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Oh, Those Sweet Summer Camp Memories It’s a testament to the impact summer camp has that decades later, I can still recall specific camp counselors, friends and experiences with almost crystal clarity. I can still picture Swamp Mama (genius camp counselor name, isn’t it?) leading a busload of kids through the button factory song on the way to camp, and can almost feel the soft, dry scales of an unbelievably long boa constrictor compress against my arm when I think about the first (absolutely thrilling) time I held one — at summer camp. And if you asked me to hum a few bars of my favorite camp song, I could easily oblige (It’s “The Other Day I Met a Bear,” in case you’re wondering.).

At camp, I spent hours doing things I didn’t usually get to do. I batiked, made paper, canoed, went horseback riding and jumped in a lake more than a few times. I broadened my friend circle and pushed the limits of my comfort zone because … well, I had to. For many kids, summer camp is the gentle nudge toward independence you can’t get at school or from parents, a confidence builder, a source of pride.

Years later, I worked at an overnight camp in the Colorado mountains where I got to see things from the other side. For many of my campers, it was a transformative summer as they backpacked for the first time or summited a 14,000-foot mountain (now, that’s something to write home about). They challenged assumptions about themselves and others, and grew in ways they weren’t expecting, without the distractions of home. That’s what summer camp is about, really: Different environments. Different experiences. Different people.

If camp is part of your family’s summer survival plan, we’ve got more than 100 options for you to consider (p. 6), and a simple quiz (p. 51) that’ll send you in the right direction, if you’re not sure where to start.

Here’s to a summer filled with new experiences.

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Camps in the Great Outdoors Time spent in nature can improve mental health as well as develop skills needed to lead an active lifestyle. The following summer camps offer ultracool activities, such as animal tracking, wild cooking, white water rafting, backpacking, rock climbing and many more. Whether you choose a day camp or overnight experience, your child will have a blast.

Arboretum Summer Camp (Seattle) This camp offers two locations this year, the Washington Park Arboretum and the Center for Urban Horticulture. Campers will get dirty while playing and investigating the natural world around them; they’ll also walk the trails and learn to identify flora and fauna. Choose from one- or two-week camps, which are filled by lottery.

Dates: Various Ages: 6–14 Cost: $400–$800 Trackers Seattle (Kenmore) Campers learn wilderness survival skills in these award-winning day camps. Campers will make new friends while exploring and learning skills such as animal tracking, archery, homesteading, foraging, fishing, boating and more.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Grades: K–9 Cost: $510–$540

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Camp Nor’wester (Johns Island, San Juan Islands) In these monthlong camps, kids will learn outdoor skills as well as sailing, hiking, rock climbing and archery, to name a few. Each session includes overnight trips in which campers hone their wilderness survival skills.

Dates: June 23–July 20 and July 24–Aug. 20 Ages: 9–16 Cost: $6,150–$7,150, financial aid available Avid4 Adventure (Bellevue) These day camps offer kids a chance to learn mountain biking, rock climbing, kayaking, standup paddleboarding and other outdoor sports.

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Wolf Camp (Lake Sammamish, Puyallup, Mount Rainier) These cool camps feature a 6-to-1 counselorto-camper ratio and give kids the opportunity to learn wilderness survival, herbology, wild cooking, foraging, animal tracking, animal search and rescue, ancient artisan skills and even advanced earth conservation. Wolf Camp offers both day and overnight camp experiences.

Dates: Various Ages: 8–17 (7-year-olds can join an older sibling) Cost: $495–$1,075 (sliding scale, financial aid and returning camper discounts available) Wilderness Awareness School (multiple locations) Wilderness Awareness School uses its own “coyote mentoring” techniques, which blend ancient and modern ways of connecting with nature.

With a small staff-to-student ratio, campers will learn about nature while also learning practical lessons, such as survival skills, animal tracking, plant identification and more.

Dates: Various Ages: 6–18 Cost: $575–$1,595

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Camp Gallagher (Lakebay) This overnight camp for middle school and high school students offers a variety of activities, including canoeing, sailing, swimming, games and crafts. Some camps feature a one- to two-night excursion in which campers travel to another campsite and work as a team.

Dates: June 24–July 2; July 6–11, 14–22 and July 26–Aug. 1; Aug. 5–14 and 17–25 Grades: 7–12 Cost: $805–$1,341 Alpengirl (multiple locations in Washington, Oregon, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana) Alpengirl camps include a variety of adventure activities, such as backpacking, horseback riding, whitewater rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more. With 1-to-4 and 1-to-6 counselor-to-camper ratios, girls can develop confidence and lasting friendships.

Dates: Various Ages: 12–16 Cost: $1,845–$4,295 Camp Fire Central Puget Sound (multiple locations) For older teens who crave adventure, Camp Sealth offers three overnight camps for kids in grades 8–10. Kids can choose from hiking and white water rafting during Cascades in Action camp; check out lava tubes and hike around Mount St. Helens during Volcano Venture camp; or try a couple of days backpacking and then return to camp for traditional activities when they sign up for the Cascades Backpacking camp. Camps are gender inclusive, which means coed cabins are available as requested.

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YMCA Outdoor Leadership Camps (various locations) Boys & Girls Outdoor Leadership (BOLD & GOLD) offers tweens and teens amazing outdoor experiences while teaching leadership skills. Rock climbing at Mount Erie, hiking through the rainforest and backpacking on the beach are just a sample of the types of camps offered. There are also all-gender options.

