Intro To camping
2026 date Sep 25th - 27th
Location:
What is Intro To Camping?
Intro to Camping is a three-day two-night beginner-level camping trip located in Dash Point State Park, Washington! Campers will learn the basics of camping, including tent setup, Leave No Trace principles, and plant identification while spending time on the beautiful coast of Washington. If you’re new to camping, or new to POST, then this is the trip for you!
Other Trip Details:
Activities: camping, plant identification, and learning Leave No Trace principles
Trip length: Sep 25th - 27th
Campers will not have service
Scroll down to see photos from our past Intro to camping trips!
IMPORTANT INFO FOR OUR 2026 Intro To camping
A mandatory pre-trip meeting will be held on September 20th at 843 Hiawatha Pl S at 6 pm
We will meet at Judkins park on the 25th /TIME TBD
We will return to Seattle at TIME TBD on 27th at PLACE Judkins Park. This time is subject to change, but we will be in communication on our way back.
Payment Details
POST84 is a need-blind organization: we accept all scholarship requests, no questions asked. Please do not let price be a barrier for you.
Based on our budgeting for this trip, Intro to camping has been priced at $225 for our 2026 trip. When you sign up, select the price you are able to pay on our form. We have pricing options from full scholarships, to full trip price + covering a full scholarship for another student. Please choose whatever you are comfortable paying.
Please note that we require a $20 deposit for a full scholarship, which will be reimbursed 3 days after the trip runs to prevent late drop-outs (refer to our cancelation policy for more details). If you are not able to afford the deposit, reach out to the trip lead for an alternative way of signing up.
DISCLAIMER: Signing up does not guarantee you a spot on the trip. The trip lead will reach out after forms have closed in regards to your placement on the trip or the waitlist.
Gear Details
Along with our scholarships, we also provide any necessary gear for our trips! Please make sure to check the packing list to ensure that you have every necessary item to stay warm and safe on the trip! Additionally, if you forgot to fill out the Gear Request Form while signing up or want to request more items, refer to the link below. The gear you request will be distributed on the trip, or our gear heads will communicate with you directly if you need any gear before. Please note: The packing list and gear request form will not be available until sign-ups are released.
Reach out to gear@post84.org with any questions.
Meet our trip lead!
Name: Skye Johnson
Pronouns: He / Him
Email: camping@post84.org
Feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns!
FAQs
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For TRIP NAME, priority is given to campers who have the least amount of previous camping experience. The rest of the spots will be filled by lottery selection. As an organization, we want to give experiences to as many new campers as possible.
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TRIP is located at PLACE, so service may be spotty or nonexistent at times. Given this, we still encourage limiting phone usage to necessary contact with parents/guardians. This is in an effort to prioritize engagement with peers and the outdoors. Campers are also welcome to leave their devices at home.
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Refer to our Emergency Response Plan, which our trip lead and adult directors have carefully created to ensure safety protocols for any situation. If you have any questions about our safety protocols, please reach out to our trip lead NAME at EMAIL@post84.org