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9725 Cramer Rd NW
Gig Harbor, WA 98329
253-884-3392
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Well this was the second year my granddaughter went to overnight camp both at Camp Seymour. Did not know how she was going to like it the first time. But she came home so excited and definitely wanted to go back a second time, which was this year. She loved her 2 counselors, Gretchen and Micah and the activities she picked to participate in. She went there with her BFF and had a great time. But she also met other girls in her cabin that she formed friendships with. I am sure next summer she will be back for a 3rd time. She even liked the food she was served.
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we love the family feel and its inclusivity. Would love to see the meals maybe changed up year by year but loved that those are included in the experience. We love the staff cabin persons. We love it being accessible for low income families. Love the tater and sack experience and the outdoor experience because you seen meteor shower for first time.
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The independence, the friendships, and the leadership.
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Organized, clean, large space, new facilities, excellent counselors, good philosophy
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It’s such a welcoming place for everyone. All the activities are wonderful and especially like the emphasis on emotional well-being as much as physical well-being. And of course, all of the counselors and staff there are what make it such an amazing place.
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I love and appreciate the way I was able to still feel connected to my campers. This was our first time sending our kids to sleep-away anywhere, let alone a camp and for a whole week. So as much as our kids were probably nervous, so were the parents. So it was very nice to see the photos uploaded regularly and sneak peeks at our kids as well as send e-mails and mail. And then seeing our kids on the pickup day, sadder to leave than happy to come home - what a joy.
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The camp environment, the culture embracing tolerance, acceptance & respect. The facilities balancing the right line of shared suffering and modern amenities. The shared sense of group and self that the children leave camp with. The strict policies and enforcement of no fighting and no dating.
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My daughter is encouraged to challenge herself and get outside her comfort zone--and have fun doing it!
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My son had a blast at camp! He loved the wide range of activities, the engaging camp staff (Thanks Seaweed and Edwin!), the fun routines and rituals, and the new friends he met along the way. He sang the songs he learned, taught me about their meaning and lessons, and has continued to share stories with friends since he returned. My favorite moment was hearing him yell to new friends as we were leaving, "See you next year! Same week!" Thanks for all you do!
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Camp Seymour focuses on the people and makes room for every individual person to grow and connect. This is as true of the camp counselors, staff, and Scottie and Pappy as it is of the campers themselves. There is room for every person to fully be who they are, in all their weirdness and creativity and quirkiness and not just tolerate this but want it and celebrate it. It's a place that is full of warmth, love, compassion, and empathy even though these words are rarely used: these things are enacted by everyone creating and participating in the camp experience. The completely non-digital experience of kids and teens connecting with each other as humans represents a fundamental part of our humanity that younger generations have lost in other contexts, such as school and increasingly even clubs, houses of worship. YMCA Camp Seymour stays focused on a non-digital/non-online human-to-human experience that so many more kids would benefit so much from. The camp site is also gorgeous with wonderful amenities and healthy, kid-friendly food. The TWA and Trek and Quest experiences are unique in today's world, transferring all the strengths of Camp Seymour to more remote locations. Camp Seymour is a place of magic and beauty and lets everyone see those things in nature and in each other.
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This was our daughter’s 4th year at Camp Seymour & our son’s 2nd. We love the friendly, fun-filled, & very well-organized atmosphere. Our kids always make friends & have positive experiences with their counselors, especially this year. Both of my son’s counselors were from Spain, which was so cool! We love Camp Seymour!
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Campers learn community and respect for othere
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The structure of the camp was awesome! But my child’s actual counselors were not great this year.
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The sense of freedom and responsability the kids gain while at camp. Time away from screens and the lack of the normal day to day responsabilites at home. New frienships that are made and old friendships that continue to be fostered.
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Really fun, the cabins and counselors were great. Food was tasty. Great options for activities!
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The instructors were nice
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The staff were all very nice and engaged with the kids. The whole check-in and check-out process was smooth.
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We loved that our son could go to camp and explore nature. We also enjoy the emphasis on building leadership skills as they grow older. It's nice to have local camps that are not afiliated with a religious organization as well.
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My daughter had such a great, classic camp experience at Camp Seymour this summer! We are so grateful. What an amazing camp!!
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Elias said it was "great" - which of course is similar to "whatever." But he had a very positive experience and can't wait to go back. One heads-up: He did say the climbing wall needs some repair. I guess some of the holds swivel. From a safety standpoint, please look at this.
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