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SummerTime “Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again.

We’ve been providing useful information to parents since 1979. In addition to the SummerTime directory of summer camps and classes, look for Seattle’s Child magazine as well as these special themed publications distributed free throughout the Puget Sound area: FamilyPages: Resources for families School: Directory of independent schools ANN BERGMAN Publisher, Founder, abergman@ seattleschild.com JASMIN THANKACHEN Listings Editor BOO BILLSTEIN Art Director ROSE WILLIAMSON Proofreader ADVERTISING KIM LOVE Ad Production Manager JULANN HILL Senior Account Manager julann@seattleschild.com 206-724-2453

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NATURE: FUN ADVENTURES START HERE

SUMMER CAMPS SEATTLE & EASTSIDE LOCATIONS FOR AGES 4 - 18

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„ Find summer outings for your family with our huge online calendar of events: seattleschild.com

PLAN YOUR SUMMER: Visit our online Directory to find new classes and camps added daily. It’s searchable by organization, activity, age of child and location » seattleschild.com/directories SUMMER CAMPS AND CLASSES IN THE PUGET SOUND AREA

Eastside Catholic School EC Summer Camp Grades K to12

232 228th Ave. SE, Sammamish 98074 425-295-3000, landerson@eastsidecatholic.org eastsidecatholic.org/summer

Sharpen skills. Expand horizons. Led by Eastside Catholic faculty and coaches and other experts from the community, our summer camps encourage exploration and thinking in a completely new subject or activity or building upon curriculum from the school year. Students emerge from our summer camps with new ideas, new skills, new friends and new inspirations.

We provide a structured, nurturing environment where young learners can focus—be it on academics, the arts, community service or athletics. Our summer camps run July through August and are open to everyone. We look forward to welcoming you here!

Girls Rock Math Summer Program Grades 1 to 6

606 Maynard Ave. S, #102, Seattle 98104 206-408-8078, camp@girlsrockmathematics.com girlsrockmathematics.com

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Academics..........................................................5 Animals & Farms............................................6 Arts & Crafts.....................................................6 Field Trips....................................................... 10 Language & Culture.....................................11 Multi-Activity Day Camps........................11 Nature & Environment.............................17 Overnight Camps.........................................18 Performing Arts...........................................18 Preschool..........................................................19 Religious...........................................................21 Science & Technology...............................21 Special Needs.................................................21 Sports & Fitness...........................................22

ACADEMICS DigiPen Academy DigiPen Academy Summer Programs

FINANCIAL AID OFFERED

Girls Rock Math is an arts-based math camp focused on empowering girls in STEAM subjects.

Our hands-on themes capture the imagination, ignite deeper mathematical thinking and help campers feel confident in their capabilities. As part of a community where “Girl Power” rules, our campers develop leadership skills, make friends, take on challenges, and learn together in a meaningful way. Girls Rock Math offers camps for grades 1 to 6 and a Leadership Program for grades 7 to 12.

Hugo House Scribes Summer Writing Camps Grades 5 to 12

1634 11th Ave., Seattle 98122 206-453-1937, katie@hugohouse.org hugohouse.org/teen/scribes/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Scribes Summer Camps give young writers the opportunity to focus on, dig deep into and nurture their inner writers. In these week-long, all-day camps, students work alongside instructors who are published writers, educators themselves and guest teaching artists—members of the local writing community, who offer additional expertise and perspective to help students improve their writing.

Ages 6 to 18

iD Tech

9931 Willows Road NE, Redmond 98052 425-629-5007, academy@digipen.edu academy.digipen.edu

iD Tech Camps

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At DigiPen, we are dedicated to your family’s learning needs. With our commitment to differentiated learning we help students reach their goals while having fun! Students learn, create and collaborate with interactive projects. Whether your child chooses video gaming, art and animation, sound design or art fundamentals, our small class sizes, live-online instruction and fantastic teachers will ensure your student’s engagement, success and fun! See our website for camp schedule.

Ages 7 to 19

1-888-709-8324 hello@idtech.com www.iDTech.com

iD Tech is the world’s premier destination for STEM education, with online programs that sharpen students’ coding, game dev, and creative skills, all from the comfort of home. Choose from virtual tech camps, online private lessons, or small-group semesters. Guided by elite rockstar instructors, your child will have fun, unlock tech brilliance, and join a community of 500,000 aspiring innovators.

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SummerDirectory Morningside Academy Summer School at Morningside Academy Grades 1 to 9

Museum of Pop Culture

2021 Summer Youth Programs Whether they’re a budding songwriter, a future museum curator with a passion for Minecraft, a young artist who loves castles and fairies, or a future drag performer, they’ll find the camp for them at MoPOP this summer.

Mic Drop: One-Day Comedy Workshop July 12 | Grades 9–12 Rock ‘n’ Rolling!

Offered in partnership with Seattle Children’s Theatre

July 19–23 | Grades 5–8

Drag-tastic Summer Camp: The Art of Drag July 26–30 | Grades 9–12 Make a Minecraft MoPOP! Exhibit Design Camp August 2-6 | Grades 5-8 Creating Fantasy Camp August 9–13 | Grades 2–4 Rain City Advanced Music Program (AMP) Offered in partnership with Rain City Rock Camp

August 23–27 | AGES 14-19

Visit MoPOP.org/Camps for more information and member discounts!

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Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center Summer Camps

901 Lenora St., Seattle 98121 206-709-9500 info@morningsideacademy.org morningsideacademy.org

Ages 7 to 14

Morningside Academy’s internationally acclaimed program allows students to catch up, build up, and get ahead. Our research-based curriculum and highly trained teachers lead to exceptional gains.

We offer a 1:12 teacher/student ratio and daily report cards, and place students by skill level instead of by age or grade. We teach reasoning, problem solving, learning skills, and organizational skills.

Academics focus on foundation skills. Content classes and project-based learning are introduced as students advance through the program.

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Soundview School Summer Camps

10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE, Carnation 98014 425-788-1134, education@oxbow.org oxbow.org/education/summercamp

Oxbow’s week-long Summer Farm Camps immerse kids in the magic and discovery of nature on an organic vegetable farm and conservation center. Oxbow’s kid-friendly farm fields, forests, and wetlands set the stage for campers to play in, learn about, and connect to the earth in a safe and inclusive setting. Experienced environmental educators lead programs that get kids outside, spark creativity and instill life-long memories of summer on a farm.

