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Summer Coding Camps Minecraft Modding

Robotics & Electronics

3D Game Development

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» Week-long camps for kids 5-18 » Available Full and Half-Day » Locations throughout the Greater Seattle Area

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“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. We’ve been providing useful information to parents since 1979. In addition to the SummerTime directory of summer camps and classes, look for our monthly Seattle’s Child magazine as well as these special themed publications distributed free throughout the Puget Sound area:

SUMMER ART CAMPS June 18th-Aug 31st. Full day & Half day full week camps Family owned and operated since 1982 Located in the Good Shephard Center in Wallingford More school year classes and camps, and birthday party details on our website

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Ride your bike at the park, go on a scavenger hunt, delight in the candy and ice cream shopsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;and pet goats, horses, and even a reindeer! Fall in love with nature on a river walk, celebrate at the festivals, and always find fun for the whole family in charming Leavenworth!

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PLAN YOUR SUMMER: Visit our online Directory to find new classes and camps added daily. It’s searchable by organization, activity, age of child and location » seattleschild.com/directories SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA

The Bear Creek School Grades Preschool-12 • Day Camps 8905 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 425-898-1720, summercamp@tbcs.org

tbcs.org/summer We offer four unique categories of camps: Sports and Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Science and Technology, and Academic and Life Skills. Camps run for a full week with two, three, and six hour per day options. June 11 through August 17.

Eastside Catholic School Grades K-12 • Day Camps 232 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish 98074 425-295-3000, landerson@eastsidecatholic.org

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The Evergreen School Summer Program Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-364-2650, dladd@evergreenschool.org

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Open enrollment for all! We warmly welcome everyone! Each summer, we offer 200 different classes and camps focused on the outdoors, arts, music, sports, science, math, cooking and more. Group sizes are small, offering children personal attention enhancing learning and supporting social emotional development. Along with our innovation lab on campus, we have theater, gym, art studios, kitchen, science labs, and wetlands. We go on field trips and visit other nearby locations, such as parks and beaches. Please join us for our 27th year of summer fun!

Academy Schools

Girls Rock Math

YOUR GUIDE TO SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES AROUND THE PUGET SOUND

Academics...................................................................5 Animals & Farms.................................................... 6 Arts & Crafts............................................................. 9 Language & Culture.............................................15 Multi-Activity Day Camps................................15 Nature & Environment..................................... 19 Overnight Camps.................................................22 Performing Arts.................................................. 24 Preschool..................................................................27 Religious Programs............................................29 Science & Technology...................................... 30 Special Needs........................................................ 34 Sports & Fitness................................................... 34 Index............................................................................38

Students emerge from our summer camps with new ideas, new skills, new friends and new inspirations. We provide a structured, nurturing environment where young learners can focus—be it on academics, the arts, community service or athletics. Led by Eastside Catholic faculty and coaches and other experts from the community, our summer camps build upon curriculum from the school year or encourage exploration and thinking in a completely new subject or activity.

Summer Academy

Grades 1-6 • Day Camps

Grades K-8 • Day Camps

3201 E Republican St., Seattle 98112

14601 Interurban Ave. S, Tukwila 98168 206-588-0860 administration@academyschools.org

4408 Delridge Way SW, Seattle 98106 206-388-4726 brittany@girlsrockmathematics.com

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Academy Schools is pleased to provide your student with fun and educational activities throughout the summer. Every week there will be several activities off-campus. Each week will include cooking, art, sewing, crafts, literature, writing, geography, history, science and math.

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Girls Rock Math camps are fun, crafty, and STEAM focused. They capture a girl’s interest and imagination with awesome themes, and use that as a catalyst for math growth, through real-life, hands-on math projects.

HOW TO USE THIS GUIDE: Camps and classes are listed in alphabetical order under one or more categories. To see programs offered by specific organizations, use the index on page 38. Or just browse to get a feel for the amazing variety of activities out there!

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SummerDirectory Hamlin Robinson School Camp HRS

The Overlake School Summer Program

Grades 1-8 • Day Camps

Grades 3-12 • Day Camps

1701 20th Ave. S, Seattle 98144 206-763-1167, jsheets@hamlinrobinson.org

20301 NE 108th St. Redmond 98053 425-868-1000, nedmunds@overlake.org

hamlinrobinson.org Join us for a summer of fun and learning! Our teachers and camp leaders are highly trained professional instructors who understand and love working with kids. We are proud to offer an outstanding summer experience for students. We offer a range of fun, creative, educational, and exciting camp options including coding, LEGO Robotics, chess, visual arts, circus arts, sports, science, math, reading and writing, stop action video, and more. Explore our options and see how fun summer can be!

iD Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Ages 7 to 18 • Day Camps Locations throughout Puget Sound 844-788-1858, info@idtech.com

idtechcamps.com FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7 to 18, held at 150+ prestigious campuses including UW Seattle, Bellevue College, UW Bothell, and others. Students learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, learn about cybersecurity, and more! With worldclass instructors and innovative courses, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.

Kids Co. offers a full throttle fun summer day camp designed to dig deeply into the many facets of our world that make it so interesting. Think space, science, gizmos, art, and adventure! The list goes on and we challenge you to hop on board, join the Kids Co. Camp Crew, and enroll now! Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Morningside Academy Grades 1-9 • Classes 901 Lenora St., Seattle, WA 98121 206-709-9500, info@morningsideacademy.org

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Grades 5-11 • Day Camps, Classes University of Washington Seattle Campus 206-543-4160, rcys@uw.edu

robinsoncenter.uw.edu FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

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Summer Challenge & Summer Stretch

10 locations around Seattle and Mercer Island 206-781-8062, ecaadmin@kidscompany.org

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UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars

Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps

Summer 2018: Passport to Exploration

Overlake Summer offers a robust collection of project-based experiences, and now we’re offering camps for the first time for incoming 3rd and 4th graders! Our camps are taught by Overlake faculty and focus on engineering, science, athletics and the arts. SAT and ACT Prep, and an accelerated geometry course are offered to upper school campers. Transportation assistance is available in the mornings. Early bird and multiple camp registration discounts available.

The Robinson Center’s Summer Program provides an intensive, inspirational and in-depth learning experience for students who are ready and prepared to take on the challenge. We offer a rich variety of math, science, literature, philosophy, and writing classes. Class size is small, with a faculty who are experienced teachers and specialists in their fields. Summer Challenge, for current 5th and 6th graders, emphasizes hands-on learning, field trips and activities. Summer Stretch, for current 7th through 11th graders, is more academic in nature, providing an accelerated, rigorous learning experience. High-level thinking, intellectual adventure, and pursuit of understanding characterize both programs.

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City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300, recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Come out and play! City of Redmond Parks and Recreation offers an abundance of summer day camp options for all ages and interests, including equestrian camps. From part-day to full-day, preschool to teen, you’re sure to find a camp that fits your family’s needs.

morningsideacademy.org

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer Farm Camps

Morningside Academy’s internationally acclaimed program allows students to catch up, build up, and get ahead. Our research-based curriculum and highly trained teachers lead to exceptional gains. We offer 1:12 teacher/ student ratio, daily report cards, and place students by skill level instead of by age or grade. We teach reasoning, problem solving, learning skills, and organizational skills. Academics focus on Foundation skills. Content classes and project-based learning are introduced as students advance through the program.

Ages 4 to 12 • Day Camps 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE, Carnation 98014 425-788-1134, ext. 3, education@oxbow.org

oxbow.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

ReGIstEr nOW! Registration for Bellevue Parks & Community Services’ summer day camps begins March 1! Don’t miss out on a summer packed with fun, adventure, variety, and value. Visit parks.bellevuewa.gov/camps to find your fun this summer!

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The Fun Science Day Camp Enroll April &Kids Save forin Curious 5 -$20/week! 11! 18 Great King County Locations

One OneDay DayI I Can CanBe... Be... Science Makers & Inventors Camp Build Soccer-Bots & Rube Goldberg-like Contraptions! Sports meets science with our Soccer-Robots & more! Invent your own science fun with moving motors, circuits & zip lines. Build your own Rube Goldberg inspired chain reactions using Newton’s Laws, crazy chemistry & electrical circuits. An Inventor An Inventor

Amusement Park Science Camp Roller Coasters, Carnivals & Marine Explorers! Build your own kid-powered roller coaster - The Great Gravity Dropper! Design a crazy fun backyard carnival using centripetal force, simple machines & catapulting games. Create your own floating Ocean Explorer to touch a real shark & other marine specimens. An Architect An Architect

Transforming Robots Camp Build and Train 4 Robots & Engineer with Techno Toys! Design & build your own robot transformer. Will yours be a skyscraping Megabot or a racing Autobot? Complete fun challenges with cool techno-toys. Four amazing robots all designed by you and trained to follow you home. An Engineer An Engineer

Rovers Rocketing to Space Camp

An Astronaut An Astronaut

Build a Dinosaur RoverBot & Launch a Rocket to a Fantastical Planet! Calling all future astronauts, we’re returning to space… Destination Dinoterra! A newly discovered planet inhabited with alien dinosaurs. Design & build your own Space Rover to gather & transmit information back to Earth. Blast-off your own H2O rocket. Bring your robot, rocket, launch system & much more home.

Save $30/Week! Ends 3/31/18

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Bellevue, Bothell, Issaquah Highlands, Mercer Island, Sammamish and Seattle

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SummerDirectory Playground as a living laboratory, campers are guided along a path of environmental literacy and land stewardship through hands-on, inquiry-based activities.

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK-8 • Day Camps 8 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org

pacsci.org/summer-camps

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Camps for Curious Minds provide the perfect opportunity to explore, experiment and discover! Our exciting and enriching camps at eight Puget Sound locations offer kids in grades PreK-8 hands-on science experiments, fun and challenging projects, and unique and innovative learning experiences that create lifelong memories and inspire the inner scientist in your child.

Red Gate Farm Day Camp Ages 6 to 12 • Day Camps

of every session, campers get to demonstrate their new riding skills with a horse show!

Seattle Humane Society Animal Adventures Day Camp Ages 6 to 16 • Day Camps 13212 SE Eastgate Way, Bellevue 98005 425-373-5385 educationservices@seattlehumane.org

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Woodland Park Zoo

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps

Calling all critter-loving kiddos! Get wild this summer at Seattle Humane’s Animal Adventures Camp. Registration opens March 26 for the five-day summer camp, with multiple sessions available. Camp sessions are for youth ages 6 to 16 at our new state-of-the-art shelter in Bellevue. Participants are placed into age-specific groups. Campers will meet and greet visiting pets and wildlife friends, hear fascinating speakers from the animal community, learn applied pet training and animal language and more! New this year—veterinary tracks available for older teens.

