has an overnight trips.
YMCA Gig Harbor Day Camp Gig Harbor,WA 253-884-3392
Day camp with real 'camp' flavor. Hiking, crafts, and much more. We build strong kinds, strong families, strong communities.
YMCA Lakewood Day Camp Lakewood,WA http://www.ymcatacoma.org 253-460-8922
Day camps for ages 3-4, 5-8, 9-12 & 12-15. Lots of fun activities and field trips at several locations.
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