What ages does Secrets of the Ancient Scout accept?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout is open to children ages 11–16. 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout cost?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout publishes $1,175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

What are Secrets of the Ancient Scout's hours?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Who runs Secrets of the Ancient Scout?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout provide lunch?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

How does Secrets of the Ancient Scout compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?

Secrets of the Ancient Scout is one of 12 outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

▌ Outdoors/Nature · Ages 11–16

Secrets of the Ancient Scout

Lake Sammamish Hans Jensen Group Camp · $1,175/week

Secrets of the Ancient Scout is an overnight camp in Washington State for ages 11-17, focusing on advanced wilderness survival, tracking, and nature awarenes...

▌ Editor's read The Wolf Camp website loads successfully and details the 'Secrets of the Ancient Scout' overnight program for youth aged 11-17, emphasizing advanced wilderness skills. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Wolf Camp, founded by Kim and Chris Chisholm, has been operating for 25 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They maintain a low staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 and explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks, first aid, and CPR training. The program focuses on skills like advanced tracking, stealth, and survival. Google reviews for 'Wolf Camp' show a strong 4.9-star rating from 117 reviews, with many parents praising the transformative nature of the experience and the knowledgeable instructors.

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Who thrives here Ages 11–16

Secrets of the Ancient Scout fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given outdoors/nature program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Not verified
Established: 2001 (25 years)
Operator: Private business
Staff-to-camper ratio: Published by camp see camp site →

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Details

Category: Outdoors/Nature
Ages: 11–16
Hours: 24-hour residential
Address: 4460 East Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Issaquah, WA 98029, USA
Cost notes: USD. Cost is $1,175 for the second overnight camp, $1,075 for the third, and $975 for the fourth or more. Includes all applicable taxes and fees, meals and most camping gear. Discounts of $10 off per additional week or family member. Financial aid available.

Logistics

Lunch provided: No
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Secrets of the Ancient Scout

What ages does Secrets of the Ancient Scout accept?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout is open to children ages 11–16. 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout cost?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout publishes $1,175/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Secrets of the Ancient Scout's hours?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Secrets of the Ancient Scout?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout is operated by a private business, with 25 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 Secrets of the Ancient Scout provide lunch?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does Secrets of the Ancient Scout compare to other outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah?: Secrets of the Ancient Scout is one of 12 outdoors/nature camps in Issaquah that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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