Camp · Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 13–15 · $650/week
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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 13–15

Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp

Vashon Island · $650/week

Vashon Wilderness Program offers nature-based overnight camps for teens on Vashon Island, focusing on wilderness skills, community building, and environmenta...

▌ Editor's read The Vashon Wilderness Program website loads successfully and details various nature-based programs, including the Teen Shadow Camp. The organization is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, founded by Stacy Wheeler, and has been operating for over 20 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page. They explicitly mention that all staff undergo background checks and are trained in wilderness first aid, CPR, and youth development. The Teen Shadow Camp is an overnight program designed for ages 13-18, focusing on advanced wilderness skills and leadership. Google reviews for 'Vashon Wilderness Program' show a strong 4.9-star rating based on 23 reviews, with parents praising the transformative experiences and knowledgeable staff. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited, and no state license number was found on the website. Social media handles for Instagram (@vashonwilderness) and Facebook (VashonWildernessProgram) are active.
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Since 200620+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
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Who thrives here Ages 13–15

Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in overnight/sleepaway, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
2006 (20 years)
Operator
Nonprofit organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 13–15
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (M-T), overnight Thursday
  • Address: 19710 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
  • Phone: (206) 274-8811
  • Cost notes: USD.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp

What ages does Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp accept?
Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp is open to children ages 13–15. 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 Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp cost?
Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp publishes $650/week for the standard session. USD. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp's hours?
Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp runs 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM (M-T), overnight Thursday. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp?
Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 20 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 Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow Camp provide lunch?
Vashon Wilderness Program - Teen Shadow 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.

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