Red Gate Farm

Grades Pre-K to 8

Day Camp

Online and On-campus 425-778-8572 mbozarth@soundview.org soundview.org

23836 SE 24th St., Sammamish 98075 425-392-0111, redgatecamp@earthlink.net redgatefarmdaycamp.com

Offering virtual and on-campus camps starting in June. Come explore art, science and music!

Academic tutoring is also available. Visit our website for more information.

Stroum Jewish Community Center Summer J Camp

Grades Pre-K to 10 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7117 info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/summer-j-camp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer J Camp has been a defining summer experience for thousands of campers for the past five decades — and this summer we’re back!

This summer will feature more than 30 types of camps from June 21 to Aug. 27, including our Core Camps, our revamped Counselor-in-Training program, and tons of specialty camps. As with all our J Camp programs, Summer J Camp will be structured with COVID-19 protocols.

A N I M A L S & FA R M S Camp Wahoo!

Horse Camp Ages 8 to 16

1780 Nelson Siding Road, Cle Elum 98922 509-674-9554 mike@campwahoo.com campwahoo.com FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Camp Wahoo! is a week-long summer camp for kids who love horses and the outdoors. Campers experience true adventure, riding daily and living in a rustic pioneer camp. Dutch oven cooking, fresh air, clear streams and beautiful sights abound as we ride into the unbelievable Cascade Mountains. The highlight of the week is an overnight trip to one of our out-camps in the wilderness with pack mules. Campers get their own trail-wise horse for the entire stay, learning to live in harmony with nature while gaining skills in horsemanship and wilderness living.

Lang’s Horse & Pony Farm Summer Horse Camp at Lang’s Ages 3 to 16

21463 Little Mountain Road Mount Vernon 98274 360-424-7630 langshorseandponyfarm@hotmail.com comeride.com

Lang’s opened their summer camp in 1984, offering the joy of horsemanship to children and teens from all backgrounds. Most families cannot own their own horse, so a week of summer horse camp is a great way to experience the joy of horses and ponies. Whether your child is new to horses or a long-time equestrian, we offer something for all skill levels. At Lang’s, we make riding fun!

Ages 6 to 12

Build self-confidence while enjoying the pleasures of riding and developing a friendship with your camp horse. Campers will be assigned one horse with another camper that will be theirs for the whole week. They will learn everything about horse care including basic grooming, saddling and even horse psychology! Other activities include arts & crafts, games and gardening. On the last day of every session, campers demonstrate their new riding skills with a horse show.

Tilth Alliance Summer Farm & Garden Camps Ages 1 to 15

Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands 5513 S Cloverdale St., Seattle 98118 206-633-0451, register@tilthalliance.org tilthalliance.org FINANCIAL AID OFFERED

At Tilth Alliance’s Summer Farm & Garden Camps, kids ages 1 to 15 years spend summer days outdoors being urban farmers and gardeners, discovering where food comes from and learning about the natural world. Summer camp is also a time to have fun adventures exploring our gardens and farm, engaging in science investigations, making art, singing songs and cooking up delicious dishes.

ARTS & CRAFTS Arts Aloft Arts Aloft Summer Camps Grades K to 6

3302 East Spring St., Seattle 98122 206-920-2015, betsyerving@artsaloftforkids.com artsaloftforkids.com FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Arts Aloft is an arts studio for children ages 4 to 12 in Seattle’s Madrona neighborhood. Our classes help students experience the pleasure of artistic expression while learning techniques in multiple media. We offer classes, summer day camps and workshops. New camps include: Star Wars, Rebel Girls, and Ancient Egypt as well as repeat camps such as Harry Potter, Fairies, and Percy Jackson. Artists are introduced to all kinds of art materials like plaster wrap, acrylic paint, clay and more. Join in the fun and see why we were voted Best Art Camp two years in a row!

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Summer Camp at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades Pre-K to 12

Clubs throughout greater Seattle 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org positiveplace.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At our Clubs, we offer safe, educational, and FUN programming for all youth!

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

Award winning, creative and nurturing art classes for children since 1982

Summer Break Art Camps!

Summer Program: June 21 - Sept 3

Download the Summer 2021 Packet off our website!

Summer Camps are full week 9am-4pm plus extended care and half days available See our listing on page 9 for more details.

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Keep on playing!

KidsQuest offers STEAM-based hands-on learning opportunities including @home activity kits, screen-free curriculum, virtual classes, and educational toy rentals.

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Red Gate Farm Summer Day Camp An Equestrian Training Center in the heart of Sammamish

Summer Horse Camp Weekly Sessions June, July & August

Ages 6 to 12 Counselors 12 and over

Register today for a $25 Discount!

redgatefarmdaycamp.com

Training • Lessons • Leasing • Sales

Jamie Smith – Trainer/Owner

(425) 392-0111

Summer Music Day Camp

SEATTLE GIRLS CHOIR Full Day Camp July 19-23

for girls entering grade 2-5

Musical Morning

July 19-23

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for girls ages 4-6

July 26-30

Reserve a spot now – worry free!

No payment due until camp confirmed in June

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Live Online Summer Programs Differentiated learning experiences that foster interest in the STEAM fields and beyond.

DigiPen Academy’s Summer Programs offer students aged 7-18 the opportunity to discover where their skills are today and go wherever their imaginations can take them! Through collaborative, hands-on projects, we make it fun to learn the fundamentals of video game programming, art and animation, game design, engineering, and music and sound design.

For summer, we’re offering small class sizes and live-online instruction. Our fantastic teachers will ensure your student’s engagement, success and fun!

FOR INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER: academy.digipen.edu

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„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

Cornish College of the Arts Summer at Cornish Ages 12 to 18

1000 Leonora St., Seattle 98121 206-726-5148, mcallaizakis@cornish.edu cornish.edu/extensions-programs/ summer-cornish/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Each year, hundreds of students attend a variety of classes taught by our region’s bestknown practicing artists and esteemed Cornish College of the Arts faculty. Courses are designed for students ages 12 to 18, at all skill levels, and in many academic disciplines.

We’re sure there is a class perfectly suited to bring out the artist in you!

