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Camp Fire USA - Spring Break Day Camp at Camp Killoqua
Submitted by Joanna Cerar
Boating, arts and crafts, archery, outdoor cooking, games, songs and more! Come experience the best of Killoqua! You may sail the “high seas” as a pirate one day, go on a secret spy mission across camp next, or work on your superhero skills. Each day is sure to be an adventure this spring! We are accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), which means we voluntarily comply with more than 300 nationally recognized industry standards. Acceptance and participation is open to everyone regardless of race, religion, socioeconomic status, disability, sexual orientation or other aspect of diversity. Two 5-day sessions available: Mar. 29 - Apr. 2 and Apr. 5 - 9. Campers bring their own sack lunch each day; snack is provided. Extended care (7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.) available at no additional charge.
Date: 03/29/2010 - 04/09/2010 - Happens weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 15207 E. Lake Goodwin Rd., Stanwood, WA 98292 | Map It Ages: K - 8th graders (Fall 2010) Cost: $190/week Event Info: 425-258-5437 | Web site | email
City of Edmonds - Discovery Days Nature Camp
Discover something new about our nature every day of the week - from Snags & Sapsuckers to Tidepool Treasures and more! Naturalists will lead indoor and outdoor activities, games and crafts. Sign up for one-day or the entire week. Bring a sack lunch and dress for the weather.
Date: 03/29/2010 - 04/02/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: 700 Main St. , Edmonds, WA 98020 | Map It Ages: 6 - 12 Cost: $29/day, $123/week Event Info: 425-771-0227 | email
Fun in the Forest Day Camp
Submitted by Christen Foehring
Discover fabulous Northwest forests through hands-on exploration and play during this week in the woods. You will meet trees, discover seeds, and even build a shelter out of leaves! Gaze at rocks, sand, and soil, and study a worm that twists, turns, and coils. If you like to dig in the dirt and play in the woods, Fun in the Forest is the camp for you! Two one week-long sessions available: Mar. 29 - Apr. 2 and Aug. 9 - 13.
Date: 03/29/2010 - 08/13/2010 Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m., Mon. - Fri. Location:IslandWood Outdoor Learning Center, Bainbridge Island | Map It Ages: Children in grades 1 & 2, or entering grades 2 & 3 (Fall 2010) Cost: $260 Event Info: 206-855-4305 | Web site | email
Micro-Worlds Art Spring Break Day Camp
Submitted by Christen Foehring
What does the world look like through the eyes of a dragonfly? How would it feel to explore the forest floor from a slug’s point of view? We will use microscopes, magnifying glasses, observation skills and, most importantly, our imaginations to find out.
Date: 03/29/2010 - 04/02/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location:IslandWood Outdoor Learning Center, Bainbridge Island | Map It Ages: Children in grades 3 and 4 Cost: $260 Event Info: 206-855-4305 | Web site | email
Outdoors For All - Spring Break Day Camp
Submitted by Missy Gresen
Outdoors for All Day Camps are inclusive camps designed for children with and without disabilities. Campers will be "on the move" enjoying on and off-snow activities that may include sledding, snowshoeing, rock climbing, hiking, trips to parks and tons of other fun places! Cost includes transportation, equipment and activities.
Canoe Island French Camp - Memorial Day Family Camp
Relax on Canoe Island, a 47-acre private island, with your family while exploring the natural history of the San Juan Islands and experiencing French culture and cuisine over Memorial Day weekend. Sailing, kayaking, swimming, tennis, exploring tide pools and campfires. This is a great way for potential campers and parents to learn more about the island and our programs together. Come tour the island and meet the staff at the Canoe Island French Camp Open House on Jun. 19 for all ages.
Date: 05/28/2010 - 05/31/2010 Time: Overnight (3 nights) Location:Canoe Island French Camp, Orcas Island | Map It Ages: All Cost: $230/ages 6 and up, $115/ages 3-5, free/ages 0-2
Event Info: 360-468-2329 | Web site | email
Yellowstone Teen Girls Adventure Camp
Submitted by alissa Farley
A quick, direct flight to Bozeman, MT for your Seattle girl to start her Greater Yellowstone Adventure with Alpengirl! For 18-days we'll explore Montana, Idaho & Wyoming. Backpacking, caverns, rock climbing, hot spring soaking, whitewater rafting, horseback riding, canoeing, Yellowstone & Grand Teton National Parks, good friends and more!
Date: 06/19/2010 - 07/06/2010 Time: 18-days, overnight Location: P.O. Box 1138 , Manhattan, MT, WA 59741 | Map It Ages: 13 - 15, girls Cost: $2785 Event Info: 406-284-4110 | Web site | email
Bar 717 Ranch - Camp Trinity
Founded in 1930, the Bar 717 Ranch offers children an opportunity to spend the summer on a beautiful mountain ranch located in Northern California on 450 acres. The Ranch is surrounded by the Shasta-Trinity National Forest and the property consists of mountains and meadows, rivers, ponds,creeks and miles of trails. Campers may choose freely from activities including horseback riding, backpacking, gardening, animal care, river swimming, arts and crafts, photography, music, drama, archery, black-smithing, ceramics and much more.
