Summer Camp

The Northwest School Summer Camp is held at The Northwest School campus at 1415 Summit Ave.

If your child is going to be late or has a planned absence, please inform the Summer Camp Office at 206-816-6070. Campers arriving after 9:00 a.m. must check in with the Summer Camp Office before proceeding to their class. Parents/Guardians who pick up after doors close at 4:30 p.m. will be charged $1 per minute. We will call you if your child is not present and we have not received notice.

We provide a fresh, nutritious lunch prepared on-site daily in a nut-free facility, served in our dining hall. The daily menu will include vegetarian and gluten-free and dairy-free options. If your camper has any dietary needs, please contact the Summer Camp Office so that we can notify the kitchen.

Many classes will include off-site field trips; this is another reason it’s important to arrive to camp on time. We will provide transportation from and back to the school. If you need to pick up your child early for any reason, please make sure their class will not be on a field trip during that time.

Half Day AM campers must sign out in the Summer Camp Office before departing for the day, and Half Day PM campers must sign in prior to attending their Block 3 class. Both Half Day AM and PM campers are welcome to join us for lunch at no extra cost.

The Northwest School is unable to insure personal property, including equipment used in classes, such as digital cameras. Campers, faculty, and guests absolve The Northwest School of all responsibility for theft, loss, or any damage to their personal property.

Campers are expected to contribute to a healthy and collaborative atmosphere of respect for themselves, others, and the environment. Campers who display aggressive or disruptive behavior, or leave campus without permission, will be dismissed for the day. Return to camp will be based on a discussion with the camper and parent or guardian. No refunds are offered for campers removed from camp due to behavior; and parents or guardians are responsible for any travel charges incurred by dismissal from the program.

Because our summer camp program is considered a recreational activity, international campers do NOT need a student visa and we do not issue I-20s. If you are a citizen of a country NOT on the visa waiver list, you will need a tourist visa to enter the U.S. Please contact your local embassy for information on how to apply for a tourist visa. Begin this process as soon as possible, as waiting lists for appointments may be long and get longer closer to summer.

All campers are required to have medical insurance. We offer short-term medical insurance for an additional fee for international day campers. The cost is included in the fees for campers who are boarding. The cost in 2024 is as follows:

• One session (2 weeks): $70
• Two sessions (4 weeks): $95
• Three sessions (6 weeks): $120

To provide ample individual attention, enrollment is limited to 8-12 students per class. Maximum numbers depend on the specific class.

Waitlists are available for individual classes, day sessions, and boarding sessions.

If your camper is waitlisted for a class and space becomes available, we will inform you by email. You will then have a set amount of time (usually 48 hours) to claim the space before it is offered to the next person on the waiting list.