ParentMap's 2020 Summer Issue

Summer , cause parenting is a trip!

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A tasty sampler of ways to teach kids the joy of cooking 17

SUMMER CAMPS THAT BUILD UP STEAM

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Summer 6 DEAR READER Captain Fun and Frau Bummer share their formula for summer fun

9 HAVE YOUR BEST PNW SUMMER EVER 25 steps for a perfect family summer

17 CAMPS + CLASSES TO TRAIN YOUR TOT CHEF A tasty sampler of classes and tips for teaching kids the joys of cooking

23 8 BEST THINGS TO DO WITH KIDS IN PIONEER SQUARE Old and new fun for families in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood

29 SUMMER CAMPS THAT BUILD UP STEAM Try these creative camps that blend science and art

37 HOW TO SET UP A KIDS’ MAKERSPACE ON THE CHEAP Encourage your creative kids to turn trash into treasure for endless summer fun

43 YUP, THERE’S A CAMP FOR THAT! Dozens of delightfully different camps to try this summer

49 BEYOND SOCCER — SUMMER CAMPS FOR FANS OF

NONTRADITIONAL SPORTS Supplement the usual summer sports with something new

52 SUMMER RESOURCE DIRECTORY COVER IMAGE BY CHRIS BENSON/UNSPLASH

ParentMap • Summer 2020 PUBLISHER/EDITOR Alayne Sulkin

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dear reader

Cannonball into summer!

M

y dear husband Matt’s childhood summers were whiled away

now is how much we loved the unstructured down time our kids had

in a succession of epic, blistering-hot days spent on the shores

after camp at Green Lake, itchy skin be damned. We laugh to this day

of Lake Michigan and dozens of smaller lakes near his family

remembering how our too-young kids would vault themselves fearlessly

home in Kalamazoo. Swimming is a definite thing

off the (really) high dive to the horror of the

for him. As a fair-skinned redhead, I have turned

watching parents reclining on the shore below.

sun shirking into an art form. Managing swim

We laugh remembering how our youngest,

time for our two kids has thus always been one

Tommy, referred to the nearby concessions hut

of our divided parenting duties, in what I call the ongoing adventures of Captain Fun (= Matt) and Frau Bummer (= me). I can only credit myself for one entirely accidental contribution to our kids’ swimming prowess: I happened to buy our tiny house as a single woman mere blocks away from the swim beach on the west side of Green Lake.

And that is where Matt taught our kids how to swim like fish.

The pair of us have always worked full-time. We placed our kiddos in

as the “Confession Stand” (Forgive me, Father, but it has been a week since my last root beer float …). Ah, summer — pass the sunscreen!

As I considered the lineup for ParentMap’s annual Summer issue, I definitely channeled my experience of raising tots in this amazing place we call home. I invite you to take a page from our parenting playbook: If you balance quality structured camp time with plenty of

preschool when they were little, and we prioritized enrolling them in the

aimless time at home and out exploring our amazing neighborhoods, I

most engaging camps we could find each summer. I don’t think, looking

believe you really will have the best summer ever.

back, that we would change anything. But what we do both reflect on

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What is your child doing this summer?

Soundview School in Lynnwood has a few suggestions from our Summer Camp programs: Wilderness hiking Laser cutting Music Play writing Water week Origami Music ensemble Science Outdoor theatre Wilderness survival Scavenger hunt World music Farm to fork Reading and exploration Visual arts Soundview School cordially invites you to explore our Summer Camp programs. Our web site can be found at www.soundview.org. Questions? Ask Molly at contact@soundview.org or (425) 778-8572.

Soundview is a non-profit 501(c)(3) independent school. Camp open to the public; ages 3 to 13.

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The Best Summer Ever 25 steps for a perfect PNW family summer

By Kelly Knox

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elieve it or not, planning a terrific summer begins with just one simple step: Start early. It might be hard to think about sunny days and warmer temps when you’re still sporting winter coats and rain boots, but did you know that February and March are the ideal months to get started?

Here are 25 tips and ideas for planning fun- and learning-filled days that are sure to make your kids declare, “This was the best summer ever!”

Plan as soon as you can

1. Compile a summer bucket list in partnership with your kids. Sit down and dream about the places you want to go and the things you want to do as a family, and note the camps and activities the kids are most eager to participate in. When summer comes, write each easy-to-do activity on an individual piece of paper and put them all in a “summer fun” box; let the kids take turns choosing.

2. Book your summer camping trip. It’s not too late! Even if you haven’t booked your prime campsite or yurt (parentmap.com/yurts) for July or August, you can still parentmap.com/summer

find some spots at great family campsites. ParentMap’s camping guide will help you plan like a pro (parentmap.com/camping).

3. Purchase one or two memberships to a favorite museum or zoo (perhaps one indoor spot and one outdoor) and plan for multiple visits over the summer, allowing you to take your time and get the most bang for your buck. You’ll get discounts and early registration for camps at your family’s favorite spots, such as area zoos, aquariums and children’s museums. Or explore our guide to affordable under-the-radar family memberships that will help make your summer super cool; find it at parentmap.com/memberships.

Get outside

4. Mark free days for state and national parks. Admission to state parks is free to visitors on March 19; April 11 and 22; June 6–7 and 13; Aug. 25; Sept.

26; and Nov. 11 and 27. National parks are free on April 18, Aug. 25, Sept. 26 and Nov. 11. So if you don’t want to shell out for a Discover Pass or national park admission, now is the time to mark those dates on the calendar.

5. Visit ski resorts in the summer for loads of family outdoor fun in spectacular settings and with fewer crowds (while also benefiting from off-season discounts). Crystal Mountain (crystalmountainresort.com), Whistler (whistler.com) and Mt. Hood Skibowl’s Summer Adventure Park (skibowl.com) are just a few regional ski areas that offer thrilling summer activities, such as gondola rides, biking, zip-lining, family activities and more. u ParentMap Summer 2020 • 9

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6. If you must go to a Disney theme park this summer, plan to travel in May or early June, before school ends, to benefit from shorter wait times and cooler temperatures. When you’re in Disneyland, grab a Southern California CityPass (citypass.com/southern-california) to save money and skip the long lines. Find more tips for getting the most out of a trip to Disneyland at parentmap.com/disneyland.

7. Plan trips to regional family vacation hot spots for next year. Yes, really. The best time to book popular Washington state destinations, such as Campbell’s Resort on Lake Chelan (campbellsresort.com), Suncadia Resort in Cle Elum (destinationhotels.com/suncadia-resort), Seabrook (seabrookwa.com) and the cabins at Cama Beach State Park on Camano Island (parks.state.wa.us/223/reservations), for next summer is now. Interested in something a bit out of the ordinary? Discover one-of-a-kind destinations kids love, from treehouses to lighthouses, at parentmap.com/unique-stays.

Sign up for cool camps

8. If you’re looking for budget-friendly camps, then community centers may be your best bet. You’ll find that these centers offer a variety of day camps at reasonable prices and close to home. Boys & Girls Clubs, Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts also offer affordable summer camps, with some financial assistance available.

9. Sign up to be notified by email when registration for high-demand camps opens. You can also sign up for newsletters from your favorite museums that offer camps to get early-bird notification.

10. Team up with other neighborhood parents and create your own themed summer camp, rotating daily between homes. You’ll save money, and camps can easily be tailored to kids’ ages and interests. Get more ideas at parentmap.com/DIY-camp.

Have a blast on a budget

11. Seattle Parks and Recreation offers free beginner swimming lessons for kids ages 6–16 during summer afternoons and evenings at nine beaches around the city. To register, call 206-684-4078 or email parksaquatics@seattle.gov; registration begins June 1.

12. Looking for fun, free indoor ways to beat the heat? Here’s a quick cheat sheet: Kids Bowl Free (kidsbowlfree.com), through which kids can bowl for free at locations across the Seattle area; your local library’s summer reading program events and treasure trove of performances, story times, STEM activities and more; dirt-cheap morning movies through the Regal Cinema Summer Movie Express program; and indoor playgrounds at area malls, such as Kid’s Cove in 10 • ParentMap Summer 2020

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Bellevue Square and at Alderwood Mall. See a full list of free and low-cost fun-out-of-the-sun options at parentmap.com/cool-fun.

13. Make a splash. A local spray park is one of the cheapest thrills around, and many are worthy of a day trip, including the super spray park at Edmonds’ shady City Park; Jefferson Park’s spray pad (and steep slides) in South Seattle; the awesome Willis Tucker Park in Snohomish; or the Point Ruston sprayground in Tacoma. See a full roundup of spray parks around the Sound at parentmap.com/spray-parks.

14. Reserve free museum passes at your public library branch. Seattle Public Library’s Museum Pass program offers passes to 15 venues (including the Seattle Aquarium, the Museum of History & Industry, MoPop and the Living Computer Museum and Labs, plus a boat ride at The Center for Wooden Boats). From the King County Library System (KCLS), you can check out tickets to eight attractions (hottest tickets include KidsQuest Children’s Museum and the Seattle Aquarium). The Pierce County Library System offers passes to six South Sound attractions, and Tacoma Public Library offers a similar program.

15. You can also plan outings to coincide with one of the many free museum days (search parentmap.com/calendar), or to the region’s many wonderful always-free museums, such as Puget Sound Navy Museum (pugetsoundnavymuseum.org) in Bremerton; the pay-what-you-can Children’s Museum of Tacoma (playtacoma.org); and the Klondike Gold Rush museum (nps.gov/klse) and Olympic Sculpture Park (seattleartmuseum.org) in Seattle.

16. Rather than paying pool fees, dive into the area’s great lakes, such as at Madison Park Beach, Green Lake, Pine Lake Park in Sammamish and Idylwood Beach Park in Redmond. And don’t forget about what some say is the best family beach in Puget Sound, Jetty Island (parentmap.com/jetty), accessible by free foot ferry in July and August. Find more beach tips at parentmap.com/best-beaches.

