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Kids
BEST PRIVATE SCHOOL
The Franklin Academy BEST TOY STORE
Fairhaven Toy Garden 909 Harris Ave., Bellingham, 360.714.8552, fairhaventoygarden.com
Silver: Launching Success Learning Store Bronze: Yeager’s Sporting Goods
BEST SUMMER/OUTDOOR CAMP
Camp Firwood
1740 Lake Whatcom Blvd., Bellingham, 360.733.6840, campfirwood.org
Silver: Gabriel’s Art Kids Bronze: Majestic Adventures 74
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Various locations, thefranklin.academy
The Franklin Academy, located in Bellingham, offers everything children need to excel. The school features small class sizes, educated and experienced teachers, and STEM-focused academics. Children ranging from preschool all the way through 8th grade are welcome, and in addition to its close-knit academic community, the Franklin Academy encourages community connection and participation through service projects. Silver Assumption Catholic School Bronze: Whatcom Hills Waldorf School