“Oded” means to encourage or invigorate, and our highly acclaimed Counselor-in-Training and Leadership program is built to do just that. As part of a close-knit team, the Odedim live together in the Oded Village and spend a number of days on an extended outdoor adventure. The Oded program is truly a hands-on training program, as the participants plan programs, lead services, create an Oded Project, teach activities and share responsibility for a cabin of campers. As Odedim, these teens learn to look at leadership and life through a Jewish lens. This program involves an application and interview process; not all applicants are accepted. See website for details.

Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing, drama, archery, sports/games, hiking and much more. Carefully selected and trained staff work with small living groups (1:7 ratio) to help provide a safe, caring, friendly camp community. Hidden Valley Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a safe, fun and rewarding experience providing lifelong friendships and memories to campers since 1947.

Live at Dog Mountain Farm and experience farm life. Each day girls participate in care and feeding of animals, preparing garden beds and planting the fields, working in the greenhouse planting and harvesting produce, milking goats, and collecting eggs. Campers will learn basic culinary skills while preparing meals from farm-fresh products, including baking bread and making cheese. Additional topics may include poultry butchering, sheep shearing, soap making and others. Campers reside in a platform tent and sleep on cots. Meals will be prepared and served in our outdoor kitchen.

Camp Solomon Schechter, founded in 1954, is the premier Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest. Our Shabbat-observant and Kosher camp is independent, rooted in Conservative Judaism. Camp offers an innovative Jewish experience for youth of all denominations, emphasizing the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). In Aleph we pack an entire summer of fun into 10 days! This session is perfect for new and returning campers alike. Aleph session will lay the foundation for many years of enriching Camp experiences to come.

Find a little bit of France in the San Juan Islands at one of the country’s premier French camps. Campers take part in a unique mix of French language and culture through artistic and outdoor activities. In addition to language experience, campers gain increased independence, self-awareness, new friends, and the ability to enjoy new experiences and food. Tipi-mates are arranged by age, French language class by ability, and the campers choose morning and afternoon activities themselves, including kayaking, sailing, swimming, art, archery, theater, sports, rock climbing, snorkeling, orienteering and cooking. Four summer sessions offered; family camps also offered. See website for full details.

Girls, come climb at one of the world’s best-loved rock climbing areas. Less than an hour’s drive north of Vancouver, B.C., it is home to gorgeous granite walls, beautiful lakes, cool crack climbs and fun hikes. Boasting the second largest granite monolith in the world and awesome beginner climbs, there is something here for everyone. Participants can expect to hone climbing skills, make lasting memories, enjoy a campfire or two and encourage new friends. Passport or birth certificate and photo ID required to cross the border. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

This camp is a fun-filled introduction to wilderness and community and the perfect adventure for the first-time camper or young mountain trekker. Under the guidance and encouragement of our experienced staff and elders, participants learn to cultivate a variety of interpersonal and wilderness skills, all in a challenging and supportive environment. Campers come away with resources that will aid them in their day to day lives as they approach the mysteries of adolescence.

A call to adventure beckons each of us toward an experience that extends beyond our level of comfort and current understanding. This backpacking program is a fun, exciting and significant first step on a Hero or Heroine's Journey. This camp begins with hiking along the mountain trails of beautiful Olympic National Park, where environmental stewardship is a focus of learning. Participants will also take part in wilderness cooking, trail safety and experience the joy of sleeping under the open sky. Under the guidance and encouragement of our experienced mentors, campers learn to cultivate a variety of interpersonal and wilderness skills, including leadership, responsibility and communication, in a challenging and supportive environment.

The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers. Be the next to explore this wonderland! Boys will start in the National Park and hike (with a backpack) down to Ross Lake, where they may see eagles and falcons, catch fish in the clear waters and share stories and marshmallows around the campfire. Campers also will be faced with goofing off challenges, such as fort building. No experience needed - this is introductory backpacking. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Summer science day camp held at multiple neighborhood locations throughout greater Seattle. Campers build cool robots, launch fast rockets, create fun 3D games, become science detectives, design rollercoasters and more. Each week-long theme is packed with over 20 unique learning stations. Campers take projects home so the learning continues!

Become a paleontologist. Travel back through time as we uncover the mysteries left behind by dinosaurs. Campers study these magnificent prehistoric beasts, dig for dinosaur bones and create their own dinosaur fossils.

Get down and dirty this summer with our Fish Biology experience where campers learn about all things fishy. We will spend some time at EPS learning about fish biology (including doing dissections) and at the University of Washington Fish Collection looking at cool specimens. We will visit the Seattle Aquarium and even head out to the Sound to check out tide pool aquatic life and spend time with real biologists working in the field!

