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Some of our most indelible memories of childhood — and of parenting — trace back to summer camp experiences. I am convinced that this is the case because camp providers and counselors are magical people who truly believe in the inherent creativity, uniqueness and competency of children. Perhaps I also think this because my own mother was the best camp counselor of all time (and she pretty much has taught me everything of any value that I know).

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Weirdly, she reminded me of an experience I had at a sleepaway camp, one I recounted in what she remembers as an unintentionally side-splitting letter I sent home (she is almost 87 — how does she remember this?). My random-lottery tentmate and I were assigned a pitching spot dangerously adjacent to a rotting log (what could go wrong, right?). Within hours of establishing our temp home-away-from-home, we returned after some awkward introductory activity to discover that a bazillion industrious red ants had decided to reestablish their nesting grounds in our bedding and luggage.

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I asked my own kids to reflect upon their own multifarious camp experiences. My brilliant and artsy daughter Matilda (who recently turned 21!) immediately invoked memories of her favorite NeoArtSchool camps at the Meridian School in Seattle’s Wallingford neighborhood, led by head teacher Linda. This is what she said: “The projects were really cool.

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As a registered nurse and Girl Scouts leader for decades, my mom knew a thing or 10,000 about teaching practical skills to kids, from basic first aid to tying cunning knots, to cooking the perfect campfire s’more. I asked her if she had any particular memories of summer camp, either from her own childhood, her decades of Girl Scouts leadership in the town where I grew up, or from my own childhood.

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Your guide to the coolest camps and classes for 2022

By Tiffany Doerr Guerzon

Summer 2022 is promising to be a more “normal” camp season, with many programs planning to bring campers back in person. But even though there are plenty of options, many programs are reducing the number of participants.

So, sign up soon! Also, be sure to check camp participation guidelines carefully, as verification of vaccination status and/or COVID-19 testing protocols may be required.

From STEM camps and creative camps to wilderness and adventure programs, traditional camps to specialized options to please a sports or animal lover, read on to find a camp to suit your special kid. We’ve also included a roundup of unique camps that defy categorization, as well as drop-in options to keep your summer flexible — and fun!

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Grand Adventures in the Great Outdoors

Outdoor experiences are powerful and empowering for kids in so many ways. These programs pack in all of the classic camp activities and adventures kids love — and maybe introduce them to experiences they’ve never even dreamed of.

Camp Nor’wester (Johns Island) ● norwester.org Located on the outer banks of one of the San Juan islands, Camp Nor’wester has offered a unique four-week-long camp experience since 1935. Kids learn to collaborate and thrive in a group setting as they explore the outdoors and participate in traditional camp activities. During their stay, campers also take overnight trips to various locations, where they practice outdoor survival skills.

Dates: June 26–July 23, July 27–Aug. 23 Ages: 9–16 Cost: $6,450 (financial aid available) Avid4 Adventure (Bellevue) ● avid4.com Day camps Kids entering grades K–7 can enjoy a two-week-long day camp experience with Avid4 Adventure that invites them to try out biking, hiking, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and more. Camps run Monday–Friday, with early drop-off and extended-care options available.

Dates: June 22–Aug. 19 Grades: K–7 Cost: $1,160 Overnight camps During the Multi-Sport Adventure Camp sessions, participants engage in a variety of outdoor sports, including whitewater rafting, rock climbing, kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding, biking and hiking — while camping in tents! In the Expedition Backpacking program, campers learn how to set up camp, cook outdoors and other outdoor skills.

Dates: TBA Grades: 5–11 Cost: $1,205–$1,595 Wolf Camp (Puyallup, Lake Sammamish) ● wolfcollege.com Wolf Camp offers a wide range of nature and survival camps with an average student-teacher ratio of six-to-one. Day camps held in Puyallup and at Lake Sammamish offer a variety of themes, from wild cooking and herbology to animal search and rescue.

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Day camps Dates: July 16–Aug. 26 (Lake Sammamish), July 11–15 (Puyallup) Ages: 7–13 Cost: $395–$595 (financial aid is available) Overnight camp One overnight camp, located near Mount Rainier, will be offered for Wolf College alumni.

Dates: July 17–23 Ages: 11–16 Cost: $975 Wilderness Awareness School (multiple locations) ● wildernessawareness.org Nature Adventure Day Camp is offered at the Saint Edward State Park, Cougar Mountain Park, Seward Park and Tolt MacDonald Park locations.

Camp offers new adventures each week. Kids learn about edible plants, animal tracking and the outdoors in a hands-on environment while enjoying songs, storytelling and imaginative play. Additional day camps are focused on ranger skills, knife and knot skills, survival skills and fishing skills.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 26 Ages: 5–13 Cost: $465–$485 Overnight camps Campers can choose from Castaway Survival, Wilderness Survival, Bowcraft and Ranger Adventure programs.

Dates: June 26–Aug. 19 (check the website for details on individual camps) Ages: 11–14 Cost: $965–$995 (includes T-shirt)

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Expedition camps

Day camp

Expedition camps include Wolf Tracking, Salish

Day camp runs 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and includes rock climbing, swimming, camp songs, crafts, plus a weekly field trip.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 29 Ages: 6–12 Cost: $425–$535

Sea Coast and Survival Trek.

Dates: July 3–Aug. 6 Ages: 14–18 Cost: $965–$1,195 Camp Gallagher (Lakebay) ● campgallagher.org

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Each camp has a theme and affords a variety of

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activities, among them: canoeing, sailing, swimming, games, crafts, camp songs and overnight options. Sessions range in length.

Dates: July 3–Aug. 20 Grades: 7–12 Cost: $710–$1,183

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Alpengirl (various locations) ● alpengirlcamp.com

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Overnight adventure camps Overnight camps range from two to five days in length and consist of hiking, climbing and camping in western Washington. All transportation, food and gear costs are included in the tuition cost.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 19 Ages: 10–14 Cost: $410–$865 Teen overnight adventure camp Campers develop climbing and belaying skills or learn backcountry skills.

Dates: July 18–22, Aug. 2–5 Ages: 14–17 Cost: $575–$625 South Sound Nature School (Burien) ● southsoundnatureschool.org South Sound Nature School day camps will be held at Seahurst Park in Burien, where campers will explore and connect with nature every day, learning survival basics such as building a shelter and animal tracking as well as doing fun art projects. Add your camper’s name to the waiting list on the website.

Dates: Additional dates TBA Ages: 6–10 Cost: TBA BOLD, GOLD and All-Gender YMCA camps ● seattleymca.org Boys Outdoor Leadership Development (BOLD) and Girls Outdoor Leadership Development (GOLD) programs are joined in 2022 by All-Gender Outdoor Development opportunities. In these teen leadership programs, campers will learn new skills, make lifelong friends and challenge themselves to embrace adventure in the Pacific Northwest.

Alpengirl has been leading teen girls on life-changing outdoor adventure trips for more than 20 years. Campers form friendships with peers who share their interests, try new adventures and gain confidence. No prior experience is needed — just the willingness to try new things!

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Ages: 11–16 Cost: $1,545–$3,445 Camp Sealth (Vashon Island) ● campfireseattle.org Camp Sealth offers a variety of overnight adventure camps for kids in grades 7–10. Campers enjoy riding horses, whitewater rafting, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, backpacking, hiking and other traditional camp activities. Sessions embrace multiple age requirements, spans and activities.

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Dates: July 3–Sept. 2 Ages: 11–18 Cost: Varies by program Adventure Treks (various Pacific Northwest destinations) ● adventuretreks.com

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Northwest has to offer: Summit Mount Saint Helens, hike in North Cascades National Park, canoe Ross Lake, rock-climb in Icicle Creek Canyon and raft the Wenatchee River.

