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Full payment is due six days prior to camp.

Age: 6-12 Days: Monday through Friday Time: 7 am – 6 pm Weekly Fee: Res $130; Non-Res $140 Week 3 Rate: (July 1-5): Res $100; Non-Res $110 Daily Fee: Applies only to July 1-5: Res $30; Non-Res $35 (not available at Wapato Park) Early Drop-Off: Participants may be dropped off at 6:30 am for an additional weekly rate of $10.

$ Add-Ons*: Sign up for these special $25 aadditions to the camp experience!

‡ Sport C ‡ Camp Specials: Conducted at camp by qualified players and coaches. Details are located in the sport camps section of this guide and profiles of camp coaches are available at MetroParksTacoma.org/Activities/Camps. ‡ Swim Lessons: Taught by Metro Parks Aquatic Staff, these lessons are available only at the Center at Norpoint (see details at right). *Add-Ons are available on the weeks specified at right.

Register 4 Ways:

1) PHONE: Metro Parks Headquarters (253) 305-1022 2) ONLINE: MetroParksTacoma.org/GOcamps 3) ON SITE: Before camps have begun: a. Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St. b. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE 4) ON SITE: After camps have begun: a. Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St. b. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE c. Wapato Pavilion, 6802 S. Sheridan Ave. d. Titlow Park and Lodge, 8425 6th Ave.

C Center at Norpoint Center C at Norpoint features a gym, pool, climbing wall, wooded play areas and trails, large play field and a new sprayground, plus easy local access to neighboring schools.

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Titlow Parkk Titlow Park is an amazing place, with easy access to beaches, a new sprayground, wooded play areas, a playground and a newly renovated historic lodge.

8425 6th Ave. 65523 June 17-21 65524 June 24-28 65525 July 1-5 1R FDPS

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Wapato Park Wapato Park features easy access to Wapato Lake, trails, wooded play areas, a playground and the historic, newly renovated Wapato Pavilion.

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Mini Day Camps t "HF Metro Parks Mini Camps for preschoolers are back! Your 4- or 5-year-old will enjoy arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, songs and meeting new friends. Each week features new games and projects, indoors and out.

All camp participants will receive an official Metro Parks Summer Camp T-shirt and participants at Titlow and Wapato will have the option to enjoy a free nutritious Subway lunch each day. Participants must be potty-trained. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot at camp. Full payment is due six days prior to camp.

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Theatre Camps

Visual Art Camps

Acting for Film Camp Age: 9 - 18 Work as a director, editor, screenwriter and actor to create scenes in the style of a TV soap opera. $QJHOLFD 0DVRQ 6FKRRO RI WKH $UWV 3DFLÀF ‡ $2 $249 49 65714 07/08 - 07/18 M-Th

Painting, Drawing and Sculpting Techniques Camp Age: 11 - 15 Learn new techniques and express yourself as a visual artist!

Allison Morse 6FKRRO RI WKH $UWV 3DFLÀF ‡ $169 65719 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th

10 am - 3 pm

9 am - 2 pm

The True Story of the Three Little Pigs Age: 5 - 8 Little Artist Painting, Age: 5 - 8 Bring this hilarious twist of a tale to life and perform Drawing and Sculpting Camp on the last day of camp.

Learn the basics of drawing, painting and playing Kathleen Dorosh with clay! y 6FKRRO RI WKH $UWV %URDGZD\ ‡ $149 65715 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm

Theatre and Movement Intensive Age: 9 - 18 Explore creative movement, body awareness and acting techniques. Perform on the last day of camp.

Jessie Fouts 6FKRRO RI WKH $UWV %URDGZD\ ‡ $169 65716 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th 10 am - 3 pm

Theatre Intensive: The Jungle Book Age: 9 - 18 Study character development, acting techniques and stagge etiqquette. Presentation on the last dayy of camp. p

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Engineering Fundam en Age: 7 - 11 Take on real-life engin tals ee than 100,000 LEGOÂŽ ring challenges with more bricks!

