Camp Gallagher
| Company type | Nonprofit |
|---|---|
| Industry | Youth Summer Camping |
| Founded | 1970 |
| Headquarters | , 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
[edit]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
[edit]CYO Era (1963–2015)
[edit]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)
[edit]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)
[edit]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
[edit]Classic Summer Camp
[edit]Camp Gallagher's primary camping program is made up of six 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
[edit]- Gallagher Expeditions
- Family Camp
- Grownup Camp
References
[edit]- ^ "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 Ministry. 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. Archived from the original (PDF) on 29 March 2015. 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. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. 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.