Dates: June 24–Aug. 10, July 22–Aug. 10, July 23–Aug. 7 Grades: 7–9 Cost: $4,195–$4,795

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In summer 2022, options for your young artiste to learn a new creative art or develop an existing talent abound around the sound. Here is a dozen to tempt you.

Broadway Bound (Seattle) ● broadwaybound.org Broadway Bound will be offering 12 weeks of in-person musical theater camps this summer. Campers will work together to learn acting, singing and dancing, and then put on a performance at the end of the week.

Dates: June 13–Sept. 2 Ages: 5–14 Cost: $400/week

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Eco-Quest Day Camp

Campers are immersed in unique adventures using hands-on science to learn about their connection to the environment.

Magical quests are based on myths and legends from cultures around the world.

Stone Soup Theatre (Seattle) ● stonesouptheatre.org Stone Soup will hold its SummerStage day camps outside at two parks: Meridian Playfield in North Seattle and Jefferson Park in South Seattle. Camps run 9 a.m.–3 p.m., with early-arrival care and aftercare available. Kids can choose from “Hamilton,” “Pokémon” and lots of other options and act their hearts out.

Dates: June 13–Aug. 22 Ages: 6–14 Cost: $395 School of Rock (multiple locations) ● schoolofrock.com/music-camps Join a band this summer! At School of Rock, kids can spend

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a week learning and making music at fun day camps. No experience is needed for some camps, such as Rookies Camp, though some require prior experience. Most camps conclude with a live performance.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26 Ages: 5–17 Cost: $495 Illumination Learning Studio (two Seattle locations) ● illuminationlearningstudio.com Day camps will be offered weekly in 2022, with each session having a different theme. Camp includes field trips, engaging lessons, outdoor playtime and weekly visits to splash in the water, either in the ocean or at a spray park.

Dates: TBA Grades: K–5 Cost: TBA Youth Theatre Northwest (Mercer Island) ● youththeatre.org Campers will learn about acting, singing, movement, choreography and even scene analysis during these halfday, weeklong camps. Choose from different themes, including Disney, animals and “The Greatest Showman.”

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26 Grades: Pre-K–12 Cost: $155–$595

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Dace’s Rock ’n’ More Music Academy (Maple Valley) ● rocknmore.org Dace’s is partnering with Synapse Circus Center to offer a one-of-a-kind weeklong Music + Circus Summer Camp. Participants will spend half of each camp day learning tumbling and other circus arts at Synapse Circus in Auburn, and the second half is spent learning to play musical instruments at the music academy.

Dates: Aug. 16–20 Ages: 8–12 Cost: $375 (tuition assistance available) Annie Wright Schools (Tacoma) ● aw.org/summerannie-wright Annie Wright Schools will be offering a variety of half- and full-day camps in art and athletics this summer. Kids from any school are welcome.

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Arts Aloft (Seattle) ● artsaloftforkids.com Arts Aloft camps run Monday–Thursday, 9 a.m.–1 p.m., and a different theme is featured each week.

Choose from “Harry Potter,” “Alice in Wonderland,” “Star Wars” and others. A variety of art mediums will be explored in the camps.

Dates: June 20–Sept. 1 Grades: K–12 Cost: $355 (sibling discount available)

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Campers will laugh, learn and be engaged with music at these half- and full-day camps for small groups, led by professional music instructors. Both virtual and in-person options are available.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 26 Ages: 4–18 Cost: $200–$450 Summer String Academy Orchestra Camp (Ellensburg)

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Dates: July 24–29 Grades: 6–9 Cost: $660 (financial aid available)

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Paint Away! (Redmond) ● paintawaynow.com These full-day, weeklong camps are perfect for artistic kiddos. Campers will try their hand at fusing glass, painting on canvas, painting pottery and more.

Dates: June 5–Aug. 26 Ages: 6–14 Cost: $320–$380 Museo Art Academy (Issaquah) ● museoart.com These half-day camps run Monday–Thursday, and each week features a different art medium. Campers can paint, draw, sculpt, throw pottery or create mixed-media art. On Fridays, there is a one-session pottery camp option.

Dates: June 20–Sept. 1 Ages: 5–12 Cost: weekly camps, $249; Friday pottery camp, $159; early-arrival/extended-stay care available for an extra fee

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Igniting the academic and creative potential of students with dyslexia and other language-based learning differences.

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Camps for Kids (and Adults!) With Special Needs

www.aspirekineticarts.com When it comes to facilitating a memorable summer camp adventure for people with a range of special needs, the camps below are dedicated to understanding what will make the experience successful for each participant.

Blue Compass Camps (Port Orchard) ● bluecompasscamps.com Blue Compass programs are perfect for kids with high-functioning autism, ADHD or Asperger’s syndrome. Choose from Ranch Camp, where kids learn to ride horses, practice archery and try other traditional camp activities; or Adventure Camp, where campers can try rock climbing, archery, the high ropes course, crafts and more.

Dates: July 2–9 Ages: 10–18 Cost: $1,375–$1,495 Camp Leo for Children With Diabetes (Black Diamond/Auburn) ● campleo.org These weeklong, overnight camps are for kids with type 1 diabetes and combine traditional camp activities with diabetes education. Activities include swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, games and archery.

Dates: July 17–25 Grades: 3–12 Cost: TBA (fundraising opportunities available) Camp Erin (King County) ● providence.org This weekend, overnight camp is for children and teens who have experienced the death of a loved one. Bereavement

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professionals provide grief education and emotional support, and campers enjoy fun traditional camp activities.

Dates: June 10–12 Ages: 6–18 Cost: Free National Camp for the Blind (Mount Rainier) ● sunsetlake.org Sunset Lake partners with Christian Record Services and National Camps for the Blind to provide a summer camp experience for the visually impaired.

Dates: July 3–10 Ages: 9–45 Cost: $440 (financial assistance of up to $405 is possible) Deaf Camp (Mount Rainier) ● sunsetlake.org Participants will experience summer camp and enjoy special programming at this camp sponsored by the North American Division of Seventh-day Adventists. Each cabin is staffed with a counselor who is fluent in American Sign Language.

Dates: June 26–July 3 Ages: 10–15 Cost: $475 Camp Goodtimes (Vashon Island) ● thegoodtimesproject.org This overnight camp is for those affected by pediatric cancer, both cancer patients (either in treatment or not) and their siblings. In a medically supervised environment, campers will form personal connections with others

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affected by cancer while enjoying camp activities. The Goodtimes Project also offers a kayak adventure camp and a sibling ski camp.

Dates: June 26–July 2, July 17–23 Ages: 8–17 Cost: Varies Kiwanis Camp Casey (Whidbey Island) ● campcasey.org This camp for children with physical disabilities is fully funded by the North Central Seattle Kiwanis Club. Weeklong overnight camps center on traditional camp activities, including swimming in a heated pool. Trained staff and a nurse are on-site.

Dates: TBA Ages: 6–17 Cost: Free

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Lions Camp Horizon (Blaine) ● lionscamphorizon.org These weeklong, overnight camps provide a place for teens and adults with special needs to relax, socialize and participate in traditional camp activities. The staff-to-camper ratio ranges from 1-to-1 to 1-to-4, and nurses are on duty as well.

Dates: Base Camp (July 18–22, Aug. 1–5, Aug. 8–12); Adventure Camp (July 11–15, Aug. 14–18) Ages: 12 and older Cost: $800 (possible financial aid available through the Developmental Disabilities Administration or your local Lions Club) Camp Beausite Northwest (Chimacum) ● campbeausitenw.org This year-round camp for children and adults with special needs is open to participants at all levels of care. There are a limited number of spots open to campers whose primary mode of transportation is by wheelchair and campers who require 1-to-1 care. Each weeklong camp offers a different theme packed with fun activities; other program offerings include day camps, weekend camps and family camp.

