Where is Camp Gallagher located?

Sunny Camp Gallagher is located on the south Puget Sound near the small town of Lakebay, Washington. It's situated on Case Inlet, about an hour and a half south of Seattle.

Who operates Camp Gallagher?

Camp Gallagher is managed and operated by the Friends of Camp Gallagher nonprofit, a non-religous, community-based organization dedicated to providing a fantastic camping experience at one of the world's most beautiful summer camps.

What age group does Camp Gallagher serve?

Camp Gallagher summer camp is available to middle schoolers, grades 7-8, and high schoolers, grades 9-12.

We also offer family camp for kids of all ages and their parents.

Is there transportation to and from camp?

We offer bus transport from Seattle and Tacoma. Check out our Parent Portal for this year's transportation fees and pickup/drop-off schedule.

Is Camp Gallagher affiliated with a religion?

No. Camp Gallagher does not hold any religious affiliation. It operates based on sound research-based youth development practice.

What is Camp Gallagher's policy on LGBTQ campers?

Camp Gallagher is welcome to everyone. We respect ALL campers, regardless of gender/gender identity, race, sexual orientation, physical differences, religion and socio-economic status. Our policy of non-discrimination is addressed in our hiring processes, during staff training and in the way we demand that our campers respect all of their fellow campmates.

Most Camp Gallagher sessions are co-ed, with campers separated into lodges by gender. Based on our policy of non-discrimination, a lodge may include campers who identify with the gender they were assigned at birth, as well as transgender campers. If you have any questions about our policy on transgender campers, please contact us at info@campgallagher.org.

What if my kid can't swim?

No problem! We have a strictly enforced life jacket policy here at camp.

Additionally, over 80 percent of our staff members are certified Red Cross Lifeguards. We take water safety very seriously, and will get to know each camper's comfortability in the water on day one.

Our staff is experienced in helping all campers feel safe and have a blast on our boats, regardless of swimming ability.

What accreditations does Camp Gallagher have?

Camp Gallagher is an accredited camp of the American Camping Association (ACA).

How much does it cost to attend Camp Gallagher?

Camping rates vary depending on the year and the specific camping program. Financial Assistance is also available.

>> Visit our Date & Rates page for this year's fees