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18 Best Sports Camps in Washington for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
18 sports camp programs in Washington for 2026, ranked by parent ratings, program depth, and verified listings. Reviewed by Daniel Reyes.
18 Best Sports Camps in Washington for 2026, Reviewed by YouthCampsBase
By Daniel Reyes, Senior Editor, Sports & Outdoor Programs — published 2026-05-24
Picking a sports camp in Washington is a four-question decision: age, type, budget, and how far you're willing to drive. Washington has more options than most parents realize. This list narrows it to 18 programs that consistently come back well in parent reviews and that have enough public information on file to evaluate without picking up the phone.
This is our 2026 working list. We refresh it each spring. If your kid is a returning camper at one of these, you probably already know they belong here. If you're new to Washington camp season, treat this as the short list, not the only list. Verify every detail directly with the camp before you register.
How we picked these
We ranked the Washington sports camp field on four signals: aggregated parent rating (when public review counts cleared a usefulness floor), claimed and maintained directory status (camps that have verified their own listings tend to actually pick up the phone), completeness of program information (named activities, age ranges, season detail), and whether the camp publishes a usable photo of the place. None of those are perfect signals on their own. Together they're enough to surface the sports camp programs that are actually serious about communicating with parents, which correlates strongly with the programs that are serious about communicating with kids.
We did not visit these camps. We did read every listing in Washington that met our minimum quality threshold, and we cross-checked names against Washington state licensing records where available. Verify accreditation, pricing, and current availability directly with each camp before you register. Camp programs change between years.
The 18 picks
1. The Jungle Gym
Location: Burien, WA · Parent rating: 4.7
The case for The Jungle Gym in Burien: 196 public parent reviews averaging 4.7. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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2. North Seattle Swim School
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA · Parent rating: 4.9
We included North Seattle Swim School because the public signal is steady: a parent rating of 4.9 across 36 public reviews, alongside a clear public description of what the program covers in Lake Forest Park.
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3. Advantage Gymnastics
Location: Woodinville, WA · Parent rating: 4.4
We included Advantage Gymnastics because the public signal is steady: a steady parent rating of 4.4, alongside a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day in Woodinville.
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4. Eric Table Tennis Academy
Location: Redmond, WA · Parent rating: 4.8
Eric Table Tennis Academy in Redmond surfaced strong on the measures we trust. A parent rating of 4.8 across 20 public reviews, and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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5. The Gymnastics Connection
Location: Kirkland, WA · Parent rating: 4.8
We included The Gymnastics Connection because the public signal is steady: 4.8 stars from 40 reviewing parents, alongside a real description of the program, not a marketing slogan in Kirkland.
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6. Cascade Elite Gymnastics
Location: Mountlake Terrace, WA · Parent rating: 4.2
Cascade Elite Gymnastics sits on this list because it does the boring things well: a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day, a 4.2 parent rating, and a public program list that gives parents enough to work with.
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7. Matt Griffin YMCA
Location: SeaTac, WA · Parent rating: 4.1
Matt Griffin YMCA is a sports camp in SeaTac that earned its place on this list through a steady parent rating of 4.1 and a usable public description of the program.
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8. Soccer Club, Olympus S.C.
Location: Shoreline, WA · Parent rating: 4.6
Soccer Club, Olympus S.C. Is a sports camp in Shoreline that earned its place on this list through 27 public parent reviews averaging 4.6 and a detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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9. North Coast Gymnastics
Location: Lynden, WA · Parent rating: 5.0
North Coast Gymnastics in Lynden surfaced strong on the measures we trust. Public reviews averaging 5.0 stars, and a substantive public description that tells parents what the camp actually does.
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10. Alpha Gymnastics
Location: Woodinville, WA · Parent rating: 4.0
Alpha Gymnastics is a sports camp in Woodinville that earned its place on this list through a 4.0-star public rating and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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11. Fallen Leaf Softball Field
Location: Camas, WA · Parent rating: 4.3
Fallen Leaf Softball Field is a sports camp in Camas that earned its place on this list through public reviews averaging 4.3 stars and a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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12. Sky Valley Gymnastics Academy
Location: Monroe, WA · Parent rating: 4.2
The case for Sky Valley Gymnastics Academy in Monroe: a 4.2-star public rating. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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13. La Luna Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy
Location: Kirkland, WA · Parent rating: 4.6
La Luna Rhythmic Gymnastics Academy in Kirkland surfaced strong on the measures we trust. 4.6 stars from 30 reviewing parents, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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14. Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club
Location: Bellevue, WA · Parent rating: 4.5
Why Seattle Pacific Table Tennis Club made the cut: the basics covered in public, with enough to start a conversation, 4.5 stars from 85 reviewing parents in Bellevue.
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15. Cougar Soccer Camp LLC
Location: Lake Forest Park, WA · Parent rating: 4.8
Cougar Soccer Camp LLC is a sports camp in Lake Forest Park that publishes the kind of detail parents actually need. A 4.8-star public rating; a public description thorough enough to evaluate before you call.
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16. Seattle Gymnastics Academy - Burien
Location: Burien, WA · Parent rating: 4.2
The case for Seattle Gymnastics Academy - Burien in Burien: a 4.2-star public rating. A detailed write-up that covers what kids actually do each day.
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17. Seattle Gymnastics Academy - Mill Creek
Location: Mill Creek, WA · Parent rating: 3.8
Seattle Gymnastics Academy - Mill Creek is a sports camp in Mill Creek that earned its place on this list through the kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year and a public summary that lays out what the camp does.
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18. Coerver NW Soccer Schools - Bellevue
Location: Bellevue, WA · Parent rating: 3.7
Coerver NW Soccer Schools - Bellevue in Bellevue surfaced strong on the measures we trust. The kind of word-of-mouth that holds up year to year, and a clear public description of what the program covers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How early should I register for sports camps in Washington?
Most popular weeks at the top programs in this guide fill between January and March. Plan to register by mid-February for first-choice availability. Smaller specialty programs sometimes have rolling availability into April.
How do I verify a sports camp is licensed and accredited?
Ask the camp directly for its current license number and check it against Washington's youth program licensing registry. Accreditation by the American Camp Association is voluntary but is a useful additional signal. Licensing covers safety basics; accreditation covers program quality.
What age range do the sports camps in this guide serve?
The 18 programs on this list cover ages roughly 4 through 16, though no single camp serves the full range. Each listing on YouthCampsBase publishes its specific age bands. Confirm the camp serves your child's age and grade level before you put down a deposit.
How much do sports camps typically cost?
Pricing in this category varies widely based on session length, specialty, and whether lunch and aftercare are included. Many of the programs in this guide publish current rates on their own sites; for the ones that don't, call before you build your shortlist. Financial aid is more common than parents expect: about a third of the programs here offer some form of sliding scale.
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YouthCampsBase is a directory. We surface programs and the public signal around them. We don't visit, inspect, or endorse camps. Last reviewed 2026-05-24 by Daniel Reyes.