Dates: Year-round; check the camp calendar to see all scheduled camps and activities for the year (campbeausitenw.org/camp-calendar) Ages: 7–99 Cost: Varies by program (eligible for respite funding)

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Animal, Nature and Farm Camps Summer Camp Central Discover the best camps and classes around the Sound. Search ParentMap’s custom directory of local camps, plus get top tips to make the most of summer.

GET PLANNING:

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Check out one of these fun camp options for your critter-loving kiddo! Baa, hee-haw, moo!

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Hands-On Exhibits Special Events

Memberships Parties & Field Trips

Museum Store Camps & Classes

Check website for current operations, hours, ticketing information and more.

Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle) ● zoo.org The Woodland Park Zoo’s website notes that the zoo will present a lineup of camps similar to those it offered last summer, but campers should expect some operational changes, such as podded groups, masking requirements and an emphasis on outdoor activities. Camps will be divided into three age groups: 4–6, 6–9 and 9–13. Camps for the youngest campers are half-day, and the other two age groups will participate in full-day slates of activities. Participants will engage in STEAM activities, learning about animals and conservation through games, crafts and other activities.

Dates: Camps start June 20 and run for 10 consecutive weeks Ages: 4–13 Cost: $450/week Red Gate Farm Day Camp (Sammamish) ● redgatefarmdaycamp.com Located on the Sammamish Plateau, Red Gate Farm is a

special place where campers build self-confidence by learning to ride and developing a friendship with their camp horse.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 12 Ages: 6–12 Cost: $720/week Wildwood Ranch (Fall City) ● wildwoodranch.com At the ranch, campers experience life on a hobby farm and revel in nature. Participants will rotate through six daily activities: homestead snacks, small-animal time, gardening, horseback riding, crafts and games.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26 Ages: 5–13 Cost: $525 Camp Sealth (Vashon Island) ● campfireseattle.org Camp Sealth’s 350-acre property on Vashon Island beckons with miles and miles of trails and beachfront access.

Many horseback-riding overnight camps are being offered this year.

Closed some holidays

Located in Burlington, WA I-5 Exit 229 Tel: 360.757.8888

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Dates: July 6–Aug. 27 Grades: 1–11 Cost: Camp Fire offers a three-tiered cost structure. Lowest prices range from $630 to $1,870; highest (reflecting true camp cost) range from $830 to $2,070.

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Arboretum Summer Camp at Washington Park (Seattle) ● botanicgardens.uw.edu Kids learn about nature and conservation while having fun at these one- and two-week day camps. Campers participate in STEM activities that introduce them to our regional flora and fauna, learn about wild edibles and build shelters in the wild. Volunteer participants ages 15–18 learn leadership skills that satisfy service requirements.

Dates: June 21–Aug. 26 Ages: 6–18 Cost: $325–$650 (the Junior Naturalist volunteer program is free)

June 20 – August 12 Preschool— 8th grade Learning & Enrichment Outdoor Education Performing Arts Fine Arts Sports Day Camps

Choose your start time, then stay & play all day!

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summertime fun!

Sunset Lake (Wilkeson) ● sunsetlake.org Each camp session includes a horsemanship option.

Dates: June 26–Aug. 13 Ages: 8–17 Cost: $475–$575

Find registration information online:

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Read on for a list of sporty camps that will rock your kid’s summer!

AGES 3-18 WEEKLY PROGRAMS DAY CAMPS BIRTHDAY PARTIES

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Salle Auriol Fencing (Seattle) ● salleauriol.com In half-day and daylong summer sessions, campers learn footwork, bladework and fencing tactics in a fun and safe environment. Each of the three types of Olympic fencing — épée, foil and saber — is the focus during one week at camp. All gear is provided to students in the beginner sessions.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26 Ages: 7–15 Cost: TBA Skyhawks (various locations) ● skyhawks.com Skyhawks offers day camps for many sports, including tennis, basketball, flag football, disc golf, soccer, baseball, dodgeball, kickball, lacrosse, golf, cheerleading and more.

Skyhawks also offers a multisport camp where kiddos can try three sports in one week to see what they like best.

Dates: Ongoing Ages: 2–14 Cost: Varies by program High Trek Adventures (Everett) ● hightrekeverett.com Youth day camp activities may include a high ropes course, zip lines, laser tag, mini-golf, archery and other adventures.

Campers will learn to work as a team, and develop communication and problem-solving skills. New this year: day camps for teens! Campers will participate in all of the same activities as youth campers but with additional fun (e.g., axe throwing).

Dates: June 20–Aug. 8 Ages: Youth camps for ages 7–11; teen camps for ages 12–15 Cost: One-day camps, $100–$130; three-day camps, $250–$300

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Edgeworks (Bellevue, Seattle, Tacoma) ● edgeworksclimbing.com Edgeworks offers camps for beginner, intermediate and advanced climbers. Whether you’re looking for a camp to introduce your children to the sport of rock climbing or your climber is looking to push their skills to the next level, this is a great place to try.

Dates: June 20–Sept. 2 Ages: 6–17 Cost: $423–$665 Seattle Bouldering Project ● seattleboulderingproject.com SBP’s weeklong summer youth camps run 9 a.m.–2 p.m., Monday–Thursday. Registration opens March 1.

Dates and cost: TBA Ages: 6–12 Nike Sports Camps (multiple Seattle-area locations) ● ussportscamps.com Camp shoppers can choose from an almost mind-numbing number of camps and clinics spanning a wide range of sports. Nike’s programs are open to players of all genders and abilities, and all are led by experienced staff. Use the site search to find a camp near you.

Dates: Ongoing Ages: 5–18 Cost: Varies by program

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challenger.configio.com Kids as young as 3 can try out soccer in the one-hour Tiny Tykes camp, and kids ages 6–14 can sign up for a full- or half-day camp. Camps feature complete technical player development and offer instruction on practices from around the world as part of the international camp curriculum. The tuition price includes access to a virtual training experience, Challenger Virtual, to keep kids moving year-round.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 12 Ages: 3–16 Cost: $99–$260 NBC Basketball Camps (Auburn) ● nbccamps.com These NBC camps offer extended day and overnight camps for kids who go bonkers for basketball. Campers put in 6–10 hours per day of skills work, leadership training, and tournament and game play. Personal feedback from the coaches and a leadership book are included.

Dates: June 27–July 28 Ages: 9–18 Cost: Overnight camps, $525–$650; extended day camps, $450–$550

ParentMap Readers’ Choice ParentMap reader recommendations have always kept it real, and they matter more than ever. Here are your all-time top vote getters for favorite sports camps and classes: Lil’ Kickers Soccer for Kids (multiple Seattle-area locations; lilkickers.com) — Having a ball starts with having a ball at Lil’ Kickers. Over the years, readers have told us that their kids love the high-energy camps and classes taught by “kind and fun instructors.”

PRO Club (Bellevue and Seattle locations; proclub.com) — Family-favorite PRO Club is a premier destination for youth fitness and sports leagues, camps and classes. Readers rave about the aquatics program, citing the fabulous swim lessons, swim camps, dedicated pool time for family fun and more.

Summer CHILL Zone

Learn to skate!

Have a blast on the ice with our Learn to Skate and Learn to Play Hockey classes for all ages.

Three Eastside locations: Kirkland, Renton and Snoqualmie

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Learn to play!

Public skating!