5500 Phinney Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-548-2424, camps@zoo.org

23836 SE 24th St., Sammamish 98075 425-392-0111, redgatecamp@earthlink.net

Tilth Alliance Summer Farm & Garden Camps

Build self-confidence while enjoying the pleasures of riding and developing a friendship with your camp horse. Campers will be assigned one horse with another camper that will be theirs for the whole week. They will learn everything about horse care including basic grooming, saddling, and even some horse psychology! Other activities include arts & crafts, games and gardening. On the last day

Ages 1 to 15 • Day Camps

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harvest and taste fresh veggies, herbs and fruit, collect seeds, make compost and learn about worms, insects and pollinators. We’ll also make crafts, play games and go on urban farm adventures! Camp sessions include Tools are Cool, Bug Friends Forever, Grow a Farm Stand, Garden Science Field Camp, Delicious Dishes, Junior Counselors and more.

Good Shepherd Center: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle 98103 Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands: 5513 S Cloverdale St., Seattle 98118 206-633-0451, ext. 106, register@tilthalliance.org

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Discover where food comes from! Tend plants,

zoo.org/camps

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Get ready for the summer break from school by registering for a week (or two!) of summer camp. Woodland Park Zoo invites kids ages 3 to 14 to connect with nature over the summer, learn about their ecological footprint, encounter a diversity of wildlife and discover pathways to conservation.

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Alliance Française de Seattle Ages 4 to 10 • Day Camps 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Suite 205 Seattle 98103 206-632-5433, communications@afseattle.org

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SummerDirectory the French language through a series of fun activities. Group sizes are small (4 to 10 children), so register early to ensure your spot.

Arts Aloft Grades K-6 • Day Camps 3302 E Spring St., Seattle 98122 206-920-2015 betsyerving@artsaloftforkids.com

artsaloftforkids.com

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Harry Potter, Minecraft, Fairies and Knights, Star Wars, and The Magic Tree House are just a few of the summer camps offered by Arts Aloft. At Arts Aloft we believe that there are no mistakes in art. Kids have fun exploring different mediums in these popular summer camps. We sculpt, draw, paint and use clay for our projects and spend a lot of time learning the basics of drawing and painting. Arts Aloft has been voted Best Art Camps and Classes two years in a row. Register soon as spots fill fast.

The Bear Creek School Grades Preschool-12 • Day Camps 8905 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 425-898-1720, summercamp@tbcs.org

tbcs.org/summer

We offer four unique categories of camps: Sports and Athletics, Arts and Crafts, Science and Technology, and Academic and Life Skills. Camps run for a full week with two, three, and six hour per day options. June 11 through August 17.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps

Grades Preschool-12 • Classes, Day Camps

Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps

Locations throughout Bellevue 425-452-6855, parksweb@bellevuewa.gov

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6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300, recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

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Bellevue Parks & Community Services offers more value, more variety and more fun with recreation programs and enrichment activities for children, youth, teens and families. We offer programs throughout Bellevue, including summer day camps, martial arts, dance, crafts and visual arts, sports, swimming lessons, environmental education, outdoor recreation and much more!

Come out and play! City of Redmond Parks and Recreation offers an abundance of summer day camp options for all ages and interests. From part-day to full-day, preschool to teen, you’re sure to find a camp that fits your family’s needs.

Clay Animation Network Animation and Comic Books for Kids Ages 6 to 15 • Day Camps Locations throughout Puget Sound 206-607-7403 clayanimationnetwork@gmail.com

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades K-12 • Day Camps

cancancancan.com

30 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org

The Clay Animation Network (CAN) is a traveling animation school based in Seattle that offers stop-motion animation and comic book illustration classes for kids and teens. Animation seamlessly integrates basic concepts in math, language arts, theater, visual art and science. Students are supported in creating original animated movies and learn how to interact with art and technology as creators rather than consumers.

positiveplace.org

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At Boys & Girls Clubs, we offer high-quality, fun and affordable summer programming! Kids and teens can attend specialized summer day camps and dive into topics including the arts, sports, science, exploration, leadership and more. Our action-packed activities inspire creativity, build character and provide academic enrichment. Summer at the Club is an exciting way for youth to make friends, learn new things and have fun!

Intensives for all ages

July–August 2018 • Seattle

Taught by some of the region’s best-known practicing artists and esteemed Cornish faculty

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Grades PreK–8

Inspire the inner scientist in your child with over 90 camps to choose from. Explore technology, engineering, biology, environmental science, and more.

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Cornish College of the Arts Summer at Cornish Ages 5 to 18 • Day Camps 1000 Lenora Ave., Seattle 98121 800-726-ARTS, summer@cornish.edu

cornish.edu/summer

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Every summer, hundreds of students gather on Cornish’s vibrant downtown Seattle campus to attend a variety of intensives taught by some of the region’s best-known practicing artists and esteemed Cornish faculty. In addition to art, dance, design, music and musical theater, Summer at Cornish is offering new courses this year in film writing and object design.

DigiPen Institute of Technology

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Summer Theatre Camps Ages 3 – 18

count for new students.

Acting · Singing Dancing · Performance One week or longer & full day options! Scholarships available.

For more info: 206-232-4145, ext. 100

YouthTheatre.org Mercer Island

ProjectFUN Grades 1-12 • Day Camps 9931 Willows Road NE, Redmond 98052 425-629-5007, projectfun@digipen.edu

projectfun.digipen.edu

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ProjectFUN workshops are an engaging and educational summertime STEAM adventure! Students entering grades 1 through 12 can register for a wide variety of workshops in the fields of video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and music and sound design. New for 2018—Girls Only programming and game design workshops, and Master Classes—an amazing opportunity for 10th through 12th graders to learn from industry professionals. Visit our website to learn more!

Eastside Catholic School Grades K-12 • Day Camps 232 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish 98074 425-295-3000 landerson@eastsidecatholic.org

eastsidecatholic.org/summer

The Evergreen School Summer Program Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-364-2650, dladd@evergreenschool.org

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SummerDirectory Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

Kids Co.

Living Wisdom School

Summer 2018: Passport to Exploration

Summer Experience at Forest Ridge

Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps

Yoga Day Camp and Summer Fun Camp

Grades 2-8 • Day Camps

10 locations around Seattle and Mercer Island 206-781-8062 ecaadmin@kidscompany.org

4800 139th Ave. SE, Bellevue 98006 425-641-0700 csweet@forestridge.org

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Create, collaborate, explore new skills, and make friends at Forest Ridge Summer Experience! Four one-week camps for boys and girls entering 2nd through 8th grades offer students engaging, hands-on learning experiences to discover new passions while having fun. Whether you’re looking for a half-day of arts & crafts or a full day of science, there is something for everyone! Session 1: July 9-13; Session 2: July 16-20, Session 3: July 23-27; Session 4: July 30 through August 3.

Girls Rock Math Grades 1-6 • Day Camps 3201 E Republican St., Seattle 98112 206-388-4726 jessica@girlsrockmathematics.com

girlsrockmathematics.com

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Girls Rock Math offers awesome handson math camps just for girls! Play games, explore, make art, think, solve problems, imagine and ROCK out with us!

kidscompany.org

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KidsQuest Children’s Museum Age 3 to 3rd grade • Day Camps KidsQuest Museum: 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98004 Bear Creek School: 8905 208th Ave NE, Redmond 98053 425-637-8100, info@kidsquestmuseum.org

kidsquestmuseum.org

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KidsQuest Summer Camps offer fun and learning through science experiments, arts & crafts, collaboration and exploration! In 2018 we will be offering camps at KidsQuest Children’s Museum and at Bear Creek School’s Valley Campus. Half- and full-day camps are available, with new hands-on projects and experiments every week. Come explore, play and learn with us!

Ages 5 to 11 (Yoga Camp) Ages 3 to 5 (Summer Fun) • Day Camps 6717 212th St. SW, Lynnwood 98036 (Summer Fun) 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood 98036 425-772-9862 william@livingwisomschoolwa.org

livingwisdomschoolwa.org/ index.php/summer-camps

What are your summer plans? We have a few ideas: Practicing yoga outside surrounded by warmth and sunlight, swimming to cool off during those hot afternoons, making creative arts & crafts to decorate the home, running relay races and obstacle courses, preparing healthy snacks to fuel our bodies—our engines for life. If these ideas interest you, take a look at our summer program options. Applications are now online. Enroll by April 30 to qualify for a discount!

Neo Art School Ages 6 to 12 • Day Camps 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-632-2530, neoartschool@gmail.com

neoartschool.com

Mid Winter Break: Feb. 19-23. Spring Break: April 9-13. Summer Camps: June 18 through Aug 31. Join us for fun and educational art camps this winter, spring or summer! Established in 1982, we are Seattle’s oldest children’s art school!

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At our Beasts of the Battlefield Summer Camp your thrill seeker will have the opportunity to get up close and personal with HUGE tanks, to play on unlocked World of Tanks accounts, get a private tank driving demonstration, and much more. At our Model Mania Summer Camp kids learn the art of modeling from the pros. How cool will it be to build a tank & airplane model underneath the real thing? To register email camps@flyingheritage.com Everett, Washington FlyingHeritage.com

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SummerDirectory Pacific Northwest Ballet

Play-Well TEKnologies

Seattle Art Museum

Eastside Summer Dance Workshops

Ages 5 to 14 • Day Camps

SAM Camp

Ages 4 to 7 • Day Camps

35 locations throughout Puget Sound Seattle: 253-655-7584, mike@play-well.org Eastside & South Sound: 520-548-1003, emily@play-well.org

Grades 1-5 • Day Camps

Kids are naturally gifted creators. They dive into our massive collections of LEGO®. And while they build elaborate objects they explore fundamental principles of engineering and physics. They also learn to collaborate and create without fear of mistakes. The experience is joyful, the impact long lasting.

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The Francia Russell Center: 1611 136h Place, Bellevue 98005 425-451-1241 pnbschool@pnb.org

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Bring your favorite ballet to life this summer! Join Pacific Northwest Ballet School for an enriching, educational and fun ballet experience. Children ages 4 to 7 gain an appreciation for ballet and its rich history through dance classes with our outstanding faculty and unique arts & crafts projects relating to popular ballet stories.

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK-8 • Day Camps 8 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-443-2925 edprograms@pacsci.org

pacsci.org/summer-camps

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Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle, WA 98121 206-654-3100 samcamp@seattleartmuseum.org

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Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio Summer Creative Arts and Mini Palette Day Camps Ages 2 to 8 • Day Camps

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Make art and friends at SAM Camp, led by educators and inspired by art on view at SAM. Each week is different. Time capsules, masks, collages, paintings, portraits, a dance workshop, shoreline exploration, and outdoor lunches with a view of the Puget Sound—SAM Camp gets young artists moving, thinking, and making. Each week is different and includes art making, outdoor exploration, and a field trip to the Seattle Art Museum.

Thrive Art School

7526 20th Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 206-522-1187, information@roaringmouse.org

Ages 5 to 14 • Day Camps

roaringmouse.org

6329 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 206-522-1659, info@drawingschool.com

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Summer’s a Roaring (Mouse) good time! We offer Creative Arts classes for ages 2½ to 5 and two sets of our beloved Summer Palette mini-camps. Morning camps are for preschool artists, ages 3 to 5, and afternoons are for kids ages 4 to 8. We provide a fun mix of play, exploration and projects, like making puppets and costumes, and exploring enchanted forests. Summer registration begins in early February. See roaringmouse.org for more details!

drawingschool.com/summer-camps

Our camps for ages 5 to 8 are geared toward younger artists and include stories and crafts. Older campers explore more advanced drawing and painting techniques.

