2026 Summer School
Registration for the 2026 Summer School will open on Saturday, March 7th at 10:00 AM (PDT). Registration fills up quickly so act fast!
Participants may register for one session only (with the exception of volunteers, who may attend both sessions). After the initial registration period, if space allows, invitations will be extended to those who wish to attend both sessions.
Pricing is based on lodging and includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Snacks will be provided for children’s classes, and coffee/ tea service and snacks will be available during adult sessions.
** Age categories for lodging: Child 3-12, Youth 13-17, Adult 18+
Pines: $680/Adult $510/Youth $340/Child
Huckleberry/Salal: $640/Adult $480/Youth $320/Child
Spruce: $580/Adult $435/Youth $290/Child
Inn/Annex/Reeser: $520/Adult $390/Youth $260/Child
Cedars/Firs/Hemlock/Madrona/Tamarack: $460/Adult $345/Youth $230/Child
Reduced rate: $300/Adult $225/Youth $150/Child
Commuter rate: $320/Adult $240/Youth $160/Child
Ocean of Light is committed to ensuring that anyone may participate, regardless of financial means. Scholarship support is available up to 100% of the cost, please contact the school for more information. mailto:oceanoflight@nwbahais.org
Pines
Built in 2022, Pines has 20 rooms (2-5 person capacity) with private baths. All rooms are accessible, with elevator, laundry, lounge areas, and access to a shared kitchen.
Huckleberry/Salal
Built in 2012. Two 2-story lodges, 8 rooms each with 2 twins and private bath. First floor rooms are handicap accessible. Middle two rooms on each floor have a connecting door, ideal for families.
Spruce
Built in 1968. Twelve rooms on 2 levels, one room wheelchair accessible with two twins. All other rooms have 3 twin beds and private bath. Meeting room has a wood stove, small refrigerator, and microwave. South end of campus, close to meeting hall.
Reeser
Built in 1914. Three-story, 8 rooms for up to 20 people. Rooms are double occupancy (2 Twin or 1 Queen), triple (1 Queen and 1 Twin, or 3 Twin). House has historical charm in every room and the best views of the Hood Canal and the Olympic Mountains. South end, across from lagoon. Not accessible.
Inn/Annex
Built in 1869. Inn has 10 double/triple rooms on 2nd floor of main building, above Dining Hall. Two rooms have private bath, others share baths at ends of corridor. Not handicap accessible. Singles should book the Annex, with 12 single rooms and shared baths. ** Rooms here are not keyed, temporary locks to secure rooms when inside will be made available to those who request them.
Madrona/Hemlock
Built in 1856. Two multi-story houses with rooms for 3-5 occupancy (twin/doubles). Lodges are next to the Inn, not accessible.
Firs
Built in 1928. Single story house with 5 rooms, each with 2 twins and 1 double to house up to 4 guests. Shared bathrooms, accessible with one step at entry. Near swim lagoon and playground.
Tamarack
Built in 1856. Two story house with 4 rooms, each with twin/double beds for 3-5 guests. Shared baths on first floor. South end of campus, not accessible.
Cedars
Built in 1864. Two storey house with 8 rooms, twin and double beds for 3-5 people per room. North end of campus, farthest from Meeting Hall. **Rooms here are not keyed, temporary locks to secure rooms when inside will be made available to those who request them.
Reduced Rate
For those who are in need of financial assistance, there are a limited number of reduced rate accommodations. These will be rooms with shared baths, in Firs, Hemlock, Madrona, Maples, Cedars, or Tamarack. Final room assignment will be provided based on availability.
Commuter
No lodging, fees for all meals and program only. Suitable for those who live nearby, or have made off-campus arrangements. Campsites are available at Scenic Beach State Park (2 miles away), but these are quickly filled for summer.