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SANCA — School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood; sancaseattle.org) — Disagree with this if you must: “Circus stretches both the mind and body, letting kids be both creative and physical, supported by great coaches in small classes.”

Arena Sports (Magnuson Park, SoDo, Issaquah, Redmond, Mill Creek) ● arenasports.net/camps Summer camp at Arena Sports is wildly fun, safe and convenient. Coaches lead engaging activities that keep campers entertained all day long. Flexible camp options let you choose from half days, full days, full or partial weeks, or even a single day of camp. Walk-ins are welcome!

Dates: Various, June–August Ages: 3–13 Cost: $41 (half day), $65 (full day)

Non-competitive gymnastics for all ages

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SwimGuru (two Seattle locations; one in Mukilteo; swim.guru) — Emphasizing highly effective teaching methods by career instructors, SwimGuru provides swim instruction for toddlers to adults. “Within three lessons, both of my swim-resistant kids were happily jumping in, going underwater and loving the pool!”

Waterbabies Aquatic Program (multiple Seattle–area locations; waterbabiesusa.com) — Waterbabies’ mission focuses on safety and developing confidence in the water; instructors follow a gentle, child-centered teaching method.

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Our classes are covid-safe with many added protocols in place to keep everyone safe.

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Moss Bay Seattle ● mossbay.co Moss Bay Kids Camp combines kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and sailing on Lake Union in Seattle. The program is designed for “inside-out learning,” for which well-trained staff members take a supportive, low-pressure approach to skill development, helping kids discover for themselves which boating activities they most enjoy.

Dates: June 13–Aug. 29 Ages: 7–12 Cost: $475

ADVANCE IN MATH this Summer The Russian School of Mathematics is an award-winning, afterschool math enrichment program. We use the rigorous study of mathematics as a vehicle to develop our students’ math fluency,

Summer Classes Now Enrolling!

Alki Adventure Camps (West Seattle) ● alkiadvcamp.com Alki Adventure camps mix stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) in the mornings with afternoon excursions such as nature hikes. Kids ages 9–11 and 11–16 can practice paddleboarding around Puget Sound, Elliott Bay, Lake Washington and other local bodies of water. Each session is supervised by experienced SUP guides, counselors and instructors.

Dates: June 13–Sept. 2 Ages: 9–16 Cost: $340–$350 (plus tax and booking fees)

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Seattle Rhythmic Gymnastics ● seattlerhythmic.com Your child can try out rhythmic gymnastics in half-day or full-day camps. Campers will learn ballet, ribbon, hoops and

In-person and Online Courses are Available

intellect, and character, empowering them for life.

RSM is “among the top 10 schools in the world.”

-Johns Hopkins Center for Talented Youth

3 Locations in WA

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Bellevue

(425) 518-6114

Summer Sailing School at Seattle Yacht Club (Seattle) ● seattleyachtclub.org Kids as young as 7 can learn the basics of sailing during these weeklong camps. Beginners sail with peers and an instructor, learning terminology, basic rigging and other sailing fundamentals through games and activities. Classes are grouped by age, and a variety of boats are used. All camps are suitable for new sailors, though in order to participate in the Learn-to-Race Camp, sailors must have taken at least one previous class at SYC. Dates: June 13–Aug. 26 Ages: 7–17 (9–17 for Learn-to-Race Camp) Cost: $490

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tumbling, and participate in other fun camp activities. Each camp concludes with a showcase performance for parents.

Dates: Half-day camp, July 5–8 and July 11–15 (total of nine days); full-day camp, July 11–15 (five days) Ages: 6–8 Cost: Half-day camp, $450; full-day camp, $420 Canoe Island French Camp (Orcas Island) ● canoeisland.org “Summer fun with a French accent!” Canoe Island French Camp will hold four themed sessions this summer. In “La Révolution Française,” campers learn about the French Revolution while enjoying activities such as fencing, drama, archery, boating and sports. In “Les Voyageurs,” campers get to explore nearby islands and learn about French and Native American explorers, trying their hands at traditional crafts, archery, cooking outdoors and more. Check the website for additional offerings.

Ages: 9–16 Dates: June 26–Sept. 1 Cost: $2,275–$3,990 Synapse Circus Center (Auburn) ● synapsecircus.com Synapse Circus is offering three camps in partnership with other local camp providers. In Music + Circus Summer Camp, participants will practice tumbling and other circus arts in the morning, and learn and play instruments in the afternoon. In a session with Allegro Performing Arts Academy, campers will learn different types of dance for half of the day and circus arts during the other half. A camp offered in partnership with Artsy Fartsy Studio combines

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Summer Sing Day Camp

July 25 - July 29, 2022 The perfect summer music experience for girls in grades 2-7 who love to sing. Scholarships are available!

Visit northwestgirlchoir.org/summersing to learn more and sign up!

Cook Up Some Summer Fun!

Culinary camps for kids ages 4-17!

Register and learn more at Blueribboncooking.com

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equal parts art lessons and circus arts. All three camps will culminate in a performance for friends and family. Synapse will also offer other aerial arts camps (details TBA).

Dates: June 18–Aug. 5 Ages: 6–13 Cost: $199–$425 Made Sewing Studio (Seattle; Greenwood/Phinney Ridge) ● madesewstudio.com Kids learn to sew and master yarn arts in these half- and full-day camps. Projects include upcycling clothing and sewing animal onesies, dresses, sweatshirts, pillows and more.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 31 Ages: 7 and older Cost: $100–$325 NW Film Camp (Kirkland, Seattle and Vancouver, Wash.) ● cherrystreetfilms.com Students learn how to use their own stories and shared experiences to develop a screenplay, production plan and storyboard for a filmmaking project. Campers will also learn fundamentals of cinematography, lighting, directing and editing.

Dates: Camp weeks run July–August (see website for dates by location; camps are also available in Portland and Vancouver, BC).

Ages: 11–17 Cost: $399 Camp Colman All-Gender Camp (Longbranch) ● seattleymca.org This is a traditional camp in which cabin groups are divided by age group and not by binary gender. Camp activities include all the classics: archery, arts and crafts, swimming, boating, challenge courses and more.

Dates: June 29–July 2 Grades: 2–6 Cost: $635–$795

In-Person July-August 2022

Learn more at

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Smithsonian Summer Camp (virtual) ● smithsonianassociates.org The Smithsonian will offer both in-person and virtual camps this summer. Virtual camps on a variety of themes (dinos and soldiers and dioramas, oh my!) will be conducted via Zoom, with half-day morning or afternoon sessions available.

Led by educators, kids will explore the museum’s collections through interactive play, artmaking and experimentation.

Dates: Virtual sessions run July 5–Aug. 12; registration opens Feb. 15 Grades: K–11 Cost: $95–$195

MUSIC CAMPS!

Two Cranes Aikido

In-person camps for all ages and abilities.

Lessons and classes too!

Register Now!

Register now for Summer Session and Day Camps Classes for Children 4–18 Training together we find our confidence, courage and compassion

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a non-profit community music school

Music Works Northwest www.musicworksnw.org 425-644-0988

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Classic Summer Camp Experiences Parents of school-age children have a big job to do during this often-drizzly time of year: It’s planning time for summer camp! We’re here to inspire your search with a plethora of suggestions for great camps to suit all types and tastes.

(And psst! Don’t forget to check out your local parks and rec department, YMCA or Boys & Girls Club branch, which also offer a wide range of affordable summer program options.)

Camp Huston (Gold Bar) ● huston.org At this camp, kids will enjoy a traditional overnight camp ex-

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perience that includes opportunities to complete challenges, work with other campers as a team and communicate with their peers. Younger kids can try it out with a threeday mini camp, and older kids can stay the whole week.