UCDS Summer Programs Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-547-8237, angiem@ucds.org

ucds.org/summer

The #1 Summer STEM Camp for Ages 7–18 Empower your child to take their STEM skills to the next level. From coding and game development to robotics and design, your child will develop in-demand skills and ignite lifelong passions—all within a fun, inclusive environment. Get ready for the best summer ever!

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Get a brochure and ﬁnd a camp near you! iDTechCamps.com | 1-844-788-1858

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SummerDirectory Our day camps provide a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Our 3- to 5-year-old campers have days filled with imaginary play, sensational science, amazing art and sometimes even a few animal encounters. Each week offers a different adventure! For students entering grades 1 through 6, our collection of week-long, theme-focused camps have something for everyone.

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Alliance Française de Seattle

weekly visits to the pool, field trips, games, music, picnics, sports, drama, and a weekly “kermesse” (carnival). Groups are divided by age with 15 to 20 campers per group. With two to three staff members assigned to their group, campers are sure to get the individualized attention and support they need to feel comfortable and have fun in a French-immersive environment (English used when necessary).

Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve

Ages 4 to 10 • Day Camps

Hibulb Summer Programs

4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Suite 205 Seattle 98103 206-632-5433, communications@afseattle.org

6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 360-716-2600, info@hibulbculturalcenter.org

Ages 6 to 18

afseattle.org/childrens-summer-camps

hibulbculturalcenter.org

The Alliance Française de Seattle offers six different week-long summer camps in the months of July and August. Whether you choose the Arts & Crafts, Nature Exploration, Tropical Paradise or Zoo themed camps, you’ll be exposed to the French language through a series of fun activities. Group sizes are small (4 to 10 children), so register early to ensure your spot.

The Hibulb Cultural Center offers three new summer programs. Choose between Cedar, Canoes and Storytelling for fun and interactive summer programming perfect for camps and group trips. Price includes admission, scavenger hunt and materials for the craft. Programs last 2½ hours including 30 minutes for sack lunch.

Canoe Island French Camp

Dane Camp for Little Vikings

Northwest Danish Association

Ages 9 to 16 • Overnight Camps

Ages 5 to 10 • Day Camps

San Juan Islands 360-468-3589, info@canoeisland.org

1833 N 105th St., Seattle 98133 206-523-3263, seattle@nwdanish.org

canoeisland.org

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Learn French while living on a private island in the San Juan Islands of Northwest Washington. Choose the bilingual program you want: theatrical and artistic, athletic and adventuresome, or a combination. Fifty campers, 1:5 counselor/camper ratio with counselors from France. Campers enjoy fencing, archery, sailing, kayaking, photography, art, theater, swimming, and marine biology. Financial aid available. We also have family camp on Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends.

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Kids’ Summer Camps Ages 11 to 14 • Day Camps 3407 109th St. SW, Everett 98204 206-472-4242, camps@flyingheritage.com

flyingheritage.com/ Learn/Summer-Camps.aspx

If your child wants an alternative to the standard summer camp, FHCAM provides campers with an opportunity to get up-close and personal with our tanks and other military armored vehicle collection. Hear from the mechanics that keep our beasts running, learn and implement tank tactics using World of Tanks gameplay, build and take home your very own tank or plane model, and feel the boom of a special Beasts of the Battlefield tank demonstration.

French American School of Puget Sound Camp d’été & Summer Adventure Age 3 to grade 8 • Day Camps 3795 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-275-3533, renk@fasps.org

fasps.org

northwestdanish.org

Enjoy five fun days of Danish culture and language in an atmosphere designed for children ages 5 to 10. Crafts and activities will be related to this year’s theme: Copenhagen! Children will explore famous Danish fairy tales such as The Little Mermaid and other stories by Hans Christian Andersen. The daily lunches are Danish-inspired for a true Viking experience.

e m o c l e W r! e m Sum Christian Faith School Federal Way

Summer Fun Begins June 14, 2018 Registration NOW OPEN

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6crickets Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps 512-689-1148, michelle@6crickets.com

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6crickets.com is the one-stop shop of children’s camps and classes. Search our marketplace of 5,000+ activities near you. Make a schedule for your kids and friends side-by-side, and check out with ONE form and ONE payment. 6crickets.com: Kids’ activity planning made easy!

Field Days, Weekly Field Trips, & Loads of FUN!

Academy Schools Summer Academy Grades K-8 • Day Camps 14601 Interurban Ave. S, Tukwila 98168 206-588-0860 administration@academyschools.org

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christianfaithschool.com 253-943-2500

FASPS offers a dynamic learning experience that combines indoor and outdoor activities including arts and crafts, cooking projects,

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Bellevue Parks & Community Services Grades Preschool-12 Classes, Day Camps Locations throughout Bellevue 425-452-6855, parksweb@bellevuewa.gov

parks.bellevuewa.gov

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Bright Horizons Ages 6 weeks to 6 years • Day Camps Locations throughout Puget Sound 877-624-4532

brighthorizons.com/seattleschildcamp School’s out, camp is in – all summer long! Join us for fun, friendships and exploration. Selecting the right summer camp program is an important decision. Summer camp at Bright Horizons Early Education and Preschool offers fun and excitement for your child AND meets your expectations of convenience, flexibility, health and safety, with experienced counselors.

Camp Gan Israel Seattle Ages 2 1/2 to 12 • Day Camps 206-730-2775 campganisraelseattle@gmail.com

campganisraelseattle.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer Day Camps

• Specialty Sports • STEM • Arts Enrichment • Farm & Nature • Teen and Tween

Affectionately known as ‘Camp Gan Izzy,’ Camp Gan Israel Seattle (CGIS) is the North End’s go-to Jewish summer day camp for children ages 2½ to 12. The Gan Izzy experience is grounded in love and respect. Campers from a wide range of backgrounds enjoy engaging field trips, arts & crafts, games, sports and swimming within the context of the richness and warmth of Jewish values, traditions and heritage.

Christian Faith School Adventure Club’s Summer Fun Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 33645 20th Ave. S, Federal Way 98003 253-943-2578 ruthw@christianfaithschool.com

christianfaithschool.com

Adventure Club’s Summer Fun is a weekly theme-based summer program. We schedule fun field trips and activities that support these weekly themes. Adventure Club will provide a healthy snack twice a day; lunches must be brought from home. Each day is filled with exciting activities and time with friends. Your child will be outside three times each day and will be given plenty of opportunity to run, jump, slide and play.

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300 recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Come out and play! City of Redmond

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SummerDirectory Parks and Recreation offers an abundance of summer day camp options for all ages and interests. From part-day to full-day, preschool to teen, you’re sure to find a camp that fits your family’s needs.

Creative Dance Center Ages infant to adult • Classes, Day Camps 12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281, info@creativedance.org

creativedance.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

kitchen, science labs, and wetlands. We go on field trips and visit other nearby locations, such as parks and beaches. Please join us for our 27th year of summer fun!

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart Summer Experience at Forest Ridge Grades 2-8 • Day Camps 4800 139th Ave. SE, Bellevue 98006 425-641-0700, csweet@forestridge.org

forestridge.org

Our summer program includes a five-week session of classes plus multi-arts dance camps. Classes include Creative Dance, Creative Ballet, Creative Modern, Intergenerational Modern, Pre-Ballet, Nurturing Baby, Parent/ Toddler, and Parent/Child. Week-long summer camps themes include Ballet Stories, Dance & Art, Musical Theatre, Art in Motion, Global Stories, and Dance & Yoga. Five-time Golden Teddy winner for Best Dance Studio and 2016 Red Tricycle winner for Best Performing Arts Classes, CDC provides the environment for your child to explore the creative possibilities they hold within!

Destination Science

Camp d’été & Summer Adventure

French American School of Puget Sound

Ages 5 to 11 • Day Camps

Age 3 to grade 8 • Day Camps

12 Locations throughout Puget Sound 888-909-2822, info@destinationscience.org

3795 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-275-3533, renk@fasps.org

destinationscience.org

fasps.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

FASPS offers a dynamic learning experience that combines indoor and outdoor activities, including arts and crafts, cooking projects, weekly visits to the pool, field trips, games, music, picnics, sports, drama, and a weekly “kermesse” (carnival). Groups are divided by age with 15 to 20 campers per group. With two to three staff members assigned to their group, campers are sure to get the individualized attention and support they need to feel comfortable and have fun in a French-immersive environment (English used when necessary).

2018 topics include: Science Makers & Inventors, Amusement Park Science, Transforming Robots, Rovers Rocketing to Space. This is the fun science day camp where kids ages 5 to 11 get to have “Aha!” moments of creativity and discovery while building and experimenting with unique take-home toys, astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Our top notch, enthusiastic educators make STEM learning an adventure! Save $30 per week if you book by March 31!

Eastside Christian School G2 Super Camp Grades K-6 • Day Camps 14615 SE 22nd St., Bellevue 98007 404-441-5198, wjohnson@ecswa.org

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G2 Super Camp provides experiences centered on basketball, drama, robotics, art, cooking and fun. We offer three different sessions each day to match your schedule, including half-day (8:30 to 11 a.m. or 1:30 to 4 p.m.), mid-day (11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), and full-day (8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.). Camp dates are June 18-22 and June 25-29. Before- and after-care also available. Registration opens February 7.

The Evergreen School Summer Program

Kids Co. Summer 2018: Passport to Exploration Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps 10 locations around Seattle and Mercer Island 206-781-8062, ecaadmin@kidscompany.org

kidscompany.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Northwest Danish Association

Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps

Dane Camp for Little Vikings

15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-364-2650, dladd@evergreenschool.org

Ages 5 to 10 • Day Camps

summerprogram.evergreenschool.org/ page

1833 N 105th St., Seattle 98133 206-523-3263, seattle@nwdanish.org

northwestdanish.org

Olympic Sculpture Park Monday–Friday, 9 am–3 pm Make art and new friends! Campers entering grades 1–5 will sharpen skills, unleash imaginations, and explore galleries! Attend one week or all three! JUL 9–13 Jet Setters Travel the globe and explore cultures near and far. JUL 16–20 Planet Protectors Become an environmentalist as you investigate the natural world. JUL 23–27 Tomorrow’s Builders Discover architecture and the built environment. After-camp care available till 5:30 pm. Early registration till March 1. visitsam.org/samcamp More information samcamp@seattleartmuseum.org or 206.626.3144 SAMkids Media Sponsor Photo: Robert Wade

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KIDS CO. SUMMER CAMPS 2018! PRO Sports Club BUILD IT/ BREAK IT

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Ages 3 to 17 • Day Camps

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Girls & Boys | Grades 2-8 July 9-August 3

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4455 148th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566, ssmith@proclub.com

proclub.com

PRO Sports Club offers the largest variety of youth camps on the Eastside. All camps are open to the public. Choose from multisports, basketball, soccer, tennis, squash, flag football, Ninja Warrior, Mermaid and Shark Aquatics, STEM, coding, Kidpreneur, theater, cooking, lifeguard, and more.