Dates: Various Grades: 6–college Cost: $1,215–$3,995 Adventure Treks (multiple locations) Exclusively for teens, campers will enjoy the outdoors while facing physical challenges such as rafting, climbing, hiking, biking, camping, kayaking and canoeing as a group.

While having fun in beautiful places, teens gain confidence, leadership skills and outdoor skills that set them up for a successful future.

Dates: Various Ages: 13–18 Cost: $4,295–$7,095

One-Day and Drop-In Camps Whether a parent has a last-minute work obligation or their bored kids just need something to do, these camps offer activities that last from an hour or two to a full day. Not only are these activities flexible for schedules, but they also offer a way for kids to try something new before committing to a full week of camp.

FrogLegs Culinary School (Seattle, Kirkland, Issaquah, Redmond) An array of FrogLegs camps have drop-in, one-day options.

With cute camp themes such as Rainbow Palooza, Amazing Animals, Snack Attack and Flour Power, kids will feel inspired to whip up something tasty. Note: Full sessions are also offered.

Ages: 4–14 Cost: $70–$100 per day Emerald City Fired Arts (Seattle) At this studio, kids can choose from a variety of art projects, including painting pottery, creating a mosaic, fusing glass and other creative activities. Camps are held in the afternoons with one-week, one-day and hourly options.

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Ages: 6–12 Cost: $95 per session Hourly camp If you only need a couple of hours of child care or have a bored kid at home, you can drop off your child for a fun activity.

Ages: 5–10 Cost: $15 per child, plus materials; no hourly fee for kids 11 and older Museo Art Academy (Issaquah) Museo Art offers a pottery camp on Fridays. Families can choose morning or afternoon half days or sign up for both, with the lunch-hour add-on, to create a full-day camp. Kids will work with air-dry and low-fire ceramic clay, as well as learn the basics of the potter’s wheel and hand building techniques.

Ages: 5–13 Cost: $175 Animal Compassion Camp (Sultan) Pasado’s Safe Haven, an 85-acre rescue animal sanctuary, offers a one-day camp on July 10, where kids learn about the rescued animal residents. Activities include interacting with animals, hands-on projects, music, art and more. The

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Ages: 7–10 Cost: TBD Steve & Kate’s Camp (Everett, Bellevue, Seattle, Bothell) Campers choose their own activities throughout the day, while parents can pick and choose the days their kids attend. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., and lunch and snacks are included in the price. Purchase any number of days or a pass for the whole summer and then just show up on the days you need child care. If you don’t use up your passes, you’ll be refunded the unused days at the end of the summer.

Ages: 4–12 Cost: $120 per day, $3,600 for the summer Arena Sports School’s Out Camp (multiple locations) Arena Sports camps are filled with active and age-appropriate activities, such as field games, ropes courses, laser tag, arts and crafts, inflatable fun zones and other activities kids love. Please note offerings differ by facility. Parents love the flexible options for half days, full days, full or partial weeks, or even a single day of camp. Preregistration works best, but if the camp isn’t full for the day, walk-ins are welcome as well.

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There is nothing quite like an old-fashioned summer camp experience — sitting around a campfire with s’mores in hand; participating in singalongs; trying new things, such as archery or boating; and enjoying traditional camp activities, such as hiking and swimming. At a classic summer camp, kids learn independence, make friends, reconnect with nature and just relax after an action-packed school year. With stays lasting from a few days to a month and sessions for first-graders through teens, there is a camp for every kid on this list.

Camp Sealth (Vashon Island) At Classic Camp, kids can try a variety of traditional camp activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor cooking, singing, archery, bouldering, exploring and more. Plus, campers get to have a voice in planning their activities.

Dates: Weekly, starting July 1, 8, 17, 22 and 29; Aug. 7, 12 and 19 Grades: 1–10 Cost: $690–$990 YMCA Camp Orkila (Orcas Island) At Camp Orkila’s traditional camp, kids can get a taste of the classics, including swimming in a pool, arts and crafts, a ropes course, visiting the Marine Salmon Center, sleeping under the stars and much more.

Dates: Starting June 24 and 29; July 6, 13, 20 and 31; Aug. 7, 14 and 21 Grades: 1–10 Cost: $1,350–$2,350, tiered pricing Sunset Lake (Wilkeson) Sunset Lake is a nonprofit summer camp and retreat center owned and operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Set in the foothills of Mount Rainier, the center offers a classic overnight summer camp experience. For kids not ready for overnight camp, a weeklong day camp is offered for ages 5–10, June 24–28 for $350.

Dates: Various Ages: 8–17 Cost: $575

Black Diamond Camp (Auburn) The Christian faith–based Black Diamond Camp offers weeklong, full-day camps filled with traditional camp activities. During their time at camp, kids can try indoor climbing, swimming, slingshots, drift trikes, rappelling and many other indoor and outdoor activities they can’t always enjoy during the year.

Dates: Weekly, June 17–Aug. 23 Ages: 5–12 Cost: $299–$379

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Dates: July 7–13 and 31–27; Aug. 4–10 Grades: 1–10 Cost: $498–$795 Four Winds * Westward Ho (Orcas Island) This camp offers monthong sessions featuring a full program of activities, trips and group living experiences in which campers can connect with nature and become comfortable in their own skin. Campers entering grades 9 or 10 can take a six-day canoeing, sailing, kayaking or backpacking trip off the camp property.

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Boys & Girls Clubs (multiple locations) Boys & Girls Clubs’ summer day camps offer different themes each week for kids in grades K–5. Campers experience a wide variety of activities and field trips in a safe, inclusive and engaging environment. Summer sports camps are also offered.