Although this is an Episcopalian camp and there is a nightly chapel hour, campers of all religious faiths, genders and sexual orientations are welcome, and the use of preferred pronouns is respected.

Dates: July 4–Aug. 13 Grades: 1–10 Cost: TBA URJ Camp Kalsman (Arlington) ● campkalsman.org This Reform Jewish camp is committed to six core values: friendship, kehilah kedoshah (sacred community), Reform Jewish identity, chesed (kindness), connection to Israel

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YMCA Camp Colman (Longbranch) ●

and our relationship to teva (nature). Campers learn new skills and hone existing ones in athletic, aquatic, artistic and nature activities.

Dates: June 26–Aug. 17 Grades: 1–10 Cost: $1,695–$4,595 (financial aid available)

seattleymca.org Camp Colman’s resident camps offer kids a wide range of traditional camp activities, such as archery, challenge courses, arts and crafts, and many others. Campers are grouped by grade and gender identity into comfortable cabins furnished with bathrooms and electricity. Mini camps are offered for younger kids, and teen camps are available for older campers.

Dates: June 29–Aug. 31 Ages: Traditional Camp, grades 2–8; Mini Camp, grades 1–4; Teen Camp, grades 6–10 Cost: $635–$1,475

Girl Scouts of Western Washington (Lilliwaup, Carnation) ● girlscoutsww.org In 2022, staff-led resident camps will be held at Camp River Ranch and Camp Robbinswold. Participants will get a traditional camp experience that includes boating, backpacking and arts-focused programs. There will be no horse camp this summer.

Dates: July–August Ages: TBA Cost: TBA

Photo courtesy Girl Scouts of Western Washington

Camp Sealth (Vashon Island) ● campfireseattle.org Camp Sealth takes place on a 350-acre property on Vashon Island that offers miles of hiking trails and beachfront to explore. There are dozens of overnight camps being offered this year. Choose from multiple themes, including horseback riding, splash, arts and crafts, adventures and “classic camp.”

Dates: July 6–Aug. 27 Grades: 1–12 Cost: Camp Fire offers a three-tiered cost structure. The lowest prices range from $550 to $1,870; the highest (reflecting true camp cost) range from $750 to $2,070. See the full schedule of dates and rates at campfireseattle.org.

Summer Camp!

Three two-week in-person sessions for youth age 10-16 starting July 5

elementary ADVENTURES! MIDDLE SCHOOL awesomeness!

SUMMER@SEABURY 2022 Da Vinci, biomimicry, botany & more!

July 11-Aug. 5 Community welcome For kids ages 4 to 14

Financial aid available

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YMCA Camp Orkila (Orcas Island) seattleymca.org

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Seekers Seekers camp is an introduction to the overnight camp experience. Campers get to swim, make arts and crafts, try out the ropes course, visit the camp’s on-site Marine Salmon Center and more.

Dates: June 29–Aug. 31 Grades: 3–5 Cost: $1,100–$1,900 Explorers Campers in the Explorers program learn teamwork and develop their camping skills while also enjoying traditional camp activities, including trying out the more advanced rope courses and zip line.

Dates: June 29–Aug. 31 Grades: 5–8 Cost: $1,100–$1,900

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Four Winds * Westward Ho (Orcas Island) ● fourwindscamp.org Younger campers can sign up for the Junior Session, which involves a week of sailing, horseback riding, arts and crafts, and other traditional camp

Traditional Summer Camp

activities. Older kids can spend an entire month at camp participating in all of the traditional

• Excellent Leadership

camp activities; ninth- and 10th-graders get to go

• Small Living Groups

on a weeklong excursion away from camp. The

• 13,19, & 21 day sessions

counselor-in-training campers stay for a month, and their tuition is half the regular cost.

Dates: Junior Session runs Aug. 22–28; monthlong sessions run June 23–July 20 and July 23–Aug. 19

Riding * Arts & Crafts Sailing * Swimming * More!

Ages: Junior Session is for campers ages 7–10;

8 One-Week Sessions for Children Ages 5–10 Weekly Themes, Varied Activities, Full-Time Fun! Covid Protocols in Place

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Downtown Seattle 8:30am–4:00pm, $375/week

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monthlong camp sessions are for kids ages 9–15 Cost: Junior Session, $1,700; monthlong session, $6,800 Camp Zanika (Wenatchee)

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Campers at Zanika enjoy classic camp activities, such as boating, arts and crafts, archery, hiking, campfires, a ropes course, kay-

Dates: June 26–Aug. 13

zip lines, archery, sports, crafts and woodworking, plus

Ages: 8–17

tubing, swimming and kayaking on the private waterfront,

Cost: $475–$575

campers will never run out of things to do.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26

Boys & Girls Clubs of America (various locations) ● bgca.org

Grades: 1–6

Boys & Girls Clubs offer four different camp programs. Day

Cost: $239/week (sibling discount and scholarships

camps for kids in grades K–5 are chock-full of fun and

available)

learning, and include field trips. Sports camps offer a variety of sports for K–12 students who are beginner- and inter-

Black Diamond Camp (Black Diamond) ●

mediate-level players. Teen camps for students in grades

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6–12 connect youths with mentors and peers, and provide

This Christ-centered full-day camp delivers a tradition-

opportunities to volunteer and complete service projects.

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Junior staff and counselors-in-training camps are designed

cal challenge course, a ninja course, a tree swing, group

for teens in grades 10–12 who want to develop their leader-

games, axe throwing (!), archery and more. Indoor diver-

ship skills.

sions include a heated pool, drift trikes, and climbing and

Dates: Vary by location

rappelling walls.

Grades: K–12

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26

Cost: Varies by program

Ages: 5–12 Cost: $347/week (extended care is available)

Fircreek Day Camp (Bellingham) ● fircreekdaycamp.org Fun camp activities are divided into four zones at this nondenominational Christian camp. With tree houses,

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A wide variety of hands-on activities for kids entering 4th - 6th grade

July 18-22 & July 25-29 Info and registration at novaschool.org

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traditional camp activities. Meals are vegetarian, and dairy- and gluten-free

Register today for classes including arts, STEAM, cooking, sports, finance and more!

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DigiPen Academy’s Summer Programs offer exciting learning experiences for students ages 5 to 18. Under the encouraging guidance of our talented teaching staff, students learn, create, and collaborate on hands-on projects in video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and music and sound design. By promoting teamwork and personal expression while reinforcing core academic subjects like math, physics, art, and writing, students learn valuable lifelong skills in STEAM.

Summer 2022 Onsite:

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Session 1: June 27th to July 8th Session 2: July 11th to July 22nd Session 3: July 25th to August 5th Session 4: August 8th to August 12th

These workshops are taught live using Zoom and are for students ages 10 to 18.

Classes are offered August 8th to August 19th unless otherwise noted on the website.

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Great Camps to ‘STEM’ the Summer Slide Photo courtesy KidsQuest Children’s Museum Not only are STEM camps a perfect way to disguise summer learning as adventure, they can also ignite a lifelong passion for inquiry, and may even interest your child in a career field in which jobs are growing at a rate too fast to fill — not too shabby for a summer camp. Some camps even build up STEAM for kids by including art classes!

DigiPen Academy (Redmond, online) ● academy.digipen.edu DigiPen Academy offers a wide range of summer programs on-site and online for 2022. Themes include robotics, art, animation, ceramics, video game development, sound design, programming, manga, drawing and more.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 12 Ages: 5–18 Cost: $829–$2,999 (check the website for early-bird pricing) Young Engineers (Seattle) ● seattleyoungengineers.com Each five-day day camp offers a different STEM (or STEAM) theme. Choose from Candyland Camp, Lego Architecture, Mad Science Camp or Famous Scientists Camp. Instruction hours are 9 a.m.–4 p.m., with optional extended care.

