Nature & Environment - Seattle's Child SummerTime 2023

NATURE & ENVIRONMENT

Beach Camp at Sunset Bay

Ages 8-15

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 outdoor education summer camp located on a beautiful stretch of sandy Puget Sound beach in Edmonds. We teach many water-related activities, from kayaking, snorkeling and skim-boarding to canoeing, paddle boarding and sailing – all while teaching campers what makes our marine ecosystem tick.

Charles Wright Academy

Grades 1-8

7723 Chambers Creek Road West, Tacoma 98467 253-620-8373, admissions@charleswright.org charleswright.org

Are you looking for a fun and engaging summer camp for your child? Students entering grade 1 through 8 can choose from options including STEM, sports, arts, hiking, yoga, engineering, and more. All camps are taught by CWA faculty and staff, and trusted partners such as Tacoma Mountaineers, Bricks 4 Kidz, Tacoma Fencing Club, and more!. Don’t delay in securing your child’s spot. Spaces will fill quickly!

The Evergreen School

Summer Program

Ages 3-14, Grades PS-8

15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-957-1594 summerprogram@evergreenschool.org evergreenschool.org/summer-program/ overview

Our program helps students embrace the natural environment, fosters artistic abilities and provides many opportunities for healthy recreation and socialization. We offer sports camps, fine arts classes, performing arts classes, outdoor recreation, day camps and more. Our class/camp sizes remain small and offer personal attention and greater focus on student health and safety. Join us this summer!

Lasting Adventures

Ages 11-17

P.O. Box 1078, Groveland, CA 95321 800-513-8651, staff@lastingadventures.org lastingadventures.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Lasting Adventures has over two decades of experience guiding youth in the outdoors. We focus on adventure-based programming, delving into the backcountry, and personal growth. We’re a non-profit with a mission to foster environmental stewardship and give every youth an opportunity to get outside. In Olympic NP, we offer day hikes, multi-day summer camps and family programs.

Majestic Adventures

Ages 6-17

1200 Dupont St., Bellingham 98225 Seattle Camps at Woodland Park 360-836-0386, info@majesticadventures.net questnorthwest.com

In Adventure Quest™, children and teens become the heroes of an incredibly fun and dynamic quest, working together in a mythical and magical world to overcome interesting challenges, solve mystifying riddles, brainstorm unique solutions to puzzling dilemmas, and swashbuckle with foes. Questers end the program feeling empowered, excited, and full of stories to tell!

Oxbow Summer Farm Camp

Ages 7-11

10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE, Carnation 98014 425-788-1134, camp@oxbow.org oxbow.org/education/summercamp/

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

A summer outdoors—playing, laughing, learning and getting messy—can motivate kids to engage with their environment in new ways, unplug from screens, and connect with nature. Oxbow Summer Farm Camp offers creative ways to explore environmental connections through engaging educational activities and child-led creative play on a real-life farm!

Tilth Alliance

Summer Farm & Garden Camps

Ages 1-15

Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St., Seattle 98118 Good Shepherd Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, #100, Seattle 98103 206-633-0451, youthprograms@tilthalliance.org Tilthalliance.org

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At Tilth Alliance’s Summer Farm & Garden Camps, kids spend summer days outdoors being urban farmers and gardeners, discovering where food comes from and learning about the natural world. Summer camp is also a time to have fun adventures exploring our gardens and farm, engaging in science investigations, making art, singing songs and cooking up delicious dishes.

Villa Ventures Summer Camp

Ages 4-14

5001 NE 50th St., Seattle 98105 206-524-8885, summer@thevilla.org thevilla.org/summer

Located in Laurelhurst just north of Seattle Children’s Hospital, Villa Ventures Summer Camps feature high-quality, engaging outdoor and indoor experiences designed for curious and creative minds, ages 4-14. Explore our 31-acre campus featuring forests and gardens, a state-ofthe-art athletic field, and a historic school building with art studios and science labs.

Wilderness Awareness School

Wilderness Awareness Summer Camp

Ages 6-18

20410 320th Ave. NE, Duvall 98019 (also Issaquah, Seattle, Carnation and Kenmore) 425-788-1301, wasnet@wildernessawareness.org wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

For 40 years, Wilderness Awareness School students have been discovering the wonders of nature, exploring the outdoors and building friendships. Campers work together gaining nature awareness and experiential knowledge of plants, animals, animal tracks, birds and survival skills. Storytelling and engaging activities make learning fun and nurture students’ connection to the earth.

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Summer Camp and Outdoor Leadership Programs

Ages 3-18

909 4th Ave., Seattle 98104 registration@seattleymca.org seattleymca.org/camp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Whether you are interested in day camp in your neighborhood, week-long overnight camps at Orkila or Colman, or backpacking expeditions in the Olympics or Cascades, you’ll find your adventure, find your friends and find your fun at Y camp.