The Wilderness Society

09/17/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 09/16/2024 13:32

An outdoor haven for health and happiness

Camp Beausite Northwest is situated on a well-manicured hillside, surrounded by pristine forestland and a connected trail system. In the canopy above, a bald eagle watches over camp activities-a game of basketball, a dance party, rock painting and shelter building. Throughout the camp, laughter fills the air.

Located in Washington's beloved Olympic Peninsula, Camp Beausite Northwest offers an inclusive and accessible camp experience for people with disabilities while providing respite for their caregivers. It serves 350 campers and 1,000 caregivers annually through weeklong summer camps and year-round weekend programming.

Camp Beausite Northwest received funding through Washington's outdoor equity fund, No Child Left Inside, in 2019 and 2022. This flexible funding has allowed them to meet a full spectrum of camper needs-including around-the-clock staff care-while providing campers with the outdoor recreational opportunities that many go without.