The Northwest School Summer Camp
The Northwest School, 1415 Summit Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
About
Northwest School Summer Camp offers campers the chance to dance, make music, act onstage, bring an artistic vision to life, dive into Marine Biology, design a robot, and build an architectural model. Many classes include off-site field trips with transportation provided, and enrollment is limited to 8–12 students per class.
• Ages: 10–16 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, two-week sessions in 2026 (Session 1: July 6–17; Session 2: July 20–31; Session 3: August 3–14), with a daily schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. including four class blocks and a provided lunch
• Price: 2026 Tuition & Fees per Session (Lunch Included): Day Camp: $1150; Half Day: $675; Boarding Camp: $2,950; Airport transport: $100; 2026 short-term insurance per camper: one session (2 weeks): $70; two sessions (4 weeks): $95; three sessions (6 weeks): $120
Northwest School Summer Camp is part of The Northwest School, an independent day and boarding school serving students in grades 6–12 that was founded in 1980 and is celebrating a 45-year legacy. The Northwest School is accredited by NWAIS and is ranked #1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Washington (Niche, 2026). The educational program prioritizes Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability, and a Global Perspective, and 82% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.
The summer camp program is considered a recreational activity, and international campers do not need a student visa; the school does not issue I-20s. Boarding is available for ages 12–16, and boarding campers have planned activities during evenings and on weekends. International campers can practice English and experience American culture, and all campers are required to have medical insurance; short-term medical insurance is offered to international day campers for an additional fee and is included for boarding campers.
The program emphasizes making friends with campers from across Seattle, the U.S., and the world, performing at iconic Seattle venues like the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, and visiting the Duwamish River to learn how its ecology supported ancestral native people. Lunch is included, described as delicious, eco-friendly, and locally sourced, and is prepared on-site daily in a nut-free facility and served in a dining hall described as beautiful.
The Northwest School states that its faculty engage each student in sequential, cross-disciplinary study in the Humanities, Sciences, and the Arts, within a diverse community that focuses on a healthy, creative, and collaborative atmosphere of respect for self, others, and the environment. The school states that it graduates students with historical, scientific, artistic, and global perspective, enabling them to think and act with integrity, believing they have a positive impact on the world. Its non-discrimination policy explicitly includes race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, use of service animals, national or ethnic origin, or any other trait or characteristic protected by law.
The Northwest School notes that it is unable to insure personal property, including equipment used in classes such as digital cameras, and that campers, faculty, and guests must absolve the school of responsibility for theft, loss, or damage to personal property. Half-day AM campers must sign out in the Summer Camp Office before leaving, and Half-day PM campers must sign in prior to attending the Block 3 class; all half-day campers are welcome to join for lunch at no extra cost. Parents or guardians who pick up after doors close at 4:30 p.m. are charged $1 per minute.
Student comments about The Northwest School include statements about learning “to learn, instead of just how to get a good grade for college,” feeling that “everyone’s so friendly and the whole community is very social justice-minded,” and being “challenged on a daily basis to question the world around us.” One 12th grade student, Keelen, 2023, describes starting as a timid ninth grader and later becoming a student leader, and attributes this to the community environment teaching responsibility, inclusion, and support for each other.
Last updated June 12, 2026.
• Ages: 10–16 years old
• Schedule: Monday–Friday, two-week sessions in 2026 (Session 1: July 6–17; Session 2: July 20–31; Session 3: August 3–14), with a daily schedule from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. including four class blocks and a provided lunch
• Price: 2026 Tuition & Fees per Session (Lunch Included): Day Camp: $1150; Half Day: $675; Boarding Camp: $2,950; Airport transport: $100; 2026 short-term insurance per camper: one session (2 weeks): $70; two sessions (4 weeks): $95; three sessions (6 weeks): $120
Northwest School Summer Camp is part of The Northwest School, an independent day and boarding school serving students in grades 6–12 that was founded in 1980 and is celebrating a 45-year legacy. The Northwest School is accredited by NWAIS and is ranked #1 in Best High Schools for the Arts in Washington (Niche, 2026). The educational program prioritizes Social Justice, Environmental Sustainability, and a Global Perspective, and 82% of the faculty hold advanced degrees.
The summer camp program is considered a recreational activity, and international campers do not need a student visa; the school does not issue I-20s. Boarding is available for ages 12–16, and boarding campers have planned activities during evenings and on weekends. International campers can practice English and experience American culture, and all campers are required to have medical insurance; short-term medical insurance is offered to international day campers for an additional fee and is included for boarding campers.
The program emphasizes making friends with campers from across Seattle, the U.S., and the world, performing at iconic Seattle venues like the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, and visiting the Duwamish River to learn how its ecology supported ancestral native people. Lunch is included, described as delicious, eco-friendly, and locally sourced, and is prepared on-site daily in a nut-free facility and served in a dining hall described as beautiful.
The Northwest School states that its faculty engage each student in sequential, cross-disciplinary study in the Humanities, Sciences, and the Arts, within a diverse community that focuses on a healthy, creative, and collaborative atmosphere of respect for self, others, and the environment. The school states that it graduates students with historical, scientific, artistic, and global perspective, enabling them to think and act with integrity, believing they have a positive impact on the world. Its non-discrimination policy explicitly includes race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender, disability, use of service animals, national or ethnic origin, or any other trait or characteristic protected by law.
The Northwest School notes that it is unable to insure personal property, including equipment used in classes such as digital cameras, and that campers, faculty, and guests must absolve the school of responsibility for theft, loss, or damage to personal property. Half-day AM campers must sign out in the Summer Camp Office before leaving, and Half-day PM campers must sign in prior to attending the Block 3 class; all half-day campers are welcome to join for lunch at no extra cost. Parents or guardians who pick up after doors close at 4:30 p.m. are charged $1 per minute.
Student comments about The Northwest School include statements about learning “to learn, instead of just how to get a good grade for college,” feeling that “everyone’s so friendly and the whole community is very social justice-minded,” and being “challenged on a daily basis to question the world around us.” One 12th grade student, Keelen, 2023, describes starting as a timid ninth grader and later becoming a student leader, and attributes this to the community environment teaching responsibility, inclusion, and support for each other.
Last updated June 12, 2026.
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