We are getting excited for Summer Camps 2026!
We’ll be offering two camps in July. We are launching a partnership with the Northwest Maritime Center to incorporate Long Boats into our traditional Mindfulness in Motion camp, turning it into Mindfulness on Land and Sea! And we are extending our Pride Camp to include allies as well as LGBTQ+ youth.
Our camp weeks feature time in nature, art, games, and activities from our Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens curriculum, all experienced within a supportive community. Participants learn formal meditations and informal practices as they explore what it means to pay attention in the present moment, and how to cultivate a relationship with themselves based on kindness and compassion. We explore how blending these two concepts can provide important strategies for managing stress and anxiety.
Our Pride Camp incorporates added layers of support for queer youth and their unique experiences.
Tuition is $400, with the option to pay what you can. No one turned away for lack of funds!
FREE transportation provided for south county residents.
Pride Camp (for LGBTQ+ youth and allies, ages 11-16)
July 6-10, 10 am to 4 pm Located in the PT/Chimacum area
Mindfulness on land and sea (ages 12-16)
July 27-31 10 am to 4 pm Located in the PT/Chimacum area
Youth Leaders enrich the camp experience!
Youth Leaders are older teens who gain experience with our curriculum in the spring before camp, and then attend our summer camp sessions as role models for our campers and assistants to our instructors. This is a special opportunity open to 11th and 12th grade leaders.
Youth Leaders Provide:
Support for peers by role modeling camp activities
Instructor assistance during camp sessions
Participation in planning and debrief sessions before and after camp
Youth Leaders Gain:
Mentorship from Benji Project Instructors
A deeper personal mindfulness practice
Strong leadership skills
Experience for careers in Psychology, Education, and Healthcare
$600 stipend or equivalent volunteer hours
To get more information or apply, please sent an email to info@thebenjiproject.org. In your email tell us why you are interested in the opportunity and any relevant experience you have.
Photos from past camps