17. Be a tourist in your own town. Spend less and experience more

by picking up a Seattle CityPass (citypass.com/seattle) or a GetOutPass (getoutpass.com) to save on the Seattle area’s best attractions. The Chinook Book, both its print and mobile editions (chinookbook.net), are also packed with great discounts for museums, plays and activities; and you can always check your local parents’ listserv, Facebook group or Buy Nothing group to snag activity coupons other families aren’t using. u

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18. Go maker-mad. Have a budOr skip the trip and create a ding coder, comic artist, 3-D crafter home-based kids’ makerspace or superhero fanatic? Libraries on the cheap to inspire a have been upping their STEAM summer of endless invention. game so much in recent years ParentMap’s Diana Cherry will that it’s hard to keep pace. KCLS’s convince you just how easy it is on page 37. downtown Bellevue Library’s IdeaX Makerspace (kcls.org/makerspace) hosts introductory workshops and drop-in creativity lab sessions, such as a Harry Potter crafting class and Minecraft coding. The Seattle Public Library’s LibraryLab (spl.org) offers cool classes such as robot coding and putting together Little Bits inventor kits.

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19. Set sensible screen-time rules for summer and stick to them.

Agreeing on rules will cut down on daily negotiations for just one more show or one more hour. Some families maintain the same screen-time rules as those applied during the school year, allow more tech access or even tie rules to how often kids get outdoors. Visit parentmap.com/screens for practical tips on managing summer screen time.

20. Seize the play! Plan a screen-free adventure with “52 Seattle Adventures With Kids,” ParentMap’s indispensable guide to affordable fun around Puget Sound. Written and edited by parents, for parents, it is packed with insider tips on saving, snack-time stops and summer staycation know-how. parentmap.com/52adventures 21. To maximize time away from screens, keep the gear for your family’s favorite outdoor games — such as badminton, Frisbees, croquet, horseshoes and sidewalk chalk — stashed in the car trunk for spontaneous fun.

22. Enjoy old-school fun. Use spray paint to turn concrete pavers into a permanent hopscotch path for your back yard. Painting the stepping-stones is a fun family project, creating a colorful game that won’t wash away in the rain.

23. Make a screen exception. During the long, hot days of summer, no one wants to be indoors, even to watch a favorite movie. A backyard DIY movie screening is a perfect solution, whether you invite a crowd or just the family. Get top tips for hosting an outdoor movie night that’s outta sight at parentmap.com/movienight.

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24. Write down some of your family’s summer adventures on a calendar, or ask your kids to create a journal to record their favorite summer days. Not only does it help you plan ahead for next summer, but you can also look back on it once school begins.

25. Include plenty of unstructured downtime to unwind. Give your kids time to explore, read and get outside on sunny days. Or stay inside with a really good read. Find fabulous book lists for summer reading at parentmap.com/books. ■ Kelly Knox is a freelance writer and content editor for GeekMom (geekmom.com). This article has been updated for 2020. parentmap.com/summer

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How to Train a Tot Chef A sampler of classes and tips for teaching kids the joys of cooking

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reparing meals: It is something we humans must do like clockwork, three times a day, 365 days a year. Teaching this fundamental life skill to our children should be a priority. The goal doesn’t have to be to groom a “Master Chef Junior”–ready contestant, certainly. But teaching our kids to gain comfort and confidence in the kitchen over time establishes a foundation for healthier eating habits for the rest of their lives.

If leaving the mess and coaching to the experts sounds like the most savory solution to you, we are here to “stir” you in the right direction with a roundup of fun cooking classes and camps in the Puget Sound area.

(Note: Many of these sell out fast, so book early!)

Culinary classes for Seattle and Eastside-area kids FrogLegs Culinary Academy • froglegskca.com Started in a mom’s cozy kitchen in Seattle’s Mount Baker neighborhood, this kid-focused company has expanded to locations on the Eastside (Kirkland, Issaquah) and in Seattle, including a newer location in University Village that features a drool-triggering treat mercantile.

FrogLegs offers everything from camps and single-session classes to foodie field trips and birthday parties. Fun themed classes are interactive and engaging — and a touch whimsical: Narwhal- and penguin-inspired doughnuts, “Din Tai Fun” and a “Harry Potter Frogwarts Feast” are a few of the upcoming class themes.

Locations: Kirkland: 501 Market St.

Seattle: University Village, 2643 Village Lane

Issaquah: 2550 N.E. Park Dr. parentmap.com/summer

Ages: 2 and older Cost: $55–$85 per day; $275 and up for camp/class series PCC Kids Cook • pccmarkets.com With store locations sprinkled around the region, the kids’ cooking classes at these beloved neighborhood markets focus on healthy cooking, foundational skills and building confidence in the kitchen for budding chefs of all ages and at all stages. PCC offers a range of cooking education ops, from classes based on children’s books, such as “The Gruffalo’s Feast” for the youngest of chefs, to more complex skills-building classes, such as “Wok Star” for older kids. After-school cooking clubs and school-break camps are the icing on the cake for loving and learning about food all year around.

Locations: Check the PCC website for store locations near you that offer classes.

Ages: Kids can start classes at age 2.

Cost: $55–$75/class; PCC’s Cooking Club runs $165 for a three-class series; school-break camps cost $220 for a four-class series Pure Food Kids Workshop • beechersfoundation.org The Beecher’s Foundation offers an in-school cooking education program tailored for fourth- and fifth-grade students in Seattle that is focused on providing kids with the tools, experience and knowledge they need to make healthy choices. Workshops are free and available to any type of school: private, public or a home-school setting. Tell your favorite teacher and get the word out!

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Grades: 4–5 Cost: Workshops are offered free of charge to all schools.

Junior Sous • juniorsous.com Dumplings, pasta and cookies — oh my! Seattle-based Junior Sous is the new kid on the block, a pop-up cooking school for kids ages 5–12 that offers hands-on culinary experiences (group and private class instruction) taught in real restaurant kitchens. Instructors Sarah Adams and Brianna Bato Draper teach participants safe knife skills, how to read recipes and proper cooking techniques.

Locations: Various Seattle-area professional restaurant kitchens Ages: 5–12 Cost: Single-session classes $65; special Sunday Family Supper classes $120 for one child participant plus dinner for a family of four (including class participant) Seattle Cucina • seattlecucina.com With an emphasis on nutrition, sustainability and building community, this cooking school offers many different kid- and family-friendly classes, camps and birthday parties for all ages and experience levels. Seattle Cucina also regularly hosts budget-friendly Community Dinners, which cost participants just $15, and teaches themed after-school enrichment classes at numerous area schools and community centers. Check the website for upcoming learning opportunities or to invite Seattle Cucina to your school!

Locations: Seattle Cucina’s learning kitchen is located at Fishermen’s Terminal, 3822 18th Ave. W., Seattle; after-school enrichment programs for K–8 students take place all over Seattle.

Ages: Kid and family classes are offered for young and more mature students, ages 4 and older.

Cost: $45–$55; winter-break camps start at $200 for a five-class series, $85 for a one-day camp

A “Creating in the Kitchen” series focuses on teaching culinary skills and kitchen safety to kids ages 3–8.

Location: McAuliffe Park, 10824 N.E. 116th St., Kirkland Ages: 2 and older Cost: Parent/child classes run $44–$55 for a three-week series; “Creating in the Kitchen” $126–$157 for a 12-week series Bellevue Parks & Community Services • bellevuewa.gov Bellevue Parks & Community Services offers a class called “Top Junior Chef,” which teaches cooking basics to children in grades 2–5. Proper cooking methods and how and where to source healthy ingredients are key tenets of this nine-week series.

Location: Robinswood Community Park, 2432 148th Ave. S.E., Bellevue Grades: 2–5 Cost: $136 for residents, $163 for nonresidents

Seattle Parks & Recreation • apm.activecommunities.com Seattle Parks & Recreation offers great cooking programs for kids ages 10 and older at multiple community centers around the city, and many of them are free or low-cost. The Parks Department also has a series for the younger crowd, called “Little Chefs” (ages 2–5), at the Ballard Community Center. This one fills quickly, so book early!

Locations: Check the website to see what classes are offered at a community center near you and to register.

Ages: 2 and older Cost: Free or low-cost

Whisk • whiskcooks.com Whisk is one part kitchenware specialty shop, one part cooking school. It offers an array of classes for adults, as well as classes and camps designed for children. Current offerings include a pie-baking class and a dumpling-making class for teens.

Location: 10385 Main St., Bellevue Ages: 8 and older Cost: $75 for single-session classes; $375 for weeklong camps

Kirkland Parks • kirklandparks.net Kirkland Parks offers a parent/child cooking series for families with preschool-age kids, presenting seasonal rotating themes, such as holiday treats.

Kitchen Coach Cooking School • kitchencoach.org Kitchen Coach in North Seattle, an offshoot of Mangia Bene Catering Seattle, offers classes for parents and kids. It also hosts birthday parties and all-day summer camps for budding chefs ages 10 and older. u

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Ingredients for Success: Surefire tips to inspire a lifelong love of cooking in kids

While there are definitely days when cooking with your kids is not in the cards, taking the patience, care and time to include them in meal prep, despite any hurricane-rated property damage sustained, can have so many benefits for your whole family. Take a cue from Jackie Freeman, a professional cook, writer and mom to three little “kitchen monkeys” of her own: “The more the kids are involved in the process of cooking a meal, the more likely they are to eat it.” Amen.

With the help of Freeman and other local moms in the know, we’ve compiled a list of tips to make cooking with kids a whole lot more fun for everyone involved.

• Plan ahead. This is not a novel idea, but it is crucial if you want to include your kids in cooking family meals. Enlist your child in the planning process as well. “The more involved they are, the more likely they are to try new things” says Freeman.

Give them ownership by letting them choose one of their favorite meals for the week, help shop for the ingredients and then, of course, help cook it!

• If you have younger kids, invest in a step stool. Kids want to be right in the action and to do this safely at your elbow, a steady step stool for your kitchen helper is a must. If you are handy, there are a ton of DIY design plans and instructional videos available online to help you construct your own.

