Camp Sealth

What Camp Sealth does

Camp Fire Central Puget Sound operates Camp Sealth, a 360-acre overnight camp facility on Vashon Island, Washington, with over a mile of private beach along Colvos Passage. The organization has run Camp Sealth continuously since 1920 and serves youth ages 5–17, families, schools, and adult communities in the Puget Sound region through a portfolio of programs: overnight camp, community day camps across Greater Seattle (Carkeek Park, Woodland Park, Blyth Park, Hans Jensen, Tall Timbers), outdoor education for public and private schools, teen leadership development (CIT, RSIT, LEAD), family camps (including BIPOC Family Camp, Proud 2 Be Me, and Special Family Camp for neurodivergent families), and adult retreats. The organization holds American Camp Association accreditation and operates a 1,000+ volunteer base, with kitchen capacity of up to 400 meals per day.

The business model is a multi-stream nonprofit: program fees (per-camper pricing through the UltraCamp registration platform), charitable donations (one-time, recurring, legacy, stock, cryptocurrency, workplace giving, matching gifts, Amazon Wishlist), an annual candy fundraiser, and conference/retreat facility rentals. Pricing is publicly disclosed for many programs ($135–$185 per family camp weekend participant; $65 single-day), with a sliding-scale Financial Assistance Program and the Equity Action Fund subsidizing access for low-income and BIPOC families. Distribution is regional and direct-to-consumer, with families registering online and community day camps deployed to neighborhood sites. Marketing is community-led via the Camp Fire website, email newsletter, Facebook, Instagram, blog, alumni networks, and community partnerships. The organization operates without venture capital or private equity backing and is governed by a Board of Directors.

Notable technology is minimal: the proprietary platform claim is "not applicable," and operations depend on third-party UltraCamp for registration, Airtable for interest forms, and Amazon Wishlist for in-kind donations. Recent leadership and program investments include a Director of Events & Community Outreach, a Program Director of Mentorship, a Director of Donor Relations, and a Community Programs Coordinator role, alongside a Dock Renewal capital campaign with a matching gift offer.

Name

Camp Sealth

Legal name

Camp Fire Central Puget Sound

Website

https://campsealth.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1920

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Camp Fire Central Puget Sound operates Camp Sealth, a 360-acre overnight camp on Vashon Island, Washington, serving Puget Sound youth, families, schools, and adult communities through overnight camp, day camps, outdoor education, teen leadership, and family/adult retreats.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Camps and Outdoor Education

NAICS

Recreational and Vacation Camps (except Campgrounds) (721214), RV (Recreational Vehicle) Parks and Recreational Camps (72121)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Group Camping & Scout Camps (THAGAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Adventure Base Camps (Trek/Climb/Expedition Camps) (THAGAOAG), Eco-Camps & Sustainable Camping Retreats (THAGAOAE)

Keywords

• Youth summer camps
• Outdoor education programs
• Teen leadership development
• Family camp retreats
• Camp facility rentals

Headquarters

HQ city

Vashon, Washington

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Camp Program Fees: Families pay registration and program fees to attend summer overnight camp, day camps, family camps, teen leadership programs, outdoor education school programs, and adult retreats. Registration is handled through the UltraCamp online platform. Fees vary by program type and length, with tiered pricing options including full-price and subsidized rates through the Financial Assistance Program.
2. Donations and Charitable Giving: Camp Fire Central Puget Sound accepts one-time, recurring, and legacy gifts from donors. Donation channels include the website donation portal, mail, stock transfers, workplace giving, cryptocurrency, Amazon Wishlist purchases, and legacy bequests. The organization also operates a matching gift program for employers.
3. Candy Fundraiser: The Camp Fire Group Program operates an annual candy sale fundraiser. Youth group members sell candy to raise funds for Camp Fire programs. The proceeds support Camp Fire operations and financial assistance.
4. Conference and Retreat Facility Rental: Camp Sealth facilities are available for conferences, retreats, and events outside of youth programming. Food service and facilities are rented to external groups, generating rental and service revenue.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Camp Sealth operates youth overnight and day camps, outdoor education programs, teen leadership development, family camps, adult retreats, and outdoor adventure activities from its Vashon Island camp facility and community locations around Greater Seattle. It also rents its facilities to external conference, retreat, and event groups.

Product overview

Camp Sealth (Camp Fire Central Puget Sound) offers a comprehensive portfolio of youth development and outdoor recreation programs. The organization operates Camp Sealth, a 360-acre overnight camp facility on Vashon Island, complemented by community day camps across the Seattle area. Core offerings include overnight camp, day camps, outdoor education for schools, teen leadership programs, and family/adult retreats. Specialty programs encompass Adventure Camps (backpacking, climbing, rafting), Horse Camps (beginner to advanced riding), Leadership Camps (CIT, LEAD, RSIT programs), and themed Specialty Camps (arts, archery, LGBTQ+ supportive, sensory-focused). Year-round programming includes school-year youth groups, family camps (including BIPOC Family Camp and Special Family Camp for neurodivergent families), adult retreats, and conference/retreat facility rentals. The organization provides financial assistance through a sliding-scale program and an Equity Action Fund specifically for BIPOC families.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Equity Action Fund: A fund that provides financial assistance to enable youth and families of color to experience Camp Fire programs at low or no-cost.
• Camp Fire Groups

