Camp Olympia

Camp Olympia offers a summer camp for children ages 3 1/2 to 15. The program is an instructional and recreational sports program, and it also offers cross-country trail horseback riding.

Programs

• Summer Camp — 3 1/2 - 15 · Monday through Friday, 9:30 am - 3:30 pm · $500 per week · Instructional and recreational sports program; extended care available from 7:00 am - 6:00 pm for an extra fee.
• Horseback Riding — Cross-country trail horseback riding for students; also offered to children and adults.
• Child Care — Licensed nursery school, kindergarten, and daycare facility.

At a glance

• Ages: 3–15 years old
• Price range: $500 per week
• General schedule: Summer camp sessions run June 22, 2026 through August 28, 2026. Camp activity hours are 9:30 am to 3:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Drop-off is allowed as early as 8:30 am and pick-up as late as 4:30 pm without an extra fee. Extended hours are available from 7:00 am to 8:30 am and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

About the provider

Camp Olympia was started in the late 1950s and has operated since 1958. Andrea Lingwood is the owner and camp director, and she is also the director of Camp Olympia County Day School and a CHA Advanced Level 4 Certified Horseback Riding Instructor. Individual counselors are trained in or certified in First Aid, Adult, Infant and Child CPR, and lifeguard training, and staff undergo criminal background checks.

Recommended registration is two weeks, and the initial two weeks should be consecutive. A child may start any Monday. Additional weeks may be added if space is available. Tuition is $500 per week and includes all activities. Each additional child in a family is $475 per week. Registration fee is $25 per child plus a deposit of $225 per registered week. Late fee for pick-up after 6:00 pm is $1 per late minute.

What families say

“Thank you all for the great care that my daughter Shauna has received at Camp Olympia. Before we came to Camp Olympia I was quite skeptical about day care centers due to past experiences. In the two months we have been with you my confidence has been restored.” — -Amy Payne

“Camp Olympia has been a wonderful learning experience for our son Billy. He has learned so much and he has grown in so many ways. We are pleased with his progress over the years. Your dedication to and excellence in teaching is very much appreciated.” — -Tish and Billy Worthington

“Both of our children were well taken care of at Camp Olympia and we thank you for nurturing them caring for them when they needed you teaching them setting boundaries when needed and being a school where there was a healthy challenging warm environment.” — -Bruce and Karin Larsen

Last updated October 29, 2026.