Camp Gallagher

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
TypeNonprofit
IndustryYouth Summer Camping
Founded1970
Headquarters
Lakebay, WA
,
United States
Key people
Tracy Rathke (President, Board of Directors)
Websitehttp://campgallagher.org

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 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
Gallagher Expeditions
Family Camp
Men's Camp
Women's Camp

References
  1. "Golden Teddy Winners and finalists for 2016". Parent Map. Retrieved January 31, 2018.
  2. Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
  3. "Find a Camp: Camp Gallagher". American Camping Association. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  4. "1304 Russell Rd". RedFin. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  5. "Camps Begin 13th Season of Fun". Catholic Northwest Progress. June 14, 1963. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  6. Nugent, James (May 10, 2016). An Idea Called Camp Gallagher. Createspace. ISBN 1533204101.
  7. "Recapping the Bellarmine Meeting". CYO Outdoor Ministry. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  8. "Seattle CYO Summer Camping". Facebook. Seattle CYO Summer Camping. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  9. "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.
  10. "Why is Camp Gallagher Not Open for 2012?". CYO Outdoor Ministry. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  11. "Notice on Gallagher". Gordie's Kids. Archived from the original on 4 February 2017. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  12. "Extensive Plumbing Repairs Help Longtime Summer Camp Return to Life". Plumber Mag. Plumber Mag. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  13. "Camp Gallagher Signs Historic 30-Year Lease". Camp Gallagher Blog. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  14. "Friends of Camp Gallagher". GuideStar. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  15. Weaver, Anna (March 27, 2015). "Lessons From Camp". Northwest Catholic. Retrieved 5 February 2018.
  16. "Family Communication (eFC) 5-26-2016". Holy Rosary West Seattle. Retrieved 1 February 2018.
  17. "Camp Gallagher". Macaroni Kid. Retrieved 1 February 2018.

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