• For older kids, buy a set of kid-safe knives. These will allow your child to be more involved in the entire process and empower them to prepare food — safely! — on their own. (Plus, who wouldn’t mind deputizing some of the chopping duties?)

• Need a little more guidance and inspiration? Try a monthly cooking-kit subscription. There are quite a few options out there these days.

Some provide just the recipes and tools needed; others conveniently deliver the actual ingredients as well. A few to check out: Raddish Kitchen Kids (raddishkids.com), Kidstir (kidstir.com) and Baketivity (baketivity.com).

• Need practical starter ideas for what to cook? Find seven of Freeman’s healthy and fun-to-make recipes for kid chefs at parentmap.com/kid-chef.

• Select dishes that incorporate as many colorful, textural and flavorful fruits and vegetables as possible. Colorful foods are fun and incredibly nutritious, which is a win-win when cooking for and with kids. Freeman breaks down all the different colors and their nutritious punch at parentmap.com/superfoods.

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How to Train a Tot Chef continued from page 18 Location: 850 N.E. 88th St., Seattle Ages: 10–16 Cost: Per-class tuition rate is $125; weeklong summer camps cost about $575.

South Sound culinary classes for kids

Bayview School of Cooking • bayviewschoolofcooking.com Olympia’s Bayview School of Cooking offers a special, seasonally themed kids’ cooking

NATURE:

Covington Parks & Recreation • covingtonwa.gov Young Chefs Academy hosts numerous single-day cooking workshops for kids ages 7–12 through Covington Parks & Recreation. The organization is set to open a standalone location in Covington soon.

Location: Classes take place at Covington City Hall, 16720 S.E. 271st St., Covington.

Ages: 7–12 Cost: $32–$48 per class ■ COURTESY KITCHEN COACH COOKING SCHOOL

Metro Parks Tacoma • metroparkstacoma.org Metro Parks Tacoma presents a class series called “Junior Chef,” through which 8- to 13-year-olds are taught basic cooking skills that build confidence and independence in the kitchen.

Locations: Classes are taught at STAR Center, 3873 S. 66th St., and the Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. N.E., Tacoma.

Cost: $92 for residents, $99 for nonresidents for the eight-class series

program called BSC Kids Culinary Arts, with classes divided into two age groups.

Location: 516 W. Fourth Ave., Olympia Ages: 5–13 Cost: $35 for students ages 5–8, $40 for ages 9–13

Devon Hammer is ParentMap’s intrepid Out + About editorial assistant and a mother of two adorable tot chefs in the making.

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8 Best Things to Do With Kids in Pioneer Square Old and new fun for families in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood

By JiaYing Grygiel

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istoric Pioneer Square, settled in 1852, is Seattle’s first neighborhood. What was once mucky tidelands is now filled with trendy art galleries, bars and restaurants housed in elegant brick and

bench circling it. Artificial turf provides

stone buildings dating from the turn of the 20th century. There’s plenty of

cushioning in

fun here for families, visitors and locals alike.

the play area.

Come and try out the new climbing gym in Occidental Square (opened late

The rope

last year) and other activities that are oldies but goodies: measuring your

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weight in gold, checking out antique fire trucks, exploring subterranean

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streets and — my family’s favorite activity — snacking.

kids work out

1 Occidental Square play area Find it: 117 S. Washington St. Occidental Square is a leafy plaza at the center of the Pioneer Square neighborhood. It has a new nature-inspired Kompan jungle gym with a wooden parentmap.com/summer

some wiggles. Through an agreement with the city, the Downtown Seattle Association (DSA) manages this urban park, as well as the one at Westlake, which opened in 2013.

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Summer Classes & Camps Nurturing Baby • Parent-Child Creative Dance • Ballet Hip Hop • Modern

Multi-Arts Camps Art in Motion • Ballet Stories EnviroDance • Musical Theatre and more!

2 Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park

9 One-Week Sessions for Children Ages 5–10 Weekly Themes and Field Trips Every Day! Downtown Seattle 8am–5:30pm, $375/week sprucestreetschool.org

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where families live, and those kids need a place to play.

Over at the south end of Occidental Square’s cobble-stoned plaza, there are colorful bistro tables and games set out for everyone to enjoy. Look for an oversize Connect Four, ping-pong tables, foosball, wood blocks and a reading corner stocked with kids’ books. Construction of a wood-and-glass pavilion is planned to take place in 2020.

A note about safety for parents: There’s a lot of homelessness in this part of Seattle. Have a conversation with your kids before going about what they might see. Occidental Square is staffed seven days a week, 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m.

Use your common sense, be safe and have fun.

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Find it: 319 Second Ave. S. The nearest public restroom from the play area is around the corner at the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park (nps.gov/klse). This park, not what you typically think of as a national park, is open daily, 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and admission is free!

But don’t go just for the very clean facilities. Go to learn about how Seattle boomed when gold was discovered in the Yukon in 1897. Kids can pick up an activity book and redeem it for a Junior Ranger’s badge and a temporary tattoo in their choice of rainbow colors at the end of their visit.

If your family includes a fourth-grader, the Klondike park is also a fantastic place to get your Every Kid Outdoors free national parks pass 12:23 PM (everykidoutdoors.gov).

Bonus: This museum has a scale everyone will love getting on — you’ll find out how much money you’d have if you owned your body weight in gold!

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Find it: 102A First Ave. S. I’m not sure why anyone would name their cookie bakery after, um, pooh. But not to worry, you definitely won’t find anything stinky here. The small but mighty Cow Chip Cookies shop (cowchipcookies.com) smells absolutely amazing — and it’s been wafting its delicious smells throughout Pioneer Square since 1982.

Flavors include chocolate chip, of course, and oatmeal-raisin, snickerdoodle and M&M. There is even a gluten-free option.

The cookies range in size from bite-size “Chiplettes” (40 cents each) to massive “Bull Patties” ($8). Despite my 20 years of cookie-baking experience, I have to admit that these cookies are better than mine. You can taste the real butter and a touch of salt in each chewy, moist bite.

4 Magic Mouse Toys Find it: 603 First Ave. Kitty-corner from Cow Chip Cookies you’ll find Magic Mouse Toys (magicmousetoys.com), a two-level toy store packed with fun stuff. The more parentmap.com/summer

JIAYING GRYGIEL

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START HERE than 6,000-square-foot space is filled with toys, stuffies, games, books, puzzles and more. May I suggest making a plan and communicating it to your kids before you start browsing? It’s really hard to leave this store without opening your wallet.

5 King Street Station Find it: 303 S. Jackson St. Step inside Pioneer Square’s restored King Street Station to encounter the most elegant waiting room you’ll ever see, with its terrazzo tile floors, Corinthian columns and bronze chandeliers. The historic station currently serves Amtrak and Sounder trains, and is open daily, 6 a.m.–11 p.m., for anyone to explore inside. Even kids will be impressed.

Built in 1906, the station was remodeled over the years to “modernize” it.

A drop ceiling covered the original, ornate coffered ceiling; brass chandeliers were swapped out for fluorescent lights; and sheetrock replaced marble panels and glass tile mosaics. The City of Seattle bought King Street Station for $10 in 2008, then threw in $50 million to renovate the building for structural work and to restore the station’s former grandeur.

The city’s Office of Arts & Culture moved into the upstairs part of the station, in a space once occupied by BNSF Railway Company offices. Check out the new 7,500-square-foot gallery and cultural space dedicated to art created by communities of color. Families are welcome, and there’s even a little play area stocked with toddler books and puzzles. It’s open Tuesday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–6 p.m., and entry is free.

6 Snack time at Salumi Artisan Cured Meats Find it: 404 Occidental Ave. S. Late in 2018, beloved Salumi (salumicuredmeats.com) moved out if its tiny but famous hole-in-the-wall location to new digs with room for customers to actually sit and eat. Members of the Batali family (yes, they’re Mario’s relatives) still own a part of the cured meat and sandwich business, but they’ve retired from day-to-day operations.

I miss the days when it was Gina Batali slicing off sample after sample for me, never mind the line out the door. With kids now in tow, though, I really appreciate not having to wait. We grabbed a four-flavor sample pack ($16) for a delicious, savory snack on the go. u parentmap.com/summer

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7 Last Resort Fire Department Museum Find it: 301 Second Ave. S. Sound the alarms! The Last Resort Fire Department (lastresortfd.org) is a museum dedicated to Seattle firefighting history. The eight rigs on display are rotated to show off the collection. You might see an 1834 Hunneman end-stroke hand pumper or a 1937 Seagrave 100-foot tractor-drawn tillered aerial. There are also historic photographs, vintage firefighting equipment, and Seattle Fire Department uniforms and badges. Admission is free, but note the museum’s limited hours: It’s only open on Thursdays, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. If you have a fire engine superfan, plan your visit accordingly.

Don’t miss the small but pretty Waterfall Garden Park (219 Second Ave. S.) across the street, open daily 8 a.m.–3:45 p.m. This pocket park has a 22-foot waterfall, and it marks the site of the first United Parcel Service (UPS) headquarters, founded in 1907 by two Seattle teenagers.

8 Bill Speidel’s Underground Tour

once. Tour guides lead visitors under the streets of Pioneer Square, where there’s an entire sublevel of storefronts and sidewalks.

Seattle raised the city’s streets up one story after the Great Fire of 1889, resulting in this hidden underground. You’ll never look at those purple glass tiles in the sidewalk the same way again. For this tromp through subterranean alleyways, you’ll pay $22 for adults, $20 for students and $10 for kids ages 7–12. The tour is free for littles 6 and younger, although the 75-minute walking tour is better suited for tweens and older. ■

Find it: 614 First Ave. Yes, the Underground Tour (undergroundtour.com) is a tourist trap, but it’s a funny and educational one that every Seattle family should take at least

JiaYing Grygiel is freelance photographer and writer who lives in Seattle, where she takes too many pictures of her boys and blogs at photoj.net.