Pump It Up Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps 11605 NE 116th St., Kirkland 98034 18027 Highway 99, Suite J, Lynnwood 98037 425-774-2297, manager@pumpitupwa.com

pumpitupparty.com/lynnwood-wa

Our camps offer active play and creative thinking to build healthy bodies and minds! Camps are for kids ages 5 to 12, and are held from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday through Thursday in July and August. $154 per week, plus a one-time $25 registration fee.

Safe N Sound Adventure Camps Ages 6 to 16 • Day Camps, Lessons 2040 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-285-9276, camps@snsswim.com

snscamps.com

Swim N Adventure Camp for kids ages 6 to 10 offers private swim lessons, free swim and snorkeling as well as paddle boarding, kayaking and canoeing. No swimming experience required. Outdoor Adventure Camps for kids ages 10 to 13: Discover the great Puget Sound region through paddle sports, a high ropes course, hiking, and indoor rock climbing. Kids ages 14 to 16 can work side by side with our camp staff as a Counselor in Training (CIT) to learn the leadership skills to work with children.

Samena Club Summer Camp Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue 98007 425-746-1160, samena@samena.com

samena.com

School ends and the FUN begins at Samena! Our 3- to 5-year-old Kids Campers enjoy games, crafts, music, stories, and a swim in the wading pool at the end of each day. For 5- to 12-year-old Day Campers, weekly themes will have you playing, swimming, moving, and engaging in activities all summer long. Teens and tweens ready for adventure can join our Vanapalooza to take daily trips to exciting destinations! We also offer a Jr. Lifeguard Training Camp and Jr. Counselor program.

Sammamish Montessori School Ages 3 to 8 • Day Camps 7655 178th Place NE, Redmond 98052 425-883-3271 hilary@sammamishmontessori.com

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SummerDirectory crafts, science, cooking, sports, world travels, drama, pets and animals, and more. Current students, new students, siblings, neighbors and alumni are all welcome to attend!

Spruce Street School Summer Camp

explore the depths, and immerse themselves in new skills and talent. We also offer add-ons like morning and afternoon care, swim lessons, and transportation from Seattle and the Eastside to make your day easier.

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UCDS Summer Programs

Locations throughout WA, OR, MT, ID and WY 406-570-6312, info@alpengirl.com

Ages 5 to 10 • Day Camps

Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps

914 Virginia St., Seattle 98101 206-621-9211, office@sprucestreetschool.org

5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-547-8237, angiem@ucds.org

sprucestreetschool.org/ extended-day/summer-camps

This summer, come to downtown Seattle and set off on an adventure every day. Our small summer camp program for children ages 5 to 10 has weekly themes and skilled, experienced counselors. The program includes daily field trips to fun places all around Seattle, plus arts & crafts activities, swimming, picnics, and games. Give your child a summer filled with discovery, friendships and fun at Spruce Street School Summer Camp.

ucds.org/summer

Our day camps provide a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Our 3- to 5-year-old campers have days filled with imaginary play, sensational science, amazing art and sometimes even a few animal encounters. Each week offers a different adventure! For students entering grades 1-6, our collection of week-long, theme-focused camps have something for everyone.

Woodinville Montessori School Grades 1-6 • Day Camps

Stroum Jewish Community Center

19102 North Creek Parkway, Bothell 98011 425-420-9734 tkirby@woodinvillemontessori.org

J Camp Grades PreK-10 • Day Camps 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7115, shoshanahh@sjcc.org

sjcc.org/j-camp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

woodinvillemontessori.org/ extracurricular-activities/camps

Held for 9 to 10 weeks each summer, WMS summer camp features a new theme each week, with the activities ranging from hiking, beach adventures, chess, water games, sports samplers, cardboard-building projects, rockets and robotics. Each year, some popular activities return and new activities debut. Camp organizers plan for fun and varied activities to keep students happy all vacation long.

Alpengirl Overnight Summer Adventure Camp for Girls Ages 11 to 16 • Overnight Camps

alpengirlcamp.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Alpengirl offers one- and two-week overnight adventure camps for girls in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Our multi-adventure program includes backpacking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more! Daily camp life includes tent camping, self-esteem development, friendship building, leadership opportunities, yoga and delicious camp food. Our family-like groups are limited to 12 campers led by two or three female leaders, making camps small and personal.

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Grades Preschool-12 • Classes, Day Camps Locations throughout Bellevue 425-452-6855, parksweb@bellevuewa.gov

parks.bellevuewa.gov

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer Camp

Adventures for

Teenage Girls Indoor ski camps Receive specialized instruction. We’ll use indoor ski ramps, plus some dry land skills and videos.

outdoor climbing Learn climbing basics. We aim to be outdoors every day. Climbing opportunities for every level. Equipment provided!

outdoor adventure and hiking camp Explore the magnificent Pacific Northwest. Campers will enjoy a range of activities from hiking adventures to exploring natural waterfalls

1900 132nd Ave NE, Suite A3 • Bellevue, WA 98005 425.746.7547 • minimountain.com

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Morningside Academy FULL YEAR & SUMMER SCHOOL Basic Skills Grades 1-8

Middle School Grades 6-9

• Reading, Writing & Math • Study & Organizational Skills • Daily Support Card • Art, Wushu, Field Trips Thinking, Reasoning & Problem Solving

and visual arts, sports, swimming lessons, environmental education, outdoor recreation and much more!

Cascade Bicycle Club Ages 6 to 15 • Day Camps Magnuson Park: 7787 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 White Center Bike Playground: 11050 10th Ave. SW, Seattle 98146 206-522-3222, rachelo@cascade.org

cascade.org/learn/summer-camps

901 Lenora St, Seattle•206 709-9500 •www.morningsideacademy.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

In addition to teaching bike handling techniques and rules of the road, we foster a vibrant and inclusive learning community with opportunities for choice, reflection and connection in outdoor classrooms. We offer camps at Magnuson Park as well as our Bike Playground in White Center. New for 2018: Our camps now have themes such as Art, STEM, and Nature.

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps

SUMMER WORKSHOP REGISTRATION NOW OPEN A two-week adventure awaits your child in any of our K-12 summer workshops: ⊲ Video Game Programming ⊲ Art and Animation ⊲ Game Design ⊲ Engineering ⊲ Music and Sound Design

LEARN MORE projectfun.digipen.edu

Summer Dance Camp

at Evergreen City Ballet

A different theme each week! Come dance, create, and use your imagination.

Ballet

Evergreen City

June - August in Renton and Bellevue! evergreencityballet.org | 425.228.6800 | info@evergreencityballet.org

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6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300 recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Come out and play! City of Redmond Parks and Recreation offers an abundance of summer day camp options for all ages and interests. From part-day to fullday, preschool to teen, you’re sure to find a camp that fits your family’s needs.

The Evergreen School Summer Program Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-364-2650 dladd@evergreenschool.org

summerprogram.evergreenschool.org Open enrollment for all! We warmly welcome everyone! Each summer, we offer 200 different classes and camps focused on the outdoors, arts, music, sports, science, math, cooking and more. Group sizes are small, offering children personal attention enhancing learning and supporting social emotional development. Along with our innovation lab on campus, we have theater, gym, art studios, kitchen, science labs, and wetlands. We go on field trips and visit other nearby locations, such as parks and beaches. Please join us for our 27th year of summer fun!

Hidden Valley Camp Ages 7 to 16 • Overnight Camps 24314 Hidden Valley Road, Granite Falls 98252 425-844-8896 hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net

hvc-wa.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional resident summer camp. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, swimming, arts & crafts, drama, archery, hiking and more. Carefully selected and trained staff work with small living groups (1:7 ratio) to help provide a safe, caring, friendly camp community. We offer 13-, 19- and 21-day sessions. HVC is accredited by the American Camp Association

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SummerDirectory and has provided lifelong friendships and memories for campers since 1947!

Mini Mountain Indoor Ski Camps/ Outdoor Rock Climbing Camps

kayaking, skimboarding and more, all while learning what makes our saltwater marine ecosystem tick. The program includes day camp and sleepover options, and is tiered for all levels or experience and ability.

Ages 5 to 13 • Day Camps

Seattle Art Museum

1900 132nd Ave. NE, Bellevue 98005 425-746-7547, info@minimountain.com

Grades 1-5 • Day Camps

minimountain.com

Indoor Ski Camps: We offer three hours of indoor ski instruction with morning and afternoon sessions available. All equipment is provided. Outdoor Climbing Camps: These week-long, full-day camps include rock climbing and hiking around North Bend along with other outdoor adventures. All climbing equipment is provided. Outdoor Adventure and Hiking Camps: These week-long, full-day camps explore the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Experience everything from exciting hikes to natural waterslides!

SAM Camp Olympic Sculpture Park: 2901 Western Ave., Seattle 98121 206-654-3100 samcamp@seattleartmuseum.org

Introducing New Summer Programs

visitsam.org/samcamp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Storytelling

$10.00 per child

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center

Seattle Audubon

Summer Farm Camps

Grades 1-9 • Day Camps

$10.00 per child

Ages 4 to 12 • Day Camps

Magnuson Park, The Brig: 6344 NE 74th St., Seattle 98115 Explorer West Middle School: 10015 28th Ave. SW, Seattle 98146 206-523-8243, ext. 108 naturecamp@seattleaudubon.org

Canoe

10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE Carnation 98014 425-788-1134, ext. 3 education@oxbow.org

oxbow.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Oxbow’s week-long summer camp sessions provide a safe and fun space for campers to express themselves in the outdoors, rain or shine! Camp sessions are full of exploration, art, games, songs, fresh farm foods, nature connection activities and more. Using Oxbow’s one-of-a-kind Kids’ Farm and Living Playground as a living laboratory, campers are guided along a path of environmental literacy and land stewardship through hands-on, inquiry-based activities.

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK-8 • Day Camps 8 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org

pacsci.org/summer-camps

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Save Our Shorelines Beach Camp Grades 2-10 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps

Nature Camp

seattleaudubon.org/sas/naturecamp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

With locations in north Seattle and West Seattle, Nature Camp emphasizes experiential outdoor activities that instill an appreciation of nature for children and teens. Each week is a different theme, from Tide Pool Treasures (grades 1 to 3) to Habitat Restoration Rangers (grades 4 to 6) to Young Birders for middle schoolers. Sessions range from $210 to $295 and include two off-site field trips each week. Regular camp hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with morning and afternoon extended care available.

Tilth Alliance Summer Farm & Garden Camps Ages 1 to 15 • Day Camps Good Shepherd Center: 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle 98103 Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands: 5513 S Cloverdale St., Seattle 98118 206-633-0451, ext. 106 register@tilthalliance.org

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• Guided tour • Gallery scavenger hunt • Sand and design your own cedar paddle necklace

Weaving

$10.00 per child

• Guided tour • Weaving scavenger hunt • Weave your own cedar mat pendant Capacity of 25-30 students per program, ages 6-18. Prices include admission, scavenger hunt, and materials for craft. Programs last 2.5 hours including thirty minutes for sack lunch. Bring your sack lunches! Classroom space available.

