Learn how to catch, prepare, and cook wild freshwater fish caught from our local waters. Explore the water’s edge of Seward Park where it meets the surrounding Lake Washington and have fun playing water and aquatic life oriented games and challenges. Recognized by Parent Map as the best nature camp seven years in a row... Your child will explore the water’s edge, while: Learning how to cast your line and fish Cleaning and preparing fish for cooking on coals Seeking through the eyes of the fish Searching for wild bait and elusive turtles Crafting fish hooks, line and traditional fishing tools Learning the safe use of knives as tools Making new friends Our instructional team features: A 1:9 staff-student ratio On-site director and volunteers who offer additional instructor support Staff trained as Coyote Mentors, a widely-respected educational philosophy developed at the Wilderness Awareness School Compassionate educators who encourage each child's respect for self, others and nature Experienced Wilderness First Aid and CPR certified professionals Important Notes Campers need to bring their own fishing pole. Children will be taught our respectful process for giving death to an animal.

Upcoming Sessions

Name Start End Duration Age/Grade Cost*

*Some Camps may offer discounts (Early Bird, Member, Sibling, etc.). To find out if any discounts are available, please contact the Camp directly.

# A pound symbol in the table above indicates that the session doesn’t include weekends.


Name Start End Duration Age/Grade Cost*

*Some Camps may offer discounts (Early Bird, Member, Sibling, etc.). To find out if any discounts are available, please contact the Camp directly.

# A pound symbol in the table above indicates that the session doesn’t include weekends.


Activities

  • Animal Encounters
  • Camping Skills/Outdoor Living
  • Culinary/Cooking
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Nature Exposure
  • Ornithology (Birds)
  • Wildlife Ecology