Lakeside Summer School offers Middle School Academic Camps for students entering grades 5 - 8. Campers spend their days actively engaged: two classes each day in a wide variety of areas will engage their brains and expand their curiosity. Class choices range from Farm to Market cooking and Recycled Sculpture, to Web Design, Dancing with the Stars, and Crime Scene Investigation. After a great lunch, campers play games that build leadership skills, focus on team work, and have them outside and active. See website for full details.

Robinswood offers children the opportunity to be independent thinkers and gain self-esteem, while be cared for by a trained and competent staff. A variety of enrichment activities await campers, including new discoveries in art, science, nature, cooking, make-believe and physical activity. Each week brings its own special theme plus a field trip. See website for full details.

University of Washington Summer Youth Programs offer enrichment opportunities--camps, academies and short courses--for elementary, middle and high school students. Topics include arts, computers, robotics, science, writing, etc. See website for full details on various session dates, times and fees.

The North Cascades are known as the American Alps and are one of the most beautiful areas we visit. With incredible peaks and stunning views everywhere we turn, it’s easy to be inspired. Girls spend the days hiking and creating art. Drawing, painting and sculpture are just some of the mediums to be tried. There will be summits to reach and plenty of chances to capture the splendor we find. There will also be time to enjoy games, campfires and our fellow adventurers. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Camp Solomon Schechter, founded in 1954, is the premier Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest. Our Shabbat-observant and Kosher camp is independent, rooted in Conservative Judaism. Camp offers an innovative Jewish experience for youth of all denominations, emphasizing the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). This 5-day mini-camp is a wonderful introduction for the younger or first-time camper. Campers sample the wide variety of daily activities offered in our longer sessions while having the special experience of spending a Shabbat at Camp. All of our counselors are specially trained to understand the needs of first-time campers.

High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear mountain lakes full of fish, meadows filled with wildflowers, and snow-capped peaks called North Cascades National Park. Boys attending this camp will have the park as their classroom as they learn the basics of backpacking and fishing. Campers hike through old growth forests, cool off in Ross Lake, fish for trout in mountain streams and develop leadership skills in workshops and in practice, each boy managing the team for a day. After taking on the challenge of the wilderness, campers will know they can overcome any obstacle. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Camp Wahoo! is a horse-riding camp in the Cascades mountains near Cle Elum. Campers are matched with a horse for the week and ride every day. Campers learn and practice horse skills including grooming, saddling and reining, plus campers take an overnight pack trip. More experienced riders are introduced to traditional mule packing techniques. Non competitive sharing environment where kids learn to live in harmony with nature.

Campfire USA's Camp Sealth offers resident and day camps on Vashon Island. Weekly sessions begin July 2 and run through August 25. Traditional and specialty camps are offered. See website for full details and costs.

We'll learn lots of facts about the ocean and ocean life as we take an imaginary trip under the sea. Using instruments we've made, we'll create an aquatic orchestra and compose songs about the ocean, as well as investigate the science of how sound works underwater. Other activities include crafts, games, and dancing like a school of fish swimming through a coral reef. (No Camp July 4.)

Girls find their own voices and explore who they are in this totally unique, girl-centered experience at YMCA’s Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. Days of laughter, discussions, games, outdoor adventures, creative workshops, and new challenges await campers and friends. Participants expand their leadership skills with the support of their new camp family and the caring staff. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Mt. Olympus, the mythic home of the gods, is a high and icy fortress in the heart of the Olympic Mountains. During this camp, boys attempt to summit the peak, learning ice and snow climbing, how to travel on glaciers, and how to work as a team to ensure everyone’s safety. This is BOLD’s most demanding expedition: long days, big mountains, terrible weather and the glory of confronting a challenge. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Camp Solomon Schechter, founded in 1954, is the premier Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest. Our Shabbat-observant and Kosher camp is independent, rooted in Conservative Judaism. Camp offers an innovative Jewish experience for youth of all denominations, emphasizing the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). Bet campers experience everything Camp has to offer in this exciting 3-week session. Campers enjoy a variety of daily activities, innovative evening activities, fine arts instruction, Maccabiah sports and so much more!

Deep in the heart of Ross Lake is the legendary fire lookout of Desolation Peak. Famous poets, authors, explorers and outlaws have taken shelter here, far away from the maddening crowds. Boys hike the shores of Ross Lake, swimming, goofing off and exploring its clear waters and secret coves to train for the long day when they’ll hike to the top of the mountain to see amazing views from the top of the world. This is the most introductory mountain climbing expedition BOLD offers and a perfect first summit, though campers should anticipate hard work. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay.

