Peak Pursuits • Program Focus
Summer Camps in Skagit County
Peak Pursuits Summer Camps are intentionally flexible by design. We listen first — to youth, families, and communities — then build experiences that match local interest while delivering consistent outcomes: confidence, competence, belonging, leadership, and real-world pathways.
The “Adventure Studio” approach
Many camps follow a studio model: a multi-day arc where youth start as beginners and finish with real skill and a visible outcome. Studio themes can shift year to year based on what youth are excited about — because responsiveness is part of respect.
What camps might look like
Camps are intentionally varied. Some are classic outdoor experiences; others blend recreation, creativity, media, or emerging interests — all layered with Peak Pursuits’ leadership and reflection framework. Expect a consistent structure: welcome → skill-building → challenge → reflection → belonging.
Topgolf camps (with transportation)
One early anchor will be Topgolf camps — including daily transportation and structured instruction. These camps are accessible, fun, and surprisingly rich for building focus, coaching habits, confidence under pressure, and supportive team culture.
Integration with licensed child care
Summer camps can layer onto licensed child care programs, allowing families to combine full-day care with focused enrichment experiences — creating flexibility without sacrificing quality.
Why This Matters
Summer camps are more than childcare or entertainment. When designed well, they become powerful developmental environments — places where youth practice independence, teamwork, leadership, and belonging in ways that shape how they show up the rest of the year.
Confidence through experience
Youth build confidence by doing real things — not by being told they’re capable.
Belonging through relevance
Camps reflect youth interests and community identity — creating natural buy-in.
Pathways beyond summer
Leadership, service, and career exploration turn “fun camp” into growth.
City Slickers: Independence Skills + Urban Adventure
City Slickers is a Peak Pursuits camp series designed to make independence feel exciting — not intimidating. Teens learn how to navigate a metro area confidently and safely through real adventures: transit planning, urban wayfinding, group decision-making, and situational awareness — all wrapped in memorable outings.
- Transit confidence: reading schedules, transfers, and backup options when plans change.
- Street-smart navigation: using street signs + address logic to locate destinations and meet-up points.
- Safety + awareness: identifying safe zones and what to do when something feels off.
- Communication + leadership: buddy systems, role rotation (navigator, timekeeper, leader).
- Money in the real world: budgeting for food, tickets, emergencies, and making tradeoffs as a team.
Example “adventure arc”: ride transit into the city, navigate to a major destination, grab food as a team using a budget, then finish with waterfront exploration — rotating leadership roles and practicing safe decision-making throughout.
Independent Living Skills Camps: “Real Life, But Make It Fun”
For older teens, Peak Pursuits can offer short camps that teach real-world independence through hands-on challenges, friendly competition, and mentorship — not lectures. These programs work best when skills are practiced in real settings.
Apartment Ready
Touring a unit, reading a lease, budgeting rent/utilities, roommate agreements, basic cleaning routines, and what to ask before signing.
Car Ready
Buying used vs. new, insurance basics, changing a tire, checking fluids, and a simple supervised oil change.
Money + Banking
Debit vs. credit, building credit safely, avoiding scams, budgeting for groceries, and “adulting math” without shame.
Kitchen Confidence
Meal planning, safe food handling, shopping on a budget, and cooking for roommates or a team.
Work Ready
Interview practice, workplace communication, showing up on time, managing a schedule, and handling feedback.
Phone + Digital Safety
Privacy basics, scam avoidance, safe meetups, digital footprints, and healthier screen habits.
Locations We Serve in Skagit County
Peak Pursuits camps are designed for youth and families across Skagit County. Locations vary by camp theme, transportation needs, and community partners — but our core service area includes:
- Mount Vernon • Burlington • Sedro-Woolley • Anacortes
- Concrete & the Highway 20 corridor • North Cascades gateway communities
Scholarships & Reduced-Cost Access
Peak Pursuits is built on a simple belief: readiness, not resources, should define participation. If cost is a barrier, reach out — we’ll work with you to find a way in.