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Discover where food comes from! Tend plants, harvest and taste fresh veggies, herbs and fruit, collect seeds, make compost and learn about worms, insects and pollinators. We’ll also make crafts, play games and go on urban farm adventures! Camp sessions include Tools are Cool, Bug Friends Forever, Grow a Farm Stand, Garden Science Field Camp, Delicious Dishes, Junior Counselors and more.

14725 Norma Beach Road, Edmonds 98026 206-324-6715, sunsetbay@sunsetbaywharf.com

Wilderness Awareness School

Multiple locations in Puget Sound 425-788-1301, wasnet@wildernessawareness.org

sunsetbaywharf.com

• Guided tour • Outdoor scavenger hunt • Listen to traditional stories in the longhouse

Ages 4 to 18 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps

wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

For more information please contact:

Mary Jane Topash • 360-716-2657 mjtopash@hibulbculturalcenter.org Hibulb Cultural Center (360) 716-2600 6410 23rd Avenue NE Tulalip, WA 98271 info@hibulbculturalcenter.org hibulbculturalcenter.org facebook.com/hibulb

For over 30 years, Wilderness Awareness

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School summer campers have been discovering the wonders of nature, exploring our natural environment and building friendships. They work together gaining nature awareness and experiential knowledge of plants, animals, tracking, birds and survival. Storytelling and engaging activities make learning fun and nurture students’ connection to the earth.

Wolf Camp and the Conservation College Family Camps: All Ages; Day Camps: Ages 6 to 12; Overnight Camps: Ages 9 to 28 4460 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Issaquah 98029 425-248-0253, chris@wolfcamp.com

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NEW in two locations! Now All-Girls Camp

Bike & Sail Camp

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FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

The Wolf College offers unique summer day camps at Lake Sammamish, Puyallup & Olympia including choices of the American Pioneer, Wildlife Search & Rescue, Wilderness Survival Craft, Wild Cooking & Herbology. We also host our July 23-27 Family Wilderness Skills program, weekend workshops, and overnight youth camps throughout the summer, including Secrets of the Ancient Scout and Archers, Artists & Artisans. Founders and directors Kim & Chris Chisholm are on site during every program. Register early!

All-Girls Bike & Sail Camp Magnuson Park &Camp Bike & Climb Camp Woodland Park Zoo Bike & Climb Camp White Center Bike Playground

cascade.org/camps

Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps

Phinney Ave. N, Seattle 98103 c cascade.org/camps ascade. o r g / c a m p5500 s WWW.WOODINVILLEMONTESSORI.ORG 206-548-2424, camps@zoo.org

zoo.org/camps

KidsQuest

summer camps

STEAM Camps (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, & Math) for 3 year olds to 3rd graders!

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

OVERNIGHT CAMPS

6crickets Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps 512-689-1148, michelle@6crickets.com

6crickets.com

Alpengirl Overnight Summer Adventure Camp for Girls Ages 11 to 16 • Overnight Camps Locations throughout WA, OR, MT, ID and WY 406-570-6312, info@alpengirl.com

alpengirlcamp.com

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KidsQuest

Children’s Museum

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Alpengirl offers one- and two-week overnight adventure camps for girls in Washington, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming. Our multi-adventure program includes backpacking, horseback riding,

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SummerDirectory whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more! Daily camp life includes tent camping, self-esteem development, friendship building, leadership opportunities, yoga and delicious camp food. Our family-like groups are limited to 12 campers led by two or three female leaders, making camps small and personal.

Canoe Island French Camp Ages 9 to 16 • Overnight Camps San Juan Islands 360-468-3589, info@canoeisland.org

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been offering adventure-based programs to youth from kindergarten to high school for more than 65 years. We have two locations near Duvall and Carnation that offer amazing outdoor experiences open to all! CYO Camps are the only summer camps in Washington that inspire campers to learn respect and dignity for themselves, others and the environment … all through Catholic teachings.

Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp Caz NW

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

All ages • Overnight Camp

Sound View Camp and Retreat Center, Longbranch 98351 360-921-5182 info@cazfamilycamp.org

Catholic Youth Organization CYO Summer Camps Grades K-12 • Overnight Camps 1401 327th Ave. NE, Carnation 98014 25405 Lake Fontal Road, Monroe 98272 425-333-6135 shaune.randles@seattlearch.org

cyo.camp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Established in 1950, CYO Summer Camps have

cazfamilycamp.org/nw

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

For over 30 years, Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp has been a cherished summer tradition, bringing families together to experience innovative arts programming. For many, their week together at “Caz” becomes an annual tradition. Young adults credit their experiences at family camp in helping shape who they have become; adults rekindle a dormant passion for music or theater; children spark a new interest in the arts; and our dedicated staff love to share their expertise.

Hidden Valley Camp Ages 7 to 16 • Overnight Camps 24314 Hidden Valley Road, Granite Falls 98252 425-844-8896 hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net

hvc-wa.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Save Our Shorelines Beach Camp Grades 2-10 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps 14725 Norma Beach Road, Edmonds 98026 206-324-6715, sunsetbay@sunsetbaywharf.com

sunsetbaywharf.com

Beach Camp is a one of a kind Marine Science and Watersports summer program held on a beautiful stretch of sandy beach in the Seattle suburb of Edmonds. With trained marine biologists and almost everything imaginable that floats, you’ll learn paddleboarding, sailing, sea kayaking, skimboarding and more, all while learning what makes our saltwater marine ecosystem tick. The program includes day camp and sleepover options, and is tiered for all levels or experience and ability.

French language programs for kids and teens start July 9!

Summer Camp

Summer camps from beginners to bilinguals ages 4 - 10

HIGH-QUALITY + INCLUSIVE + AFFORDABLE + FUN

Intensive classes for teens ages 12 - 17 Call 206-632-5433 or visit www.afseattle.org

100+ CAMPS!

STEM, Sports, Outdoors, Adventure, Reading, Field Trips, Swimming, Games, Cooking, Arts, Science, Exploration, Social-Emotional Learning, Leadership, & MORE!

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SummerDirectory Wilderness Awareness School Ages 4 to 18 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps Multiple locations throughout Puget Sound 425-788-1301 wasnet@wildernessawareness.org

wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

For over 30 years, Wilderness Awareness School summer campers have been discovering the wonders of nature, exploring our natural environment and building friendships. They work together gaining nature awareness and experiential knowledge of plants, animals, tracking, birds and survival. Storytelling and engaging activities make learning fun and nurture students’ connection to the earth.

Wolf Camp and the Conservation College Family Camps: All Ages Day Camps: Ages 6 to 12 Overnight Camps: Ages 9 to 28 4460 East Lake Sammamish Parkway NE Issaquah 98029 425-248-0253 chris@wolfcamp.com

overnight youth camps throughout the summer, including Secrets of the Ancient Scout and Archers, Artists & Artisans. Founders and directors Kim & Chris Chisholm are on site during every program. Register early!

Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp Caz NW All ages • Overnight Camp

PERFORMING ARTS

Sound View Camp and Retreat Center, Longbranch 98351 360-921-5182, info@cazfamilycamp.org

Broadway Bound

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Ages 5 to 18 • Day Camps 5031 University Way NE, #203 Seattle 98105 206-526-5437 office@broadwaybound.org

broadwaybound.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Campers will work on songs and dances as well as scripts from the show they are working on. They will also play theater games and learn about theater etiquette including stage directions and performance skills. The week of camp will culminate in a short 15- to 30-minute performance where your child will perform three songs from the show and short bits of script to tie the whole performance together. Camps Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

wolfcollege.com/youth

cazfamilycamp.org/nw

Cornish College of the Arts Summer at Cornish Ages 5 to 18 • Day Camps 1000 Lenora Ave., Seattle 98121 800-726-ARTS, summer@cornish.edu

cornish.edu/summer

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Bilingualism Is Our Superpower!

click on Wolf.Camp Lake Sammamish

Become a Superhero This Summer At FASPS’s Summer Camps (No French Necessary): • All-day French Immersion Camp for Preschool & Elementary School Students (Age 3 – Grade 5) • Summer Adventure for Grades 6–8

June 25 – July 13 (No Camp July 4) Before- and After-care Available!

The Conservation College at

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French American School of Puget Sound Located on Beautiful Mercer Island Email Summer@FASPS.org

Academic options: Strengthen skills in reading, writing, oral language, and math Enrichment options: LEGO® Robotics, music, art, sports, and more! Extended day available 1701 20th Ave S, Seattle, 98144

hamlinrobinson.org

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

SummerDirectory Creative Dance Center

Pacific Northwest Ballet

Ages infant to adult • Classes, Day Camps

Eastside Summer Dance Workshops

12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281, info@creativedance.org

Ages 4 to 7 • Day Camps

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

pnb.org/summerworkshops

creativedance.org

Drama Kids of South and East King County Ages 6 to 17 • Day Camps 507 S 3rd St., Renton 98057 425-654-0699, dramakidswa3@gmail.com

dramakids.com/wa3

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Drama Kids is a developmental program that uses drama to build speaking abilities, self-confidence, creative expression and empathy. Each one-week camp offers a different theme including Medieval Times, Hollywood, Mystery Summer Camp and Super Heroes. Each camp includes improvisations, speech, movement, two-person scenes and full class, one-act plays which are performed for family and friends every Friday. Camps run Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with optional aftercare for an additional fee.

The Francia Russell Center: 1611 136h Place, Bellevue 98005 425-451-1241, pnbschool@pnb.org

Pacific Science Center 8 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org

pacsci.org/summer-camps

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer Rock Band Camp Ages 7 to 17 • Day Camps 12729 Lake City Way NE, Seattle 98125 1010 S Bailey St., Seattle 98108 206-364-8815, info@seattledrumschool.com

seattledrumschool.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

1331 118th Ave. SE, Suite 400, Bellevue 98005 425-644-0988, registration@musicworksnw.org

Seattle Girls Choir

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Musical Mornings: Ages 4 to 6 Day Camp: Grades 2-5

Make music this summer at Music Works Northwest, in music-themed day camps for all ages and abilities. Choose from I Love Music camps for young campers, as well as Gotta Sing, Pop Voice, Instrument Discovery, Creative Keyboards, Singing for Broadway, Jazz Camp, Rock Shop, Digital Music Camp, Songwriting Camp, and Music Therapy camps for students with special needs. Extended care and financial aid is available. Register online today!

Music, art, theatre, and dance. Family, community, creativity, and connection. It is all happening this summer, in a lush, native forest, on the edge of an inland sea.

proclub.com

Ages 4 to 18 • Lessons, Day Camps

musicworksnw.org

A Performing Arts Family Camp

4455 148th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566, ssmith@proclub.com

Our rock band camps offer a chance for vocalists and instrumentalists to learn how to work together in a band, collaborate, play, and even compose. The camps run every week July 20 through August 20 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and feature a live performance each Friday. We also offer a drum-specific camp in Georgetown the week of August 13. Please call or email for more information or to register.

