Camp Sheppard is a coed, Scouts-operated camp in Enumclaw, WA, founded in 1947, offering a traditional outdoor program with activities such as BB gun, archery, hiking, scout skills and a snow tubing hill. Its listed 2027 sessions are winter weekend and Saturday-only options for Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA, priced at $168 for full weekends and $100 for Cub Scout Saturday sessions. It sits about 53 miles from Seattle and 44 miles from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport.
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Photos from Camp Sheppard’s own website and materials.
- Families with Cub Scouts looking for a short winter weekend or single-Saturday outing.
- Scouts BSA youth seeking a traditional scout-skills camp with archery, BB gun and outdoor skills.
- Chief Seattle Council Scouts who may need a campership to help cover cost.
- The $25 deposit is nonrefundable, and refunds after full payment are limited to specific circumstances with a two-week cutoff.
- Budget beyond the session price: $30–50 recommended for the trading post and about $25 in merit badge fees, with t-shirts bought at the camp trading post.
- Camperships are limited to Chief Seattle Council Scouts and applications are due Jan 1, 2027.
2027 sessions and prices
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scouts BSA · Scouts BSA | Mar 5 – Mar 7 | $168 | – | Open |
| Session | Mar 5 – Mar 7 | – | – | Ask |
| Cub Scouts · Cub Scouts | Mar 12 – Mar 14 | $168 | – | Open |
| Session | Mar 12 – Mar 14 | – | – | Ask |
| Cub Scouts Saturday Only · Cub Scouts | Mar 13 – Mar 13 | $100 | – | Open |
| Session | Mar 13 – Mar 13 | – | – | Ask |
Winter camp
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cub Scouts · Cub Scouts | Jan 8 – Jan 10 | $168 | – | Open |
| Cub Scouts · Cub Scouts | Jan 29 – Jan 31 | $168 | – | Open |
| Cub Scouts · Cub Scouts | Feb 5 – Feb 7 | $168 | – | Open |
| Cub Scouts · Cub Scouts | Feb 12 – Feb 14 | $168 | – | Open |
What it really costs
Fees we could read from the camp’s fee list are added. Travel, gear and optional trips are not.
Activities
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
Questions about Camp Sheppard
How much does Camp Sheppard cost in 2027?
2027 tuition at Camp Sheppard runs from $100 (Cub Scouts Saturday Only) to $168 (Cub Scouts). Extra fees: Trading post purchases ($30-50 recommended) and around $25 for merit badge fees; t-shirts are purchased at the camp trading post.
When are the 2027 sessions at Camp Sheppard?
Scouts BSA: Mar 5 to Mar 7. None: Mar 5 to Mar 7. Cub Scouts: Mar 12 to Mar 14. None: Mar 12 to Mar 14. Cub Scouts Saturday Only: Mar 13 to Mar 13. None: Mar 13 to Mar 13.
Does Camp Sheppard run a winter camp?
Yes. Camp Sheppard also runs winter sessions: Cub Scouts: Jan 8, 2027 to Jan 10. Cub Scouts: Jan 29, 2027 to Jan 31. Cub Scouts: Feb 5, 2027 to Feb 7. Cub Scouts: Feb 12, 2027 to Feb 14.
What is the refund policy?
Deposits are nonrefundable. Refunds considered after full payment only for accident, serious illness, or death in immediate family; full refund minus deposit if up to 2 weeks prior, 50% minus deposit if 2 weeks or less.
Is financial aid available?
Camperships (camp scholarships) available for Chief Seattle Council Scouts; applications due Jan 1, 2027.
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