2024 Dates

Session	Grade Levels	Dates
First Session	Completing 3^rd – 10^th	June 23 – July 20
Second Session	Completing 3^rd – 10^th	July 24 – August 20

Four Week Sessions

We offer 2 four week sessions for campers 9-16.

Our four-week session is the cornerstone of our program. All campers will have access to all programs, with the curriculum being progressive, referred to as a “graduated program.” For example, overnights for younger campers will be on the camp property. As campers advance in age their overnight trips will involve travel away from Johns Island, to near-by marine parks or other San Juan Island properties. Only campers 13 years of age and older (7th – 10th grade) will participate in the extended trips of 4-5 days. Other in camp activities are age-restricted as well, to reflect age-appropriate challenges and to allow for a varied camper experience over several years at Nor’wester. (*Please note that state and local guidelines regarding the pandemic may affect how we operate our usual trip and overnight program, especially for groups that leave our camp property. More information will be available as we get closer to the summer season.)

Tuition Philosophy & Vision

Over the last several years, we have worked to build a tuition system that aims to increase access to a variety of families through a scaled fee structure. We are committed to prioritizing access to Camp for a diverse community of campers, which is outlined in our mission statement and reinforced by our commitment to equity and inclusion in the camp experience. This structure helps maintain the quality of our program, broadens our community, and lets you choose the level that best fits with your family situation.

In full transparency, our operating costs per camper set the foundation for the different options of tuition levels we offer, and each year, we base our budget on tuition and enrollment predictions made in the fall, and work to meet that budget as enrollment shapes up over the next five to six months. In order to continue to provide broader access to our community, we need families who can contribute a little more to consider choosing a higher tuition level.

This year, we are asking families to consider choosing to contribute an extra $250 or $500 through the Sustaining or Visionary Level tuition options. These levels are set intentionally to be attainable by some families in our community. We also recognize the possible benefits a tax-deductible donation might have to some families interested in contributing more. We hope you will consider showing support for increased access to the Nor’wester program by choosing either our Sustaining or Visionary Level tuition options this year, or by selecting the Operating Level and making a tax-deductible donation separately through our donation portal.

2024 Tuition

The cost of camp programming today can be a stretch for many, so it is our aim to continue to offer multiple Financial Assistance opportunities, through Financial Aid awards as well as through individualized payment plans as needed. We are always interested in hearing from you to learn about what support your family could benefit from – please contact us.

We recognize that families have different abilities to pay. When enrolling your camper for this summer, please select the tuition level appropriate for your family’s budget. Tuition level choices are kept confidential and don’t impact any child’s camp experience in any way.

Payment & Cancellation Fee Schedule- click here for PDF

An additional $150 Camp Store deposit is required with your final tuition payment and will be reconciled with your final bill after the camp session.

Deposit: $1250 due upon registration
March 1^st: Second payment due
May 1^st: Final tuition payment plus $150 Camp Store deposit due

If you are able to offer additional support, please visit our donation portal.