Music Works Northwest

CAZ Northwest

Ages 3 to 17 • Day Camps

Seattle Drum School of Music

Come dance, create and use your imagination! Pick from a variety of camps inspired by famous stories and characters. Each day students will participate in a dance class, have snack and story time, and create costumes and crafts for their mini performance on the last day of camp. ECB’s summer dance camps allow dancers to develop their imagination, physical awareness and confidence through the use of dance, arts and cooperation. Boys and girls ages 3 to 8, June through August in Renton and Bellevue.

206.363.7281 • creativedance.org

PRO Sports Club

2230 Lind Ave. SW, Renton 98057 425-228-6800, info@evergreencityballet.org

evergreencityballet.org/ school/summer-dance-camp

Enrolling Now!

Grades PreK-8 • Day Camps

Ages 3 to 8 • Day Camps

Summer Dance Camp

Nurturing Baby • Parent/Toddler Parent/Child • Creative Dance Creative Ballet • Ballet • Modern Hip Hop • Adult Classes AND Multi-Arts Summer Camps!

Camps for Curious Minds

PRO Sports Club offers the largest variety of youth camps on the Eastside. All camps are open to the public. Choose from multi-sports, basketball, soccer, tennis, squash, flag football, Ninja Warrior, Mermaid and Shark Aquatics, STEM, coding, Kidpreneur, theater, cooking, lifeguard, and more.

Evergreen City Ballet

Home of the BrainDance

Join Us! July 1-7th, 2018 Longbranch, WA

www.cazfamilycamp.org/NW

Summer Music Day Camp 1300 E Aloha St., Seattle 98102 206-526-1900, info@seattlegirlschoir.org

seattlegirlschoir.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Seattle Girls Choir offers Summer Music Day Camp sessions designed for girls who love singing so they can build choral skills in a non-auditioned choir, explore sound with various instruments and find new reasons to love making music while meeting new friends! Our

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North Seattle College Cooperative Preschools

Community and education for your child and you!

Programs for children Birth to 5 years

Open Registration March 3 coops.northseattle.edu

North Seattle Cooperative Preschools

Our Uplifting Summer Programs Apply online!

14601 Interurban Ave S Tukwila

Academics meet Adventure at Summer Academy

Centrally Located I-5/405 Interchange at Southcenter

SUMMER

(206) 588-0860

sargent@ academyschools.org

Summer Academy offers students a chance to explore an interest or develop a talent. Summer Academy means fun and adventure—time to explore, delve and discover. Five weekly themed sessions (7/9-13; 7/16-20; 7/23-27; (7/9 7/30-8/3; 8/6-10).

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Musical Mornings class is for girls and boys, ages 4 to 6, and is filled with singing and musical storytelling activities.

Stone Soup Theatre SummerStage 2018 Ages 5 to 16 • Day Camps Meridian Park: 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle 98103 Jefferson Park: 3801 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle 98108 206-388-9212 education@stonesouptheatre.org

stonesouptheatre.org/summerstage FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Let your kids spend summer in the sun at Stone Soup Theatre’s SummerStage 2018. We have two beautiful outdoor locations, North Seattle in Wallingford (Good Shepherd Center) and South Seattle at Jefferson Park. We offer week-long, full-day camps running June 18 through August 31, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Before- and after-care is available at both locations. All programs culminate in a Friday performance. Your young campers will also receive a free T-shirt.

Sunshine Music Together Ages birth to 5 • Classes Locations in Queen Anne, Montlake, West Seattle, Green Lake, Lynnwood and Redmond 206-281-1111 info@sunshinemusictogether.com

sunshinemusictogether.com Sunshine Music Together is a six-time winner of the ParentMap Golden Teddy Award for Best Music Program in Seattle as well as the 2016 Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award Winner for Best Music Classes in Seattle! Music Together is a researched and evidence-based, internationally recognized early childhood music development program for children aged birth to five and their parents or caregivers. The 45-minute classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play – forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week!

UCDS Summer Programs Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-547-8237, angiem@ucds.org

ucds.org/summer

Our day camps provide a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Our 3- to 5-year-old campers have days filled with imaginary play, sensational science, amazing art and sometimes even a few animal encounters. Each week offers a different adventure! For students entering grades 1 through 6, our collection of week-long, theme-focused camps have something for everyone.

Youth Theatre Northwest Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 4400 86th Ave. SE, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-4145, ext. 100 registrar@youththeatre.org

youththeatre.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer is your child’s opportunity to shine! Our half- or full-day, week-long camps ignite creativity and brighten the long vacation days as your child sings,

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

SummerDirectory dances and performs through the summer. Your child will explore the thrill of live performance and expand the boundaries of their creativity and imagination. Through dramatic play, kids develop skills such as creativity, expression, confidence, resilience, communication, resourcefulness and sensitivity. 25% discount for new students!

PRESCHOOL SUMMER PROGRAMS

Bright Horizons Ages 6 weeks to 6 years • Day Camps Locations throughout Puget Sound 877-624-4532

Christian Faith School Adventure Club’s Summer Fun Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 33645 20th Ave. S, Federal Way 98003 253-943-2578 ruthw@christianfaithschool.com

christianfaithschool.com

Adventure Club’s Summer Fun is a weekly

theme-based summer program. We schedule fun field trips and activities that support these weekly themes. Adventure Club will provide a healthy snack twice a day; lunches must be brought from home. Each day is filled with exciting activities and time with friends. Your child will be outside three times each day and will be given plenty of opportunity to run, jump, slide and play.

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300 recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

crafts, collaboration and exploration! In 2018 we will be offering camps at KidsQuest Children’s Museum and at Bear Creek School’s Valley Campus. Half- and full-day camps are available, with new hands-on projects and experiments every week. Come explore, play and learn with us!

Living Wisdom School Yoga Day Camp and Summer Fun Camp Ages 5 to 11 (Yoga Camp) Ages 3 to 5 (Summer Fun) • Day Camps 6717 212th St. SW, Lynnwood 98036 (Summer Fun) 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood 98036 425-772-9862 william@livingwisomschoolwa.org

livingwisdomschoolwa.org/ index.php/summer-camps

kidsquestmuseum.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

KidsQuest Summer Camps offer fun and learning through science experiments, arts &

summer 2018

camps & classes grades k - 12

eastsidecatholic.org/summer

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SummerDirectory Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio

tinations! We also offer a Jr. Lifeguard Training Camp and Jr. Counselor program.

Summer Creative Arts and Mini Palette Day Camps

Sammamish Montessori School

Ages 2 to 8 • Day Camps 7526 20th Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 206-522-1187, information@roaringmouse.org

roaringmouse.org

7655 178th Place NE, Redmond 98052 425-883-3271 hilary@sammamishmontessori.com

sammamishmontessori.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Spend the summer in a bright, happy environment with lots of individual attention, exciting activities and professional, caring teachers. Montessori classes and Discovery Camps are run all summer long in twoweek sessions, morning and/or afternoon to provide flexibility for vacations. Discovery Camps may include arts & crafts, science, cooking, sports, world travels, drama, pets and animals, and more. Current students, new students, siblings, neighbors and alumni are all welcome to attend!

Samena Club Summer Camp

Sunshine Music Together

Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue 98007 425-746-1160, samena@samena.com

samena.com School ends and the FUN begins at Samena! Our 3- to 5-year-old Kids Campers enjoy games, crafts, music, stories, and a swim in the wading pool at the end of each day. For 5- to 12-year-old Day Campers, weekly themes will have you playing, swimming, moving, and engaging in activities all summer long. Teens and tweens ready for adventure can join our Vanapalooza to take daily trips to exciting des-

STEM - Inspired LEGO Summer Camps Visit play-well.org for full list of summer locations courses Emily Kahler | East Side Manager emily@play-well.org 520.548.1003 Michael Spee | Seattle Manager mike@play-well.org 253.655.7584

Ages 3 to 8 • Day Camps

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Ages birth to 5 • Classes Locations in Queen Anne, Montlake, West Seattle, Green Lake, Lynnwood and Redmond 206-281-1111, info@sunshinemusictogether.com

children aged birth to five and their parents or caregivers. The 45-minute classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play – forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week!

Trettin Drop In Preschool Ages 2 to 5 • Day Camps 4515 16th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 857-472-4277, jesica@trettindropin.org

trettindropin.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Licensed, Nurturing, Flexible, Affordable – Trettin Drop In Preschool has been the answer to Seattle parents’ scheduling woes since 1968. Create your own preschool schedule, and know your child will be in a play-based environment that encourages choice-making, autonomy and social competence. Conveniently located in the University District. Learn more on our website, and join us for a tour. “The staff is outstanding and they truly understand kids. I can’t recommend Trettin enough.” –Tabitha B. on Yelp

UCDS Summer Programs Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-547-8237, angiem@ucds.org

ucds.org/summer

Seattle’s one and only

adventure! For students entering grades 1 through 6, our collection of week-long, theme-focused camps have something for everyone.

BEACH CAMP

Pre-K to 10th Grade

Woodland Park Summer Co-op Ages 2 to 6 • Day Camps

woodlandparksummer.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

We offer 6- or 8-day summer sessions in June, July and August for children ages 2 to 6 years old. Our morning sessions meet from 9:30 a.m. to noon. The afternoon session meets from 1 to 3:30 p.m. We work closely with families to accommodate food allergies. As a cooperative school, parents/caregivers participate by working and playing alongside the children and teachers. Parents with 1 child enrolled work 1 day per week. Parents with 2 children enrolled work 3 days over the 2-week session. Parents with more than 2 children enrolled work 1 day per week per child.

SUMMER 2018

Marine Science and Watersports Summer Camp

Woodland Park Community Preschool 717 N 36th St., Seattle 98103 woodlandparksummer@gmail.com

J CAMP

Ages 8-16

Sleepover & Day Camps

Sailing Sea Kayaking Paddleboarding Skimboarding Snorkeling Ziplining & More!

www.sunsetbay.com

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summer camp activities your kids will love like canoeing, swimming, and archery

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available transportation from neighborhoods all around Puget Sound

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Everyone is welcome.

RELIGIOUS PROGRAMS

Camp Gan Israel Seattle Ages 2 1/2 to 12 • Day Camps 206-730-2775 campganisraelseattle@gmail.com

campganisraelseattle.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Catholic Youth Organization CYO Summer Camps Grades K-12 • Overnight Camps 1401 327th Ave. NE, Carnation 98014 25405 Lake Fontal Road, Monroe 98272 425-333-6135 shaune.randles@seattlearch.org

cyo.camp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Established in 1950, CYO Summer Camps have been offering adventure-based programs to youth from kindergarten to high school for more than 65 years. We have two locations near Duvall and Carnation that offer amazing outdoor experiences open to all! CYO Camps are the only summer camps in Washington that inspire campers to learn respect and dignity for themselves, others and the environment … all through Catholic teachings.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW! KIRKLAND: 425.820.2297 LYNNWOOD: 425.774.2297

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Stroum Jewish Community Center J Camp Grades PreK-10 • Day Camps 3801 E Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7115, shoshanahh@sjcc.org

sjcc.org/j-camp

We offer award-winning summer mini-day camps, birthday parties, preschool programs and more! Now or ling f enrol hool Presc 19 20 2018-

roaringmouse.org 206.522.1187

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

With nearly 60 different options, J Camp has something to engage and excite kids of all kinds! Take awesome weekly field trips, play games in the sun, learn new sports, swim, and so much more. At J Camp, kids will stretch far, explore the depths, and immerse themselves in new skills and talent. We also offer addons like morning and afternoon care, swim lessons, and transportation from Seattle and the Eastside to make your day easier.

