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Washington Wilderness Trips
Teaching Kids Self-Reliance and Enviornmental Awareness
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Washington wilderness trips provide eye opening experiences for children of all ages and ability levels. With Washington wilderness trips your child will participate in many outdoor activities including backpacking, camping, canoeing, climbing and many others.
Washington parents can be assured their child will be supervised by knowledgeable and highly trained staff to encourage your child in their independent pursuit to learn about the world and their environment. Washington kids will learn self-reliance and build confidence in themselves through educational experiences while discovering new and exciting places.
With the growing need for environmental awareness camps throughout the country and especially in Washington have continued to enhance and expand their wilderness trip programs.
The following are some highly recommended travel and tour 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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Wilderness Trips 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.
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 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.
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 Nanamakee Expeditions Seattle,WA
Residential and/or Day Camp:
Four Winds and Westward Ho Deer Harbor,WA http://www.fourwindscamp.org 360-376-2277
Washington's San Juan Islands. Long standing coed prog, individual choice 20 activities, sailing, sports, arts, riding, arts and crafts, & garden
Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center Ellensburg,WA http://www.lazyfcamp.org 509-962-2780
Lazy F Camp provides summer camp in a Christian environment in a convenient location. Also open for non-profit guest groups year round.
Marine Science Camp Port Townsend,WA http://www.ptmsc.org 360-385-5582
Residential and/or Day Camp:
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
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
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 Orkila Seattle,WA http://www.camporkila.org 206-382-5009
Breathtaking setting in Washington's San Juan Islands. Emphasis on out-of-camp trips. Diverse program and 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.
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