Anyone for a dual? Join the Washington Fencing Academy for "fitness with as edge" and some fun! Campers will learn the Olympic style of competitive fencing including equipment, technique, learning to "bout", and a mini-tournament. Fencing is a fast, energetic sport that uses both mind and body. Boys and girls of any fitness level are welcome and no prior experience is required. Wear athletic shoes and sweatpants (no jeans). Bring a water bottle and snack.

Paint, pencil, and everything in between! Learn and develop foundational drawing and painting skills in a supportive, fun environment. We will work with acrylic and watercolor, oil and chalk pastel, charcoal, pencil, and clay from still life studies and our imagination! Come join us for the whole week for the most variety of projects. Bring a lunch, relax, and play games for the 1/2 hr break between sessions. Dress for mess! All materials provided.

It's cold outside and mid-winter break is just around the corner. Plan something fun for your kids to do. Register your crew for our volleyball camp where they can run around and burn off some energy. We’ll provide the fun drills and other activities, on and off the sand!

Under the direction of Sam Vance, campers develop their physical theater skills in this unique partnership between SPT and Teatro ZinZanni. Classic clowning, circus skills, mime, lazzi and character development--all these skills are great tools whether kids are beginners or seasoned actors. Students practice flexibility and specificity, deepen their craft, and have fun working in an ensemble. Plus, they’ll get a few master classes from world-famous professional circus performers. The week culminates in sharing for family and friends (11 a.m. Friday) full of laughing, gasping, and applauding.

Under the stage direction of SPT Artistic Associate Kelly Kitchens and the music direction of Seattle Opera Youth Program Director Barbara Lynne Jamison, campers dive into Offenbach's Orpheus in the Underworld. This camp continues SPT's successful and growing relationship with Seattle Opera. Technical Internships and Teaching Assistant positions available for grades 9-12; get service learning hours while having fun, giving back to your community, and gaining valuable life and leadership skills. Final sharing 2 p.m. Saturday.

Campers will get their hands dirty at this one-of-a-kind camp designed for those who wonder “What if I want to be a Vet, or work with animals one day?” We’ll explore animal anatomy, body systems, treatments and medications, bandaging and nutrition. Campers visit a veterinary clinic and engage with special guests who will talk about real-life animal emergencies. Each day will include instructional time, practical hands-on labs, experiments and treatments, and fun activities and games. Campers will finish the week with a clearer understanding of what Vet Technicians and Doctors of Veterinary Medicine do every day.

Join Olympia Family Theater for a great camp rehearsing and performing a short comedy play in one week's time. "Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit" is a fun spoof on the T.V. show that turns fairy tales on their heads. Performance for family and friends at 3 p.m. on Friday.

Anyone for a dual? Join the Washington Fencing Academy for "fitness with as edge" and some fun! Campers will learn the Olympic style of competitive fencing including equipment, technique, learning to "bout", and a mini-tournament. Fencing is a fast, energetic sport that uses both mind and body. Boys and girls of any fitness level are welcome and no prior experience is required. Wear athletic shoes and sweatpants (no jeans). Bring a water bottle and snack.

Camp Zone offers weekly camps featuring a variety of activities in areas of arts and crafts, sports and games, nature and science, and music, dance and drama. Younger campers grades K-2 stay on campus for themed activities. Campers grades 3-6 enjoy an off-campus adventure every day of the week. Specialty camps offered, too, including soccer, cooking, art and science to name a few. See website for details.

Ignite your internalDrive and do something big this summer. At week-long day or overnight camps, iD Tech campers experience a variety of cutting-edge courses for beginner through advanced learners. Camps aim to strike the right balance between off-computer activities (creative games, sports, life skills, etc.) and essential technology education to foster STEM skill development (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics). Course topics include video game design, programming, apps, web design and more. Staff are tech-savvy undergrads, graduate students and professionals who are passionate about teaching game design, film, computer science and more. Plus, campers to staff ratios are low—just 8 campers per instructor. See website for full details.

Moss Bay campers enjoy an outstanding summer youth recreation program with a terrific staff, quality adventures, excellent sports equipment, good times and great rowing, kayaking, sailing and paddle board instruction. Week-long camps on Lake Union offered with different water sports for kids of various ages. Safety is Moss Bay’s priority. See website for full details.

Summer at Youth Theatre Northwest is a child’s opportunity to shine! Extensive summer camps ignite creativity as children sing, dance and perform through the summer. On stage or in the classroom, young artists explore the thrill of live performance and expand the boundaries of their creativity and imagination. Flexible schedule allows for registration for one week of classes or a full three-week series.

“Oded” means to encourage or invigorate, and our highly acclaimed Counselor-in-Training and Leadership program is built to do just that. As part of a close-knit team, the Odedim live together in the Oded Village and spend a number of days on an extended outdoor adventure. The Oded program is truly a hands-on training program, as the participants plan programs, lead services, create an Oded Project, teach activities and share responsibility for a cabin of campers. As Odedim, these teens learn to look at leadership and life through a Jewish lens. This program involves an application and interview process; not all applicants are accepted. See website for details.