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The Bear Creek School Grades Preschool-12 • Day Camps 8905 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 425-898-1720, summercamp@tbcs.org

tbcs.org/summer

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades K-12 • Day Camps 30 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org

positiveplace.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Bear Creek

Summer Camp

Sports and Athletics Science and Technology Arts and Crafts Academic and Life Skills

Pursue Your Passion

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300 recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

All camps run 5 days with half-day and full-day options June 11 – August 17 | Preschool – High School The Bear Creek School, Redmond, WA

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SummerDirectory Clay Animation Network

CSNE

Animation and Comic Books for Kids

Young Scholars Program/REACH

DigiPen Institute of Technology

Grades 9-12 • Day Camps

ProjectFUN

Ages 6 to 15 • Day Camps

1414 42nd St., Seattle 98105 206-683-7131, wignallj@uw.edu

Grades 1-12 • Day Camps

Locations throughout Puget Sound 206-607-7403 clayanimationnetwork@gmail.com

cancancancan.com

Coding with Kids Ages 5 to 17 • Day Camps Locations throughout Puget Sound info@codingwithkids.com

codingwithkids.com

Coding with Kids offers a variety of STEM summer camps for children of all skill levels from ages 5 to 17. Our proven curriculum drives engagement and learning outcomes, while our small class sizes ensure plenty of personalized attention. We have camps in Game Development, Minecraft Modding, Robotics & Electronics, and more! Check out our website for a complete list of camps, locations, and schedule.

Challenging K-12 students in an intellectual community through early entrance, online, and outreach programs SUMMER CHALLENGE

CURRENT GRADES 56 JULY 9  JULY 27 (REGISTRATION BEGINS MARCH 1)

An academically advanced summer camp for motivated children seeking an intensive, hands-on, fun educational experience in areas outside of the traditional school curriculum.

9931 Willows Road NE, Redmond 98052 425-629-5007, projectfun@digipen.edu

csne-erc.org/content/k-12

projectfun.digipen.edu

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Are you planning a career as an engineer or research scientist? Do the fields of engineering, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science, and biomedical research fascinate you? The CSNE YSP - REACH is a 5-day summer experience for local high school students. The cost is $500, with scholarships available. This program will be offered twice during the summer. Application deadline is February 15, 2018. Apply now!

Destination Science Ages 5 to 11 • Day Camps

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

12 Locations throughout Puget Sound 888-909-2822 info@destinationscience.org

Eastside Catholic School

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

232 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish 98074 425-295-3000 landerson@eastsidecatholic.org

destinationscience.org

2018 topics include Science Makers & Inventors, Amusement Park Science, Transforming Robots, Rovers Rocketing to Space. The fun science day camp where kids ages 5 to 11 get to have “Aha!” moments of creativity and discovery while building and experimenting with unique take-home toys, astonishing gadgets and fantastic gizmos. Our top notch, enthusiastic educators make STEM learning an adventure! Save $30 per week if you book by March 31!

Grades K-12 • Day Camps

eastsidecatholic.org/summer

Animal Adventures

Summer Camp AT SEATTLE HUMANE

SUMMER STRETCH

CURRENT GRADES 710 JUNE 25  JULY 26 (REGISTRATION BEGINS FEBRUARY 1)

In-depth, intensive learning experiences as accelerated courses (Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Chemistry) and enrichment courses (American Literature, Debate, Physics of Robotics). Courses are graded and final transcripts are provided.

Registration opens Mar. 26 for youth ages 6-16

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SummerDirectory or encourage exploration and thinking in a completely new subject or activity.

Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum Kids’ Summer Camps Ages 11 to 14 • Day Camps 3407 109th St. SW, Everett 98204 206-472-4242 camps@flyingheritage.com

flyingheritage.com/ Learn/Summer-Camps.aspx

Forest Ridge School of the Sacred Heart

students engaging, hands-on learning experiences to discover new passions while having fun. Whether you’re looking for a half-day of arts & crafts or a full day of science, there is something for everyone! Session 1: July 9-13; Session 2: July 16-20, Session 3: July 23-27; Session 4: July 30 through August 3.

sign video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI and machine learning, learn about cybersecurity, and more! With worldclass instructors and innovative courses, our programs instill in-demand skills that embolden students to shape the future.

Hamlin Robinson School

Kids Co.

Camp HRS

Summer 2018: Passport to Exploration

Grades 1-8 • Day Camps

Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps

1701 20th Ave. S, Seattle 98144 206-763-1167, jsheets@hamlinrobinson.org

10 locations around Seattle and Mercer Island 206-781-8062, ecaadmin@kidscompany.org

Join us for a summer of fun and learning! Our teachers and camp leaders are highly trained professional instructors who understand and love working with kids. We are proud to offer an outstanding summer experience for students. We offer a range of fun, creative, educational, and exciting camp options including coding, LEGO Robotics, chess, visual arts, circus arts, sports, science, math, reading and writing, stop action video, and more. Explore our options and see how fun summer can be!

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

hamlinrobinson.org

Summer Experience at Forest Ridge

iD Tech Camps for Kids & Teens

Grades 2-8 • Day Camps

Locations throughout Puget Sound 844-788-1858, info@idtech.com

Ages 7 to 18 • Day Camps

4800 139th Ave. SE, Bellevue 98006 425-641-0700, csweet@forestridge.org

idtechcamps.com

kidscompany.org

kidsquestmuseum.org

forestridge.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Create, collaborate, explore new skills, and make friends at Forest Ridge Summer Experience! Four one-week camps for boys and girls entering 2nd through 8th grades offer

The world’s #1 summer STEM program for ages 7 to 18, held at 150+ prestigious campuses including UW Seattle, Bellevue College, UW Bothell, and others. Students learn to code, de-

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KidsQuest Summer Camps offer fun and learning through science experiments, arts & crafts, collaboration and exploration! In 2018

Bring your Spring/Summer day campers out for something new, fun & exciting

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MUSIC CAMPS!

YOUR FAMILY IS OUR SPECIALTY

Enjoy over 25 Rides & Attractions, All-inclusive Birthday Parties Corporate Events, and U-Pick Fields too! Opens Mother’s Day Weekend in May - October

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www.samena.com • 425-746-1160 • 15231 Lake Hills Blvd, Bellevue

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we will be offering camps at KidsQuest Children’s Museum and at Bear Creek School’s Valley Campus. Half- and full-day camps are available, with new hands-on projects and experiments every week. Come explore, play and learn with us!

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Create your own schedule or drop in for extra care. Trettin’s play-based program accepts children as young as 2 years old.

The Overlake School Summer Program Grades 3-12 • Day Camps 20301 NE 108th St. Redmond 98053 425-868-1000, nedmunds@overlake.org

overlake.org/summer

Summer Camp 2018 Discovery! Adventure! Fun! 8 one-week sessions for children ages 5–10

Downtown Seattle

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK-8 • Day Camps 8 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org

pacsci.org/summer-camps

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Conveniently located in the U District

Join us for a tour! 206-729-3723 www.trettindropin.org

Overlake Summer offers a robust collection of project-based middle school experiences, and now we’re offering camps for the first time for incoming 3rd and 4th graders! Our camps are taught by Overlake faculty and focus on engineering, science, athletics and the arts. SAT and ACT Prep, and an accelerated geometry course are offered to upper school campers. Transportation assistance is available in the mornings. Early bird and multiple camp registration discounts available.

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SOUNDERS FC SUMMER CAMPS

Play-Well TEKnologies Ages 5 to 14 • Day Camps 35 locations throughout Puget Sound Seattle: 253-655-7584 mike@play-well.org Eastside & South Sound: 520-548-1003, emily@play-well.org

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UCDS Summer Programs Ages 3 to 12 • Day Camps 5062 9th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-547-8237, angiem@ucds.org

JUNE 18 - AUGUST 31 • Offered weekly for all ages and abilities • 30 locations in the greater Seattle area • Full Day, Half Day, Emergence (ages 3-5), and Advanced Technical Camps available

SOUNDERS FC CAMPERS RECEIVE • Ticket to a Sounders FC match • Soccer ball, t-shirt and giveaways

ucds.org/summer

• Curriculum created by Sounders FC Academy Staff

Our day camps provide a wide variety of fun indoor and outdoor activities. Our 3- to 5-year-old campers have days filled with imaginary play, sensational science, amazing art and sometimes even a few animal encounters. Each week offers a different adventure! For students entering grades 1 through 6, our collection of week-long, theme-focused camps have something for everyone.

• Chance to meet Sounders FC players and receive autographs

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SummerDirectory UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars Summer Challenge & Summer Stretch Grades 5-11 • Day Camps, Classes University of Washington Seattle Campus 206-543-4160, rcys@uw.edu

robinsoncenter.uw.edu

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SPECIAL NEEDS

Hamlin Robinson School Camp HRS Grades 1-8 • Day Camps 1701 20th Ave. S, Seattle 98144 206-763-1167, jsheets@hamlinrobinson.org

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Join us for a summer of fun and learning! Our teachers and camp leaders are highly trained

professional instructors who understand and love working with kids. We are proud to offer an outstanding summer experience for students. We offer a range of fun, creative, educational, and exciting camp options including coding, LEGO Robotics, chess, visual arts, circus arts, sports, science, math, reading and writing, stop action video, and more. Explore our options and see how fun summer can be!

Northwest, in music-themed day camps for all ages and abilities. Choose from I Love Music camps for young campers, as well as Gotta Sing, Pop Voice, Instrument Discovery, Creative Keyboards, Singing for Broadway, Jazz Camp, Rock Shop, Digital Music Camp, Songwriting Camp, and Music Therapy camps for students with special needs. Extended care and financial aid is available. Register online today!

Morningside Academy

SPORTS & FITNESS

Grades 1-9 • Classes 901 Lenora St., Seattle 98121 206-709-9500, info@morningsideacademy.org

The Bear Creek School

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8905 208th Ave. NE, Redmond 98053 425-898-1720, summercamp@tbcs.org

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Grades Preschool-12 • Day Camps

Morningside Academy’s internationally acclaimed program allows students to catch up, build up, and get ahead. Our research-based curriculum and highly trained teachers lead to exceptional gains. We offer 1:12 teacher/student ratio, daily report cards, and place students by skill level instead of by age or grade. We teach reasoning, problem solving, learning skills, and organizational skills. Academics focus on Foundation skills. Content classes and project-based learning are introduced as students advance through the program.

tbcs.org/summer

Music Works Northwest

Locations throughout Bellevue 425-452-6855, parksweb@bellevuewa.gov

Ages 4 to 18 • Lessons, Day Camps 1331 118th Ave. SE, Suite 400, Bellevue 98005 425-644-0988, registration@musicworksnw.org

musicworksnw.org

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Make music this summer at Music Works

Bellevue Parks & Community Services Grades Preschool-12 Classes, Day Camps

parks.bellevuewa.gov

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Bellevue Parks & Community Services offers more value, more variety and more fun with recreation programs and enrichment

Traditional Summer Camp * Excellent Leadership * Small Living Groups * 13, 19 & 21 Day Sessions * ACA Accredited * Riding * Arts & Crafts * Sailing * Swimming * And much more!

