MS Intro Camp
Camp Gallagher offers overnight summer camp experiences for youth on Puget Sound, focusing on outdoor adventure, community, and personal growth.
▌ Editor's read Camp Gallagher's website loads as a legitimate camp site, offering overnight summer camp programs. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp explicitly states on its 'Safety' page that all staff undergo background checks, including a Washington State Patrol background check. The camp is operated by a non-profit organization, Camp Gallagher, Inc., as indicated by its 'About Us' section. Programs include traditional camp activities like kayaking, archery, and arts & crafts, with a focus on building community and personal development. Google reviews for Camp Gallagher show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the dedicated staff. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@campgallagher) and a Facebook page (CampGallagher).
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 12–14
MS Intro Camp 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
- Not listed
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 12–14
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: Lakebay, WA 98349, USA
- Cost notes: Session Price: $1063 (Operating Price). Includes all activities, meals, and lodging.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about MS Intro Camp
- What ages does MS Intro Camp accept?
- MS Intro Camp is open to children ages 12–14. 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 MS Intro Camp cost?
- MS Intro Camp publishes $1,063/week for the standard session. Session Price: $1063 (Operating Price). Includes all activities, meals, and lodging. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are MS Intro Camp's hours?
- MS Intro Camp 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 MS Intro Camp?
- MS Intro Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does MS Intro Camp provide lunch?
- MS Intro Camp 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 MS Intro Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakebay?
- MS Intro Camp is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Lakebay 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare MS Intro Camp 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.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside MS Intro Camp.
- Camp Gallagher · Lakebay, WA · Ages 12–18 · $1,275/week
- Camp Gallagher - HS Classic · Lakebay, WA · Ages 14–18 · $1,322/week
- Camp Gallagher - HS Classic (Aug) · Lakebay, WA · Ages 14–18 · $1,313/week
- Camp Gallagher - HS Classic Plus · Lakebay, WA · Ages 14–18 · $1,338/week
- Camp Gallagher - MS Classic · Lakebay, WA · Ages 12–13 · $1,275/week
- Camp Gallagher - MS Intro Camp · Lakebay, WA · Ages 12–13 · $1,240/week
- Camp Gallagher Classic Camp · Camp Gallagher Classic Camp · Ages 11–18 · $1,283/week
- HS Classic · Puget Sound · Ages 14–18 · $850/week