Dates: Various Grades: K–5 Cost: Varies Girl Scouts of Western Washington (multiple locations) Staff-led overnight camps are held at Camp River Ranch, Camp St. Albans and Camp Robbinswold this summer for registered Girl Scouts. Girl Scout volunteers host overnight community camps (dates below) at Camp Lyle McLeod, where campers can enjoy a traditional camp experience that includes boating, archery, campfires, singing, arts and crafts, and more.

Dates: June 23–29; July 7–13, 14–20, 21–27 and July 28–Aug. 3; Aug. 4–10 Grades: 2–12 Cost: Varies Camp Zanika (Wenatchee) Camp Zanika, located on the shores of Lake Wenatchee, is owned and operated by North Central Washington Council of Camp Fire. Kids can have a relaxed, traditional summer camp experience in a fun and safe environment.

Choose from a mini week for younger campers to extended two-week stays for experienced campers.

Dates: Various Grades: 1–12 Cost: Varies Camp Kalsman (Kirkland) Camp Kalsman, located on 300 acres near Kirkland, practices active Jewish education, incorporating Judaism into activities as campers learn new skills in athletic, aquatic, arts and nature programs. Sessions last from one to five weeks, focusing on different interests, such as kibbutz life, the arts, Hebrew immersion and outdoor challenges.

Dates: Various Grades: 1–11 Cost: $1,925–$5,225 nonmember price, discount for members

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Campers can learn to play an instrument; act in a play; learn the basics of theater skills, such as blocking and etiquette; or just sing their hearts out with show tunes under the spotlight.

Seattle Children’s Theatre (various locations) Seattle Children’s Theatre offers summer camps in Seattle and in many partner locations, including the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP), the National Nordic Museum, Coyote Central, the Meridian School, Villa Academy, St. Thomas School, Vashon Center for the Arts and the Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI). Kids can be their dramatic selves with these summer theater camps.

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Rain City Rock Camp Summer Camp (Seattle) This one-week camp supports youths of marginalized genders in a safe and empowering environment that fosters leadership and encourages creativity. Campers learn the basics of how to play an instrument and collaborate to write a song. Other activities include workshops on topics such as identity, activism, body power and zine making. At camp’s end, campers show off their original songs for friends and family.

Dates: July 17–22 and 24–29 Ages: 8–17 Cost: Sliding scale, $0–$500 Broadway Bound Children’s Theatre (Seattle) Broadway Bound’s weeklong musical theater camps introduce kids to a variety of skills, from singing and movement for younger kids to audition tips, script analysis and theater etiquette for tweens and teens. Each camp ends with a 15-minute performance for friends and family that includes three Broadway songs.

Dates: Weekly, June 17–Aug. 30 Ages: 5–18 Cost: $450 Stone Soup Theatre (Seattle) At this camp, kids can have fun acting and performing outdoors. These weeklong theater camps are held in various parks and include musicals and plays; each ends in a performance by campers. Before and aftercare options are available.

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School of Rock (various locations) School of Rock offers a wide variety of music camps for elementary to high school kids.

Choose from Rookie Camp for the novice to songwriting and music production for expertlevel musicians. With themes from The Beatles to heavy metal, there is something for every music-minded kid. Most camps include a performance by campers.

Dates: Various Ages: 5–18 Cost: $450–$550 Summer String Academy (Ellensburg) String Academy’s six-day summer camp connects middle schoolers with professional musicians. Unlike other music camps, this program includes traditional camp activities and music education. Campers rehearse in both full orchestra and smaller ensembles, as well as learning music theory, rehearsal etiquette and more at the Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center.

Dates: July 21–26 Grades: 6–9 Cost: $720 ($670 until April 1)

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Youth Theatre Northwest (Mercer Island) Taught by professional teaching artists, these camps explore creative problem-solving, character creation, musical theater training, imaginative play, scene study and performance training. Youth Theatre Northwest camps culminate in a sharing of work on the last day so that families can get a glimpse of the students’ week.

Dates: TBD Ages: 2–18 Cost: $60–$625

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STEAM and Science Camps Stop summer slide with these knowledgebuilding STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) and science camps where complex concepts are seamlessly incorporated into engaging activities. Kids will learn while exploring marine biology, Grossology, fashion design, playing chess, sailing, robotics, coding and more.

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Open World at DigiPen (Redmond and Bothell) Open World workshops are designed to explore the STEAM fields of the future with cutting-edge technologies, programs and techniques that will be relevant in real-world industries. Subjects include robotics, art, animation, ceramics, video game development, sound design, programming, manga, drawing and more.

Dates: Various Grades: K–12 Cost: $659–$2,999 YMCA Marine Biology (Orcas Island) At Camp Orkila’s Marine Salmon Center, campers are immersed in marine ecology, oceanography and conservation of the natural world. Campers will get to dissect a squid, explore the intertidal zone and visit the Whale Museum on San Juan Island.

Dates: July 31–Aug. 6; Aug. 7–13 and 14–20 Grades: 6–8 Cost: $1,875–$2,350 Chess4Life (Issaquah, Bellevue) Students can choose from all-day chess, chess plus Lego, or chess plus table tennis at these day camps. Beginner through advanced players are welcome and will rapidly improve their chess skills and learn critical mindsets for success while having a good time and making new friends, too.

