AWSL Summer CAMPS 2026

Registration opens on March 17, 2026

Each summer, more than 3,000 students take part in transformative leadership experiences through the Association of Washington Student Leaders (AWSL) Summer Camps.

Hosted at the Cispus Learning Center, Eastern Washington University, and Central Washington University, these camps offer a powerful blend of connection, growth, and inspiration. Students participate in large and small group sessions, hands-on learning activities, personal reflection, and meaningful relationship-building within a vibrant, camp-like atmosphere.

Facilitated and supported by the dedicated staff of the Association of Washington School Leaders, a division of the Washington School Principals’ Education Foundation, each session is thoughtfully designed to help students strengthen their leadership skills and return to their schools and communities with new confidence and purpose.

Participants often describe it as “the best week of their summer,” a week that shapes who they are and who they aspire to become. Many alumni credit their time at an AWSL Summer Camp as a life-changing experience that continues to impact them well beyond high school.

For questions regarding programming, scheduling, and logistics, please contact James Layman

For questions regarding registration and reservations, please contact Christine Bryan
For questions regarding delegate registrations, please contact Dianne Sympson
For questions regarding La Cima, please contact Travis Ruhter

2026 | SUMMER CAMP INFORMATION

Registration information for 2025 <—- Read before you register!
Camp dates and prices
How to pay for AWSL Summer Programs - Learn all the ways you can pay for AWSL Camps (Updated for 2025).
Transportation Costs 2025 - High School Summer Programs 2025
Letter of Support - For a letter about AWSL Summer Programs, that you can share with Principals, Assistant Principals, and School Boards.
Who to send to AWSL Summer Programs - Learn what students you should consider sending to AWSL Summer Programs
AWSL Safety Protocols 2025 - Safety during AWSL Programs
High School Summer Programs - $515 (AWSL member school)/$565 (non-member school)
Middle-Level Summer Programs - $405 (AWSL member school)/$455 (non-member school)

Registration information for 2025

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CAMP RESERVATIONS | INFORMATION

Reserve Your Spaces (School Reservations) - FOR 2025 - Camp Registration will open on Tuesday, March 18th, 2025.

You must be logged in to the AWSL Portal to register for Summer Programs, and for the member price to activate. Contact AWSL Fiscal Coordinator, Christine Bryan at christine@awsleaders.org | (360) 359-7060 if you need assistance in managing your member portal access, or registration support.
- For a step-by-step tutorial on completing your orders (payment or PO), please refer to this: Ordering on the Portal
On a space-available basis, from March 18 - June 16, schools may reserve delegate spots with the School Reservation Form and purchase order or payment. If a session reaches capacity, we request confirmation earlier to allow additional schools to reserve spaces.
Delegation Size and Registration Rates - High School Camps Leadership programs - limit 16 per school, per session (Excludes Cheer) | Middle-Level Camp - limit 12 per school, per session.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation Policy:
- (HS Camps) Cancellations after May 22
  A non-refundable processing fee of $100 per registered participant will be charged, along with any applicable transportation costs.
- Cancellations after June 16
  No refunds will be issued.
- Substitutions
  Same-gender substitutions are allowed up to the day before camp at no additional cost.
- Early Departure / No-Shows
  Full charges apply (no refunds) for participants who leave early or fail to attend camp.
- Cancellation Requirements
  All cancellations must be submitted in writing by a school official by the specified deadlines.