Frog Hollow School Writing in Nature Day Camp Ages 8 to 12

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Carnation and Seattle 425-765-5060, froghollowschool@gmail.com froghollowschool.com FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At Frog Hollow, nature adventures, imaginative free-play and expression of creativity are vital elements of an enlivening education. Our summer program mixes writing and arts with active outdoor play.

Frog Hollow is a place for kids to play, be curious and express themselves, both as children and as artists. We seek to encourage and respect the voices of the next generation — and to get them muddy! Small-group, outdoor, pandemic-conscious camps in Seattle and on the Eastside.

Gage Academy of Art Teen and Kids Online and In-Person Summer Art Programs Ages 6 to 18

1501 10th Ave. East, #101, Seattle 98105 206-323-4243, countess@gageacademy.org gageacademy.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At Gage Academy of Art, we strive to ensure children and teens have a fun, safe, and creative learning environment to help them make the most of their summer. With our roster of top-notch youth instructors, we offer both in-person and online camps to fit your family’s needs. From traditional painting and drawing to digital storytelling and character creation, your child will have the opportunity to thrive in a Gage summer camp!

Kids Co. Kids Co. Summer Camp Ages 5 to 12

2208 NW Market St, Ste 510, Seattle 98107 206-781-6082, ecaadmin@kidscompany.org kidscompany.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Kids Co. offers quality and licensed full-day summer care. The summer days are filled with fun and adventure with weekly themes, extended learning, reading, and outdoor recreation and age-appropriate games and activities. Our staff is trained in topics including social-emotional learning (SEL), structural racism and cultural competency, positive behavior support, child sexual abuse prevention, and active shooter preparedness.

Neo Art School Summer Art Camp

Ages 6 to 12 recommended 46409 Sunnyside Ave. N, #121, Seattle 98103 206-632-2530, neoartschool@gmail.com neoartschool.com

Founded in 1982, we offer the highest quality fine arts classes in the Northwest. Summer Camp 2021 enrollment is open now! Weeklong camps, full-day and half-day options available with extended care. See our website for more details and in our Summer 2021 packet on the forms page. Camps start June 21! Come experience an array of art projects using a variety of materials: clay, mixed

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media, paints, watercolor, diorama and so much more!

PRO Club Summer Camps Ages 3 to 18

4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566, jsalimi@proclub.com proclub.com/club/youth/camps

PRO Club camps are open to everyone, club membership is not required. We offer a variety of themed camps featuring over 30 different choices for ages 3 to 18. Meet new friends, try a new sport, or improve existing skills in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Camps take place in our expansive gym, soccer arena, sport courts, aquatic center, studio space, Pegasus ranch or local park depending on the camp selected. All sites are clean and COVID-safe.

Soundview School Summer Camps

Grades Pre-K to 8 Online and On-campus 425-778-8572, mbozarth@soundview.org soundview.org

Offering virtual and on-campus camps starting in June. Come explore art, science and music! Academic tutoring is also available.

Visit our website for more information.

FIELD TRIPS Burke Museum Museum Visits and Resources All Ages

4300 15th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-543-7907, theburke@uw.edu burkemuseum.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

With working labs you can see into, oneof-a-kind objects all around and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, it’s a new kind of museum—and a whole new way to experience our world. Experience six galleries about the people, landscape, plants and animals of the past and present that make the Pacific Northwest, and the greater world, so special.

Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve Hilbulb Summer Field Trips Ages 6 to 18

6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip 98271 360-716-2600, info@hibulbculturalcenter.org hibulbculturalcenter.org

The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve is a place to learn about the cultural values and history of the Tulalip Tribes. Interactive displays offer a historic perspective of the connectedness of the Tulalip Tribes. Celebrate the traditional, usual and accustomed territories of Tulalip that serve as a constant reminder of the Tribe’s historic connection to the land. Plan your trip to visit the museum today.

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK to 8

200 2nd Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org pacsci.org/camps

Summer programs at Gage Academy of Art offer unique opportunities for creative expression, skill-building, portfolio development and most importantly, FUN! All of our classes are taught by professional teaching artists and offer a safe and supportive environment for our students. Come join our community and support youth in art. SIGN UP TODAY!

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Pacific Science Center’s award-winning camps offer students the opportunity to explore, experiment and ignite their curiosity through a range of innovative topics.

Camps for Curious Minds offers more than 100 unique camp experiences in-person at Seattle, Bellevue, West Seattle, Medina, and Kirkland locations and virtual tech camps online. With all kinds of camps, for all kinds of kids, you’re sure to find options your camper will love! Also offering virtual field trips.

KIDS CO. SUMMER CAMP 2021 Summer Camp 2021 Discovery! Adventure! Fun! 8 one-week sessions for children ages 5–10

Tons of Fun

 8 am–5 pm Mon-Fri  Multiple Locations

Friendship

 $400 per Week

Continued Education

Downtown Seattle

Subsidies Accepted | Scholarships Available

kidscompany.org

SummerDirectory Rock Solid Science

Burke Museum

M U LT I - A C T I V I T Y D AY C A M P S

Geology Rocks!

Museum Visits and Resources

Ages 8 to 11

All Ages

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County

Mobile Operations The field trip comes to you 206-715-2556 amyb@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

4300 15th Ave. NE, Seattle 98105 206-543-7907 theburke@uw.edu burkemuseum.org

Uncover the mysteries of our planet as we explore the earth from its core to the outer reaches of space. Multiple activities and science projects will be offered in this fun, exploratory camp as we discuss key events in earth history while taking a close look at rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world!

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

L A N G U A G E & C U LT U R E

With working labs you can see into, one-of-akind objects all around and galleries filled with curiosity and conversation, it’s a new kind of museum—and a whole new way to experience our world. Experience six galleries about the people, landscape, plants and animals of the past and present that make the Pacific Northwest, and the greater world, so special.

Alliance Française de Seattle

Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve

French Summer Camps 2021

Hilbulb Summer Field Trips

Ages 6 to 17 Online info@afseattle.org afseattle.org

The Alliance Française de Seattle is organizing virtual French summer camps from June 21 to July 30. These week-long immersive camps offer an interactive and creative online experience with learning French. Camps are two hours per day and include lessons, exercises, and games, as well as hands-on projects. Our experienced French instructors will continue the virtual voyage around the French-speaking world with exciting destinations. Early registration opens on April 6.