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Preschool Day Camps

Age: 3 - 5 Each themed week features new games and projects, indoors and out. Campers get an official camp T-shirt and a free Subway lunch. Must be potty-trained.

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06/24 - 06/28 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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07/15 - 07/19 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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07/29 - 08/02 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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08/12 - 08/16 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

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08/26 - 08/30 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

9 am - 12 pm

Video Production Camp Age: 11 - 15 Create a movie! Become a director, screenwriter and actor using professional equipment.

9 am - 2 pm

Black and White Photography Camp Age: 11 - 15 Compose images, get more from yourr neg negatives and crititiq cr ique ue yyou ourr cl clas assm smat ates es’ wo work rk..

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Camps Pre-Engineering Age: Build cities, bridges and more with 100,0 5 - 6 00 LEGOÂŽ bricks!

9 am - 12 pm

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Snow White Age: 5 - 8 Retell the storyy of Snow White and perform on the last day of camp.

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Junior Robotics A Age: 7 Build LEGOÂŽ models and learn programm - 11 ing and robotics using WeDo software. Take home a custom mini-figure and a fre e camp T-shir t. %U

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pm Mindstorm Robotics Age: 9 - 16 With LEGOÂŽ Mindstorm NXT, build robots using sensors and software motors, . Learn the basics of programming and get a camp t-shirt and a custom mi ni-figure. %ULFNV IRU .LG

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pm LEGOÂŽ Movie Makin g 10 Age: 7 - 16 Plan, script, stage, sh 1 oot and produce your own mini-movie using LE GOs and stop-motion animation.

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pm NEW! Jedi Engineerin g with LEGOŽ Age: 5–6 Explore worlds far, far aw ay engineering to create mo as you use imagination and torized and architectur al projects.

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pm Bashem’ ‘Bots with LEGOŽ Age: 7 - 11 Re-engineer standard ve mechanized machine hicles into monstrous s.

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Metro Arts Camps Dance Camps

Old-School Hip Hop Dance Camp Age: 5 -8 Get ready for a throwback to old-school dance moves. Performance on last day.

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Hip Hop Dance Camp

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9 am - 12 pm

Age: 7 -10 9 am - 12 pm

Fairytale Ballet Camps Fairyt y ale campps include a full-lengt g h ballet class,, themed craft and story time. Performance on last day.

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Music Camps UPS Community School of Music Camp Puget Sound Brass Camp Age: 13+ This non-competitive camp for players with 3 or more years’ experience features master classes, chamber music groups and ensemble rehearsals taughht by b collllege facullty. Con C clludes d wiithh performance. f 8QLYHUVLW\ RI 3XJHW 6RXQG $225 65746 06/24 - 06/28 M-F

10 am - 3 pm

Ted Brown Music Camps Age: 8 - 12 Try out tons of instruments at Ted Brown Music.

Instruments are provided.

Instrumental In t t lE Expplloration ti C Camps ps – Woodwindss Includes clarinet, flute and saxophone $59 65738

06/24 - 06/27

$59 65739

07/01 - 07/03

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

$59 $59 65740

07/08 - 07/11

9:30 - 11:30 am

Beautyy and the Beast Ballet Campp

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Live Out Loud Camp Age: 12 -18 Get placed in a band to create, develop and rock your heart out. Bands begin forming June 6.

Concert on August 10.

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9 am - 12 pm

9 - 11 am

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Instrumental Exploration Camps – Strings In gss

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Classical Jazz Dance Camp Age: 5 -8 Learn classical jazz dance, participate in a themed craft and learn about Broadway musicals.

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One-Week Dance Intensive Age: 9 - 12 Learn modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and ballet.

This intermediate camp focuses on building wellll-rrou we ound nded ed ddancerss.

