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through Tech Camps

Technology Camps

Campers will engage with technology and each other in order to develop teambuilding, communication and leadership skills!

tech Camps

Instructor: Ruth Bacha

Contact: info@engagethrutech.com

SuperStar Inclusive Programs:

Programs indicated with the gold star provide inclusive opportunities for individuals with disablities can participate alongside their peers.

If you are looking for other accomodations to partcipate in a City program, you can fill out an accomadation request on our website: www.maplevalleywa.gov/ register

See page 11 for classes specificially designed for individuals with disabilities.

Calling all active learners! Start your coding journey off right by learning basic coding principles through movement games, ... and then apply what you have learned by coding a REAL computer game that you can share with family and friends! Campers who also register for the afternoon session (Mega Movies Jr) will receive supervision during the lunch break to make a full day of adventures!

Ages 6 - 9 Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge

Mega Movies- Jr Camp

Explore the world of animation in this beginner movie effects class for younger campers! Work in teams to create a 2-D animated short story complete with talking heads and other special effects. Produce wacky stop-motion animation videos straight out of your imagination, set to music of your choice. Campers who also register for the morning session (Mind Games and Beginner Coding) will receive supervision during lunch break to make for a full day of adventures.

Ages 6 - 9

Lake Wilderness Lodge

Game Coding- Intermediate Graphics and Quest

Up your game design skills by using a game development software package that many professionals utilize! Design, create, and code custom graphics for a 2-D “retro” style video game! Then “package” the game to be played by family and friends! Campers who also register for the afternoon session (Mega Movies Sr) can integrate graphics developed in the morning into the afternoon game, and will receive supervision during the lunch break to make a full day of adventures!

Ages 8 - 12

Mega Movies Camp - Sr

Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge

How many movie effects can you pack into a weeklong camp? How about 3D, animation, green screen, slow-motion, fast motion, reverse...... and stop-action! In this introductory class, not only explore each “genre” but being to combine them in new and exciting ways! Campers who also register for the morning class (Game Coding-Graphics and Quest) will receive supervision during the lunch break for a full day of adventures.

Ages 8 - 12

Location: Lake Wilderness Lodge

On The Move

The ON THE MOVE recreation van is coming to a play area near you this summer. The van will be packed with free games, sports equipment, arts & crafts, toys and so much more. Our goal is to get our Maple Valley kids MOVING and off the video games or couch and exercising/playing outdoors. The Recreation staff will bring a van full-o-fun to selected parks and other sites, providing free, safe & fun, activities for youth 12 and under. This program promotes healthy, active lifestyles by providing ways to play and a healthy snack at each stop. In early June the dates, times and locations will be published.

June 24 to August 20

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Lake Wilderness Park has been a favorite Maple Valley spot for over 100 years. Cool water, fresh air, safe surroundings, and Certified Lifeguarding makes it a popular lake for families.

Swim Beach

A comfortable place to swim. Lifeguards on-duty from 12–7pm (weather permitting).

Boat Rentals

Canoes, stand up paddle boards, pedal boats and more are available for rent!

Concession Stand

Enjoy a snack, beverage, or ice cream treat. Open from 12–7pm (weather permitting).

For more information For more information, please visit maplevalleywa.gov/beach

• A sanctuary that inspires, educates, and connects us to the natural world

• Discover 42 acres of gardens and urban forest in every season

• Open every day from dawn to dusk with free admission and parking lakewildernessarboretum.org info@lakewildernessarboretum.org

Volunteer in the Garden Drop in and volunteer in the gardens every Wednesday & Thursday (9am-12pm) and select Saturdays (check the Arboretum’s Facebook events page for details)