Ages 6 to18 6410 23rd Ave. NE, Tulalip 98271 360-716-2600 info@hibulbculturalcenter.org hibulbculturalcenter.org

The Hibulb Cultural Center and Natural History Preserve is a place to learn about the cultural values and history of the Tulalip Tribes. Interactive displays offer a historic perspective of the connectedness of the Tulalip Tribes. Celebrate the traditional, usual and accustomed territories of Tulalip that serve as a reminder of the Tribe’s connection to the land. Plan your trip to the museum today.

Summer Camp at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades Pre-K to 12

Clubs throughout greater Seattle 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org positiveplace.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At our Clubs, we offer safe, educational, and FUN programming for all youth!

The Evergreen School The Evergreen School Summer Program Grades Pre-K to 8

15201 Meridian Ave. N, Shoreline 98133 206-957-1594, lporter@evergreenschool.org evergreenschool.org

We’re celebrating 30-years of summer fun at The Evergreen School! Our program emphasizes embracing our natural environment, nurturing student’s curiosity and creative problem-solving skills, fostering artistic and imaginative abilities, and providing many opportunities for healthy recreation and socialization. Our class/camp sizes remain small and offer personal attention and greater focus on student health and safety.

Join us this summer!

Kids Co. Kids Co. Summer Camp Ages 5 to 12

2208 NW Market St, Ste 510, Seattle 98107 206-781-6082, ecaadmin@kidscompany.org kidscompany.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Kids Co. offers quality and licensed full-day sum-

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Touch the water at the NEW Pier 62

1.2 miles of family fun at your Seattle waterfront

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Open air seating at your Seattle waterfront

Search for the Kraken at your Seattle waterfront

A day of water, views, community & fun SeattleWaterfront.org

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The Sammamish Montessori School In Redmond

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Call 425-883-3271 for a tour.

• Child-centered, joyful atmosphere with strong academic focus • Experienced, Montessori-certified teachers • Preschool, kindergarten, and STEAM Enrichment • Family owned and operated since 1977 • Summer, before & after school programs • Prep Program, (starting ages 2 1/2-3)

www.sammamishmontessori.com • 425-883-3271

mer care. The summer days are filled with fun and adventure with weekly themes, extended learning, reading, and outdoor recreation and age-appropriate games and activities. Our staff is trained in topics including social-emotional learning (SEL), structural racism and cultural competency, positive behavior support, child sexual abuse prevention, and active shooter preparedness.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum KidsQuest Summer Camp Ages 4 to 10

1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100, marketing@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org/ programs/summer-camp/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

With safety and children’s health top of mind KidsQuest is thrilled to be offering a variety of summer camps in 2021.

KidsQuest Camps offer hands-on fun and learning through science experiments, arts & crafts plus collaboration and exploration.

Check out our in-person programming featuring photography and physics, kitchen science, and more! We will also be offering virtual summer camp opportunities and will ship materials right to your doorstep for a screen-free summer!

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) 2021 Summer Youth Programs Grades 2 to 12

325 5th Avenue N, Seattle 98109 206-770-2700, education@mopop.org mopop.org/camps FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

MoPOP’s week-long summer youth programs celebrate pop culture’s ability to foster critical thinking, creativity and innovation.

Campers will work together to write and film original music videos, learn insider secrets and build their own museum in Minecraft, imagine and create their own fantasy worlds, investigate drag history and work with local artists to create their own personas, and more! Programs serve students in grades 2 to 12. Early-bird pricing, scholarships and member discounts are available.

Discover the history and culture of the Tulalip Tribes STAY IN TOUCH with us on our website and social media!

HibulbCulturalCenter.org 6410 23rd Ave NE • Tulalip, WA 98271 360-716-2600 • info@HibulbCulturalCenter.org

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Pedalheads Pedalheads Summer Camps Ages 2 to 12

Various locations in Seattle 1-888-886-6464 info@pedalheads.com pedalheads.com

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get even the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety, including exciting trail riding camps. Camps are located across the Seattle Metro Area.

PRO Club Summer Camps Ages 3 to 18

4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566 jsalimi@proclub.com proclub.com/club/youth/camps

PRO Club camps are open to everyone, club membership is not required. We offer a variety of themed camps featuring over 30 different choices for ages 3 to 18. Meet new friends, try a new sport, or improve existing skills in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Camps take place in our expansive gym, soccer arena, sport courts, aquatic center, studio space, Pegasus ranch or local park depending on the camp selected. All sites are clean and COVID-safe.

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

Traditional Summer Camp * Excellent Leadership * Small Living Groups * 13, 19 & 21 Day Sessions * ACA Accredited * Riding * Arts & Crafts * Sailing * Swimming * And much more!

(425) 330-2974 www.hvc-wa.com hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net

Learn from the best.

Ages 7-18. Spring and summer camps now available! With the hottest STEM course lineup, small class sizes, and live iD Tech-Certified rockstar instructors, your child will sharpen their tech skills and have a blast learning with new friends!

MINECRAFT

Get started at: iDTech.com Courses are selling out fast! Sign up today.

use code SEATTLE60 (Virtual Tech Camps & Academies only)

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Home of the BrainDance

Classes

Nurturing Baby • Family Dance Creative Dance • Ballet • Modern Hip Hop • Jazz + Pop

Multi-Arts Camps

Art in Nature • Ballet Stories • Art in Motion Musical Theatre (Wizard of Oz & Mary Poppins)

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Home of the BrainDance

Classes

Nurturing Baby • Family Dance Creative Dance • Ballet • Modern Hip Hop • Jazz + Pop

Multi-Arts Camps

Art in Nature • Ballet Stories • Art in Motion Musical Theatre (Wizard of Oz & Mary Poppins)

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SANCA Seattle - School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts Summer Circus Camps Ages 6 to 17

674 South Orcas St., Seattle 98108 206-652-4433, info@sancaseattle.org sancaseattle.org/ classes2/camps/summer-camps/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

They don’t have to run away to join the circus!

We teach acrobatics, trampoline, juggling, tightwire, aerial arts and more! SANCA offers an extensive day camp program for children 6 and older. Our day camps allow students to develop physical skills, increase confidence, build self-esteem and get physically fit.

