Welcome to the Northwest Kiwanis Camp

Northwest Kiwanis Camp opened its doors (and tent flaps) to children and adults with medical and intellectual disabilities in 1989. 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, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Hunter Syndrome, Traumatic 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 or Registered Nurse 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 field trips to Fort Worden in Port Townsennd. Local musicians, story tellers, aand other performers provide campfire entertainment.

Join In 
Our Board of Directors and volunteer base is comprised of dedicated Kiwanians from Pt. Angeles, Pt. Townsend, Sequim, Gig Harbor and Silverdale clubs. Come join us! Register as a camper, apply for staff or counselor employment, volunteer your time or donate funds, goods or services to the Kiwanis Camp. Please contact us. You support will make a difference in the lives of very special people.