Camp Gallagher
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| Company type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Industrie | Youth Summer Camping |
| Gegründet | 1970 |
| Hauptsitz | , Vereinigte Staaten |
Key people | Patrick D'Amelio (President, Board of Directors) |
| Website | http://campgallagher.org |
Camp Gallagher is a co-ed overnight summer camp primarily for middle schoolers and high schoolers located on the shores of Case Inlet in Lakebay, Washington[1]. It was founded in 1970[2].
Camp Gallagher is operated by Friends of Camp Gallagher, a non-religious, community-based nonprofit, and is accredited by the American Camping Association[3].
Standort
Camp Gallagher is set on more than 155 acres of South Puget Sound wilderness made up of sandy beachfront, grass lawns and wooded areas[4]. It is situated due west of both Harstine Island and McMicken Island, and off the southeast corner of Herron Island, all of which are visible from Camp Gallagher.
History
CYO Era (1970-2015)
Camp Gallagher was originally founded in 1970 by the Archdiocese of Seattle's Catholic Youth Organization[5].
Camp Closure and Sale (2010-2015)
The Seattle Archdiocese closed Camp Gallagher in Fall 2010[6] and, in 2015, announced it was selling the property[7][8]. Following the announcement, former Camp Gallagher campers, parents and staff members launched an effort to buy and reopen the camp. On July 30, 2015, the property was sold to a party previously unaffiliated with Camp Gallagher. The new owners agreed to lease the property to the group that had been rallying to save the camp[9]. The group formed the Friends of Camp Gallagher nonprofit in 2015[10].
Friends of Camp Gallagher Era (2015-Present)
Friends of Camp Gallagher re-opend Camp Gallagher summer programming in June 2016, carrying on many of the same traditions from the camp's history[11][12].
Programs
Classic Summer Camp
Camp Gallagher's primary camping program, Classic Summer Camp features 8- to 9-day sessions, wherein middle school or high school aged campers live at camp, sleeping in rustic wooden cabins, eating meals in the camp dining hall, "Sequim," and engaging in camping activities under the supervision of the camp's staff. Campers live in single-gender lodge groups of 10 to 12[13].
Waterfront
Many activities at Camp Gallagher center around its Puget Sound waterfront, including: paddle boarding, kayaking, sailing, canoeing and big canoeing (12-seater canoes)[14].
Sundown
A long-standing tradition at Camp Gallagher is the daily sundown gathering, where the whole camp comes together to watch the sunset, talk about their experiences at camp, share stories and sing songs, including "Hurry Sundown" by Peter, Paul and Mary[15].
Campfire
Campers at Camp Gallagher end each day with a campfire on the beach where campers lead each other in camp songs. Songs start loud and fast, and then get gradually slower as the campfire goes on[16].
Overnights
The Classic Summer Camp program includes one- to two-night overnights, where lodge groups leave main camp by kayak, sailboat or canoe to a public campsite somewhere on the South Puget Sound. Campers and staff sleep outdoors, cook meals over a campfire and schedule their journeys according to the tides[17].
Gallagher Expeditions
Gallagher Expeditions is a trekking camp for high schoolers based out of the Camp Gallagher property. Gallagher Expeditions campers leave main camp for 5- to 6-day excursions by land (backpacking trips) or sea (big canoe trips)[18].
Family Camp
Camp Gallagher's Family Camp program is a two-night mini version of summer camp available to families with kids of all ages[19].
Men's and Women's Camp
Before the youth summer camping season begins, Camp Gallagher hosts a Men's Camp (21+) and a Women's Camp (21+) over two separate weekends in June[20].
References
- ^ "Golden Teddy Winners and finalists for 2016". Parent Map. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
- ^ Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Find a Camp: Camp Gallagher". American Camping Association. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "1304 Russell Rd". RedFin. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
{{cite book}}:|access-date=requires|url=(help) - ^ "Recapping the Bellarmine Meeting". CYO Outdoor Minstry. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Seattle CYO Summer Camping". Facebook. Seattle CYO Summer Camping. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Announcement: Camp Gallagher Sale to Benefit Campers for Generations to Come" (PDF). WayBackMachine. Archdiocese of Seattle. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "Camp Gallagher Signs Historic 30-Year Lease". Camp Gallagher Blog. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Friends of Camp Gallagher". GuideStar. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Our Camp". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
- ^ "Camp Gallagher". Macaroni Kid. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Try Not To Squeal With Excitement When You See Our New Boats". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Gallagher Glossary". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Gallagher Glossary". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Camp Gallagher". Macaroni Kid. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Programs". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Programs: Family Camp". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ^ "Programs". Camp Gallagher. Retrieved 1 February 2018.