Spruce Street School Summer Camp

Offering fun, hands-on geology programs for kids of all ages.

Educational programs are mobile - the experience comes to you!

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Ages 5 to 10

914 Virginia St., Seattle 98101 206-621-9211, office@sprucestreetschool.org sprucestreetschool.org

This summer, come to downtown Seattle and have an adventure every day! This small summer camp program is designed for children ages 5 to 10. Campers begin each day at the school, and then head out for the field trip of the day. The frequency of field trips will be determined by current COVID recommendations from King County Public Health. Campers return to the school for an afternoon of art projects, crafts, games, playing on the rooftop playground, and more.

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Summer J Camp

Grades Pre-K to 10 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7117, info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/summer-j-camp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer J Camp has been a defining summer experience for thousands of campers for the past five decades — and this summer we’re back! This summer will feature more than 30 types of camps from June 21 to Aug. 27, including our Core Camps, our revamped Counselor-in-Training program, and tons of specialty camps. As with all our J Camp programs, Summer J Camp will be structured with COVID-19 protocols.

YMCA of Greater Seattle Summer Camp & Outdoor Leadership Programs Grades K to 12

909 4th Ave., Seattle 98104 registration@seattleymca.org seattleymca.org/camp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

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N AT U R E & E N V I R O N M E N T Camp Wahoo!

Horse Camp Ages 8 to16

1780 Nelson Siding Road, Cle Elum 98922 509-674-9554, mike@campwahoo.com campwahoo.com

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FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Camp Wahoo! is a week-long summer camp for kids who love horses and the outdoors.

Campers experience true adventure, riding daily and living in a rustic pioneer camp.

Dutch oven cooking, fresh air, clear streams and beautiful sights abound as we ride into the unbelievable Cascade Mountains. The highlight of the week is an overnight trip to one of our out-camps in the wilderness with pack mules. Campers get their own trailwise horse for the entire stay, learning to live in harmony with nature while gaining skills in horsemanship and wilderness living.

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SchoolDirectory Frog Hollow School

Wilderness Awareness School

YMCA of Greater Seattle

Writing in Nature Day Camp

Wilderness Awareness Summer Camp

Summer Camp & Outdoor Leadership Programs

Carnation and Seattle 425-765-5060 froghollowschool@gmail.com froghollowschool.com

20410 320th Ave. NE, Duvall (also Issaquah, Seattle, Carnation and Kenmore) 425-788-1301 wasnet@wildernessawareness.org wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs

Ages 8 to 12

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At Frog Hollow, nature adventures, imaginative free-play and expression of creativity are vital elements of an enlivening education. Our summer program mixes writing and arts with active outdoor play. Frog Hollow is a place for kids to play, be curious and express themselves, both as children and as artists. We seek to encourage and respect the voices of the next generation— and to get them muddy! Smallgroup, outdoor, pandemic-conscious camps in Seattle and on the Eastside.

Hidden Valley Camp Summer Camp Ages 7 to 16

24314 Hidden Valley Road, Granite Falls 98252 425-330-2974 hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net hvc-wa.com

Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional overnight camp for boys and girls. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, sailing, arts & crafts, hiking, archery, drama and more! HVC offers the opportunity to live in a community setting that helps campers build social skills, gain independence and establish memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Hidden Valley Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and has been a tradition in the Northwest since 1947!

Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center Summer Camps

For more than 30 years, Wilderness Awareness School summer campers have been discovering the wonders of nature, exploring our natural environment, and building friendships. Campers gain awareness of nature and experiential knowledge of plants, animals, tracking, birds and survival.

Storytelling and engaging activities make learning fun and nurture students’ connection to the earth.

YMCA of Greater Seattle Summer Camp & Outdoor Leadership Programs

Ages 8 to 11

Mobile Operations — The field trip comes to you 206-715-2556 amyb@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Great summers start at the Y! From local day camps to week-long overnight camps and multiweek expeditions in the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there is a place for your family at a Y camp.

OVERNIGHT CAMPS Camp Wahoo!

Horse Camp Ages 8 to16

1780 Nelson Siding Road, Cle Elum 98922 509-674-9554, mike@campwahoo.com campwahoo.com

Hidden Valley Camp Summer Camp Ages 7 to 16

24314 Hidden Valley Road, Granite Falls 98252 425-330-2974 hiddenvalleycamp@earthlink.net hvc-wa.com

Uncover the mysteries of our planet as we explore the earth from its core to the outer reaches of space. Multiple activities and science projects will be offered in this fun, exploratory camp as we discuss key events in earth history while taking a close look at rocks, minerals and fossils from around the world!

Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional overnight camp for boys and girls. Activities include horseback riding, swimming, sailing, arts & crafts, hiking, archery, drama and more! HVC offers the opportunity to live in a community setting that helps campers build social skills, gain independence and establish memories and friendships that will last a lifetime. Hidden Valley Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and has been a tradition in the Northwest since 1947!

Tilth Alliance

Wilderness Awareness School

Summer Farm & Garden Camps

Wilderness Awareness Summer Camp

Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St., Seattle 98118 206-633-0451 register@tilthalliance.org tilthalliance.org

20410 320th Ave. NE, Duvall (also Issaquah, Seattle, Carnation and Kenmore) 425-788-1301 wasnet@wildernessawareness.org wildernessawareness.org/youth-programs

FINANCIAL AID OFFERED

For more than 30 years, Wilderness Awareness School summer campers have been discovering the wonders of nature, exploring our natural environment, and building friendships. Campers gain awareness of nature and experiential knowledge of plants, animals, tracking, birds and survival. Storytelling and engaging activities make learning fun and nurture students’ connection to the earth.

Ages 1 to 15

At Tilth Alliance’s Summer Farm & Garden Camps, kids ages 1 to 15 years spend summer days outdoors being urban farmers and gardeners, discovering where food comes from and learning about the natural world. Summer camp is also a time to have fun adventures exploring our gardens and farm, engaging in science investigations, making art, singing songs and cooking up delicious dishes.

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PERFORMING ARTS American Dance Institute Summer Dance Camps 8001 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-783-0755 adiseattle@americandanceinstitute.com AmericanDanceInstitute.com

Camp Wahoo! is a week-long summer camp for kids who love horses and the outdoors. Campers experience true adventure, riding daily and living in a rustic pioneer camp. Dutch oven cooking, fresh air, clear streams and beautiful sights abound as we ride into the unbelievable Cascade Mountains. The highlight of the week is an overnight trip to one of our out-camps in the wilderness with pack mules. Campers get their own trail-wise horse for the entire stay, learning to live in harmony with nature while gaining skills in horsemanship and wilderness living.