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Instrumental Exploration Camps – Percussion

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Take 5 Jazz Camp Age: 12 -16 Get a jump start on jazz band at Ted Brown Music.

Learn improv techniques and a whole new way to play. For beginners to advanced players. $99 65742

07/08 - 07/18 M-Th - 11:30 am - 1:30 pm

Metro Arts Music Camps Guitar Camp G mp Age: 11 -15 No matter your skill set, instructor Blair Borland takes you to the next level by combining chord technique, song structure analysis and theory.

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Golf Camps at Meadow Park Youth Golf Camp Age: 7 - 17 Learn to play golf for fun or competitively: full-swing and short-game skills, rules and etiquette, and oncourse knowledge. Lunch and water, plus equipment and a golf shirt and hat are provided.

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July Youth Golf Camp 65735

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History Camps at Fort Nisqually All camps take place at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum.

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Fort Nisqually Kit Camp Age: 6 - 8 Uncover the past through stories, songs, crafts and games. Grand finale is a campfire lunch for campers and parents. Includes daily snack.

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Adventure Camps All camps start at Titlow Park & Lodge.

Outdoor Adventure Camp Age: 10 - 14 Experience rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, canoeing, hiking and swimming!

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65549 06/24 - 06/28 M-F 65550 07/29 - 08/02 M-F

9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm

Advanced Adventures: Olympics Age: 12 - 14 Hike and rock-climb on the first two days and then do an overnight backpacking campout.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65551 07/08 - 07/11 M-Th -

9 am - 4 pm

Fishing and Canoeing Camp Age: 10 - 14 Search for the next big catch in local waterways from shore and in canoes.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65552 07/15 - 07/19 M-F

9 am - 4 pm

Canoe and Kayak Camp Age: 12 - 14 Enjoy two days of fun in kayaks and canoes, then try an overnight paddle to Hope Island.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65553 07/22 - 07/25 M-Th -

9 am - 4 pm

Kayak Camp Age: 12 2 - 14 Learn stroke technique, rescues and other skills, s then overnight-paddle to Blake Island.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65554 08/05 - 08/08 M-Th -

9 am - 4 pm

Camp Agua Age: 10 0 - 14 Enjoy a week on the water: kayaking, canoeing, swimming, fishing and boating.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65555 08/12 - 08/16 M-F

9 am - 4 pm

2 - 14 Adventure Girls Camp Age: 12 Climb and hike for the first two days, then enjoy n a night of camping in Sequim.

Res $220; Non-Res $230 65556 08/19 - 08/22 M-Th -

9 am - 4 pm

REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: MetroParksTacoma.org/GOCamps

06/26 - 06/28 W-F

9 am -12 pm

Camp Fort Nisqually Age: 12 - 14 Discover what life was like at Puget Sound’s first trading post with a look at people and events that shaped the Fort’s history. Enjoy a Thursday night sleepover with dinner and breakfast provided.

Mike McGuire $190 65514 07/08 - 07/12 M-F

9 am - 4:30 pm

Family Overnight Camp Age: 5+ Experience period crafts, Family Fun Night, a campfire, preparing meals 19th century style and sleeping under the stars or in canvas tents. /DQH 6DPSOH $GXOW &KLOG 65516 07/19 - 07/20 Fri- Sat

4 pm - 9 am

History through the Arts Camp Age: 9 - 11 Campers learn crafts, activities, music and games of the many cultures of Fort Nisqually. Friday includes a picnic lunch. /DQH 6DPSOH $125 65515 07/30 - 08/02 Tu-F

9 am - 2 pm

Nature Camps Tacoma Nature Center

All camps and extended care take place at Tacoma Nature Center unless otherwise indicated.

Bird Buddies Age: 4 - 5 Discover amazing things about our feathered friends that would surprise even Big Bird! $90 65668

06/24 - 06/26 M-W

9 am -12 pm

Swan Creek Adventure Camp Age: 8 - 12 eek witithh Explore Swan Creek Park’s forest and creek fun activities, games and investigations ons.