Products and services

• Camp Sealth Overnight Camp Cabin-based overnight camping for youth ages 5–17 at the Vashon Island facility, with meals, accommodations, and camp activities, including the Classic Camp format.
• Vashon Day Camp Day camp at Camp Sealth on Vashon Island for campers who participate during the day and return home rather than stay overnight.
• Adventure Camp Multi-day outdoor adventure programs that include backpacking, rock climbing, river rafting, and exploration of destinations in the Puget Sound region.
• Horse Camp Equestrian camp with riding instruction at beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, plus Lil' Buckaroos instruction for young beginners.
• Teen Leadership Programs Leadership development for teens in grades 8–12 through Day Camp CIT, Adventure Camps, Day Camp Aide, Leadership Focus, the LEAD program, and Teen Leadership Retreat, with programs generally running from June through August.
• Outdoor Education School-year outdoor learning for public and private schools in the Puget Sound area, providing environmental education, nature experiences, experiential learning, and outdoor science curriculum delivery.
• Group Program School-year youth group programming with recognition awards and uniforms, delivered through Camp Fire's youth group program structure.
• School Break Day Camp Day-camp programming offered during school breaks through Camp Fire's school-year youth program portfolio.
• North Bend Outdoors Day Outdoor day programming in North Bend offered through Camp Fire's school-year youth program portfolio.
• Community Day Camps Day camps located throughout the Greater Seattle area at sites including Carkeek Park, Woodland Park, Blyth Park, Hans Jensen, and Tall- Timbers.
• Family Camps Family retreats that include Adventure Together Family Camp, BIPOC Family Camp, Proud 2 Be Me Family Camp, Special Family Camp for families with disabilities or neurodivergence, and Know the Night.
• Adult Retreats Adult-only camp programming, including the alumni-oriented The Campout for adults ages 21 and older, Spring Escape for adults ages 18 and older, and other weekend retreats.
• Outdoor Adventures Year-round outdoor adventure activities and events at Camp Sealth for different age groups.
• Conferences & Retreats Rental of Camp Sealth's Vashon Island facilities and food service for external conferences, retreats, and events outside youth-programming seasons.

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered supporting, core and foundational.

• OutdoorsForAllsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoorsForAll provides adaptive bicycles for Special Family Camp at Camp Sealth. The partnership enables the camp to offer adaptive bike riding activities for participants of all ages and abilities, ensuring inclusive outdoor recreation opportunities for families with members who have disabilities or neurodivergence.
• AmeriCorps NCCC (National Civilian Community Corps)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerAmeriCorps NCCC is an AmeriCorps program that engages 18-24 year olds in national and community-based volunteer projects. Camp Sealth has received support from AmeriCorps NCCC for the past 15 years. Teams of NCCC volunteers have contributed to trail repair, cabin maintenance, road maintenance, and general camp preparation. The program provides labor for environmental stewardship, infrastructure improvement, and maintenance projects at Camp Sealth.
• American Camp Association (ACA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCamp Fire Central Puget Sound / Camp Sealth holds American Camp Association (ACA) accreditation. ACA accreditation sets standards for camp operations related to health, safety, and program quality, and is a recognized mark of quality in the camp industry.
• Duwamish, Suquamish, and Puyallup Tribes (Land Acknowledgment Partners)foundationalOthersCamp Sealth is located on the unceded ancestral land of the Duwamish, Suquamish, and Puyallup tribes. The organization acknowledges this heritage and has formed relationships of recognition with these tribal nations. Chief Si'ahl (Chief Sealth), after whom the camp is named, was a Duwamish and Suquamish chief.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Camp Parsons: Long-established youth resident camp on the Hood Canal in Washington, serving similar age groups with traditional overnight camp programming. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest nonprofit residential camp.
• Girl Scouts of Western Washington: Regional Girl Scouts council that operates Camp St. Albans and other camp properties serving girls in the same Pacific Northwest geography. Closely comparable mission-driven youth development and camping model.
• Easter Seals Camp Stand By Me: Inclusive camps operated by Easterseals serving children and adults with disabilities. Directly comparable to Camp Sealth's Special Family Camp programming for neurodivergent families and adaptive activities.
• YMCA Camp Orkila: Residential camp on Orcas Island, Washington, operated by the YMCA of Greater Seattle. Comparable as a Pacific Northwest residential youth camp serving similar age groups with multi-activity programming, ACA accreditation, and overnight plus day camp offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Camp Fire National Headquarters: National umbrella organization that charters local Camp Fire councils including Camp Fire Central Puget Sound. Directly comparable as the parent of the same brand, operating youth development and camping programs nationally with shared curriculum frameworks.
• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: National youth development organization operating clubs and summer programming. Comparable as a youth development nonprofit serving similar age groups, though Camp Sealth focuses on outdoor overnight experiences versus clubhouse-based programming.
• Scouting America (formerly Boy Scouts of America): National youth organization with a strong tradition of group camping, summer resident camps, and outdoor adventure programming. Comparable in mission and target demographic even though Camp Sealth is not a Scout troop.
• YMCA of Greater Seattle: Regional YMCA chapter that operates Camp Orkila and other youth programs in the same Puget Sound geography. Comparable youth development mission, volunteer model, and inclusion-focused programming.

Others

• Outdoors for All: Pacific Northwest nonprofit providing adaptive outdoor recreation including the adaptive bicycles used at Camp Sealth's Special Family Camp. Comparable as an inclusion-focused outdoor recreation partner operating in the same regional market.

Regional players

• Sanborn Western Camps: Established resident summer camps in Colorado serving youth from a similar age range with multi-activity programming. Comparable as a long-running traditional youth resident camp, though operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/campfireseattle
• Instagraminstagram.com/campfireseattle
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/camp-sealth

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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