Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour
A free week-long summer camp for children of military families, hosted at YMCA Camp Seymour.
▌ Editor's read Camp Corral, founded in 2011 by Carson and Amanda Kressley, provides free, week-long overnight summer camps for children of military families. The organization partners with established camps across the country, including YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor, WA, to host these programs. The website states that all camp staff undergo background checks and extensive training. While Camp Corral itself is a non-profit organization, the specific YMCA Camp Seymour location is not listed in the ACA directory under 'Camp Corral - YMCA Camp Seymour'. Google reviews for 'YMCA Camp Seymour' show a strong 4.8-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, with many praising the engaging activities, supportive staff, and beautiful natural setting. The program focuses on building resilience, fostering friendships, and providing a fun, safe environment for children who often face unique challenges due to their parents' military service.
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Since 201313+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 8–15
Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 2013 (13 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 8–15
- Address: 9725 Skansie Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98329
- Phone: 855-678-6289
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free of charge
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour
- What ages does Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour accept?
- Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour is open to children ages 8–15. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour cost?
- Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free of charge Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour?
- Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 13 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Corral at YMCA Camp Seymour.
- YMCA Camp Seymour - Trailblazers · YMCA Camp Seymour · Ages 8–9 · $1,124/week
- Purdy Elementary - Camp Invention: Spark · Purdy Elementary · Ages 5–12
- YMCA Camp Seymour · Gig Harbor, WA · Ages 6–17