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Tacoma Nature Center 1919 S. Tyler Street Open 9-4, Mon–Sat

Young Adult Summer Course Offered Through Moss Bay Student Sidelines is a mentored, business leadership skills program for young adults.

Each of 3 two-week, facilitated online courses will provide a launch-pad for participants who want to craft, launch, and grow their own part-time side businesses!

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Summer Camps That Build Up COURTESY KIDS SCIENCE LABS

STEAM

Creative camps that blend science and art

By Gemma Alexander

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espite popular perceptions of scientists and artists as opposite types of people, their work requires overlapping skill sets.

Designing experiments takes creativity, while creating art that realizes the vision in your head requires patience, precision, and studied and applied technique. Increasingly, both scientists and artists use advanced technology to accomplish their goals. So, whether you’ve got a little Einstein or a budding Picasso under your roof, you might be looking for the same summer camp — one that breaks down the boundaries between disciplines to generate STEAM (that’s science, technology, engineering, art and math, thank you very much).

Coding with Kids • codingwithkids.com Coding with Kids is a well-known national computer science academy that uses a progressive learning model called the Coder’s Ladder. Half-day summer camps in game development, Minecraft modding (i.e., modifying), robotics and other coding applications can be paired to form full-day options. Scholarships for K–8 students are available through a partnership with Amazon’s Future Engineer program. Affordable online-only camps are also offered.

Ages: 5+ Cost: $279–$559

Beam Experiences • beamexperiences.com Local architects and artists have developed Beam’s guided lessons to promote creative problem-solving in a laboratory-style setting. Subject areas incorporate both art and science, with programs offered in robotics, game design, art and animation.

Ages: Grades 1–8 Cost: $175–$400

Coyote Central • coyotecentral.org It’s not quite accurate to say that Coyote Central is an arts college for kids, but it’s close. Its 20-hour, project-based courses for tweens and young teens focus more on art than science. But many courses require students to engage with technology and machinery they won’t often see in school.

From podcasting to music production, welding to circuit bending and bicycle building, these classes have some very practical real-world applications. u

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DigiPen Academy • academy.digipen.edu At DigiPen Academy’s Project Fun summer workshops in Redmond, kids collaborate on tech-heavy, hands-on creative projects, such as video game design and programming, digital art and animation, and sound design. Each weeklong camp (two weeks for older students) ends with a showcase of stu12:40 PM dent teams’ completed projects. Bonus: Lunch is included.

Grades: K–12 Cost: $700–$2,700; scholarships available Digital Media Academy • digitalmediaacademy.org Digital Media Academy camps work the right and left sides of the brain equally with tech-heavy creative offerings ranging from filmmaking and animation to coding and artificial intelligence. Weeklong day camps on the University of Washington campus have an overnight option for teens. With tuition for most camps in the $1,300 range, they aren’t cheap, but enrollment does come with a yearlong subscription to Adobe Creative Cloud, unlimited Google apps and some take-home hardware.

Ages: 9–18 6:09 PM Cost: $1,275–$2,800; scholarships available Digivations Camp Demigod Institute • digivations.com Digivations’ sleepaway camps, which take place outside Leavenworth, offer a multidisciplinary art and science curriculum designed around Percy Jackson, Harry Potter and fandom-mashup themes.

Students engage in outdoor quests that may involve both robotics and role-play. They also learn the science behind their favorite magical stories and may even write some creative fiction of their own.

Ages: 8–17 Cost: $800–$1,500; sliding-scale tuition and financial aid are available Kids Science Labs • kidssciencelabs.com Kids Science Labs summer camps are all about connecting kids’ natural curiosity to the problem-solving, critical-thinking and creative design skills that

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Curiosity levels up at PacSci’s Summer of Games.

Solve, strategize, work together, and go deep on the science of play, all summer long. pacsci.org/summerofgames real scientists depend on. Instead of tutoring or test prep, KSL’s Innovators camps for kindergartners–sixth graders and Next Gen Designers Labs for fifth–eighth graders engage in hands-on explorations of human biology, computers or natural science. A project-based camp focused on design principles is also offered.

Ages: 4–12 Cost: $325–$599 Pratt Fine Arts Center • pratt.org While many arts-focused youth programs are all about unlocking creativity, Pratt takes that element for granted. Instead, Pratt’s programs are designed to teach the technical skills artists need to realize their vision. Youth programs emphasize art history, drawing and found objects. Teen programs would make William Morris proud with printmaking, glassblowing, metalworking, and wood and stone carving. (It even offers Parent & Me classes throughout the year for folks who want to create something with their teen.)

Ages: 5+ Cost: $220–$360 (these are 2019 rates; check website for 2020 class fees); scholarships available Seattle Girls’ School’s STEAM Camp • seattlegirlsschool.org At Seattle Girls’ School’s STEAM camp, SGS teachers lead female-identifying students in a weeklong exploration of science explored through games and craft projects. Details of this year’s curriculum are still pending, but past projects have included Barbie drag races, photography, food chemistry and electronic bugs.

Grades: 3–5 Cost: $375; financial aid is available Spring Street International School’s Young Authors Summer Program • springstreet.org Essentially a two-week writing residency for high school students, the Spring Street International School’s Young Authors Summer Program doesn’t directly address science and engineering. But with its location in Friday Harbor and afternoons free for exploring San Juan Island, there are plenty of opportunities for young writers to draw inspiration from the natural world.

This camp could help your young naturalist join the ranks of great nature writers, such as Rachel Carson, Wendell Berry and Camille T. Dungy. u parentmap.com/summer

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The Northwest School International Summer Camp â&#x20AC;˘ northwestschool.org Best known as the private school whose arts program nurtured famous musicians Stone Gossard and Jason Finn, The Northwest School also has a robust summer camp program. STEM camps include a creative math studio, computer animation, and a focus on urban nature and robotics. Arts camps include music, from songwriting to digital composition; performing arts, from African drumming to improv; and visual arts, from graphic design to filmmaking.

Grades: 6â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 Cost: Half-day $600, full-day $895, sleepaway $2,450 Tilth Alliance Summer Garden and Farm Camps â&#x20AC;˘ tilthalliance.org Not every scientist wants to shut herself up in a lab or hunch in front of a computer all summer. Tilth Alliance offers a variety of applied-science summer camps, where environmental science and botany meet art, yoga, cooking and even business. Camps are located in both North Seattle and South Seattle. Preschool camps are one day only, with costs of less than $50.

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Seattle Architecture Foundation â&#x20AC;˘ seattlearchitecture.org Few fields draw from art and science as equally as architecture. The Seattle Architecture Foundation is offering a handful of summer camps this year in partnership with The Northwest School. Designing Seattle is a camp that will teach students how the design and policy decisions made years ago created the cityscape we see today, and Introduction to Architectural Modeling will teach students how to communicate design ideas with cardboard and balsa wood. The foundation will offer a similar model-making camp in partnership with Coyote Central. More camps may be added as summer approaches.

For ages and costs, see partnering organization websites. â&#x2013; Gemma Alexander is a Seattle-based freelance writer with two daughters. She blogs about the arts and spends too much time on Twitter @gemmadeetweet. parentmap.com/summer

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How to Set Up a Kids’ Makerspace on the Cheap Encourage your creative kids to turn trash into treasure this summer

By Diana Cherry

boasting brain-boosting benefits galore. The idea: Give kids the space to create, invent and experiment and there’s no limit to what they can do.

Are you ready to set up a room (or closet, or nook, or corner of the dining

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orget Baby Einstein, flash cards and rapid-fire, quiz-style learning apps. It’s all about the makerspace! These STREAM-inspired creation stations are popping up in schools and homes everywhere,

The good news is that you probably already have everything you need to ignite your child’s creativity.

The bad news is that it is about to get messy up in here! Makerspaces are all Avery, 11, shows off a foosball table about taking chances, making mistakes and, yes, she made out of getting messy. (Thanks, Ms. Frizzle!) But seriously, recycled materials.

I believe messes are often a sign of artists at work, children at play or both.

If you decide to create a makerspace in your home, shoddily assembled popsicle stick creations will soon litter — uh, decorate — your home.

Remember, that’s the goal. So, if you can, let it go.

Make space Though many of the makerspaces you’ll find on Pinterest dedicate entire rooms to tinkering and craft supplies, if you’re like most Seattleites, you don’t have a ton of unused space. That’s okay. We’ve had some variation of a makerspace in every home we’ve lived in (including the 700-square-foot apartment we called home as a family of five in Los Angeles).

What’s most important is to provide a designated space where kids can easily access their inventory, preferably near a workspace where they can spread out their supplies and get creative. A counter, a desk, a folding table or a workbench will do. Or, consider a space-saving option such as a wallmounted desk with room for storage or a stocked art cart near the dining room table that can travel with your little makers and their projects.

Just don’t have an inch of space to spare? Talk to your child’s teacher about creating a makerspace at school and volunteer to help set it up.

Raid the recycling bin Ready-made makerspace setups are expensive, and kids will burn through even the most well-stocked art supply stashes within minutes. So, how do you inspire your little future engineers and artists without breaking the bank?

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Start stockpiling these items for your makerspace: • Junk mail • Magazines • Damaged books • Toilet paper and paper towel rolls • Single-use plastic bags • Tin cans • Cardboard boxes • Milk, juice, egg and ice cream cartons • Tops/lids • Jars • Applesauce tops • Soda can tops • Spare parts and pieces from toys and games

Set Up a Kids' Makerspace on the Cheap continued from page 37 Most kids are naturally gifted at turning trash into treasure. So, you likely already have everything you need in your very own recycling bin. Start hoarding recyclables now and soon you’ll have a well-stocked trove of supplies.

Shop secondhand Though it’s possible to supply almost everything you need to create a great makerspace with reusable items, if you do want to buy some supplies, first try buying them used. Many secondhand stores are a treasure trove for craft supplies. I regularly find yarn, stamps, fabric, lace, beads, craft scissors, pipe cleaners, discarded markers, pens, paper, crayons, dowels and sewing kits all for less than $1 each at the Value Village in my neighborhood. I recently found a full doll-making kit with several sets of doll-making supplies for just $2! I’ve also spotted planters, candle wax, globes, binoculars, headlamps, magnifying glasses,

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microscopes, telescopes and many other items that inspire scientific and artistic exploration at home.