This journey is simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant waves-- the Olympic coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom for this backpacking and goofing off expedition. Boys will start in the rainforest and hike down the beach, where they may see eagles and seals and explore tide-pools filled with marine life. Camp each night just above the beach, body surf in the waves, watch dramatic sunsets and share stories around a campfire. Campers also face goofing off challenges such as driftwood fort building and raft construction, capture the flag, and camouflage. No outdoor experience needed. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Camp Wahoo! is a horse-riding camp in the Cascades mountains near Cle Elum. Campers are matched with a horse for the week and ride every day. Campers learn and practice horse skills including grooming, saddling and reining, plus campers take an overnight pack trip. More experienced riders are introduced to traditional mule packing techniques. Non competitive sharing environment where kids learn to live in harmony with nature.

Girls stretch their limits in many ways practicing yoga and backpacking on the stunning beaches of Olympic National Park. This area is the last remaining wilderness beach in the lower 48 - we will see seals, eagles and maybe even a whale. Campers find their own voices and make friends as they do sun salutations looking out over the Pacific Ocean. Hike across the sand and over rugged headlands sharing adventures, laughter, campfires and friendship. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

This challenging camp travels to the legendary cliffs and rivers of British Columbia, Canada where campers learn all aspects of rock climbing, from fundamentals to advanced techniques, all while developing a foundation in multicultural leadership and outdoor living. Boys put their skills to the test as camp concludes with a whitewater rafting trip down the Squamish River. No climbing experience needed. Passport or birth certificate and photo ID required to cross the border. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Hillside Summer Discovery Program offers four weeks of camp opportunities to explore (wilderness near and far), design (theatrical sets), create (sculpture, visual media), cook (delicacies), duel (with sabres), act (on stage), and survive (the outdoors). Come join the fun! Campers may enroll in one or more weeks, with each week offering different activities. See website for details.

Day camps offered at Dog Mountain Farm, a small working farm with 10 acres of land. Each day campers learn about and experience different aspects of the farm, from animals to vegetables to bugs in the soil, as well as enjoy fun games and songs and time to reflect and enjoy the outdoors. Each week of camp has a theme with special activities--Nature Adventurers, Artists on the Farm, and Young Chefs.

Experience a whole new kind of Summer Art Camp! Campers return home with beautiful handcrafted clay sculptures, miniature gardens, paintings and collages, plus they'll always remember spending three days in nature surrounded by trees, songbirds, chickens and flowers. Activities include: drawing, painting with watercolors, sculpting with clay, collage, cun-print, wire garden ornament sculpture, and planting miniature gardens. Get inspired by the colors, textures and sounds of Village Green!

Deep in the heart of Ross Lake is the legendary fire lookout of Desolation Peak. Famous poets, authors, explorers and outlaws have taken shelter here, far away from the maddening crowds. Boys hike the shores of Ross Lake, swimming, goofing off and exploring its clear waters and secret coves to train for the long day when they’ll hike to the top of the mountain to see amazing views from the top of the world. This is the most introductory mountain climbing expedition BOLD offers and a perfect first summit, though campers should anticipate hard work. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

This journey is simply magic! A land of barking seals, massive trees, and constant waves-- the Olympic coast and the Pacific Ocean make the perfect classroom for this backpacking and goofing off expedition. Boys will start in the rainforest and hike down the beach, where they may see eagles and seals and explore tide-pools filled with marine life. Camp each night just above the beach, body surf in the waves, watch dramatic sunsets and share stories around a campfire. Campers also face goofing off challenges such as driftwood fort building and raft construction, capture the flag, and camouflage. No outdoor experience needed. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

This co-ed expedition will test campers' leadership skills, courage and compassion as they help navigate the team over the wilds of the Pacific Northwest. Through rock climbing in the Canadian outback, traversing the North Cascades end rafing the Skagit River with the team, campers learn to stand as a team and overcome adversity, communicate clearly and make their voices heard, and to listen to what others have to say and act on it. Passport or birth certificate and photo ID required to cross the border. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Girls find their own voices and explore who they are in this totally unique, girl-centered experience at YMCA’s Camp Orkila on Orcas Island. Days of laughter, discussions, games, outdoor adventures, creative workshops, and new challenges await campers and friends. Participants expand their leadership skills with the support of their new camp family and the caring staff. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

During this trip girls spend 15 days in one of the most beautiful places in the North Cascades, backpacking through picturesque forest trails and paddling on majestic Ross Lake during this multi-element course. Campers learn how to take amazing photos as they journey through this gorgeous area. Girls challenge themselves to travel in new ways – carrying everything needed in boats built for two and in backpacks. There will also be time to make new friends, play, explore and learn. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

High in the Cascade Mountains is a land of clear mountain lakes full of fish, meadows filled with wildflowers, and snow-capped peaks called North Cascades National Park. Boys attending this camp will have the park as their classroom as they learn the basics of backpacking and fishing. Campers hike through old growth forests, cool off in Ross Lake, fish for trout in mountain streams and develop leadership skills in workshops and in practice, each boy managing the team for a day. After taking on the challenge of the wilderness, campers will know they can overcome any obstacle. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Camp Wahoo! is a horse-riding camp in the Cascades mountains near Cle Elum. Campers are matched with a horse for the week and ride every day. Campers learn and practice horse skills including grooming, saddling and reining, plus campers take an overnight pack trip. More experienced riders are introduced to traditional mule packing techniques. Non competitive sharing environment where kids learn to live in harmony with nature.