Dates: June 17–Aug. 30 Ages: 6–12 Cost: $425–$515 Girls Rock Math (various Seattle and Eastside locations) This math camp allows campers to explore math concepts through art and nature. In small groups, girls will try fashion design, beading, creating codes, patterns and many other craftbased projects that might make math more accessible. They will also work together to foster collaboration skills. A leadership camp for former

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Dates: Weekly, starting July 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5 and 12 Grades: 1–6 Cost: TBD Youth Science of Sailing (Seattle) Campers will dive into the math and physics behind sailing! In this weeklong camp, they will learn about the cause and effect of the wind in your sails and a hand at the helm. Campers will learn through science modules, then apply that science to sailing.

Dates: Weekly, starting July 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12 and 19 Ages: 11–14 Cost: $575 for members, $650 for nonmembers iD Tech Camps (Seattle, Bellevue) Campers learn from tech rock stars on the University of Washington and Bellevue College campuses with iD Tech’s camps in tech, game development, AI, coding and more. Learn Java and Python coding, virtual robotics, Roblox game design, Minecraft mod building and other subjects that get kids engaged in computing.

Dates: Various Ages: 7–18 Cost: $1,079 and up

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Both half and full-day camps Ages 5+ Pacific Science Center (various locations) At Camps for Curious Minds, kids will investigate, experiment and play with STEAM themes like “Grossology,” robotics, young vets, kitchen chemistry, microbiomes and many others.

Offered at multiple locations in the greater Seattle area, these day camps fill up quickly.

Scholarships are available.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Grades: pre-K–8 Cost: $290–$720 KidsQuest Children’s Museum (Bellevue) Kids can play and have fun while learning STEAMbased concepts. In these half- and full-day camps, themes include space exploration, photography, sports and more. Campers are divided by age group into Explorer Camp and Adventure Camp. Member registration opens a day before it opens to the general public.

Dates: Various Ages: 4–10 Cost: $350 for Explorer Camp, $525 for Adventure Camp

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Kids Science Labs (Seattle) These science summer camps for kids incorporate weekly themes and topics such as medicine, chemistry and engineering design. Fun themes and lots of hands-on projects keep kids engaged all day. These full-day camps include snack breaks, outdoor time and time in the art studio.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 10, 17, 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 4–12 Cost: $495

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Fantasy STEAM Explorers Camp (Seattle) Science with a pinch of imagination is the best way to describe this STEAM-themed camp at the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP). Campers will experiment and explore engineering and science concepts so out there that the ideas will seem magical.

Dates: July 22–26 Ages: 7–10 Cost: $400 ($20 discount if you register before May 30)

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Camps for Creative Kids After sitting in school and focusing on academics all year, kids will find summer to be the perfect time to explore their creative sides. Campers can paint pottery, learn woodworking, turn recycled objects into art, draw, create mixed media, fuse glass, make mosaics or even sharpen their chef skills.

Seattle ReCreative (Greenwood and Georgetown) These camps focus on the magic of turning reused, reclaimed and recycled materials into beautiful art. All camps are led by two teachers and run in weekly, five-day, Monday– Friday blocks, with each week featuring a unique theme.

Dates: July 1–5, 8–12, 15–19, 22–26 and July 29–Aug. 2; Aug. 5–9, 12–16, 19–23 and 26–30 Ages: 4–12 Cost: $275–$390

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Illumination Learning Studio (Greenwood and Ballard) Illumination Learning Studio offers weeklong camps with creative themes that focus on drama, dance, visual arts and pop culture.

Camps include field trips, engaging activities and outdoor playtime. Weekly music lessons are an optional add-on.

Dates: TBA Ages: 5–11 Cost: TBD Museo Art Academy (Issaquah) Campers can choose half-day camp for three or four days a week, or sign up for the full-day camp by adding a supervised lunch hour. With a different theme each week, kids will enjoy painting, sculpting, drawing, creating mixed media and more. One-day pottery camps are offered on Fridays.

Dates: Various Ages: 5–13 Cost: $175–$275 (Add a supervised lunch hour for an extra cost.)

FrogLegs Cooking School (multiple locations) Each session of these weekly cooking camps are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with aftercare available for an additional charge. Kids learn kitchen skills in the process of preparing themed recipes, including entrées and desserts, each day. Among the novel themes are Rainbow Palooza, Amazing Animals, Retro Ice Cream Shoppe and others.

Dates: Various Ages: 4–14 Cost: $280–$600 Paint Away! (Redmond) Redmond’s popular Paint Away! is offering weeklong summer day camps again this year.

Young artists will create a variety of art pieces in mediums such as pottery, painting, glass fusion, tie-dye and more. Campers are divided into two age groups: 6–9 and 9–14.

Dates: TBA Age: 6–14 Cost: TBD Emerald City Fired Arts (Seattle) At this studio, kids can choose from a variety of art projects, including pottery painting, mosaics, glass fusion and more. Camps are held

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in the afternoon, in one-day or one-week sessions. Students should bring a box lunch.

Dates: Varies Ages: 6–12 Cost: $95/day, $410/week Woodworking at Center for Wooden Boats (Seattle) In these halfday camps, kids will learn to use hand tools safely and build small objects, such as a birdhouse or toolbox. What a great way to introduce kids to woodworking and maybe even a new hobby.

Dates: July 1–3; Aug. 5–9 Ages: 8–11 Cost: $350 ($30 discount for members) Arts & Camp (Vashon Island) Arts & Camp overnight camp will focus on a variety of arts and crafts, including batik, tie-dye, seed bead jewelry, basketry, wood carving and others. In addition to art, campers participate in traditional camp activities.

Dates: Aug. 12–17 Grades: 6–8 Cost: $1,035–$1,235 Arts Aloft (Seattle) In these day camps, kids will create art in a variety of mediums. With fun themes such as African Safari, Fairies, Harry Potter and more, your young Picasso will have a blast. Kids should bring lunch and a snack.