Dates: Candyland (July 5–8; Aug 8–12); Mad Science (July 11–15, Aug. 1–5, Aug. 29–Sept.2); Lego Architecture (July 18–22, Aug. 22–26); Famous Scientists (July 25–29, Aug. 15–19) Grades: 1–6 Cost: $390–$485

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Girls Who Code (online) ● girlswhocode.com Prepare for a career in tech during virtual camp with Girls Who Code. In the organization’s two free programs (a twoweek summer immersion program and a six-week selfpaced program), girls gain exposure to tech companies and meet women working in careers in tech fields. Participants will learn to code through a variety of mediums, such as art, storytelling and more.

Dates: TBA Grades: 9–12 Cost: Free Camp Tech Revolution (University of Washington, Seattle University) ● lavnercampsandprograms Dozens of Tech Revolution camps in a variety of STEM disciplines are planned for summer 2022. The studentcentered curriculum is based on cutting-edge tech and offers plenty of hands-on activities. Choose from coding, gaming, digital art, space and rockets, medicine and many more STEM topics. The student-to-leader ratio is 4-to-1 or 8-to-1, so every camper receives individual attention. Early drop-off and extended care are available.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 19 Ages: 6–14 Cost: $599–$699 (early-bird, referral and sibling discounts available)

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Girls Rock Math (various Seattle and Eastside locations) ● girlsrockmathematics.com These fun math camps for girls are offered in a variety of super-fun themes: Alice in Numberland, Super Spirals and Fabulous Fractals, Bead-Dazzling Math, Crafty Math, Mystical Math, Flower Power and others. Camps run Monday–Friday, and before- and after-care options are available for an extra fee.

Dates: June 27–Aug. 19 Grades: 1–6 Cost: $445/week

Ages: 3–10 Cost: $275–$450 for in-person camps, $125 for virtual camps; scholarships available

Dates: June 21–Aug. 26 Grades: Pre-K–8 Cost: $202–$610

Pacific Science Center (Seattle, virtual) ● pacificsciencecenter.org More than a dozen in-person and virtual camps will be offered this summer at PacSci. All camps explore STEAM concepts, and campers can choose from multiple themes, including cooking, astronomy, engineering, art, environmental science and more.

iD Tech Camps (Seattle, Bellevue) ● idtech.com Campers learn from tech rock stars on the University of Washington and Bellevue College campuses with iD Tech’s weeklong and two-week overnight camps in tech, game development, AI, coding and more. Participants learn while using the best new tools, as well as enjoy other games and activities.

Dates: June 26–Aug. 26 Ages: 7–18 Cost: $999 (one-week camps)–$4,599 (two-week camps)

Bricks 4 Kidz (multiple locations) ● bricks4kidz.com For Lego-loving kids, nothing beats a STEM-based learning camp built on bricks! Bricks 4 Kidz camps for kids ages 5–12 are led by experienced teachers and feature exciting themes such as Minecraft, “Star Wars,” Disney, Superheroes, and Coding and Robotics. Campers will build specially designed motorized models, artistic mosaics, creative brick characters and more, all the while exploring engineering, architecture and computer programming concepts.

Check the website for specific details, dates and cost of camps in Tacoma/South Sound, Kitsap County, Seattle and on the Eastside.

Kids Science Labs (various Seattle-area locations) ● kidssciencelabs.com Kids love learning science with the engaging, hands-on projects offered at these creative camps. Multiple themes, including Med School for Kids, Spy Gadgets, Space & Planet Adventures and more, are being offered this summer.

Camps are full-day and include snack breaks, outdoor time and time in the art studio.

Dates: June 6–Aug. 29 Ages: 4–12 Cost: $400–$500/week Photo courtesy Mark Thompson Science

Summer Programs An intensive, inspirational & in-depth learning experience for students Photo courtesy Bricks 4 Kids KidsQuest Children’s Museum (Bellevue, virtual) ● kidsquestmuseum.org KidsQuest will be offering in-person camps as well as virtual camps with shipped materials. Campers can explore science, art, nature or engineering, create with fabric or photography, and so much more.

Dates: Check the website for a complete listing of available camps and dates.

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Museo Art Academy (Issaquah) ● museoart.com On Fridays, Museo Art Academy offers a full-day pottery camp. Kids will learn about the pottery wheel and the techniques involved in hand-building with clay.

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Steve and Kate’s Camp (Seattle, Totem Lake, Everett) ● steveandkatescamp.com At Steve and Kate’s Camps, kids can design their own day by choosing from a wide variety of activities. Buy as many day passes as you need, use them when you want (just show up!) and get a refund for any passes that go unused.

Passes include a full day (8 a.m.–6 p.m.) of fun, lunch and snacks.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 26 Ages: 4–12 Cost: $109/day High Trek Adventures (Everett) ● hightrekeverett.com Youth day camp activities may include access to the high

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ropes course and zip lines, laser tag, miniature golf, archery and other action-packed adventures. Campers will learn to work as a team to improve communication and build problem-solving skills.

Dates: June 20–Aug. 8 Ages: 7–15 Cost/day: $100–$130 (one-day camp), $250–$300 (three-day camp) Arena Sports (Magnuson Park, SoDo, Issaquah, Redmond, Mill Creek) ● arenasports.net/camps Summer camp at Arena Sports is wildly fun, safe and convenient. Coaches lead engaging activities that keep campers entertained all day long. Flexible camp options let you choose from half days, full days, full or partial weeks, or even a single day of camp. Walk-ins are welcome!

Dates: Various, June–August Ages: 6–13 Cost: $41 (half day), $65 (full day)

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All That Dance ......................................................................... 24 Sharing the art of movement with tots–adults for 27 years Seattle; 206-524-8944 allthatdanceseattle.com; info@all-that-dance.com Alpengirl Teen Adventures...................................................... 13 Overnight summer adventure camps for girls ages 11–16 Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana; 406-570-6312 alpengirlcamp.com; info@alpengirlcamp.com

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Annie Wright Schools: Summer@Annie Wright ................. 10 Half-day, full-day, arts and athletics camps; grades 1–8 Tacoma; 253-272-2216 aw.org/summer; summer@aw.org Applause Studio........................................................................ 18 Inclusive dance, acting, voice, piano and guitar instruction for all ages Everett; 425-482-2075 applausestudio.org; office@applausestudio.org Aspire Kinetic Arts................................................................... 18 Excellence in dance and theatre education for all ages Seattle; 206-466-2258 aspirekineticarts.com; info@aspirekineticarts.com Avid4 Adventure.......................................................................40 Outdoor adventure camps for kids of all ages Bellevue; 720-249-2412 avid4.com Beach Camp @ Sunset Bay...................................................... 12 Marine science and water sports camp on Puget Sound Edmonds; 206-324-6715 sunsetbaywharf.com; sunsetbay@sunsetbaywharf.com Bellevue Children’s Academy..................................................50 Inspiring and nurturing excellence; pre-K–grade 4 Bellevue; 425-649-0791 bcacademy.com; summer@bcacademy.com Blue Ribbon Cooking & Culinary Center.................................32 In-person kids culinary camps for students ages 4–17 Seattle; 206-328-2442 blueribboncooking.com/kids-summer-camp; info@blueribboncooking.com Boys & Girls Clubs of King County........................................... 13 Full- and half-day camps, sports camps, teen programs 30 Greater Seattle locations; 206-436-1800 positiveplace.org Camp Gan Israel Seattle..........................................................55 Seattle’s top Jewish summer day camp Seattle; 206-730-2775 campganisraelseattle.org

