Northwest Kiwanis Camp opens its doors (and tent flaps) to children and adults with special needs. We are located on the Olympic Peninsula in Chimacum, Washington. The main lodge overlooks Beausite Lake and is surrounded by 50 acres of forest and meadowland.
Campers NWKC campers range in age from 6-60 with disabilities that include but not limited to Autism, Downs Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Hunter Syndrome, Tramatic Brain Injury, Wolf-Hirschhorn and other physical and/or developmental handicaps.
Staff The quality and enthusiasm of our staff is at the core of our success and the reason for the campers’ jubilant return year after year. We have a Nurse Practitioner on staff 24 hours per day and we strive to maintain a staff to camper ratio of 1:1. Our staff and counselors participate in training workshops to insure they are fully versed in the needs of our campers and have the skills needed to meet our high standards. All staff must pass a background check and be certified in basic first-aid.
Program Camp activities Along with arts & crafts, recreational activities include fishing, swimming, horseback riding and a field trip to the Marine Science Center at Fort Worden. Local musicians provide campfire entertainment.
Join In Our Board of Directors and volunteer base is comprised of dedicated Kiwanians from Pt. Angeles, Pt. Townsend & Sequim clubs. Come join us! Register as a camper, apply for staff or counselor employment, volunteer your time or donate funds, services or gifts to the Kiwanis Camp. Please contact us. You support will make a difference in the lives of very special people.
Join us on October 14th for an evening of good food, fine wines and soft music as we cruise Puget Sound. All proceeds benefit the camp. Visit the News Section for more information.
The Parent to Parent Clallam County is sponsoring monthly meetings to provide networking, resources, materials and support to families with developmental disabilites. Visit our news section for more information.
DVD's are available to help you learn about the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). See the News Section for a list of titles and information on how to obtain them.
By donating your newspapers to the Kiwanis Camp you can help us build a bathroom/shower facility for our campers. See the News Sections for drop box locations.
The ARC of Jefferson and Kitsap Counties will be celebrating 70 years of services for individuals with developmental disabilities. See our News Section for Details on the upcoming celebration.