Hidden Valley Camp is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls. Activities include horseback riding, sailing, swimming, arts and crafts, canoeing, drama, archery, sports/games, hiking and much more. Carefully selected and trained staff work with small living groups (1:7 ratio) to help provide a safe, caring, friendly camp community. Hidden Valley Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and is a safe, fun and rewarding experience providing lifelong friendships and memories to campers since 1947.

Live at Dog Mountain Farm and experience farm life. Each day girls participate in care and feeding of animals, preparing garden beds and planting the fields, working in the greenhouse planting and harvesting produce, milking goats, and collecting eggs. Campers will learn basic culinary skills while preparing meals from farm-fresh products, including baking bread and making cheese. Additional topics may include poultry butchering, sheep shearing, soap making and others. Campers reside in a platform tent and sleep on cots. Meals will be prepared and served in our outdoor kitchen.

Camp Solomon Schechter, founded in 1954, is the premier Jewish camping experience in the Pacific Northwest. Our Shabbat-observant and Kosher camp is independent, rooted in Conservative Judaism. Camp offers an innovative Jewish experience for youth of all denominations, emphasizing the values of integrity, derech eretz (respect) and tikkun olam (repairing the world). In Aleph we pack an entire summer of fun into 10 days! This session is perfect for new and returning campers alike. Aleph session will lay the foundation for many years of enriching Camp experiences to come.

Find a little bit of France in the San Juan Islands at one of the country’s premier French camps. Campers take part in a unique mix of French language and culture through artistic and outdoor activities. In addition to language experience, campers gain increased independence, self-awareness, new friends, and the ability to enjoy new experiences and food. Tipi-mates are arranged by age, French language class by ability, and the campers choose morning and afternoon activities themselves, including kayaking, sailing, swimming, art, archery, theater, sports, rock climbing, snorkeling, orienteering and cooking. Four summer sessions offered; family camps also offered. See website for full details.

Goalkeepers and Strikers Week is a week of all-round soccer training led by Paul Barron, England International and outstanding goalkeeper trainer for the English Premiership. PB, as we call him, is assisted by a number of college and club coaches including Sergio Soriano, greater Seattle goalkeeper trainer. Paul and Sergio have been training goalkeepers (most notably the Seattle Sounders' Kasey Keller and the Wolverhampton Wolves' Marcus Hahnemann) at Northwest Soccer Camp for over 28 years.

Girls, come climb at one of the world’s best-loved rock climbing areas. Less than an hour’s drive north of Vancouver, B.C., it is home to gorgeous granite walls, beautiful lakes, cool crack climbs and fun hikes. Boasting the second largest granite monolith in the world and awesome beginner climbs, there is something here for everyone. Participants can expect to hone climbing skills, make lasting memories, enjoy a campfire or two and encourage new friends. Passport or birth certificate and photo ID required to cross the border. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

This camp is a fun-filled introduction to wilderness and community and the perfect adventure for the first-time camper or young mountain trekker. Under the guidance and encouragement of our experienced staff and elders, participants learn to cultivate a variety of interpersonal and wilderness skills, all in a challenging and supportive environment. Campers come away with resources that will aid them in their day to day lives as they approach the mysteries of adolescence.

A call to adventure beckons each of us toward an experience that extends beyond our level of comfort and current understanding. This backpacking program is a fun, exciting and significant first step on a Hero or Heroine's Journey. This camp begins with hiking along the mountain trails of beautiful Olympic National Park, where environmental stewardship is a focus of learning. Participants will also take part in wilderness cooking, trail safety and experience the joy of sleeping under the open sky. Under the guidance and encouragement of our experienced mentors, campers learn to cultivate a variety of interpersonal and wilderness skills, including leadership, responsibility and communication, in a challenging and supportive environment.

The North Cascades have drawn many great explorers. Be the next to explore this wonderland! Boys will start in the National Park and hike (with a backpack) down to Ross Lake, where they may see eagles and falcons, catch fish in the clear waters and share stories and marshmallows around the campfire. Campers also will be faced with goofing off challenges, such as fort building. No experience needed - this is introductory backpacking. *Three-tier fee structure based on ability to pay. See website for details.

Summer science day camp held at multiple neighborhood locations throughout greater Seattle. Campers build cool robots, launch fast rockets, create fun 3D games, become science detectives, design rollercoasters and more. Each week-long theme is packed with over 20 unique learning stations. Campers take projects home so the learning continues!

DigiPen Institute of Technology’s ProjectFUN Programs engage and challenge students through hands-on learning during two-week camp sessions. ProjectFUN workshops immerse students in the arts and sciences as well as the tools and techniques of today’s high-tech careers. Camp topics include Animation, Game Design, Video Game Programming, Multimedia Production, and Robotics. Lunch and snacks provided. See website for session dates.

Get down and dirty this summer with our Fish Biology experience where campers learn about all things fishy. We will spend some time at EPS learning about fish biology (including doing dissections) and at the University of Washington Fish Collection looking at cool specimens. We will visit the Seattle Aquarium and even head out to the Sound to check out tide pool aquatic life and spend time with real biologists working in the field!