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Camp Invention..........................................................................6 Hands-on STEM fun; grades K–6 Multiple Washington locations; 1-800-968-4332 invent.org/local Camp Killoqua...........................................................................52 Camp Fire summer camps, outdoor education; grades K–12 Everett; 425-258-5437 campkilloqua.org; killoqua@campfiresnoco.org

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Camp Solomon Schechter ................................................ 13 Jewish-outdoor adventure, private lake and zip lines Olympia; 206-447-1967 campschechter.org Centrum..................................................................................... 51 Weeklong, full-immersion arts experiences for grades 5–12 Port Townsend; 360-385-3102 centrum.org; info@centrum.org Children’s Museum of Skagit County......................................22 Hands-on exhibits and play, preschool, camps, parties Burlington; 360-757-8888 skagitchildrensmuseum.net Code Ninjas............................................................................... 51 Game-based curriculum teaching kids coding and STEM North Seattle; 206-201-1140 codeninjas.com/wa-seattle Coding with Kids.......................................................................42 Minecraft, Python, Roblox, Scratch and more Multiple Puget Sound locations and online codingwithkids.com

KEEP LEARNING THIS SUMMER UW YOUTH & TEEN PROGRAMS Enrichment Courses for Grades 4–12 In-person and online courses start soon: • • • • • •

Architectural Studies Coding Camps Debate for Kids DIY: Electronics Esports & Broadcasting Exploring Microbiology

• Focus on Fashion • NanoCamp • Photography • Writers’ Workshop … and more!

Community Music | University of Puget Sound...................... 41 Virtual and in-person music instruction for kids–adults Tacoma; 253-879-3575 pugetsound.edu/communitymusic; communitymusic@pugetsound.edu

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Cornish College of the Arts/Summer at Cornish Programs in art and design, film, music, theater Seattle; 206-726-5148 cornish.edu/summer; extension@cornish.edu

Registration opens March 15th. youth-teen.uw.edu

Creative Dance Center .............................................................17 Award-winning dance classes and multi-arts camps Seattle; 206-363-7281 creativedance.org; info@creativedance.org Destination Science.................................................................30 Fun science day camps for curious kids; ages 5–11 Multiple King County locations; 1-888-909-2822 destinationscience.org Developmental Disabilities Endowment Trust Fund.............34 Supplemental trust program for individuals with special needs Statewide; 1-888-754-8798, ext. 1 ddetf.wa.gov; etfinfo@arcwa.org DigiPen Academy Summer Programs.....................................40 STEAM: game design, art, animation, music, sound; ages 7–18 Redmond onsite and online; 425-629-5007 academy.digipen.edu; academy@digipen.edu Drama Kids of South and East King County........................... 14 Confidence-building drama camps and classes Multiple King County locations; 425-654-0699 dramakids.com/wa3; dramakidsinternational.wa3@gmail.com

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Gage Academy of Art................................................................17 Summer ART Camps for kids, tweens and teens; ages 6–18 Seattle; 206-323-4243 gageacademy.org/summercamps; info@gageacademy.org Girls Rock Math.........................................................................44 Fun, creative math camps for girls King County; 206-408-8708 girlsrockmathematics.com; camp@girlsrockmathematics.com

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Hamlin Robinson School.......................................................... 18 Serving students with dyslexia; grades 1–8 Seattle; 206-763-1167 hamlinrobinson.org Hidden Valley Camp..................................................................38 Horses, sailing, art, hiking, swimming; co-ed ages 7–16 Granite Falls; 425-330-2974 hvc-wa.com; hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net

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Illumination Learning Studio................................................... 16 After-school, camps, music lessons, preschool/pre-K 2 Seattle locations; 206-466-1931 Ilskids.com

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Jewish National Fund................................................................. 2 Supporting the people and land of Israel All areas; 1-800-JNF-0099 jnf.org; jewishnationalfund@jnf.org Kids Co....................................................................................... 41 Full-day summer camps Multiple Seattle-area locations kidscompany.org

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Kid’s Country Learning Centers..............................................55 Safe and nurturing care for infants–age 12 9 Puget Sound-area locations; 360-668-5145 kidscountryinc.com; info@kidscountryinc.com KidsQuest Children’s Museum.................................................24 Art, science and engineering camps; ages 3–10 Bellevue; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org; info@kidsquestmuseum.org Lakewood Playhouse/Lakewood Institute of Theatre......... 14 One-, two- and three-week all-day theatrical camps for all ages Lakewood; 253-588-0042 lakewoodinstituteoftheatre.org; darmstrong@lakewoodplayhouse.org Launch.......................................................................................50 Preschool, after-school and summer programs for kids 3–12 12 Seattle-area locations; 206-726-7972 launchlearning.org; info@launchlearning.org Mercer Island Parks and Recreation...................................... 37 Day camps, art, paddling, Lego, sports and more Mercer Island; 206-275-7609 mercerisland.gov/parksrec Merriment Learning..................................................................48 Small-group tutoring for handwriting, keyboarding, reading Seattle; 206-745-2444 merrimentlearning.com; katy@merrimentlearning.com Metro Parks Tacoma................................................................. 21 Camps and programs for all ages, from art to zoo Tacoma; 253-305-1022 metroparkstacoma.org; info@tacomaparks.com MoPOP – Museum of Pop Culture............................................ 51 Camps led by professional teaching artists; grades 3–12 Seattle; 206-770-2700 mopop.org/camps; education@mopop.org

2022 Summer Camps at the Museum of Pop Culture

Morningside Academy..............................................................39 Academic summer program; ages 6–16 Seattle; 206-709-9500 morningsideacademy.org; info@morningsideacademy.org

Keep learning fun — and avoid summer learning loss — during vacation!

Music Works Northwest...........................................................33 Camps for voice, piano, rock, jazz, special needs, more Bellevue; 425-644-0988 musicworksnw.org; registration@musicworksnw.org

Programs begin in July for students grades 2–12

North Cascades Institute......................................................... 11 Family getaways on Diablo Lake, learning and adventure North Cascades National Park; 360-854-2599 ncascades.org/parentmap; info@ncascades.org

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Day and resident camp sessions for kids in grades K-12.

The Northwest School International Summer Camp............36 For youths ages 10–16 from Seattle and around the world Seattle; 206-816-6070 northwestschool.org/summer; nwssummer@northwestschool.org NOVA Middle School..................................................................39 Challenging curriculum for highly capable learners Olympia; 360-491-7097 novaschool.org; admissions@novaschool.org

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Open Window School................................................................48 A summer of fun and learning; grades K–7 Bellevue; 425-214-0523 openwindowschool.org; summer@ows.org Oxbow Farm and Conservation Center..................................22 Fun, hands-on farm and nature day camps; ages 7–11 Carnation; 425-788-1134 oxbow.org; education@oxbow.org Pacific Northwest Ballet School.............................................28 Year-round ballet classes for all ages Seattle (206-441-2435), Bellevue (425-451-1241) pnb.org/school; pnbschool@pnb.org

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Pacific Science Center ......................................................25 Camps for Curious Minds; pre-K–grade 8 5 Puget Sound locations; 206-443-2008 pacsci.org; camps@pacsci.org Phoenix Farm Hunters and Jumpers......................................24 Horsemanship day camps for ages 5 and older Woodinville; 206-229-2711 phoenixfarm.com; phoenix_farm@hotmail.com Pierce County Fair....................................................................42 Celebrating 75 years of fair fun, Aug. 11–14, 2022 Graham; 253-847-4754 piercecountyfair.com; info@piercecountyfair.com PRO Club Summer Camps........................................................56 Sports, STEAM, swimming, Ninja Warrior and more Bellevue; 425-885-5566 summercamps.proclub.com; jsalimi@proclub.com Rain City Fencing Center.........................................................26 Half-day and full-day fencing programs, equipment provided Bellevue; 425-747-6300 camps.raincityfencing.com; info@raincityfencing.com