Another great way to stock up on the cheap is to head for area yard and estate sales. Crafting supplies, power tools and all manner of kooky knickknacks abound at garage sales.

Enlist kids’ help in hunting for fun finds. My kids love to dig through piles of other people’s crap (and admittedly, I kind of do, too.) Nothing sparks creativity like imagining new uses for old things, proving the adage that one person’s trash is another’s treasure.

In addition to the more traditional craft supplies, I also keep our supply bins stocked with odds and ends such as keys, puzzle pieces, and keyboard and Scrabble letters. These items encourage loose-parts play and inspire kids to reuse discarded items for new creations.

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Old socks, stockings, scarves, sheets, pillows and clothes are all great additions to a makerspace. I recently unloaded a few old pillows into my kids’ makerspace, and they gleefully ripped out the stuffing to create their very own stuffed felt animals and dolls. For a recent presentation at school, my 8-year-old invited friends over to create puppets out of socks, pipe cleaners and googly eyes. Kids are constantly tearing through their parents’ closets looking for creative inspiration. Rock their world and donate a pile of discarded items to their art space.

And that’s it! You’re on your way to creating an awesome and inventive makerspace for kids that will keep them entertained all summer long.

My one final pro tip: Keep out. While it’s tempting to assign your kids Pinterestworthy craft projects and to swoop in when they slap a little too much glue on their homemade popsicle stick creations, avoid the urge to better their literal houses of cards. They’ll learn far more if they’re the ones calling the shots (and holding the glue gun). ■

Worth the splurge Though not necessary, there are some items that are worth the splurge (if you have a little extra to spend in your budget).

A few things that will take your makerspace to the next level: robotics parts, power tools, batteries, a tool set, a low-heat glue gun, the biggest vats of glue you can find (because: slime), lumber, screws, nails, switchboards and circuits.

Of course, the more advanced you decide to get with the parts available in your makerspace, the more you may have to supervise activities to ensure that the kids are safely using the space. So, in our space, I put dangerous items in lockers so that my kids first have to ask to use them, while most items remain accessible to them to craft whenever and however they like.

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At the Young Authors Program, you’ll spend two weeks writing in Friday Harbor on beautiful San Juan Island. Be inspired by the program’s award-winning authors, the amazing surrounding beaches, orca whales, numerous cafes, sunsets, and forest trails. Friday Harbor is a safe, quirky town where you can explore, make friends, and have fun.

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Discover dozens of delightfully different camps to try this summer

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f your kid isn’t into traditional summer camp activities, such as cooking out, hiking and singing around a campfire, have we got some cool out-of-the-ordinary options for you! Your happy camper can hone their comedic and sword skills at Camp Bill; build a pirate ship at the The Center for Wooden Boats; learn to use a green screen at filmmaking camp; master the stealthy maneuvers of a seasoned wilderness scout; and more!

Terra Forma Education • terra-forma.us Terra Forma offers a unique educational model that combines myth, storytelling and magical realism to teach kids about the environment.

Each themed camp centers on a mythical quest, such as “The Secret of Sasquatch,” “The Myth of the Merpeople,” “The Legend of Atlantis” and others. Campers explore marine life, learn animal tracking and survival skills — all while developing group-dynamic skills and self-awareness.

Ages: 6–10 Dates: TBA Cost: Half-day camps run $435/week; after-camp care is available for an additional cost.

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iD Tech • idtech.com Got gamers? They can take their skills to the next level by learning to code in Java, create illustrations and animations with Adobe Illustrator, design their own reality in VR and much more. Multiple coed programs and weeklong camps are offered at a number of locations around the area, including the University of Washington (Seattle and Bothell campuses), Eton School, Bellevue College and the University of Puget Sound.

Ages: Day camps offered for kids ages 7–17, overnight camps for kids ages 10–17 Dates: Various Cost: $899–$1,049 Girl Scouts Camp Robbinswold LGBTQA+ Camp • girlscoutsww.campintouch.com If your kiddo identifies as LGBTQA+, this is a great camp for them! Campers participate in all the usual summer camp activities, such as cookouts, swimming, boating and hiking, while getting to know others in their community.

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Grades: 5–11 Dates: Aug. 16–22 Cost: $597–$747

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Seattle Shakespeare • seattleshakespeare.org If sword fighting and making others laugh fit in your little camper’s playbook, check out Camp Bill at Seattle Shakespeare. For kids in grades 3–6, it offers comedy and combat camp, in which the play “The Comedy of Errors” is used to teach physical comedy and acting skills.

Grades: 3–6 Dates: July 13–17, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

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If fey and fantastical characters are more your child’s obsession, try Rough Magic: Shakespeare’s Fantastical Characters camp, where campers imaginatively explore the Bard’s world of witches, sprites and fairies through dressing up; doing crafts, movement and dance; and learning acting skills.

Grades: 1–3 Dates: July 27–31, 9 a.m.–12:15 p.m.

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Secrets of the Ancient Scout is not for the timid! If your child wants a less intense but just as fun camp experience, check out Wolf College’s day camps for kids ages 6–12 at its Lake Sammamish and Puyallup locations. Camp weeks focus on a variety of themes, such as wildlife search and rescue, wild cooking and herbology, wilderness survival and more.

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Wolf College • wolfcollege.com Wolf College is known for unusual summer camp programs, including the Secrets of the Ancient Scout.

In this overnight camp, participants explore basic martial arts to master “mind over matter” and learn the tricks of camouflage and stealth.

Ages: 9–20 Dates: Aug. 29–Sept. 3 at Wolf College’s Lake Sammamish location Cost: $795; scholarships are available

The Center for Wooden Boats • cwb.org From crafting a half-hull model of the boat Pirate to building a 14-foot canoe with a parent or grandparent, Seattle’s The Center for Wooden Boats has plenty of unique camp offerings. Woodworking 101 and Intro to Racing are two additional popular options.

Ages: 10–adult Dates: Various Cost: $275 for day camps, $1,200 for the family canoe-building camp High Trek Adventures • hightrekeverett.com High Trek Adventures in Everett will offer three different STEM-focused camps this summer: Gravity Camp, Laser Tag Camp and Pioneering Camp.

Depending on the camp, participants will learn about programming, aerodynamics, orienteering, engineering, game design, wilderness skills and more.

Ages: 9–13 for STEM camps; Sports & Adventure camps are also offered for kids 7–13 Dates: Various Cost: $500 for a five-day-long, full-day camp, after-camp care $30

Summer Day Camp Camp is for youth 6-13 with specific programming for all age groups.

• Meet pets and wildlife • Learn applied pet training and animal handling • Behind-the-scenes veterinary shadowing for teens

Registration opens March 2, 2020.

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Summer Break Filmmaking Camps at SIFF • siff.net Calling all future filmmakers! Camps offered by the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) are taught by professional film educators and supported by filmmaking mentors. Kids ages 9–13 (ages vary based on the camp) will make short films while learning about visual storytelling. Topics and themes for these five-day camps include: mystery films, how to use a green screen, character development, special effects, stop-motion animation, editing and sound design, among others.

Ages: 9–13 Dates: Various Cost: Full-day camps are $350 for members, $425 for nonmembers; aftercamp care available for an additional cost.

Summer Science with NOAA • wsg.washington.edu At this camp just for middle schoolers, campers can learn about science careers by visiting different NOAA offices and seeing scientists in action.

Other activities include learning about marine navigational charts, responding to a hypothetical spill, analyzing water samples, trying on scuba gear, simulating a dive in a hyperbaric chamber and more.

Grades: 6–8 Dates: July 6–10 and July 13–17, 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Cost: $250 plus online registration fee; scholarships available Blue Compass • bluecompasscamps.com Blue Compass camps are designed for kids with high-functioning autism, Asperger’s and ADHD. Through outdoor adventures, participants grow socially and emotionally. Camps offer a small, intimate environment in parentmap.com/summer

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which staff support kids and help them excel. A variety of camps are available for kids ages 10–18, including Treasure Island on Blake Island, Adventure Camp at Island Lakes in Poulsbo, and Ranch Camp in Port Orchard. Older campers (ages 18–22) can go on an extended wilderness overnight camp called Private Trip. Scholarships are available, as well as possible funding, if families receive respite care from the Developmental Disabilities Administration.

Ages: 10–22 Dates: Various Cost: Five-day overnight camps and 7- to 10-day overnight camps for youths ages 18–22 $1,325–$2,000 Steve and Kate’s Camp • steveandkatescamp.com Steve and Kate’s camps are unique in that kids choose the activity they want to do from day to day and hour to hour. They can

explore the bakery, perch in the crochet corner or create in the media lab, among many more fun options. Lunch and snacks are included, and drop-in flexible passes make this a great option for many families; you don’t even need to tell them you are coming! Unused day passes are refunded at the end of summer.

Ages: 4–12 Dates: Seattle dates are June 15–Aug. 14, 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.; Redmond location dates to be confirmed soon Cost: Day pass $100, summer pass $3,000 Any kid lucky enough to attend one of these summer camps will come away with new skills, increased confidence and something to talk about when school starts again! ■ Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer, the mother of three children and author of “Save Money on Groceries by Going Back to Basics.”

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Year-round tours are available at T-Mobile Park, the spectacular home of the Seattle Mariners. The 19.59 acre outdoor ballpark features real grass, a retractable roof and state-of-the-art amenities. Bring your camera and take a “behind the seams” tour including areas normally restricted to the public such as the Press Box, Owners Suite, Field, Dugouts, Visitors Clubhouse, All-Star Club, and more. (All areas of the ballpark are subject to availability based on ballpark activities.)