Geology Rocks!

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Ages 5 to Teens

10819 Carnation-Duvall Rd. NE, Carnation 98014 425-788-1134 education@oxbow.org oxbow.org/education/summercamp

Rock Solid Science

909 4th Ave, Seattle 98104 registration@seattleymca.org seattleymca.org/camp

909 4th Ave., Seattle 98104 registration@seattleymca.org seattleymca.org/camp

FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Oxbow’s week-long Summer Farm Camps immerse kids in the magic and discovery of nature on an organic vegetable farm and conservation center. Oxbow’s kid-friendly farm fields, forests, and wetlands set the stage for campers to play in, learn about, and connect to the earth in a safe and inclusive setting. Experienced environmental educators lead programs that get kids outside, spark creativity and instill life-long memories of summer on a farm.

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Ages 4 to 18

Week-long camps include half-day and full-day offerings: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern Dance, HipHop, Flamenco and Irish Dance at four convenient locations: Greenwood, Magnolia, Shoreline and Wedgwood.

Creative Dance Center Summer Camps and Classes All ages

12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281 info@creativedance.org creativedance.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Our summer program includes classes for all ages and multi-arts dance camps. Classes include Nurturing Baby, Family Dance, Creative Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern. Summer camps may include Ballet Stories, Art in Nature, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Art in Motion, and Dance & Comic Art. Classes and camps may be in-person, online, or a combination. Award-winning Creative Dance Center provides a joyful environment where dance and brain development play together!

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) 2021 Summer Youth Programs Grades 2 to 12

325 5th Avenue N, Seattle 98109 206-770-2700 education@mopop.org mopop.org/camps FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

MoPOP’s week-long summer youth programs celebrate pop culture’s ability to foster critical thinking, creativity and innovation. Campers will work together to write and film original music videos, learn insider secrets and build their own museum in Minecraft, imagine and create their own fantasy worlds, investigate drag history and work with local artists to create their own personas, and more! Programs serve students in grades 2 to12. Early-bird pricing, scholarships and member discounts are available.

Music Works Northwest Music Day Camps, Lessons and Classes Ages 4 to 18

1331 118th Ave. SE, Suite 400, Bellevue 98005 425-644-0988 registration@musicworksnw.org musicworksnw.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Music Works Northwest offers online and in-person summer day camps for all ages and abilities, including music therapy programs. Camps include Creative Keyboards, I Love Music, Instrument Discovery, Pop Voice, Electronic Music, Cracking the Jazz Code, Gotta Sing! and more.

Music Works also offers private music lessons, music therapy and music classes throughout the year, taught by an outstanding roster of professional faculty members. Come make music at Music Works!

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

SANCA Seattle - School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts Summer Circus Camps Ages 6 to 17

674 South Orcas St., Seattle 98108 206-652-4433, info@sancaseattle.org sancaseattle.org/ classes2/camps/summer-camps/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

They don’t have to run away to join the circus!

We teach acrobatics, trampoline, juggling, tightwire, aerial arts and more! SANCA offers an extensive day camp program for children 6 and older. Our day camps allow students to develop physical skills, increase confidence, build self-esteem and get physically fit.

Summer bike camps for kids!

Seattle Girls Choir Summer Music Day Camp Grades 2 to 5, Ages 4 to 6

1300 East Aloha St., Seattle 98122 206-526-1900, info@seattlegirlschoir.org seattlegirlschoir.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Seattle Girls Choir offers Summer Music Day Camp designed for girls who love singing to build choral skills, explore sound and rhythm with various instruments, dance and find new reasons to love making music with new friends. Best of all, no experience is necessary. In our Musical Morning program, younger campers can look forward to playing instruments, moving with music, songs, stories and games! Reserve your space today.

Stone Soup Theatre SummerStage 2021 Ages 5 to 15

Register today!

Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N, Seattle 98103 Jefferson Park, 3801 Beacon Ave. S, Seattle 98108 206-388-9212 education@stonesouptheatre.org stonesouptheatre.org

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Early nurturing of drama skills can create a lifetime of confidence and proven to improve reading skills. Join us at one of two beautiful outdoor parks in north and south Seattle for weekly camps, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily, with extended care available. Choose from Pokemon, Hamilton, Peter Rabbit, or Star Wars; campers will fill their weeks with challenge and fun! Stone Soup’s SummerStage celebrates 25 years of nurturing our youth with live theater. Thanks to all for making time fly!

Village Theatre KIDSTAGE Summer Theatre Camps Grades Pre-K to 12

425-740-5035, KIDSTAGE@villagetheatre.org villagekidstage.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Join KIDSTAGE for theatre camps to build “Skills for Theatre… Skills for life!” Come sing, dance, act, and use your imagination while making friends in an encouraging and supportive environment. Whether inperson or virtual, our camps are 100% live and interactive and our participants love every minute. Village Theatre KIDSTAGE offers camps for students of all experience levels in grades Pre-K to 12. There’s something for every student and our small class sizes ensure a superior experience!

PRESCHOOL KidsQuest Children’s Museum KidsQuest Summer Camp Ages 4 to10

1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100 marketing@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org/ programs/summer-camp/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

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FRENCH SUMMER CAMPS 2021 Interactive Theatre Summer Camps Fun for every age and skill level!

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Frog Hollow School Summer Camps Year-Round Programs

KidsQuest is thrilled to be offering a variety of summer camps in 2021. KidsQuest Camps offer hands-on fun and learning through science experiments, arts & crafts plus collaboration and exploration. Check out our in-person programming featuring photography and physics, kitchen science, and more! We will also be offering virtual summer camp opportunities and will ship materials right to your doorstep for a screen-free summer!

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK to 8 200 2nd Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org pacsci.org/camps

Pacific Science Center’s award-winning camps offer students the opportunity to explore, experiment and ignite their curiosity through a range of innovative topics. Camps for Curious Minds offers more than 100 unique camp experiences in-person at Seattle, Bellevue, West Seattle, Medina, and Kirkland locations and virtual tech camps online.