Ages: 5 and a half–12 Cost: $435, sibling discount available

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Locations throughout South Seattle enrollment@launchlearning.org • 206-726-7972

Enrollment begins on March 22

Results are in! This year’s Launch Summer Camp for 2024 is student-led, starting with kids voting for their favorite theme! Wonders of the World! Explore the magic of the planet with weekly topics like Animals, Water, Space, Dinosaurs, Forces and much more!

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Rock ’n’ Rolling Camp! at MoPOP (Seattle) This camp was formed in a partnership between the Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) and Seattle Children’s Theatre (SCT). With the guidance of SCT and MoPOP teaching artists, campers practice acting skills, songwriting techniques and learn about the history of music videos to help bring their music to life.

Dates: July 15–19 Ages: 10–13 Cost: $420 ($20 discount if you register before May 30)

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Camps for Critter-Loving Kids If you have an animal-loving child, then summer camp is a great place for them to explore their interests. Read on for camps where kids can learn horsemanship, interact with rescued animals, learn about zoo animals or discover the birds, insects and other critters in the park.

to two locations this year; in addition to the Washington Park Arboretum, the Center for Urban Horticulture will also be explored by campers.

Dates: Various Grades: 1–12 Cost: $400–$800; free for teens in the Junior Naturalist Program, who can use this experience toward service hours.

Woodland Park Zoo (Seattle) Your kid will love a week at the zoo!

These day camps teach STEAM skills, scientific inquiry, global conservation and, of course, all about the animals.

Note: Campers do not interact with zoo animals.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 5–13 Cost: $388–$485

Camp Huston (Gold Bar) Camp Huston offers three horse camps each summer. These are weeklong, overnight camps at which campers are assigned their own horses to care for. They learn how to groom, saddle and ride safely. They also participate in traditional camp activities and chapel at this Episcopalian camp.

Dates: July 7–13 and 21–27; Aug. 4–10 Grades: 3–10 Cost: $795

UW Botanic Gardens (Seattle) Kids will explore public parks, get dirty while adventuring in the outdoors, and learn about bugs, birds and the local flora. Most camps are two weeks long.

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Wildwood Ranch (Fall City) In the classic ranch day camp, campers learn how to ride horses, cook over a campfire, tend a garden and make crafts. At this tech-free camp on Wildwood Ranch’s 20 acres, kids can

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Dates: Weeklong sessions, June 19–Aug. 30 Ages: 5–12 Cost: $595 Red Gate Farm (Sammamish) For a horse-loving camper who doesn’t want to attend an overnight camp, this is the camp for them. Each camper is assigned a horse, along with a partner, to learn horse care, grooming and even horse psychology. They also get daily riding lessons, as well as time for arts, crafts and horsey games. The week ends with a demonstration of their riding skills for family and friends.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 17 and 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5 and 12 Ages: 6–11 Cost: $795 Sunset Lake (Mount Rainier) Sunset Lake is a nonprofit summer camp and retreat center owned and operated by the Seventhday Adventist Church. It offers a horsemanship add-on to its other camps. Beginner through intermediate riders will progress through riding lessons, earning a certificate at each level. Campers will also participate in other camp activities.

Dates: Various Ages: 8–17 Cost: $650 Camp Sealth (Vashon Island) From novice to advanced, campers will learn to ride, care and groom horses, along with lots of traditional camp activities. Each camper will be matched with a horse for the week in these fun day and overnight camps on Vashon Island.

Dates: July 1–6, 8–13, 17–20, 22–27 and July 29–Aug. 3; Aug. 7–10, 12–17 and 19–24 Grades: 3–11 Cost: $825–$2,700, with tiered pricing Animal Compassion Camp (Sultan) At Pasado’s Safe Haven, an 85-acre sanctuary for rescued animals, kids will learn about the animal residents. Activities include interacting with animals, hands-on projects, music, art and more. In these one- to three-day day camps, each day will be spent outside and around animals. Campers who are new to Pasado can attend the beginner week sessions in July. Experienced campers attend the advanced week sessions in August.

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Shoofly Farm (Sammamish) Farm animals, such as sheep, goats and pigs, aren’t the only attractions campers will get to enjoy at this outdoor camp, which is focused on connecting kids to the natural world. Making crafts, helping to grow (and taste) veggies from the organic garden and interacting with horses are other camp activities.

Dates: Various Ages: 5 and older Cost: $650 Wildwood Ranch (Fall City) Kids enjoy exploring the natural world on this 20-acre camp property that features horse rides, campfire cooking, crafts and gardening. Attending gives kids a chance to disconnect from their devices, connect with nature and each other, and be their true selves.

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Camps for Kids and Adults with Special Needs Differently abled kids and adults deserve different camps. So do those dealing with issues such as cancer, grief or diabetes. In these programs, kids can relax among peers who understand what they are going through while having a great summer camp experience. Read on to find out about camps for the deaf, cancer patients and their siblings, those who have experienced a death in the family, have diabetes or physical disabilities from mild to severe, and others. Many camps accept respite funds.

Camp Beausite Northwest (Chimacum) Camp Beausite Northwest provides a summer camp experience for children and adults with disabilities from mild to severe. Campers ages 7–99 participate in traditional camp activities in a developmentally appropriate format. The camp offers all care ratios (with limited 1-to-1 care) and has up to four spots available for wheelchairs per camp. It also offers a One-to-Fun Camp for children and adults who require 1-to-1 or 1-to-2 care ratios.