BIRTHDAY PARTIES Parents should enjoy their child’s birthday party as much as the kids…and you can…when you host it at T-Mobile Park! The lineup includes a ballpark tour with stops on the field and at the playground, food and festivities in a group suite, and a final surprise with your child’s name on the Out-of-Town Scoreboard. For extra fun, add a Mariner Moose appearance or test your skills at the batting cage.

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Beyond Soccer —

Summer Camps for Fans of Nontraditional Sports Supplement the usual summer sports with something new

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f your little sport doesn’t go in for the usual suspects — say, soccer, basketball and baseball — but still wants to enjoy getting physical, check out these summer camp candidates. There is an abundance of area camps that offer opportunities to learn a new water sport, such as sailing, kayaking, paddleboarding or rowing; scramble on rocks indoors or out; compete in Ultimate Frisbee; hike or learn to backpack; and more. Read on for a list of sporty camps that will rock your kid’s summer!

CLIMBING Seattle Bouldering Project • seattleboulderingproject.com Kids ages 6–12 can learn to climb while also conquering obstacle courses, playing games and running relays. For teens ages 12 and older, check out Junior Training camp, which is tailored for kids who want to improve their climbing skills.

Ages: 6–12, 12 and older Dates: Various Cost: Kids’ summer camps are $250/week for members, $300/week for nonmembers; teen training camps are $275/week for members and $325/week for nonmembers.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE DiscNW • discnw.org Ultimate Frisbee is a team sport that combines the nonstop movement of soccer with the passing skills of football. One of the unique qualities of Ultimate Frisbee is that it is governed by the spirit of the game, which puts the responsibility for playing fair on the players instead of referees.

Grades: 3–12 Dates: Various; camps at Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma locations run 9 a.m.–3 p.m.

Cost: Per-day and per-week rates apply; see website.

SAILING The Center for Wooden Boats • cwb.org Campers learn beginning sailing on 20-foot livery boats. Skills include knot parentmap.com/summer

tying, sail trimming, rigging and water safety. It’s the perfect introduction for future mariners.

Check the website for a complete list of 2020 offerings, including advanced sailing camps for teens.

Ages: 12 and older Dates: July 6–10, 9 a.m.–noon Cost: $275; “pay what you can” scholarships are available

ROWING Pocock Rowing Center • pocockrowingcenter.org Participants learn to row during this fun two-week fitness-building camp. Students will be introduced to the basics, such as equipment, water safety and waterway navigation, as well as play games on land and build strength. And of course — they get to race!

Grades: 6–12 Dates: Middle schoolers’ camp dates are June 29–July 10; high schoolers’ camp dates are July 13–24; times for both are 9 a.m.–noon.

Cost: $329 BACKPACKING The Mountaineers • mountaineers.org Ozette Triangle Backpacking Adventure Camp A perfect introduction to backpacking, this camp teaches backcountry skills, such as navigation with a map and compass, cooking and setting up camp.

All of this takes place in the Ozette Triangle, a triangular trail through forest and along coastline.

Ages: 10–14 Dates: July 28–30 Cost: $430 for members, $480 for guests Advanced Climbing Week Campers will enjoy learning to rock climb in the great outdoors. Not only will kids learn to climb, but will also experience rappelling, belaying and column climbing. Camp culminates in a field trip to a climbing area known as Exit 38, off Interstate 90, to test their skills.

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nontraditional sports Beyond Soccer continued from page 49 Dates: Aug. 17–21, 8:45 a.m.– 4 p.m., with before-camp and after-camp care available for an additional cost Cost: $410 for members, $470 for guests Water Week This camp includes traditional favorites such as singing songs, making crafts and playing games, along with kayaking on Lake Washington and rafting down the Skykomish River. Other skills, such as climbing and wilderness survival, are also taught.

Ages: 6–12 Dates: June 22–26, 8:45 a.m.– 4 p.m., with before-camp and after-camp care available for an additional cost Cost: $470 for members, $520 for guests Hike Week Each day presents a new hiking adventure in this full-day camp. Sign up for one day or all five. Choose from a short, flat hike to Heybrook Lookout on Monday, which is perfect for beginners, or hike Wallace Falls, a 4-mile hike with 1,300 feet of elevation gain. Other hikes include Bridal Veil Falls, Little Si and Lodge Lake.

Ages: 6–12 Dates: June 29–July 3, 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.

Cost: $95 per day

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The Mountaineers provides many other summer camps — check the website (mountaineers.org) for a complete list of 2020 offerings.

KAYAKING, PADDLEBOARDING AND SAILING Moss Bay • mossbay.co Participants have fun with teammates and play games on Lake Union’s protected waterways while learning water safety and skills.

Campers will learn to sail, paddleboard and kayak at new water destinations daily.

Ages: 6–12 Dates: TBA Cost: $405 For more camps that are all about the H2O, see parentmap.com/water.

MULTISPORT CAMPS High Trek Everett Sports and Adventure Camps • hightrekeverett.com For a mashup of unusual and traditional sports and activities, check out High Trek. Sports day camps include favorites such as kickball, soccer and badminton,

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along with fencing, archery and snookball. Bonus: Campers also get to tackle the facility’s epic ropes course, zip lines, laser tag battlefield and miniature golf course!

Ages: 7–13 Dates: Various Cost: $375 for full-day camp (five days, 8:30 a.m.–4:15 p.m.); half-day camps offered for three days ($225) and five days ($250), 12:30–4:15 p.m.; after-camp care available for an additional cost

FENCING Emerald City Fencing • emeraldcityfencing.com Fencing provides a great workout while promoting coordination, speed, agility and confidence. Plus, what kid doesn’t want to cross swords (or épées) with others in a safe and fun environment? Camp is a great way to try out fencing, and all required equipment is provided for the perfect beginner experience. This might even turn into a lifelong sport!

Ages: 7–10 (beginner), 11–15 (cadet) Dates: Half-day camps are offered two weeks in July, four in August; beginner camp runs 9 a.m.–noon, cadet camp runs 1–4 p.m.

Cost: Early-bird pricing is $250 until April 1.

HORSEBACK RIDING Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center • nwnhc.com If your child is an animal lover, horseback riding might be just the sport for them.

Spending time around animals has been shown to increase levels of serotonin,

a chemical produced by nerve cells that is a natural mood stabilizer associated with feelings of happiness and well-being.

Riding also increases strength, especially in the core and legs.

Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center in Fall City offers three levels of horse camp: “Horse Crazy” Camp, for riders ages 5–7; June 22–26 and July 27–31; $300 Horsemanship and Riding Camp, for riders ages 8–16; July 6–10, 13–17 and Aug. 3–7; 9 a.m.–4 p.m.; $550 Wrangler Camp, for riders ages 10–16; July 20–24 and Aug. 10–14; 9 a.m.– 4 p.m.; $600 For a corral full of more horse-camp options, see parentmap.com/horse-camps.

No matter which of these camps your child decides to attend, learning one of these unique sports will prove a fun summer experience. And who knows?

Maybe your kid will discover a passion that will lead to a lifetime of enjoying physical activity! ■

Tiffany Doerr Guerzon is a freelance writer, the mother of three children and author of “Save Money on Groceries by Going Back to Basics.”

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21 Acres Farm.................................16 Sustainable farm, food and cooking camps Woodinville; 425-481-1500 21acres.org; generalinfo@21acres.org

Alexander Muss High School in Israel..................................................33 College-prep study abroad adventure; grades 9–12 Israel; 206-760-1188 ext. 941 amhsi.org; jpincus@jnf.org

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Academic, attention, processing, executive function, and spectrum issues that prevent your child or teen from flourishing in school deserve more than accommodations and traditional tutoring. Call today for an integrated approach that addresses the root of the problem for remarkable results.

Lehman Learning Solutions 206-526-8560

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Come to a FREE Parent Info Night at 7 pm on the 1st & 3rd Thurs. of every month

French language school and cultural center Seattle; 206-632-5433 afseattle.org; info@afseattle.org

Alpengirl Teen Adventures......30 Overnight summer adventure camps for girls; ages 11–16 Washington, Wyoming, Idaho, Montana; 406-570-6312 alpengirlcamp.com; info@alpengirlcamp.com

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...................27 Day and overnight outdoor adventure camps Washington, Oregon, California, Colorado, Minnesota avid4.com; info@avid4.com

Beach Camp at Sunset Bay.......16 Marine science and watersports camp on Puget Sound Edmonds; 206-324-6715 sunsetbaywharf.com; sunsetbay@sunsetbaywharf.com

Bellevue Parks & Community Services.............................................. 3

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Full- and half-day camps, sports camps, teen programs 30 greater Seattle locations; 206-436-1800; positiveplace.org

The Bush School Summer Programs..........................................22 Day camps, enrichment, academics, sports; grades K–12 Seattle; 206-326-7759 bush.edu; summerprograms@bush.edu

Camp Gallagher...............................52 Discovery and adventure for teens on Case Inlet Lakebay; 888-658-2230 campgallagher.org; info@campgallagher.org

Camp Invention.............................47 Hands-on STEM fun; grades K–6 Multiple WA locations; 800-968-4332 invent.org/camp Camp Killoqua................................38 Camp Fire summer camps, outdoor education; grades K–12 Everett; 425-258-5437 campkilloqua.org; killoqua@campfiresnoco.org

Camp Solomon Schechter.........56 Jewish-themed adventures, camps and retreats Olympia; 206-447-1967 campschechter.org Camp Zanika Lache......................34 Camp Fire co-ed camp in the Wenatchee National Forest Leavenworth; 800-548-8884 campfirencw.org; campzanikalache@gmail.com

Cascade Christian Schools........42 Summer camps, sports, enrichment classes; grades K–8 Puyallup; 253-841-1776 cascadechristian.org

The Center for Wooden Boats.22 Sailing and woodworking programs for youth Seattle; 206-382-2628 cwb.org; youth@cwb.org

Summer camps, sports, youth programs, more Bellevue; 425-452-6885 parks.bellevuewa.gov

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Children’s Museum of Tacoma...15 Imaginative playscapes, parties, preschool, camps, more Tacoma; 253-627-6031 playtacoma.org