With all kinds of camps, for all kinds of kids, you’re sure to find options your camper will love! Also offering virtual field trips.

Pedalheads Pedalheads Summer Camps Ages 2 to12 Various locations in Seattle 1-888-886-6464, info@pedalheads.com pedalheads.com

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Summer 2021 Camps & Classes Grades K - 12

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get even the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety, including exciting trail riding camps. Camps are located across the Seattle Metro Area.

Sammamish Montessori School Montessori Classes and Discovery Camps Ages 3 to 8 7655 178th Place NE, Redmond 98052 425-883-3271 hilary@sammamishmontessori.com sammamishmontessori.com

Spend the summer in a bright, happy environment with lots of individual attention, exciting activities and professional, caring teachers. Montessori classes and Discovery Camps run all summer long in two-week sessions, morning and/or afternoon to provide flexibility for vacations. Discovery Camps may include arts & crafts, science, cooking, sports, world travels, drama, pets and animals, and more. Current students, new students, siblings, neighbors and alumni are all welcome to attend!

Stroum Jewish Community Center Summer J Camp Grades Pre-K to 10 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7117, info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/summer-j-camp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

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Summer J Camp has been a defining summer experience for thousands of campers for the past five decades — and this summer we’re back! This summer will feature more than 30 types of camps from June 21 to Aug. 27, including our Core Camps, our revamped Counselor-in-Training program, and tons of specialty camps. As with all our J Camp programs, Summer J Camp will be structured with COVID-19 protocols.

„ Camps and classes are added daily to our online Directory: seattleschild.com/directories

RELIGIOUS Stroum Jewish Community Center Summer J Camp

Grades Pre-K to 10 3801 East Mercer Way, Mercer Island 98040 206-232-7117, info@sjcc.org sjcc.org/summer-j-camp FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Summer J Camp has been a defining summer experience for thousands of campers for the past five decades — and this summer we’re back!

This summer will feature more than 30 types of camps from June 21 to Aug. 27, including our Core Camps, our revamped Counselor-in-Training program, and tons of specialty camps. As with all our J Camp programs, Summer J Camp will be structured with COVID-19 protocols.

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY BEAM Experiences Camps for Creative Kids Ages 6 to 13

Multiple locations in Seattle 206-328-5303, studio@beamexperiences.com beamexperiences.com/summer-camps FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Our enrichment activities are designed to promote creative growth, social interaction, collaboration, and most importantly, fun! We focus on subjects that kids really love, to provide them with experiences that are educational and entertaining. We offer LEGO Robotics, Video Game Design, Stop-Motion Animation, Pixel Art and Animation, Dungeons & Dragons, and Bricks-4-Kidz LEGO engineering at several Seattle locations. Check out our website for virtual camps like Minecraft, too!

DigiPen Academy DigiPen Academy Summer Programs Ages 6 to 18

9931 Willows Road NE, Redmond 98052 425-629-5007, academy@digipen.edu academy.digipen.edu FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At DigiPen, we are dedicated to your family’s learning needs. With our commitment to differentiated learning we help students reach their goals while having fun! Students learn, create and collaborate with interactive projects. Whether your child chooses video gaming, art and animation, sound design or art fundamentals, our small class sizes, live-online instruction and fantastic teachers will ensure your student’s engagement, success and fun! See our website for camp schedule.

iD Tech iD Tech Camps Ages 7 to 19

1-888-709-8324 hello@idtech.com www.iDTech.com

iD Tech is the world’s premier destination for STEM education, with online programs that sharpen students’ coding, game dev, and creative skills, all from the comfort of home. Choose from virtual tech camps, online private lessons, or small-group semesters. Guided by elite rockstar instructors, your child will have fun, unlock tech brilliance, and join a community of 500,000 aspiring innovators.

KidsQuest Children’s Museum KidsQuest Summer Camp Ages 4 to10

1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue 98004 425-637-8100, marketing@kidsquestmuseum.org kidsquestmuseum.org/programs/summer-camp/ FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

With safety and children’s health top of mind KidsQuest is thrilled to be offering a variety of summer camps in 2021. Our camps offer hands-on fun and learning through science experiments, arts & crafts plus collaboration and exploration.

Check out our in-person programming featuring photography and physics, kitchen science, and more! We also offer virtual summer camp opportunities and will ship materials right to your doorstep for a screen-free summer!

June 21 – August 13

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National Inventors Hall of Fame Camp Invention Grades K to 6

800-968-4332, campinvention@invent.org invent.org/local

Energize your kid’s creativity and confidence with our new Camp Invention® program, Recharge!

Campers in grades K to 6 will collaborate with friends in hands-on, open-ended STEM challenges. They’ll take apart a microphone to explore its inner workings, build and test a device to launch rubber ducks, and design morphing vehicles for the Super Road Rally! Each activity is designed to inspire curiosity, spark imagination and give your young innovator the best summer ever. Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!

Pacific Science Center Camps for Curious Minds Grades PreK to 8

200 2nd Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-443-2925, edprograms@pacsci.org pacsci.org/camps

Pacific Science Center’s award-winning camps offer students the opportunity to explore, experiment and ignite their curiosity through a range of innovative topics. Camps for Curious Minds offers more than 100 unique camp experiences in-person at Seattle, Bellevue, West Seattle, Medina, and Kirkland locations and virtual tech camps online.

With all kinds of camps, for all kinds of kids, you’re sure to find options your camper will love! Also offering virtual field trips.

Rock Solid Science Geology Rocks!

Ages 8 to 11

Mobile Operations — The field trip comes to you 206-715-2556, amyb@rocksolidscience.com rocksolidscience.com

Uncover the mysteries of our planet as we explore the earth from its core to the outer reaches of space. Multiple activities and science projects will be offered in this fun, exploratory camp as we discuss key events in earth history while taking a close look at rocks, minerals, and fossils from around the world!

Soundview School Summer Camps

Grades Pre-K to 8 Online and On-campus 425-778-8572, mbozarth@soundview.org soundview.org

Offering virtual and on-campus camps starting in June. Come explore art, science and music!

Academic tutoring is also available. Visit our website for more information.