Dates: Starting June 17 and 24; July 1, 8, 16, 22 and 29; Aug. 5 and 12 Ages: 7–99 Cost: $1,600 $–$2,200, respite-fund eligible

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Sunset Lake Deaf Camp (Wilkeson) This program offers traditional camp activities as well as specially designed programs for the deaf. Volunteers who are fluent in American Sign Language are present in each cabin and available throughout the camp.

Dates: June 20–July 7 Ages: 10–15 Cost: $575 Lions Camp Horizon (Blaine) Adults and kids who are differently abled can enjoy summer camp at this Lions Camp. Staffto-camper ratios are 1-to-1 and 1-to-4, and two registered nurses are present at each camp.

Campers can choose between Base Camp or Adventure Camp.

Dates: July 8–12, 15–19 and 22–26; Aug. 5–9 and 12–16 Ages: 12 and older (including adults) Cost: $900–$1,300

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Camp Goodtimes (Vashon Island) This camp serves not only cancer patients but their siblings as well. Here, campers can enjoy activities in a medically supervised environment and just be kids. Pediatric cancer patients either receiving treatment or off treatment can attend with their siblings (bereaved siblings as well).

Cancer patients must be cleared by their doctor to attend.

Dates: June 23–29; July 14–20 Ages: 8–17 Cost: TBD Camp Leo for Children with Diabetes (Auburn) Camp Leo offers the only camp in Western Washington dedicated to children with Type 1 diabetes. At camp, kids living with diabetes can relax and enjoy summer camp activities while making friends with others who understand what it is like to live with diabetes. Medical staff includes pharmacists, physicians, nurses, nurse practitioners and dieticians.

Dates: July 16–21 and 23–27; Aug. 17–20 Grades: 3–12 Cost: Tiered pricing

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Sunset Lake Abba’s Child Grief Camp (Wilkeson) Kids who have experienced a major loss can spend mornings with certified grief counselors and then take part in traditional camp activities in the afternoon.

Dates: Aug. 10–14 Ages: 12–17 Cost: Free with acceptance from Abba’s Child

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Kiwanis Camp Casey (Blaine) Kiwanis Club of North Central Seattle fully funds these weeklong camps for kids with mild to severe physical disabilities. The disability must be primarily physical, and campers must be able to communicate either verbally or via assisted device. Volunteer counselors and nurses help make this “the best week of the year” for many differently abled kids.

Dates: July 28–Aug. 3 Ages: 6–16 Cost: Free

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Camps in and on the Water What better way to enjoy our gorgeous summers than to be in or on the water? These camps not only teach water sports but also essential water safety skills. Learn to sail, maneuver a stand-up paddleboard, canoe, kayak, ride a wakeboard, water-ski or just swim all day.

Moss Bay (Seattle) This weeklong day camp is great for kids who want to try stand-up paddleboarding, sailing and kayaking all in one camp. Located in the protected waterways of South Lake Union and with a 6-to-1 camper-to-instructor ratio, the camp gives kids the opportunity to learn and have fun while staying safe on the water.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 10, 17 and 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 7–12 Cost: $525

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Seattle Yacht Club (Seattle) These weeklong day camps on Portage Bay teach kids of all skill levels how to sail safely on boats of different sizes. Campers must pass a basic float test (with life jacket on) and are led

by U.S. Sailing Level 1 instructors. A special Learn to Race camp is scheduled for July 22–26 for experienced campers who have taken at least one SYC class and are able to pass a basic float test.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 17 and 24; July 8, 15 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 7–17 Cost: $550

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Alki Adventure Camps (Seattle) In this full-day, weeklong camp, kids explore the waters of Puget Sound, Elliott Bay and Lake Washington from a stand-up paddleboard (SUP).

Campers are supervised by SUP guides, and kids get to go on off-site adventures as well. All gear is provided.

Dates: Weekly, starting June 10, 17 and 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 9–16 Cost: $385–$410 Center for Wooden Boats (Seattle) Three levels of camp are available this summer, from an intro to sailing to an intro to racing.

Students will develop tacking, jibing, sail trim, weight balance and capsize recovery skills while learning terminology and theory. Some camps

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Choose from 10 kid-approved weekly themes and projects focused on team building and leadership skills.

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Dates: Various Ages: 8–11 Cost: Up to $650 (discount for members) SAMBICA H2O Camps (Seattle) Campers at SAMBICA swim every single day with tubes, banana boats and cool water toys. Other activities include kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, wakeboarding and waterskiing. Kids have to pass a swim test to access the deep end of the pool or to be allowed to swim without a life jacket.

Dates: Aug. 12–16 and 19–23 Grades: 2–9 Cost: $889–$957 Camp Fire Kiwanis Camp (Vashon Island) During this water-themed week, campers go from boating on Puget Sound to living in the woods in a historic Kiwanis lodge. After spending the day on the water, kids can while away the evening observing bioluminescent algae; campers

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Dates: Weekly, starting July 8, 22 and 29; Aug. 12 Grades: 7–10 Cost: $1,225–$1,425 Camp Fire Splash! (Vashon Island) Campers at Splash! spend hours each day swimming, boating, fishing and building sandcastles along Camp Sealth’s waterfront. They also take a field trip one day to swim in Vashon Pool.

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Sports Camps For active kids, sports camp is just the ticket. Campers will hone skills, learn teamwork and have fun in these summer camp programs. Our list includes camps for team sports from beginning to advanced skill levels, plus individual sports, such as fencing and rock climbing.

Camp staff teach not only skills but also conflict resolution and teamwork to provide youths with a chance to develop socially, emotionally and physically.