Clise Etiquette...............................48

Essential Manners summer camp for kids; ages 7–12 Seattle; 206-708-1670 cliseetiquette.com; info@cliseetiquette.com

Cornish College of the Arts/ Summer at Cornish......................48 Programs in Art and Design, Dance, Music, Theater Seattle; 206-726-5148 cornish.edu/summer; summer@cornish.edu

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Award-winning dance classes and multi-arts camps Seattle; 206-363-7281 creativedance.org; info@creativedance.org

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Destination Science .............15 Fun science day camps for curious kids; ages 5–11 Multiple King County locations; 888-909-2822; destinationscience.org DigiPen Academy ProjectFUN Summer Programs.......................56 Art, animation, music, programming, STEM; grades K–12 Redmond and online; 425-629-5007 academy.digipen.edu; projectfun@digipen.ed

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directory continued from page 53 Duke University Youth Programs..........................................62 Enriching summer study for motivated youth Durham, NC learnmore.duke.edu/youth

Gage Academy of Art..................33 Summer ART Camps for kids, tweens and teens; ages 6–18 Seattle; 206-323-4243 gageacademy.org/summercamps; info@gageacademy.org

Dusty Strings Music Store and School................................................33

Girl Scouts of Western Washington .............................10

Summer music programs for ages 8–18 Seattle; 206-634-1662 dustystrings.com; music@dustystrings.com

Eastside Catholic School............38

College-prep faith-based learning, co-ed; grades 6–12 Sammamish; 425-295-3000 eastsidecatholic.org; info@eastsidecatholic.org

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Eastside Dream Elite......................38 Recreational cheer, dance and tumbling; ages 5–18 Greater Eastside; 425-246-9636 eastsidedreamelite.com; anne@eastsidedreamelite.com

Everett AquaSox...........................30

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

Affordable family entertainment Everett; 425-258-3673 aquasox.com; info@aquasox.com

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance.............................................13

Youth mountain biking camps and clinics 3 Puget Sound-area locations; 206-524-2900; evergreenmtb.org

The Evergreen School - Summer Program............................................35 Academics, theater, arts, sports, preschool; ages 3–14 Shoreline; 206-364-2650 evergreenschool.org; summerprogram@evergreenschool.org

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Catholic, all-girls school for grades 5–12 Bellevue; 425-641-0700 forestridge.org; admissions@forestridge.org

French Immersion School of Washington.....................................62

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Overnight and day camps for girls in grades 1–12 Seattle; 800-541-9852 girlscoutsww.org; info@girlscoutsww.org

Girls Rock Math.............................19 Fun, creative math camps for girls King County; 206-408-8708 girlsrockmathematics.com; camp@girlsrockmathematics.com Gotta Dance....................................30 Dance instruction in ballet, hip hop, jazz, more Redmond; 425-861-5454 gttadance.com Hamlin Robinson School............36 Serving students with dyslexia; grades 1–8 Seattle; 206-763-1167 hamlinrobinson.org Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve Interactive exhibits showcasing the Tulalip Tribes Tulalip; 360-716-2600 hibulbculturalcenter.org

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High Trek Adventures Summer Camps................................................50 Activities and sports for mind and body Mukilteo; 425-382-2966 hightrekeverett.com; info@hightrekeverett.com

Hugo House.....................................48 Scribes creative writing camps for grades 6–12 Seattle; 206-322-7030 hugohouse.org; youth@hughouse.org

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i9 Sports — Puget Sound............53 Top youth sports experiences; ages 3–17 Eastside area; 425-369-2949 i9sports.com; seattle@i9sports.com iD Tech Camps and Academies.......................................11 Code apps, create video games, build robots; ages 7–19 Multiple Puget Sound-area locations; 888-709-8324 idtech.com; info@idtech.com

Illumination Learning Studio 41 After-school care, camps, preschool/ preK, music lessons 4 Seattle locations; 206-466-1931 ilskids.com

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KidsPark – Lynnwood.................... 8

Hourly child care, preschool and fun private parties Lynnwood; 425-478-2213 kidspark.com

KidsQuest Children’s Museum............................................54 Art, science and engineering camps; age 3–grade 3 Bellevue, Redmond; 425-637-8100 kidsquestmuseum.org; info@kidsquestmuseum.org

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KinderCare Learning Center....27 A lifetime of confidence starts here Multiple Seattle-area locations; 833-905-3276 kindercare.com

Kirkland Arts Center...................47 Fun summer art camps, great teachers; ages 5–12 Kirkland; 425-822-7171 ext. 181 kirklandartscenter.org

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• Fitness Classes • 3 Pools for hours of family fun Join today!

www.samena.com (425) 746-1160

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Lang’s Horse and Pony Farm....34 Day and overnight horse camps for ages 3 and up Mount Vernon; 360-424-7630 comeride.com; langshorseandponyfarm@hotmail.com

Lehman Learning Solutions.....52 We treat academic, EF, processing and spectrum issues Seattle and Eastside; 206-526-8560 lehmanlearning.com; cindy@lehmanlearning.com The Little School...........................36 Experiential, child-centered learning; ages 3–11 Bellevue; 425-827-8708 thelittleschool.org; info@thelittleschool.org Living Montessori Education Community.....................................58

Preschool, elementary and enrichment; infants–elementary Bellevue; 425-373-5437 livingmontessori.com; info@livingmontessori.com

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directory continued from page 55 Majestic Adventures...................15

Northwest Girlchoir....................27

MoPop – Museum of Pop Culture..............................................63

Northwest Railway Museum...47

Mythical, magical Adventure Quest LARP camp; ages 6–17 Seattle; 360-836-0386 questnorthwest.com; info@majesticadventures.net

Exhibitions and programs that bring pop culture to life Seattle; 206-770-2700 mopop.org; info@mopop.org

Morningside Academy...............12

Academic summer program; ages 6–16 Seattle; 206-709-9500 morningsideacademy.org; info@ morningsideacademy.org

Music Works Northwest...........22 Camps for voice, piano, rock, jazz, special needs, more Bellevue; 425-644-0988 musicworksnw.org; registration@musicworksnw.org North Cascades Institute..........32 Family getaways on Diablo Lake, learning and adventure North Cascades National Park; 360-854-2599 ncascades.org/parentmap; info@ncascades.org

Summer Sing day camp for grades 2–7; choirs year-round Seattle; 206-527-2900 northwestgirlchoir.org; info@northwestgirlchoir.org

Train excursions, exhibits and events Snoqualmie; 425-888-3030 trainmuseum.org; info@trainmuseum.org

The Northwest School International Summer Camp...28

For youth ages 10–16 from Seattle and around the world Seattle; 206-816-6070 northwestschool.org/summercamp; nwssummer@northwestschool.org

NOVA Middle School....................27 Challenging curriculum for highly capable learners Olympia; 360-491-7097 novaschool.org; admissions@novaschool.org

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Open Window School ...........28 A summer of fun and learning; grades K–7 Bellevue; 425-214-0523 openwindowschool.org; summer@ows.org

Sign up for a Preview Day at DigiPen Academy!

For over 30 years, DigiPen has helped students realize their dreams in the arts, animation, video game development, music, sound design, computer science, and engineering. Join us for a Preview Day in Redmond and see how we can jump-start your child’s education through our K-12 summer workshops, homeschool programs, and weekend workshops.

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Sports, STEM, swimming, Ninja Warrior and more Bellevue; 425-885-5566 proclub.com; jsalimi@proclub.com

Recreational and pre-professional dance training Seattle, Bellevue; 206-441-2435, 425-451-1241 pnb.org/pnbschool; pnbschool@pnb.org

Pacific Science Center................31 Camps for Curious Minds; preK– grade 8 7 Puget Sound locations; 206-443-2925 pacsci.org; edprograms@pacsci.org

Pacifica Writers’ Workshop.....34 Creative writing classes, workshops and camps Seattle pacificawritersworkshop.com

PRO Club Summer Camps

Pump It Up.......................................58 Birthday parties, open jumps, summer camps and more Kirkland, Lynnwood; 425-820-2297, 425-774-2297 pumpitupparty.com/kirkland-wa, pumpitupparty.com/lynnwood-wa

Rain City Fencing Center...........54 Half and full-day fencing programs, equipment provided Bellevue; 425-747-6300 camps.raincityfencing.com; info@raincityfencing.com Red Gate Farm Day Camp

Phoenix Farm Hunters and Jumpers............................................28

Redmond Academy of Theatre Arts.....................................................35

Picket Fence Real Estate...........36

Ask about our generous closing-cost credit King and Snohomish counties; 206-898-8072 picketfencere.com; pfre@comcast.net

Pierce County Library System............................................ 39

Discover the world of information and imagination 20 locations; 253-548-3300 piercecountylibrary.org

PNW Competitive Edge Tennis Academy..........................................40 Youth tennis and adventure camps Kirkland; 425-968-8339 pnwcompetitiveedgetennis.com; info@pnwsportsandwellness.com

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Paint Away!.....................................28 Ceramic painting and glass fusing studio, art camp Redmond; 425-861-8388 paintawaynow.com; info@paintawaynow.com

Horsemanship day camps for ages 5 and up Woodinville; 206-229-2711 phoenixfarm.com; phoenix_farm@hotmail.com

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Fun, hands-on farm and nature day camps; ages 4–14 Carnation; 425-788-1134 oxbow.org; education@oxbow.org

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Theater and dance classes and summer camps; ages 3–18 Redmond; 425-881-2773 redmondacademy.org; rataoffice@gmail.com

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Roaring Mouse Creative Arts Studio................................................14

Over 30 themes to choose from.

HORSE CAMP | SWIMMING | ALL SPORT DANCE | THEATER | S.T.E.M. & ROBOTICS TENNIS | COOKING | GLEE | OUTDOOR ADVENTURES | SOCCER | CHEERLEADING NINJA WARRIOR | BUDDING ARTISTS RACQUET SPORTS | SQUASH | SURVIVOR CAMP | LIFGUARD | AND MORE...

