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.
Dates: Various
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.
Day camp: You can drop off your kiddo at this half-day camp, and staff will arrange activities to fit your schedule. Creating art takes place from noon–5 p.m.; kids should bring a box lunch.
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.
Dates: Week-long camps starting June 24–Aug. 28
Ages: 5–13
Cost: $175–$275
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 day will be spent outside and around animals.
Dates: July 10
Ages: 7–10
Cost: $20
Steve & Kate’s Camp (Everett, Bellevue, Seattle and 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.–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.
Dates: Various, June–Aug.
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.
Dates: Various
Ages: 3–12
Cost: Varies by camp