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9 am -12:330 pm

Age: 10 - 12

9 am - 3:30 30 pm

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08/19 - 08/23 M-F

9 am - 3:30 pm

Age: 8 - 10

Age: 10 - 12

My Own Backyard Age: 4 - 5 Play and explore in our backyard to learn more about nature in your own backyard! $90 65700

07/23 - 07/25 T-Th T

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Survival in the Wild Camp Age: 10- 12 Discoverr how wild animals survive in the wild; the then learn to enjoyy and andd ssur survive rvi vive ve you yyour ouur own ow ou outd outdoor tdoo doo oorr adventures adve ad vent ntur u es es..

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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Aquarium: pdza.org/camps or (253) 591-5333.

Note: Extended care is available for July 8-12 and July 22-26, 8 am - 5:30 pm. Pre-registration is requ equired. q ir $5 per day, per child. qu Tige Tiger gerr Troop Trroop ooop Age: 4 - 5 Find Fi nd out ut whatt it takes to be a tiger as you spend tw wo exxci citing ngg day a s in the Asian Forest Sanctuary.

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NEW! Radical Rays Age: Kindergarten grads Learn how rays swim, eat, live and move while exploring our new stingray exhibit!

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Northwest Trek Wildlife Park

To register for camps at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: NWTrek.org or (360) 832-6117.

Family Camps Age: 5+ Enjoy family time, games and an evening tram tour.

Wake up to a hot, hearty breakfast and more fun family activities.

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Specialized Recreation Camps Camp Creative Age: 8 - 21 Have fun, play sports, make crafts and socialize!

We may also include playground trips, Wii and water games and outdoor fun. All campers receive a special T-shirt. Please bring a healthy snack. Non-refundable snack Non r $35 deposit.

More info: (253) 404-3950 or MetroParksTacoma.org/Specialized.

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Sports Camps Heather Sugg Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12 Focus on hoop skillz such as dribbling dribbling, passing and shooting and prepare to play at league level.

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Metro Marvels Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12 Hoopers take the court to improve skills in a fun, positive environment. Improve on dribbling, passing and shooting. Campers get an official camp T-shirt.

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Metro Parks Sport Camps Metro Parks Sport Camps take players’ skills to the next level and focus on fun and familiarity with the game. Instructors are current coaches and/or players and help campers prepare to play at league level.

Campers get an official camp T-shirt.

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S up as a Team! Register for the Sign league an and come to the camp for preseason soccer, flag football and basketball training!

NOTE: Registration ends July 12 for soccer and flag football leagues. Basketball league registration stration ends in October. Coach does not need to atteendd camp.

TTeam Fee: $345 (Limit 8 plaayers) $ $ $395 (Limit 8 plaayers) for Heather Suggg and H Metro Marvelss M B Basketball Camps

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Flag Football Camps

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Soccer Camps

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All STAR Youth Sports Camp Age: 4 - 8 Get your little all-star involved in soccer, tennis, flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball and other fun games. Campers get an official camp T-shirt and a free Subway lunch.

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Skyhawks Camps Skyhawks Tennis Camp Age: 7 - 12 Players learn grips, footwork, strokes, volleys and serves, rules and etiquette.

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Quickstart Tennis Camp Age: 5 - 7 Skyhawks teams up with US USTA (United States Tennis Association) to puull young kids into the game by uusinng equipment, court dimensions and scoring tailored to their age and sizze.

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Teen Specialty Camps Babysitters’ Boot Camp Age: 12 - 16 Build your babysitting skills: childcare fundamentals, cooking kid-friendly meals, planning crafts, games and activities, infant and child CPR certification, and resume-writing and interview skills. You get a manual and babysitting and CPR certification cards.