(425) 844-8896 • www.hvc-wa.com hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net

ROWING CAMP Mornings or ALL DAY For experienced rowers and those brand new to the sport!

www.lakeunioncrew.com

Sunshine Music Together Weekly music class for children birth to age 5 & the grown-ups who LOVE them! www.sunshinemusictogether.com 206.281.1111

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activities for children, youth, teens and families. We offer programs throughout Bellevue, including summer day camps, martial arts, dance, crafts and visual arts, sports, swimming lessons, environmental education, outdoor recreation and much more!

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades K-12 • Day Camps 30 locations throughout Puget Sound 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org

The Sammamish Montessori School In Redmond

Call 425-883-3271 for a tour. • Child-centered, joyful atmosphere with strong academic focus • Experienced, Montessori-certified teachers • Preschool and kindergarten • Family owned and operated since 1977 in g N o w E n r o ll • Summer, before & after school programs • Prep Program, (starting ages 2 1/2-3)

positiveplace.org

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Cascade Bicycle Club Ages 6 to 15 • Day Camps Magnuson Park: 7787 62nd Ave. NE, Seattle 98115 White Center Bike Playground: 11050 10th Ave. SW, Seattle 98146 206-522-3222, rachelo@cascade.org

cascade.org/learn/summer-camps FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

www.sammamishmontessori.com • 425-883-3271

Summer Music Day Camp with

SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIR Full Day Camp

for girls entering grade 2-5

2 sessions: July 23-27 & July 30-Aug 3

Musical Morning

for girls and boys ages 4-6

July 30-Aug 3

City of Redmond Summer Day Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 6505 176th Ave. NE, Redmond 98052 425-556-2300 recreationoffice@redmond.gov

redmond.gov/parksrecreation FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Eastside Catholic School Grades K-12 • Day Camps 232 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish 98074 425-295-3000 landerson@eastsidecatholic.org

eastsidecatholic.org/summer

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FOR VOCALISTS & INSTRUMENTALISTS AGES 7-17 Mon-Fri from 9am-2pm with a live performance each Friday LAKE CITY July 9th - August 20th GEORGETOWN July 30th - August 20th COST $395 for students enrolled in lessons at SDS $450 for students not enrolled

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Eastside Christian School G2 Super Camp Grades K-6 • Day Camps 14615 SE 22nd St., Bellevue 98007 404-441-5198, wjohnson@ecswa.org

ggyo.org

The Evergreen School Summer Program Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-364-2650, dladd@evergreenschool.org

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Lake Union Crew Summer Rowing Camp Grades 7-11 • Day Camps 2520 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-860-4199, info@lakeunioncrew.com

lakeunioncrew.com

Come row with Lake Union Crew and do something different and positive with your summer vacation. Meet new friends, learn a cool sport, and spend your days on the water. We are dedicated to providing a fun, unique and challenging experience that you will not forget.

Lake Washington Rowing Club Junior Rowing Camp Ages 12 and up • Day Camps 910 N Northlake Way, Seattle 98103 206-547-1583 office@lakewashingtonrowing.com

lakewashingtonrowing.com

The Junior Rowing Camp at LWRC is comprised of two levels. Level 1 is for new or nearly new rowers; campers will learn the basics of rowing and proper technique while rowing in stable single-person boats. Upon completion, rowers are eligible for the next level. Level 2 is for more experienced rowers. Campers will concentrate on balance, the addition of power to the stroke, and safety. Campers can attend multiple Level 2 sessions to gain experience.

Living Wisdom School Yoga Day Camp and Summer Fun Camp Ages 5 to 11 (Yoga Camp)

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Ages 3 to 5 (Summer Fun) • Day Camps 6717 212th St. SW, Lynnwood 98036 (Summer Fun) 20715 Larch Way, Lynnwood 98036 425-772-9862 william@livingwisomschoolwa.org

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Mini Mountain Indoor Ski Camps/ Outdoor Rock Climbing Camps Ages 5 to 13 • Day Camps 1900 132nd Ave. NE, Bellevue 98005 425-746-7547 info@minimountain.com

minimountain.com

The Overlake School Summer Program Grades 3-12 • Day Camps 20301 NE 108th St., Redmond 98053 425-868-1000 nedmunds@overlake.org

overlake.org/summer

PRO Sports Club Ages 3 to 17 • Day Camps 4455 148th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566, ssmith@proclub.com

proclub.com

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SummerDirectory Pump It Up Ages 5 to 12 • Day Camps 11605 NE 116th St., Kirkland 98034 18027 Highway 99, Suite J, Lynnwood 98037 425-774-2297, manager@pumpitupwa.com

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Rain City Fencing Center Ages 8 to 15 • Day Camps 1776 136th Place NE, Bellevue 98005 425-747-6300, info@raincityfencing.com

camps.raincityfencing.com

Want to learn to handle a sword? Learn the Olympic sport of fencing at the Northwest’s premier fencing club! Our classes teach the basics of fencing in a safe, positive and fun environment. We have half-day and all-day camps for kids ages 8 to 11 and juniors ages 11 to 16. All equipment is provided.

Safe N Sound Adventure Camps

suburb of Edmonds. With trained marine biologists and almost everything imaginable that floats, you’ll learn paddleboarding, sailing, sea kayaking, skimboarding and more, all while learning what makes our saltwater marine ecosystem tick. The program includes day camp and sleepover options, and is tiered for all levels or experience and ability.

Sounders FC Summer Camps Ages 3 to 18 • Day Camps 14800 Starfire Way, Seattle 98188 206-512-1236 camps@soundersfc.com

soundersfc.com/camps/summer FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Sounders FC camps are the perfect fit for young soccer players who want to improve their skills, have a great time, and experience the club on a closer level. The variety of camps is extensive—from Emergence for 3- to 5-year-olds, Full and Half Day camps for kids ages 5 to 15, Matchday Dream Camp where kids play at CenturyLink Field on Matchday, to Advanced Technical Camps for the serious young soccer player looking to continually develop their game.

Ages 6 to 16 • Lessons, Day Camps

SwimGuru

2040 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-285-9276 camps@snsswim.com

Ages birth to adult • Lessons

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Samena Club Summer Camp Ages 3 to 14 • Day Camps 15231 Lake Hills Blvd., Bellevue 98007 425-746-1160 samena@samena.com

samena.com

School ends and the FUN begins at Samena! Our 3- to 5-year-old Kids Campers enjoy games, crafts, music, stories, and a swim in the wading pool at the end of each day. For 5to 12-year-old Day Campers, weekly themes will have you playing, swimming, moving, and engaging in activities all summer long. Teens and tweens ready for adventure can join our Vanapalooza to take daily trips to exciting destinations! We also offer a Jr. Lifeguard Training Camp and Jr. Counselor program.

Save Our Shorelines Beach Camp Grades 2-10 • Day Camps, Overnight Camps

Underwater Sports: 10545 Aurora Ave. N, Seattle 98133 Seattle Athletic Club: 333 NE 97th St., Seattle 98115 La Quinta Inn: 4300 Alderwood Mall Blvd., Lynnwood 98036 206-200-9449 support@swim.guru

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Experience Seattle/Lynnwood’s most effective swim lessons with career instructors. Choose private lessons for your schedule. Baby to adult. Swim, Safety, Snorkeling, Stroke, Special Needs. Book today to get your child swimming safely and independently by summer! Email support@swim.guru for an information packet.

Tennis Center Sand Point Tennis Camps for Juniors Ages 6 to 17 • Lessons, Day Camps 7135 Sportsfield Drive NE Seattle 98115 206-522-5008 juniors@tenniscentersandpoint.com

tenniscentersandpoint.com/ junior-camps/junior-tennis-camps Our coaching emphasis and philosophy is on PLAY at our camps. Play is a very powerful tool to help kids grow while staying engaged. Players will not only grow their tennis and athletic skills but also learn valuable life lessons that come with playing. Campers can choose from half-day or full-day camps with a camp for every level of tennis player at TCSP. Voted “Coolest Summer Camp” by Red Tricycle for the Seattle region.

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Index 6crickets......................................... 15, 22 Academy Schools...........................5, 15 Alliance Française de Seattle....9, 15 Alpengirl......................................... 19, 22 Arts Aloft................................................ 10 The Bear Creek School.. 5, 10, 30, 34 Bellevue Parks & Recreation.....................10, 16, 19, 34 Boys & Girls Clubs of King County..................... 10, 30, 35 Bright Horizons........................... 16, 27 Broadway Bound............................... 24 Camp Gan Israel Seattle...........16, 29 Canoe Island French Camp..... 15, 23 Cascade Bicycle Club................20, 35 Catholic Youth Organization... 23, 29 Cazadero Performing Arts Family Camp................................ 23, 24 Christian Faith School.............. 16, 27 City of Redmond....... 6, 10, 16, 20, 27, 30, 35 Clay Animation Network..........10, 31 Coding with Kids.................................31 Cornish College of the Arts..... 12, 24 Creative Dance Center...............17, 25

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CSNE, UW...............................................31 Destination Science.....................17, 31 DigiPen Institute of Technology................................ 12, 31 Drama Kids of East and South King County................... 25 Eastside Catholic School................. 5, 12, 31, 35 Eastside Christian School.........17, 36 Evergreen City Ballet....................... 25 The Evergreen School.............................5, 12, 17, 20, 36 Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum....... 15, 32 Forest Ridge School.............. 13, 17, 32 French American School of Puget Sound.............................. 15, 17

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PRO Sports Club....................18, 25, 36

Pump It Up..................................... 18, 37 Rain City Fencing Center................37

Red Gate Farm.......................................9

Roaring Mouse Creative Arts.14, 28

Safe N Sound................................. 18, 37

Samena Swim Club..............18, 28, 37

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Save Our Shorelines Beach Camp............................ 21, 23, 37

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Seattle Art Museum..................... 14, 21 Seattle Drum School of Music...... 25 Seattle Girls Choir............................. 25 Seattle Humane Society....................9

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Seattle Audubon...................................21

Sounders FC.........................................37 Spruce Street School........................ 19 Stone Soup Theatre.......................... 26 Stroum Jewish Community Center.....................19, 30 Sunshine Music Together.......26, 28 SwimGuru.............................................37 Tennis Center Sand Point...............37 Thrive Art School............................... 14

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Tilth Alliance....................................9, 21 Trettin Drop In Preschool.............. 28

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UW Robinson Center................... 6, 34 Wilderness Awareness School....................... 21, 24 Wolf Camp..................................... 22, 24 Woodinville Montessori School... 19 Woodland Park Community Preschool.................... 29 Woodland Park Zoo......................9, 22 Youth Theatre Northwest.............. 26

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