Activities at camp include day hikes in North Cascades National Park, paddling the emerald waters of Diablo Lake, team-building activities, outdoor games, nature crafts, and more. From uncovering the mysteries of Northwest woods to digging deeper into the secret lives of the animals that inhabit this world, campers explore the mountains, rivers and forests of their big backyard. With campfires and sing-alongs, participants experience all of the ingredients of a memorable summer camp, returning home with new friendships and an eagerness for getting outside to experience the natural world.

Experience a whole new kind of summer art camp! Campers return home with beautiful handcrafted clay sculptures, miniature gardens, paintings and collages, plus they'll always remember spending three days in nature surrounded by trees, songbirds, chickens and flowers. Activities include: drawing, painting with watercolors, sculpting with clay, collage, cun-print, wire garden ornament sculpture, and planting miniature gardens.

Some 15,000 years ago, glaciers a mile thick tore through Washington, forming deep gashes in the earth that became the San Juan Islands and Puget Sound. This expedition climbs the rocks and mountains left behind by these glaciers. Boys explore Fidalgo Island where they’ll learn to rock climb on the cliffs of Mount Erie, hike to hidden lakes and beautiful beaches and camp on the shores of Whidbey Island. This is BOLD’s most introductory rock climbing camp and the perfect opportunity for campers to take on a challenge and find success.

Camp Wahoo! is a horse-riding camp in the Cascades mountains near Cle Elum. Campers are matched with a horse for the week and ride every day. Campers learn and practice horse skills including grooming, saddling and reining, plus campers take an overnight pack trip. More experienced riders are introduced to traditional mule packing techniques. Non competitive sharing environment where kids learn to live in harmony with nature.

Activities at camp include day hikes in North Cascades National Park, paddling the emerald waters of Diablo Lake, team-building activities, outdoor games, nature crafts, and more. From uncovering the mysteries of Northwest woods to digging deeper into the secret lives of the animals that inhabit this world, campers explore the mountains, rivers and forests of their big backyard. With campfires and sing-alongs, participants experience all of the ingredients of a memorable summer camp, returning home with new friendships and an eagerness for getting outside to experience the natural world.

Girls, come see the view from the top! Discover all this beautiful area has to offer as we climb, hike, find hidden meadows, watch amazing sunsets and make new friends. Our climbing area is Mt. Erie, a perfect place to learn to climb or fine-tune rock skills. Campers will find themselves on trails that overlook Puget Sound, encouraging one another to go a little bit further. By the end of the seven days, girls will have a solid understanding of basic rock climbing. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Learn about the amazing wonders that can be found right in your own backyard! We'll become nature detectives as we uncover the secrets of plants, animals, water, trees and bugs.

Seattle Art Museum presents Planet Heroes: Art and the Environment. Who wants to be a hero for planet Earth? SAM campers create their own green art and learn about environmentalism as they explore the world-famous Olympic Sculpture. Meeting location is Olympic Sculpture Park with field trip to SAM Downtown.

Camp Solomon Schechter, founded in 1954, is the premier Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest. Our Shabbat-observant and Kosher camp is independent, rooted in Conservative Judaism. Camp offers an innovative Jewish experience for youth of all denominations, emphasizing the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). This 3-week session brings the Schechter experience to a whole new level! The interactive and creative Judaic program allows Gimmel campers to ask questions and explore their own Jewish identity, while building their commitment to tikkun olam (repairing the world) and tzedakah (charity).

For this expedition BOLD sought out the most beautiful trails with the most stunning photo opportunities and combined them with good food, talented photography instructors and quality cameras. Boys will journey along the northern slope of Mt Rainier, hiking the world famous Wonderland Trail through alpine meadows full of wild flowers, shimmering alpine lakes, dramatic waterfalls and majestic views of this great volcano. Along the way campers learn techniques for taking quality photos and video and will capture their own images to share with friends and family at home. This is introductory backpacking in one of the most spectacular places on earth. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers. Be the next to explore this wonderland! Boys will start in the National Park and hike (with a backpack) down to Ross Lake, where they may see eagles and falcons, catch fish in the clear waters and share stories and marshmallows around the campfire. Campers also will be faced with goofing off challenges, such as fort building. No experience needed - this is introductory backpacking. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.