Grades: K–12 Cost: Varies Challenger Sports Soccer Summer Camps (multiple locations) Coached by international and U.S.based staff, these weeklong halfday and full-day soccer camps aim to improve your child’s soccer skills while providing a unique cultural experience. Choose from foundational skills camp,

NBC Camps (multiple locations) NBC Camps offers both overnight and day camps that specialize in intensive training in basketball, volleyball and lacrosse.

Camp staff train the total athlete, teaching the power of attitude, visualization and mental training to win both on and off the court or field.

Ages: 9–19 Cost: TBD

creative skills camp or elite camp. Camps are designed for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced players.

Ages: 3–11 and older Cost: Varies

Boys and Girls Clubs (multiple locations) Boys and Girls Clubs offer a variety of sports camps for beginner and intermediate athletes throughout the summer.

Washington Fencing Academy (Issaquah) Washington Fencing Academy offers half-day summer camps for beginner through intermediate fencers. For the

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beginner camp, no experience is necessary and all equipment is provided. Campers will learn the basics of fencing, such as footwork, basic strikes, defenses and fun! Students with some experience can join intermediate and continuing level camps.

Ages: 8–18 Cost: TBD Skyhawks (multiple locations) Skyhawks offers a variety of different single sports, including Ultimate Sports (kickball, ultimate frisbee and capture the flag) and various multisport camps. In Mini-Hawks, kids get to try out baseball, basketball and soccer in one camp.

These programs are designed to give each child a positive introduction to sports and foster a lifelong love for activity.

Ages: 2–14 Cost: Varies

US Sports Camps (multiple locations) Sponsored by Nike, US Sports Camps offers 24 programs in 16 different sports, including football, water polo, gymnastics, esports and others. Camps range from a few hours per day to overnight experiences. Programs are open to players of all genders and abilities, and all are led by experienced staff. Use the site search to find a camp near you.

Ages: 5–18 Cost: Varies

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PGA Junior Golf Camps (various locations) These half- and full-day camps focus on developing skills such as full swing, short game, rules and etiquette. With a low teacher-to-instructor ratio, kids who are just beginning to those with advanced skill levels can learn golf while having a good time. Each Washington location offers different camps.

Ages: 7–17 Cost: Varies Arena Sports (multiple locations) Arena Sports offers the Skills Institute summer camp, which focuses on developing campers’ soccer skills and fundamentals. This is a weeklong half-day camp at which campers will gain improved skills, a better understanding of the game and a nose for the ball.

Ages: 5–12 Cost: Varies

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Seattle Bouldering Project (Seattle) If your kids are climbing the walls, try indoor climbing at the Seattle Bouldering Project. At these day camps, kids will dive deep into a sport whose physical and mental benefits are tangible and diverse. The dependable, caring staff focuses on skill building and youth development.

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One-of-a-Kind Camps Not everyone wants a traditional summer camp experience. And what better time than summer to try out something completely new? Your camper can try circus arts, learn French, master high ropes courses, be a ninja warrior, explore queer history and more at these unusual camps.

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High Trek Adventures (Everett) High Trek Adventures offers day camps, each three days long (Monday–Wednesday), that include a high ropes course, zip lines, a climbing wall, laser tag, mini golf, a bouncy obstacle course and other exciting outdoor games. With both youth and teen camp offerings, there is something for everyone.

Dates: Various Ages: 7–15 Cost: $300–$350 Seattle Rhythmic Gymnastics (Seattle) Multilingual coaches teach rhythmic gymnastics in weeklong (five-day) half-day and full-day camps.

Campers will learn ballet, ribbon, hoops and tumbling, and participate in other exciting camp activities, such as arts and crafts. Each camp concludes with a showcase performance for parents.

Dates: July 1–5 and 8–12; Aug. 26–30 Ages: 4–10 Cost: $50–$600

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Spirit Rising Tween Adventure

Spirit Rising meets the second or third Saturday (Seattle/Olympia) each month, October — July.

Culminates in a 3-day backpack trip in Olympic National Forest.

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Kong Academy (Seattle) Kong’s wildly popular day camps are held at Seward Park and Carkeek Park. Kids will learn parkour and other fun activities through a story that connects the activities. This year the theme will be “ninjas,” with the Japanese Cultural Center and the International Ninja Research Center serving as cultural advisers.

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Circus Camps (Seattle) Campers of all skill levels are introduced to age-appropriate circus and acrobatic skills, including juggling, aerial arts, trampoline, tumbling and tightwire. Circus camps help young people develop physical skills, build confidence and self-esteem, and get physically fit. Full-day camps are offered at both SANCA and Emerald City Trapeze Arts, the latter of which will also feature the flying trapeze!

Dates: Weekly, starting June 24; July 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29; Aug. 5, 12, 19 and 26 Ages: 6 and older Cost: $289–$590

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Canoe Island French Camp (Orcas Island) In these themed camps, kids will learn about French culture and to speak French with native speakers, along with a multitude of classic camp activities tied to the camp theme. There is a free family open house on June 22 for more information. Tuition is offered at three levels, and financial assistance is available.

Dates: June 23–July 4; July 7–25; July 28–Aug. 15; Aug. 18–29 Ages: 9–16 Cost: $2,700–$4,700

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Join our Chess and Board Game Camps for an unforgettable summer of fun, learning, and growth. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, our camps have something for everyone.

Proud 2 Be Me (Vashon Island) This camp offers gender-inclusive cabins, staff-facilitated and -supervised discussions about identity and queer history, along with classic camp favorites such as overnights, archery, arts and crafts, and more.