Art classes, preschool, camps, giftmaking and parties Seattle; 206-522-1187 roaringmouse.org

Rock Solid Science........................12 Geology programs, science camps and parties Seattle area; 206-715-2556 rocksolidscience.com

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SUMMER CAMP 2020 Cooking Music STEAM Swimming Sports Art Games Drama Field Trips Maker Space Water Play livingmontessori.com | (425)373-5437

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Beginning horseback riding camps; ages 6–12 Sammamish; 425-392-0600 rockmeadoweq.com/summercamps; info@bigeqfarmllc.com

Romp.................................................... 5 Kids’ play space, party venue, newly opened coffee shop Bellevue; 425-748-4497 romp-community.com; rompcommunity@gmail.com

Russian School of Mathematics..................................40

After-school math enrichment; grades K–12 Bellevue, South Bellevue, Redmond; 855-MATH-855 russianschool.com

Safe N Sound Swimming............64

1-on-1 swim lessons, outdoor and water adventure camps Seattle; 206-285-9279 snsswim.com

SAMBICA...........................................44 Lakeside fun at day, overnight and high school camps Bellevue; 425-746-9110 sambica.com; sambica@sambica.com

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Samis Foundation.........................21 Supporting Jewish education in Washington state Seattle; 206-622-3363 samisfoundation.org Sammamish Montessori School................................................13 Art, sports, science, more; ages 3–8 Redmond; 425-883-3271 sammamishmontessori.com; info@sammamishmontessori.com

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Seabury School..............................14 Adventure-packed camps to challenge kids; grades K–8 Tacoma; 253-952-3111 seabury.org; office@seabury.org

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Seattle Chess School...................33 Chess camps, classes and tournaments Seattle; 206-427-4539 seattlechessschool.org; info@seattlechessschool.org

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Seattle Children’s Theatre........40 Live theater, camps and classes, inschool programs Seattle; 206-441-3322 sct.org; info@sct.org

Seattle Theatre Group................28 Diverse performances and youth education programs Seattle stgpresents.org

Seattle Fashion Academy..........36

Seattle Yacht Club........................41

Summer camp for ages 12–17 Seattle; 206-367-1837 seattlefashionacademy.com

Sailing School day camp; ages 7–17 Seattle; 206-926-1009 seattleyachtclub.org; catiep@seattleyachtclub.org

From Physics to Philosophy!

Sounders FC Youth Camps........51 Soccer camps that bring kids into the Sounders family Multiple greater Seattle-area locations soundersfc.com/camps

Every summer, parents seek programs that are fun and meaningful learning experiences for their children. The UW Robinson Center for Young Scholars offers a variety of math, science, literature, philosophy, and writing classes for children in grades 5-10. Our academic programs provide an intensive, inspirational and in-depth learning experience that is renowned in the region. Classes are small, with faculty who are experienced teachers and specialists in their field.

The program takes place in classrooms throughout the University of Washington Seattle campus.

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Youth filmmaking workshops and camps Seattle-area locations; 206-464-5830 siff.net/youth; education@siff.net

Sponge – Language for Kids.....41 Instruction in Spanish, Mandarin and more; ages 0–10 Multiple Puget Sound locations; 206-227-7138 spongeschool.com; info@spongeschool.com

The program runs from July 6th – 24th, five days a week from 9:00AM – 2:20PM. There is also an After-Class program available from 2:20 - 4:30PM. There will be some homework, because of the breadth and depth of material covered. Registration opens February 9th at 4:00 pm.

Seattle Mariners Ballpark Tours and Birthdays ................................48

Spring Street International School ...................................... 41

Seattle Girls Choir Summer Music Day Camp ....................42

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Seattle Humane............................45 Pet adoptions, youth programs, services, more Bellevue; 425-641-0080 seattlehumane.org

Seattle International Film Festival – SIFF Education.............. 5

Go “behind the seams” at T-Mobile Park Seattle; 206-346-4241 mariners.com/tours

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Independent day and boarding school; grades 6–12 Friday Harbor; 360-378-6393 springstreet.org

In Summer Challenge, children explore a variety of adventurous topics such as the physics of roller coasters, astronomy, architecture, and creative writing. The supportive collaborative learning environment is one that children remember for a lifetime. Summer Challenge (5th – 6th grade) emphasizes hands-on learning, field trips, and activities. Its goal is to provide motivated students with an intensive, hands-on, fun educational experience in areas outside of the traditional school curriculum.

SUMMER STRETCH

Summer Stretch (7th – 10th grade) is more academic in nature, providing an accelerated, rigorous learning experience. The Summer Stretch program is characterized by high-level thinking, intellectual adventure, and pursuit of understanding. The program offers both condensed self-paced courses (e.g.

Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Precalculus, Chemistry) and courses for enrichment (e.g. American Literature, Debate, Physics of Robotics). What all of these courses provide is an in-depth, intensive learning experience.

The program runs from June 29th – July 30th, three days a week from 9:00AM - 2:20PM. Students must be committed to a substantial homework load; courses are graded and final transcripts are provided. Registration opens February 2nd at 4:00 pm.

RC ONLINE

RC Online (9th – 12th grade) is a new accelerated learning opportunity, bringing advanced college-prep curriculum to an online platform for high school students. RC Online provides an inspiring, expansive educational experience as a window into what college-level work will be like; to move students rapidly from novice to advanced writers, readers and thinkers via specific skills, practices and tools. These courses provide challenging curriculum without the logistical, economic and other barriers that come between a student and educational opportunity. Additional information can be found on our website.

“The best one in the region for highly capable kids.” (Summer Challenge Parent) “Excellent! My daughter is already looking forward to next summer’s math class!”

(Summer Stretch Parent)

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directory continued from page 59 Spruce Street School Summer Camp..................................................24 Nine one-week summer camp sessions for ages 5–10 Seattle; 206-621-9211 sprucestreetschool.org; info@sprucestreetschool.org

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Steve & Kate’s Camp...................13

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Flexible hours, lunch included; preK– grade 7 Seattle, Bellevue; 206-209-0121, 425-533-9478 steveandkatescamp.com

Stillaguamish Tribe’s Festival of the River and Pow Wow.............22 Family fest with live music and kids’ activities Arlington; festivaloftheriver.com

Stone Soup Theatre SummerStage.................................14

Outdoor youth drama camps with weekly performances 2 Seattle locations; 206-388-9212 stonesouptheatre.org; education@stonesouptheatre.org

Stroum Jewish Community Center Camp..................................... 7 Sports, swim, drama, art, science and tech day camps Mercer Island, Seattle; 206-232-7115 sjcc.org

Student Sidelines.........................26 Helping students develop business leadership skills Seattle; 805-358-7627 studentsidelines.com

The Studio........................................35 Free intro class, art camps, birthday parties 2 Bellevue locations; 425-643-2058 bellevuestudio.com; crossroads@bellevuestudio.com

Studio East Training for the Performing Arts.............................. 8

Drama classes, theater camps and productions; ages 4–19 Kirkland; 425-820-1800 studio-east.org; info@studio-east.org

Sunshine Music Together LLC. 15 Early-childhood music classes; ages 0–5 6 Puget Sound-area locations sunshinemusictogether.com; info@sunshinemusictogether.com

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Tacoma Nature Center...............26 Nature programs and day camps Tacoma; 253-404-3930 tacomanaturecenter.org Terra-Forma Education..............16 Nature exploration, adventure challenge, science, myth Seattle; 206-361-2133 terra-forma.us; caveman@terra-forma.us

Trackers Earth Seattle................ 2 Full-day nature camps for preK– grade 9 Kirkland, Lynnwood; 206-833-3935 seattle.trackersearth.com; seattle@trackersearth.com

Two Cranes Aikido.......................41 Martial art training and practice for kids and adults Seattle; 206-523-5503 twocranesaikido.com

University of Washington Summer Youth Programs..........55

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Educational day camps and courses; grades 1–12 Seattle, Bellevue; 206-685-6525 summer-camp.uw.edu; sypinfo@uw.edu

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URJ Camp Kalsman ...............34 Reform Jewish summer camps and programs; grades 2–12 Arlington; 425-284-4484 campkalsman.org; campkalsman@urj.org

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Wildwood Ranch...........................44 Camp with horses, gardening, crafts, more; ages 5â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 Fall City; 425-802-6705 wildwoodranch.co; info@wildwoodranch.co

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Woodland Park Zoo ................ 5 Connecting kids to animals and nature; ages 4â&#x20AC;&#x201C;13 Seattle; 206-548-2424 zoo.org/camps; camps@zoo.org

Acceleration and enrichment for highly capable students Seattle; 206-543-4160 robinsoncenter.uw.edu; rcys@uw.edu

Rock climbing camps and programs; ages 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;17 Seattle, Redmond, North Lynnwood verticalworld.com

Villa Academy and Villa Ventures...........................................46

Catholic, independent school serving preschoolâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;grade 8 Seattle; 206-524-8885 thevilla.org; ehodgson@thevilla.org

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Industry, college and career exploration; grades 9â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12 Renton; 253-237-3545 wbw.org; info@wbw.org

Wedgwood Drama Studio.........36

Theater camps and classes; age 3â&#x20AC;&#x201C;grade 5 Seattle; 206-384-1446 wedgwooddrama.com; christicruz@wedgwooddrama.com

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YMCA of Greater Seattle...........25 Day and overnight camps, youth expeditions for all ages King and south Snohomish counties ykids.org YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties...........................................14

Camp Seymour, child care, youth and family programs Multiple locations; 253-534-7800 ymcapkc.org/summer

YMCA of Snohomish County....32 Day and overnight camps for all ages and interests Everett, Marysville, Mill Creek, Monroe, Mukilteo, Stanwood-Camano ymca-snoco.org/camp

Youth Theatre Northwest........12 Drama camps and shows; ages 2â&#x20AC;&#x201C;18 Mercer Island; 206-232-4145 youththeatre.org; info@youththeatre.org

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