Date: 06/20/2010 - 07/03/2010 Time: 13 nights Location: Star Route Box 150, Hayfork, CA 96001, WA | Map It Ages: 8 - 16 Cost: $2260
Event Info: 530-628-5992 | Web site | email
Canoe Island French Camp - Session 1, Les Voyageurs
Submitted by Jessica
Form your own colony, make fire with flint and steel, and venture to neighboring islands as you explore the traditions and travels of the French Voyageurs and Native Americans. Share gifts in a potlatch, shoot bows and arrows, do traditional arts and crafts, and cook outdoors. Take an off-island trip by kayak, canoe, sailboat, or bike. March in the Friday Harbor Jul. 4th Parade and celebrate Canada Day on July 1. Come tour the island and meet the staff at the Canoe Island French Camp Open House on Jun. 19 for all ages.
Date: 06/20/2010 - 07/09/2010 Time: Overnight (19 nights) Location:Canoe Island French Camp, Orcas Island | Map It Ages: 10 - 16 Cost: $2475 - $3295 Event Info: 360-468-2329 | Web site | email
Feathered Friends Day Camp
Submitted by Christen Foehring
Come explore the world of winged creatures in the forests of IslandWood! If you’ve ever wanted to identify birds or learn more about them, this camp is for you. Our knowledgeable instructors will lead you in fun exercises and games that will hone your observation and identification skills of birds such as owls, woodpeckers and a wide variety of songbirds. Use art, technology, and science tools to learn about the habits, habitats, and many other fascinating characteristics of our feathered friends.
Date: 06/21/2010 - 06/25/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location:IslandWood Outdoor Learning Center, Bainbridge Island | Map It Ages: For children entering grades 3 - 4 (Fall 2010) Cost: $260 Event Info: 206-855-4305 | Web site | email
Greenway Summer Camps - Tiger Mountain
Submitted by Paul M. McNeil
Know of someone who is looking for a fun outdoor activity this summer? Our week-long ecological restoration and trail maintenance camps are specially designed for kids and teens. We have exciting events where teens can make friends, learn new skills, explore local creeks and trails, and have fun outside this summer. Tiger Mountain in Issaquah is a popular destination for hikers, mountain bikers, hang gliders, para-gliders and horseback riders. Volunteers at Tiger Mountain will work together to help repair overused trails by resurfacing, brushing, fixing drainage issues, and repairing boardwalks and will help remove invasive plants like Scotch Broom and Himalayan Blackberry. Participants in this session are required to wear hiking or work boots. Financial aid is available.
Date: 06/21/2010 - 06/25/2010 - Happens weekly on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Location: Tiger Mountain, Issaquah, WA | Map It Ages: 16 - 18 Cost: $125 Event Info: 206-812-0122 | Web site | email
Nature Detectives Day Camp
Get out your magnifying glasses, focus your binoculars, dust off your field guides, and sharpen your pencils – it’s time to become nature detectives. Many different species of animals live at IslandWood, but they are often too shy to introduce themselves to human visitors. In this week-long camp, you will learn how to move stealthily through the forest to find and decode the clues that animals share, and if you are lucky, you may get to meet some of these elusive creatures.
Date: 06/21/2010 - 06/25/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Location:IslandWood Outdoor Learning Center, Bainbridge Island | Map It Ages: For children entering grades 1 & 2 (Fall 2010) Cost: $260 Event Info: 206-855-4305 | Web site | email
Tiny Critters 1/2 Day Camp
Submitted by alissa Farley
Tiny Critters is the perfect blend of fun educational activities that integrates movement, dance, song, art, and hands-on exploration of some of the smallest animals at IslandWood. You’ll love exploring little critters through imagination, play and discovery.
Date: 06/21/2010 - 06/25/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: Two Sessions: 9 a.m. - noon or 1 - 4 p.m. Location:IslandWood Outdoor Learning Center, Bainbridge Island | Map It Ages: 4, 5 & 6 year-olds entering Kindergarten Cost: $155 Event Info: 206-855-4305 | Web site | email
Willows Edge - Farm Life Camp
Submitted by Corinne Logan
This daily camp offers a select few the hands-on opportunity campers want, in a family enriched environment. To include: working with the animals on the farm, clean and prepping barns, tack and animals, animal husbandry (the science behind animal care), various projects with earth/gardening, horse riding lessons on a Norwejian Fjord horse, and more all in a safe environment. This camp does have a lot of work, but our premise is that when we do something we love, work becomes a lot of fun! Early bird discount of $79/day on registrations made before Mar. 30.
Date: 06/25/2010 - 08/26/2010 - Happens daily on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Time: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Location: 18505 51st Ave. S.E., Bothell, WA 98012 | Map It Ages: 5 - 14 Cost: $99/day Event Info: 425-402-6781 | Web site | email
Rite of Passage Journeys - The Apprentice Journey
Submitted by Rite of Passage Journeys
A fun-filled introduction to wilderness and community in the beautiful Olympic Mountains of the Pacific Northwest. Traditionally, apprenticeship is a time of experiential learning. Mythologically, an apprenticeship is also a time of nourishment, where a traveler may gather strength and drink from the waters of wisdom, before heading out into the unknown. Under the guidance and encouragement of our experienced staff, campers will learn to cultivate a variety of interpersonal and wilderness skills. Financial aid is available.
Date: 06/26/2010 - 07/02/2010 Time: Overnight (7 nights) Location: 22401 39th Ave. S.E., Bothell, WA 98021 | Map It Ages: 8 - 10 Cost: $750 Event Info: 425-485-7396 | Web site | email