Dates: July 8–13 and July 29–Aug. 3 Grades: 6–12 Cost: $1,035–$1,235 Nocturnal Camp (Vashon Island) At Nocturnal Camp, campers get a chance to learn about the nighttime world and explore Camp Sealth while everyone else is sleeping. Activities include night hikes, astronomy, night photography, night canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding, and more. Nocturnal campers will stay up late each night and sleep in every morning.

Dates: July 22–27; July 29–Aug. 3; Aug. 19–24 Ages: 7–10 Cost: $1,155–$1,355

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Summer Filmmaking Camp at MoPOP (Seattle) In these filmmaking camps, kids will be introduced to production planning, location scouting, handson tech and gear tutorials, introduction to industry standards, screenwriting, project management and so much more. Digital shorts, narrative filmmaking and cinematic filmmaking are the three sessions offered this summer.

Dates: June 24–28; July 8–12 and 22–26 Ages: 12–17 Cost: $699 Drag-tastic: The Art of Drag Camp Don your best wig and most glittery outfit, because self-expression is the theme of this Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) camp. Seattle performer Joshua Hancock guides campers through the history of drag, and campers get to create their own drag persona, including a name and stage presence.

An advanced Drag-tastic camp with featured artists D’Mon and Viper Fengz will be offered for kids ages 14–18 on Aug. 5–9.

Dates: June 29–Aug. 2 Ages: 12–18 Cost: $400 ($20 discount if you register before May 30)

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This Summer RSM is an award-winning after-school math enrichment program. We use the rigorous study of mathematics as a vehicle to develop our students’ math fluency, intellect, and character, empowering them for life. Students can choose from a variety of K-12 courses that will be taught during our 6-week summer session.

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When we were kids, life was simpler. Many of us just hung around the house during the summer and played with neighborhood friends or maybe attended a local day camp sponsored by our school or city. Well, nowadays there are camps for everything you can imagine! It can be quite confusing, and even stressful, trying to find the right camp for our kids. Sometimes we even have to choose different camps for each child based on their interests.

Finding the best camp is essential for our children’s comfort and growth. Camps can offer them experiences and tools to go out in the world and discover who they are and what they want to become. A child can only truly grow if given the freedom and chance to gain confidence by exploring new ideas and activities, and eventually finding their passion.

If you are trying to find the right camp for your child this summer, take this easy quiz. You’ll be able to discover which type of camp is the best fit for your child.

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How would you best describe your child?

1. Artistic 2. Athletic 3. Brainy 4. Adventurous What is your child’s favorite subject in school?

1. Music 2. Physical education 3. Math or science 4. My child likes a variety of classes What is your child’s favorite activity after school?

1. Music lessons 2. Playing a sport 3. Robotics or science club 4. Participating in a bunch of different activities with friends

Which type of birthday party would your child most likely choose?

1. Dance party 2. Indoor soccer or gymnastics 3. Science museum 4. Every year it’s different

What’s your child’s favorite rainy day activity?

1. Listening to music 2. Running around the house 3. Playing a video game 4. Inviting a friend over to hang out

What does your child usually do on weekends?

1. Goes to theater rehearsal 2. Has a game 3. Competes in a robotics or math tournament 4. Mixes it up with bike rides, art projects, and shooting hoops

Which would be your child’s dream vacation?

1. Seeing Broadway shows in New York City 2. Touring sports stadiums around the country 3. Visiting science museums 4. Doing something different every day including hiking, playing on the beach, and amusement parks

What is your child’s favorite role in a group project?

1. Presenter 2. Collaborator 3. Researcher 4. Fills in wherever needed

What would your child hope to achieve at summer camp?

1. Starring in a musical 2. Being team captain 3. Creating an app 4. Trying new things

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What does your child want to be when he/she grows up?

1. Movie star 2. Coach 3. Engineer 4. No clue Tally up your answers and match the number you mostly chose to the type of camp below.

1/ Creative and Performing Arts Camps Specialty art and musical theater camps focus specifically on the arts.

Some may offer a variety of art forms to choose from, such as pottery, woodworking, painting and photography.

Others focus solely on one type of art, such as sewing camp or band camp.

Musical theater camps are quite popular and typically showcase a production after a few weeks of rehearsals. Art camps come in all lengths and locations. You can sign your child up for a one-week-long art camp at your local recreational center or find multi-week overnight art camps where they can truly hone their craft.

2/ Sports Camps Sports camps usually consist of only one sport that a child plays throughout the day. The main goal is for participants to improve their skills by focusing extensively on a sport they love. Depending on where you live, you can find all types of sports camps like

tennis, golf, soccer, baseball, lacrosse or gymnastics. It is also a way for your child to try a new sport or something only offered during the summer, such as surfing and sailing.

3/ Science and Tech Camps If your child loves to code, build and tinker, then a tech camp may be the right fit. These types of camps make learning about science and technology fun and exciting for kids. They also provide an opportunity for kids to dive deeper into a subject they love, such as working on a science experiment, designing a website or programming a robot. You can find science and tech camps through local schools,

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4/ Traditional Camps Traditional camps are what you think of when you envision summer camp— canoeing, hiking, archery, relay races, swim lessons and crafts. They can be considered “jack-of-all-trades” camps because they offer all types of activities for children to try. If your child enjoys exploring and experiencing new things and has not yet found one specific activity that they are passionate about, then a traditional camp is a wonderful choice. They are very common and can be found all over.

Some are day camps, while others are overnight experiences where your kids can also learn more independence skills. Overnight camps also offer a more rustic, outdoorsy experience with campouts, cabins, campfires and activities on the lake.

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