Seattle Parks and Recreation will work with all citizens to be good stewards of our environment, and to provide safe and welcoming opportunities to play, learn, contemplate and build community.

Camp Long was created for the purpose of bringing people close to nature and providing safe and enjoyable outdoor camping and climbing experiences.

Description:
Camp Long is one of three environmental learning centers that provide educational and volunteer opportunities that focus on the environment. Environmental Stewardship programs offer citizens local opportunities to learn about, and help preserve, the natural resources they see and interact with every day. Environmental Stewardship is the actions people take that respect the rights of all living things and all environments, and contribute to healthy and livable communities. It's people caring for our city and our natural resources for today and tomorrow.

Programs include themed nature walks for tots, families and adults; special event programs; environmental issues films; elementary school science based programs; youth group nature programs and rock climbing programs for youth and adults.

History:
Started in 1937 and was dedicated in 1941.

Camp Long was once a little used, 68 acre corner of the West Seattle Golf Course. In 1937 Seattle Park Board member, Archie Phelps, Judge William Long, Ben Evans of the Seattle Park Department and Clark Schurman, well known Scout leader, expert mountaineer and wilderness camp developer, embarked on a mission. They wanted to acquire and develop this land to make it into a place for organized scouting groups to learn camping skills. They were joined by a committee of representatives of youth groups, City Council members, other concerned citizens and supportive agencies and councils. Together they worked hard to create Camp Long and protect its natural beauty.

Schurman Rock -- a climbers dream
This major attraction at Camp Long was designed by Clark Schurman. His dream was to build a human-made mountain incorporating every potential rock climbing problem into its design. After taking a winter to make a clay model of the rock, Schurman worked very closely with the W.P.A. workers to create his dream rock. It took 2 years to complete the 20 foot high, erratically shaped climbing rock. Schurman called it Monitor Rock after its intended purpose to "warn, remind, advise and instruct." After Schurman’s death in 1955 the rock was renamed "Schurman Rock" to honor Clark Schurman’s contribution to Camp Long and mountaineering.

Camp Long was opened to the general public in 1984. Camp Long’s 68 acres and unique recreation features offer visitors an opportunity to explore nature, hike, camp overnight in rustic cabins, rock climb and learn about natural history.

Contact people:

Sheila Brown, Education Program Supervisor, (phone), (email) Jason Goetz, Laborer, (phone), (email) Gretchen Graber, Naturalist, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (206) 684-7435

Address:

5200 35th Ave SW Seattle, WA 98126 This location is handicap accessible (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.camplong.org

Directions:

From I-5, take the West Seattle Bridge. At the end of the bridge turn left on 35th Ave SW. Proceed approximately one mile and turn left at SW Dawson St. Camp Long is a half a block. . . (more)   Nearest Bus Stop: 121, 2 min minute walk

Miscellaneous Information

Liability
	Yes
Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers?
	Yes
Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18?
	Yes