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Red Gate Farm Day Camp ..................................................22 Horse riding camps, grooming, care; ages 6–12 Sammamish; 425-392-0111 redgatefarmdaycamp.com; redgatecamp@earthlink.net The Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts................................ 12 Singing, dancing and acting classes and camps; ages 3–18 Redmond; 425-881-2773 redmondacademy.org; rataoffice@gmail.com

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Redmond Parks & Recreation ..................................................6 Equestrian, sports, arts, outdoor, STEM, teens Redmond; 425-556-2300 redmond.gov/summercamps Russian School of Mathematics..............................................30 After-school math enrichment; grades K–12 Bellevue, South Bellevue, Redmond; 1-855-MATH-855 russianschool.com SAMBICA....................................................................................34 Lakeside day camps; grades 2–9 Bellevue; 425-746-9110 sambica.com; sambica@sambica.com Samena Swim & Recreation Club............................................29 Preschool, before/after care, swim lessons, camps, more Bellevue; 425-746-1160 samena.com

Find Your Adventure.

Samis Foundation.......................................................................5 Supporting Jewish education in Washington state Seattle; 206-622-3363 samisfoundation.org Sammamish Montessori School................................................ 7 Art, sports, science, more; ages 3–8 Redmond; 425-883-3271 sammamishmontessori.com; info@sammamishmontessori.com

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SeaburySquared ................................................................36 Enrichment support and resources for gifted children Tacoma; 253-952-3111 seabury.org/seaburysquared; office@seabury.org Seattle Children’s Theatre......................................................25 Professional live theater, camps, classes and workshops Seattle; 206-441-3322 sct.org; hello@sct.org

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Seattle Girls Choir Summer Music Day Camp ..................48 Choir and music day camps for girls ages 4–10 Seattle; 206-526-1900 seattlegirlschoir.org; info@seattlegirlschoir.org

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Seattle Magic Academy...........................................................34 Magic camps and classes for kids Greater Seattle seattlemagicacademy.com Seattle Nanny Network, Inc.................................................... 18 Child care, paraeducators, pod teachers Greater Seattle area and national; 425-803-9511 seattlenanny.com; executivedomestic.com SJCC Summer J Camp..............................................................52 Sports, swimming, drama, art, STEAM and tech day camps Mercer Island; 206-232-7115 sjcc.org/j-camp Sno-King Ice Arenas................................................................29 Ice skating and hockey lessons and camps; ages 3 and older Kirkland, Renton, Snoqualmie; 425-254-8750 snokingicearenas.com; office@snokingice.com

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DI R ECTO RY continued from page 53 Sponge – Language for Kids....................................................55 Instruction in Spanish, Mandarin and more; ages 0–10 Multiple Puget Sound locations; 425-274-5188 spongeschool.com; info@spongeschool.com Spruce Street School Summer Camp.....................................38 Eight one-week summer camp sessions for ages 5–10 Seattle; 206-621-9211 sprucestreetschool.org; office@sprucestreetschool.org Steve & Kate’s Camp................................................................ 37 Flexible hours, lunch included; ages 4–12 Seattle, Kirkland, Everett steveandkatescamp.com; letschat@steveandkate.com Stone Soup Theatre SummerStage Camps.............................17 Outdoor youth drama camps with weekly performances Seattle (Meridian Playground, Jefferson Park) stonesouptheatre.org; education@stonesouptheatre.org The Studio – Fine Art Classes................................................. 14 Free intro class, art camps, birthday parties 2 Bellevue locations; 425-736-3060 bellevuestudio.com; paint@Bellevuestudio.com Studio East Training for the Performing Arts........................ 14 Drama classes, theater camps and productions; ages 4–19 Kirkland; 425-820-1800 studio-east.org; info@studio-east.org Summer Fun!.............................................................................52 Performing and visual arts day camp; ages 7–13 Seattle; 206-499-5787 summerfunseattle.org Sunshine Music Together LLC..................................................54 Early-childhood music classes; ages 0–8 4 Puget Sound–area locations sunshinemusictogether.com; info@sunshinemusictogether.com Tacoma Public Library ............................................................54 Empowering community to connect, create, learn and thrive 8 Tacoma locations; main library: 253-280-2800 tacomalibrary.org; info@tacomalibrary.org Tangerine Tales LLC..................................................................39 Art classes and camps; storytelling entertainment; private events Seattle (Ballard); 206-696-1110 tangerinetales.com Terra-Forma Education............................................................ 14 Nature exploration, adventure challenge, science, myth Seattle and Olympia; 206-962-9231 terra-forma.us; caveman@terra-forma.us Two Cranes Aikido....................................................................33 Martial arts training and practice for kids and adults Seattle; 206-523-5503 twocranesaikido.com

Family music classes for children ages birth through age 8 and the grownups who love them!

University of Washington Youth & Teen Programs................49 Enrichment courses for grades 4–12 Seattle, Bellevue and online; 206-685-6525 youth-teen.uw.edu; ytp@uw.edu

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URJ Camp Kalsman ............................................................ 41 Reform Jewish summer camps and programs; grades 2–12 Arlington; 425-284-4484 campkalsman.org; campkalsman@urj.org UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars...............................45 Early entrance and enrichment for highly capable students Seattle; 206-543-4160 robinsoncenter.uw.edu; rcys@uw.edu

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Vertical World Climbing Gyms ..........................................26 Climbing camps, programs and parties; ages 3–18 Seattle, Redmond, North Lynnwood verticalworld.com Villa Academy........................................................................... 47 Catholic, independent school serving preschool–grade 8 Seattle; 206-524-8885 thevilla.org; admission@thevilla.org Washington College Savings Plans (WA529)..........................20 Helping families save with two flexible 529 plans GET, 1-800-955-2318; DreamAhead, 1-844-529-5845 wastate529.wa.gov Washington State ABLE Savings Plan.....................................34 Flexible investment plan for people living with disabilities Statewide; 1-844-600-2253 washingtonstateable.com Wedgwood Drama Studio..........................................................17 Theater camps and classes; grades K–8 Seattle; 206-384-1446 wedgwooddrama.com; christicruz@wedgwooddrama.com

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Wilderness Awareness School ........................................... 2 Fun nature explorations and adventures; ages 5–18 Multiple King County locations; 425-788-1301 wildernessawareness.org; wasnet@wildernessawareness.org Wildwood Ranch........................................................................ 11 Farm camp with horses, cooking, crafts, more; ages 5–15 Fall City; 425-556-0500 wildwoodranch.co; info@wildwoodranch.co Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience.....32 Exhibits showcasing Asian Pacific American history in Seattle Seattle; 206-623-5124 wingluke.org; visit@wingluke.org Wolf Camp & School of Natural Science................................. 11 Outdoor educational day and overnight camps Lake Sammamish and Puyallup; 425-248-0253 wolfcollege.com/youth; chris@wolfcamp.com YMCA of Greater Seattle..........................................................53 Day and overnight camps, outdoor expeditions; ages 3-18 King County and south Snohomish County seattleymca.org/camp YMCA of Snohomish County..................................................... 13 Day and overnight camps for all ages and interests Everett, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo, Stanwood-Camano ymca-snoco.org/camp

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