SPECIAL NEEDS Creative Dance Center Summer Camps and Classes All ages

12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281, info@creativedance.org creativedance.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Our summer program includes classes for all ages and multi-arts dance camps. Classes include Nurturing Baby, Family Dance, Creative Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern. Summer camps may include Ballet Stories, Art in Nature, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Art in Motion, and Dance & Comic Art. Classes and camps may be in-person, online, or a combination. Award-winning Creative Dance Center provides a joyful environment where dance and brain development play together!

Morningside Academy Summer School at Morningside Academy Grades 1 to 9

901 Lenora St., Seattle 98121 206-709-9500, info@morningsideacademy.org morningsideacademy.org

Morningside Academy’s internationally acclaimed program allows students to catch up, build up, and get ahead. Our research-based curriculum and

Preschool through 8th grade Outdoor Programs Sports and Day Camps Enrichment Classes Preschool & Prekindergarten

celebrating 30 years of summer fun!

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highly trained teachers lead to exceptional gains. We offer a 1:12 teacher/student ratio and daily report cards, and place students by skill level instead of by age or grade. We teach reasoning, problem solving, learning skills, and organizational skills. Academics focus on foundation skills. Content classes and project-based learning are introduced as students advance through the program.

Music Works Northwest Music Day Camps, Lessons and Classes Ages 4 to 18

1331 118th Ave. SE, Suite 400, Bellevue 98005 425-644-0988 registration@musicworksnw.org musicworksnw.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Music Works Northwest offers online and in-person summer day camps for all ages and abilities, including music therapy programs. Camps include Creative Keyboards, I Love Music, Instrument Discovery, Pop Voice, Electronic Music, Cracking the Jazz Code, Gotta Sing! and more. Music Works also offers private music lessons, music therapy and music classes throughout the year, taught by an outstanding roster of professional faculty members. Come make music at Music Works!

Neo Art School Summer Art Camp

Ages 6 to 12 recommended 46409 Sunnyside Ave. N, #121, Seattle 98103 206-632-2530, neoartschool@gmail.com neoartschool.com

Founded in 1982, we offer the highest quality fine arts classes in the Northwest. Summer Camp 2021 enrollment is open now! Weeklong camps, full-day and half-day options available with extended care. See our website for more details and in our Summer 2021 packet on the forms page. Camps start June 21! Come experience an array of art projects using a variety of materials: clay, mixed media, paints, watercolor, diorama and so much more!

SPORTS & FITNESS American Dance Institute Summer Dance Camps Ages 5 to Teens

8001 Greenwood Ave. N, Seattle 98103 206-783-0755 adiseattle@americandanceinstitute.com AmericanDanceInstitute.com

Week-long camps include half-day and full-day offerings: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Modern Dance, Hip-Hop, Flamenco and Irish Dance at four convenient locations: Greenwood, Magnolia, Shoreline and Wedgwood.

Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Summer Camp at Boys & Girls Clubs of King County Grades Pre-K to 12

Clubs throughout greater Seattle 206-436-1800, hello@positiveplace.org positiveplace.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

At our Clubs, we offer safe, educational, and FUN programming for all youth!

Creative Dance Center Summer Camps and Classes All ages

12577 Densmore Ave. N, Seattle 98133 206-363-7281, info@creativedance.org creativedance.org FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE

Our summer program includes classes for all ages and multi-arts dance camps. Classes include Nurturing Baby, Family Dance, Creative Dance, Hip Hop, Ballet, and Modern.

Summer camps may include Ballet Stories, Art in Nature, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop, Art in Motion, and Dance & Comic Art. Classes

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and camps may be in-person, online, or a combination. Award-winning Creative Dance Center provides a joyful environment where dance and brain development play together!

Emerald City Fencing Beginner Fencing Camps Ages 7 to 15

825 NE Northgate Way, Seattle 98125 206-900-8088, info@emeraldcityfencing.com emeraldcityfencing.com

Emerald City Fencing Club will have seven weeks of beginner fencing camps in 2021.

Each week, we will offer youth camps in the morning (9 a.m. to noon) and cadet camps in the afternoon (1 p.m. to 4 p.m.). No experience is necessary! Each camp session will include the fundamentals of fencing footwork and bladework. We will cover safety, etiquette, attacking, and defense. All fencing equipment is provided!

Pedalheads Pedalheads Summer Camps Ages 2 to12

Various locations in Seattle 1-888-886-6464, info@pedalheads.com pedalheads.com

Pedalheads is a learn-to-ride bike camp known for taking kids from training wheels to two wheels. We combine a fun group setting with specialized equipment, tailored cycling lessons, and incredible instructors to build confidence and get even the most tentative kids biking on their own. We also offer advanced bike lessons that focus on road safety, including exciting trail riding camps. Camps are located across the Seattle Metro Area.

PRO Club Summer Camps Ages 3 to 18

4455 148th Ave NE, Bellevue 98007 425-885-5566, jsalimi@proclub.com proclub.com/club/youth/camps

PRO Club camps are open to everyone, club membership is not required. We offer a variety of themed camps featuring over 30 different choices for ages 3 to 18. Meet new friends, try a new sport, or improve existing skills in a fun, non-competitive atmosphere.

Camps take place in our expansive gym, soccer arena, sport courts, aquatic center, studio space, Pegasus ranch or local park depending on the camp selected. All sites are clean and COVID-safe.

Rain City Fencing Center Summer Fencing Camps Ages 8 to 14

1776 136th Place NE, Bellevue 98005 425-747-6300, info@raincityfencing.com raincityfencing.com

How do you score touches on your opponent without getting hit yourself? It takes fast thinking, dynamic footwork and a good strategy. The Olympic sport of fencing is safe, exciting, and fun! Half-day and full-day summer camps for ages 8 to 14 in July and August. All fencing equipment provided.

Think. Fast. Fencing!

Safe N Sound Swimming Swim Lessons Ages 2 to 10

2040 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle 98109 206-285-9279, scheduling@snsswim.com safensoundswimming.com

Safe N Sound offers unique 1-to-1 swim lessons focused on water safety and proper swim technique. Every instructor is trained and certified in Safe N Sound’s methodology.

One-to-one lessons provide flexible scheduling options. No need to try and match your family’s busy schedule to appropriate swim class. Each lesson is tailored to your student’s needs and swim level. Our pool is a warm 88 degrees, keeping your student comfortable throughout the lesson.

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