This weekend retreat is for teens who want to earn service hours, get off the grid for a weekend, learn more about leadership, or get more involved in Camp Fire and Camp Sealth programs. Spend the weekend enjoying classic camp activities, practicing leadership skills in workshops, and earning volunteer hours completing a service project.
Join us this spring, March 20-22, 2026!
Event Details
Schedule
Arrive Friday evening for dinner and some get-to-know-you fun. Set out Saturday morning on your service project at camp, then spend some time relaxing with your peers and resting. Spend the rest of the afternoon, evening, and Sunday morning in classic camp activities, professional development workshops, and leadership training.
Activities
- Camp Fun: Enjoy activities such as archery, arts & crafts, games, and time in the great outdoors. Sing songs and make s’mores around the campfire with your new and old camp friends.
- Leadership: Participate in workshops ranging from team-building challenges to job readiness workshops. Those applying for a volunteer or paid staff position at Camp Sealth for summer 2026 will also have a chance for a face-to-face interview.
- Service Project: Earn 8 hours of service! This year our service project will be home at camp, helping our Kanga Day of Service participants ready our camp for summer. Projects may include trail work, painting, building, cleaning, and cabin readiness.
- Free Time: We know that teens are busy and tired. Teens may choose to nap, shower, or work on homework during our designated downtime.
- Device-Free Time: We are excited to offer a space to connect with other teens and nature, and retreat from constant contact, news, and social media.
Facilities
Meals
Meals provided this weekend include dinner on Friday; breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday; and breakfast and lunch on Sunday. Meals will be served buffet-style in our dining hall. Most dietary needs can be accommodated, so please provide any dietary restrictions during the registration process. Our coffee and tea bar will also be open during this event.
Lodging
Camp Sealth’s facilities are rustic but comfortable. Our all-season cabins have heat and electricity, as well as twin beds with foam mattresses. You will need to bring your own bedding, including sleeping bags, pillows, and/or sheets/blankets. Bathrooms and showers are located in separate buildings in each cabin area. Limited Wi-Fi is available in some camp areas but not in most cabins. A limited number of accessible cabins are available. See photos of our cabins here.
For this event, attendees are assigned housing based on preferences outlined in registration, and will stay in the same cabin as other attendees.
Location
Camp Sealth is located on Vashon Island, Washington, with 360 acres of pristine forest and over a mile of private beach along Colvos Passage. To reach Vashon Island, you will need to take a ferry from Tacoma, West Seattle, or Port Orchard. Please check the WSDOT website for ferry schedules and ticket prices. Teens may drive themselves with parental or guardian permission, which may be indicated in your UltraCamp registration. Please make a return plan for your teen from Camp Sealth.
Registration
Registration Open: December 20, 2025 – February 20, 2026
Event Dates: March 20-22, 2026
Eligibility: This event is open to all high school students completing grades 9-12 during the 2025-2026 school year.
Cost: We offer tiered pricing to make this event more accessible. We invite families to pay at the rate that is comfortable for them; your choice is confidential and will not impact your camp experience in any way. (Tier B is closest to the true cost of camp.)
- Tier A: $200
- Tier B: $300
- Tier C: $400
Financial Assistance
If the cost associated with camp is a barrier for your family, we encourage you to pursue a financial assistance application. Completed assistance request packets are due no later than March 20, 2026 to be reviewed and considered. More information about the application process and eligibility criteria can be found here:
Contact
For questions about registration, payment, financial aid, or cancellations, contact Kim Roeser (Office Manager, Camp Sealth) at kimr@campfireseattle.org.
For any other questions about this event, contact Omar Malik (Director of Camping, Camp Sealth) at omarm@campfireseattle.org
We welcome volunteers! To learn more about volunteering for Teen Leadership Retreat, please visit our Volunteer Opportunities page.