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Teen Cooking Camp Age: 12 - 15 Details below under Culinary Camps Teen Fit Camp Ages: 13 - 18 Experience different styles of exercise and learn what it means to maintain a well-balanced diet through hands-on activities. Make sure to wear exercise-appropriate clothing.

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Culinary Camps Kids Cooking: Kitchen Basics Age: 6 - 11 Cook up healthy meals as you learn the basics: Kitchen safety, food storage, ingredient measuring and healthy food handling. Presented by Molina Healthcare and Dr. Cleo.

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Teen Cooking: International Cuisine Age: 12 - 15 Cook your way around the world as you learn the basics of cooking, including international ingredients and cultures.

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Age: 8 - 14 Sum SummerSphere is a two-week camp experience made up of exciting enrichment classes that you won’t get during the school year or at other camps.

Try engineering,dance or culinary arts, for instance.

There are 5 classes each day. Attend as many classes as you want. Offered by grade level: 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8.

Location: Mason Middle School Time: 8 am - 3 pm Grades: 3 - 8 (Must be entering grade in fall) Days: Monday - Thursday ay forr tw two wo we week weeks eekks total Session: August 5-8 and Augustt 12 12-1 2 15 Cost: $60 per class class/$275 5 for or 5 cla lass ass sses sses es 5 5HV 5HV H LG LGHQ GHHQQW

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FOR ERAL Satisfaction Guaranteed MAT All Metro Parks Tacoma programs ION come with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy with your experience, please make m a refund request in writing. After the start of the classs/activity, refunds may be granted on a prorated basis when requested prior to the last day of the class/ activity. Special refund conditions, which may result in a refund of less than the amount paid, may be applied. (See your receipt.) When are refunds not given? When you miss a class or if your team’s or league’s season schedule has already been created. When an activity is cancelled

by Metro Parks, you will receive a full refund or credit.

Inclusion/Accommodation Metro Parks Tacoma encourages participation by all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or ability. Please request assistance and/or ADA accommodation at least 10 days prior to the registration deadline to participate in programs. We can assist in obtaining specialized equipment, interpretive services or other support to make your involvement successful. Contact program sta regarding minimum eligibility requirements for the program prior to registration.

Disclaimer Metro Parks Tacoma reserves the right to make any changes in the content, fees, and provision of the class schedule without notice. Check our website for the latest updates.

General Information (253) 305-1000 Metro Parks Headquarters: 4702 S. 19th St., 98405 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration.................................................................(253) 305-1022 TTY . ............................................................................(253) 759-9286 Inclusion/Accommodation Requests & Assistance.......(253) 404-3950 Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE....................(253) 404-3900 Eastside Pool...............................................................(253) 591-2042 3524 East L Street Fort Nisqually ..............................................................(253) 591-5339 5400 N. Pearl Street Jeerson Park, 801 N. Mason Ave. Meadow Park Golf Course............................................(253) 473-3033 7108 Lakewood Drive West Northwest Trek Wildlife Park .......................................(360) 832-6117 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville Peoples Community Center..........................................(253) 591-5321 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Point DeďŹ ance Zoo & Aquarium....................................(253) 591-5337 5400 N. Pearl Street, follow the signs Point DeďŹ ance Pagoda, 5400 N. Pearl Street Portland Ave. Community Center..................................(253) 591-5391 3513 Portland Avenue SERA Campus, 6002 S. Adams Street STAR Center.................................................................(253) 404-3939 3873 S. 66th Street Swan Creek Park, 2106 E. 44th Street Tacoma Nature Center .................................................(253) 591-6439 1919 S. Tyler Street Titlow Lodge & Park .....................................................(253) 591-5297 8425 6th Ave. Park Wapato Park, 6500 S. Sheridan Avenue Commissioners Partners School of the Arts-PaciďŹ c: 1950 PaciďŹ c Ave. School of the Arts-Broadway: 1117 Broadway Ted Brown Music: 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd.

University of Puget Sound: 1500 N. Warner St.