Camp Gallagher
Nonprofit | |
Industry | Youth Summer Camping |
Founded | 1970 |
Headquarters | Lakebay, WA, United States |
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 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].
Location
Camp Gallagher is located on 155 acres of land in the South Puget Sound. The grounds are made up of a sand beach, grassy areas and forest[4]. It is situated due west of both Harstine Island and McMicken Island, and off the southeast corner of Herron Island.
History
CYO Era (1963-2015)
In 1963, the Archdiocese of Seattle's Catholic Youth Organization (CYO) began using Camp Gallagher as short trip destination for campers attending Camp Blanchet[5]. The CYO officially established Camp Gallagher as a summer camp in 1970[6].
Camp Closure and Sale (2010-2015)
The Seattle Archdiocese closed Camp Gallagher in Fall 2010[7] and, in 2015, announced it was selling the property[8][9][10][11]. 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 campaigning to save the camp[12][13]. The group formed the Friends of Camp Gallagher nonprofit in 2015[14].
The Seattle Archdiocese used money from the sale of Camp Gallagher to fund a new aquatic center at one of its remaining camps[15].
Friends of Camp Gallagher Era (2015-Present)
Friends of Camp Gallagher re-opened Camp Gallagher for Classic Summer Camp, Gallagher Expeditions, Family Camp, Men's Camp and Women's Camp in June 2016[16].
Programs
Classic Summer Camp
Camp Gallagher's primary camping program is made up of eight- to nine-day sessions, wherein middle school or high school aged campers stay overnight in cabins, eat meals in a communal dining hall and engage in summer camp activities like arts and crafts, boating and hiking[17]
Other Programs
- Gallagher Expeditions
- Family Camp
- Men's Camp
- Women's Camp
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.
- ↑ "Find a Camp: Camp Gallagher". American Camping Association. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ↑ "1304 Russell Rd". RedFin. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ↑ "Camps Begin 13th Season of Fun". Catholic Northwest Progress. June 14, 1963. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
- ↑ "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.
- ↑ "Why is Camp Gallagher Not Open for 2012?". CYO Outdoor Ministry. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "Notice on Gallagher". Gordie's Kids. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "Extensive Plumbing Repairs Help Longtime Summer Camp Return to Life". Plumber Mag. Plumber Mag. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "Camp Gallagher Signs Historic 30-Year Lease". Camp Gallagher Blog. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "Friends of Camp Gallagher". GuideStar. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ Weaver, Anna (March 27, 2015). "Lessons From Camp". Northwest Catholic. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
- ↑ "Family Communication (eFC) 5-26-2016". Holy Rosary West Seattle. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
- ↑ "Camp Gallagher". Macaroni Kid. Retrieved 1 February 2018.