Explore all the Northwest has to offer by becoming an outdoor explorer! Develop an appreciation for the natural environment through hands-on experiments, games, and outdoor activities. Learn to identify Washington plants and animals, understand the relationship between living things in an ecosystem, and develop wilderness survival skills. We will visit Stone Gardens to learn to rock climb with the experts.

Led by trained high school teen volunteers, this three-day, fun-filled camp highlights arts and crafts, cooking, sports, nature, special events and more! This Magnuson sponsored grant based camp is supervised by Recreation Leaders and community center staff. Bring a sack lunch/drink. Course # 97580 on SPARC.

Campers have a fun-filled week of being involved with the many animals at our new Redmond facility, and taking part in hands-on learning about horses, grooming, English or western riding, horse shows or trail rides, and vet care. Activities can include arts and crafts, farming, field trips, games, hiking, pony rides, nature studies, outdoor living, team-building, and much more. Camp will be led by one staff person with a maximum of eight participants.

Camp Weather Wonders: (new in 2013) Where do rain and snow come from? What makes the wind blow? How is lightning formed? These are some of the questions that campers will answer as they spend the week discovering new things about weather and our environment.

Tighten your Kuiper belt as you make an intergalactic passport from Sol all the way out to the Oort cloud! At each stop you learn about how we explore our Universe. Hands-on activities and crafts include making a miniature green-house to understand why Venus is so hot and building robotic rovers to see how we learn about Mars.

Come join us at View Ridge Playfield for Wedgwood Drama Studio’s theater summer camp. We’ll play theater games, build original characters, explore movement and scene work and learn what it takes to create an original performance all in the beautiful outdoors! Camp is led by Wedgwood Drama Studio’s brother and sister team Michael and Christi Cruz who have over 15 years experience performing on the stage, screen and teaching in the classroom.  Camp fills at 16 campers on a first come, first served basis. Hope you can join us.

Zeno, a non-profit organization, is offering its math camp adventures this summer that are super fun and help to combat that dreaded summer learning loss. Campers will use architecture to design and build their own city; build geometric Pirate Hats and learning to read treasure maps; play Blink while Measuring Monkeys with their Supermind; and learn money systems to barter like the Romans, Grecians, and Mayans. Learn more about our camp sessions and locations at our website.

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.

It's time to get out of the house and play outside! In this 3-day camp series kids will make a pair of capris, a t-shirt and a drawstring bag. Kids will learn the basics of sewing knitwear, pattern reading and other fundamental sewing techniques. Please note: This class is for kids who already have a firm understanding of the sewing machine and have experience with making clothing. A materials list will be emailed to you closer to the class date.

Join us for an exciting 2-day camp, filled with fun and delicious activities! Day 1: snack walk in our organic p-patch plot, begin the harvest, make flower bouquets and chef's hats, and set up our "banquet room". Day 2: finish the harvest, plant crops for the next camp, and prepare a delicious lunch and dessert using fresh, seasonal vegetables, herbs, and fruits. Plus, each child can invite a guest for the banquet, who they will wait on in royal fashion. Search for course # 97540 on SPARC. Camp Director: Emily Bishton.

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.

Now everything awesome - kids, basketball, teamwork, and having fun – comes together at destination awesome: Harlem Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, the ONLY clinics coached by stars of The Harlem Globetrotters! Everyone loves The Globetrotters, the stars who always put smiles on kids’ faces. At Globetrotter Summer Skills Clinics, our stars coach kids in limited size groups and bring laughs, encouragement and high fives for everyone! Globetrotters direct, motivate, inspire and entertain, keeping it inclusive and fun for all boys and girls of all skill and experience levels. When Clinics hit capacity, we cannot accept more kids so register now.

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.

Le Monde Francophone! French camp for any level of fluency. Spend two weeks on beautiful Canoe Island, located in the San Juans. Polynesia, Africa, the Caribbean, North America, and Asia: explore other countries where French is spoken. Represent your chosen francophone country with your team as you compete in the Jeux de la Francophonie in your favorite sport and present your region in a World’s Fair of native foods, crafts, clothing, and games. Listen to Cajun music, try Vietnamese food, and paint your face like those in Vanuatu. This is the perfect session for those wanting more of an immersion experience.

In this inspiring program youth will learn: Yoga poses that increase physical strength and self confidence, breathing/meditation methods to help calm your body and mind, nutritional knowledge of how food affects mood, energy and vitality, methods for easy relaxation and stress management, the power of laughter and positive thinking, how to build strong, healthy relationships and creative expression through art and journaling. Join us.

Students that have attended a Blue Ribbon summer camp, or the equivalent, can join us for an advanced course on classic French cooking. Traditional French techniques are considered to be one of the world's most refined and elegant culinary styles. It is renowned for both its classical ("haute cuisine") and provincial styles. Many of the world's greatest chefs are or were masters of French cuisine. Additionally, French cooking techniques have been a major influence on virtually all Western cuisines, and almost all culinary schools use French cuisine as the basis for all other forms of Western cooking. Supply fee includes: an advanced cookbook, knife case, knife sharpener, diploma, daily gourmet lunch and daily culinary ingredients.

This camp encompasses favorites that are typically inexpensive, uncomplicated, and easy to prepare. In addition to a brief sojourn into ethnic foods, this camp will focus on practical meals and homemade favorites. These dishes are particularly good for young people when they need to keep costs down. Your young chef will rub elbows with many professional chefs all week long becoming competent and proficient in the kitchen by actually practicing hands-on culinary skills with them for five hours a day! Supply fee includes personalized chef's jacket , professional-quality chef's knife, Blue Ribbon electronic cookbook, diploma, daily lunch, and a student's ticket for Thursday Night's Graduation Dinner. This is our Junior Camp for ages 7-13.

Create culinary masterpieces with guest chefs and discover a wide variety of foods from around the world and our own backyard. A different chef each day including fabulous gourmet chef Frank Blanchard. In person registration at the Community Center begins April 5.

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.

SDS Drum Camp is open to drummers of all skill levels who want beat themselves into a fury of rhythmic bliss and group consciousness!!! Students will learn the fundamentals of technique and time while exploring the magic of self expression through layers of rhythmic creation and improvisation. The camp will culminate in an ensemble performance in the L.A.B. @ 1pm on Friday. Dancing is encouraged!

Camps are held at both of our Seattle locations: Seattle Drum School - North, 12510 15th Ave. N.E., Seattle, WA 98125 and Seattle Drum School - Georgetown, 1010 S. Bailey, Seattle, WA 98108.

Scientists have known that most dinosaur species went extinct about 65 million years ago in the Cretaceous era, but did all of the large dinosaurs disappear? Like the coelacanth, perhaps a megasaur lived much longer than previously thought. The possibility remains that a species of large dinosaur lived into the Miocene era, 20 million years ago, but no evidence has been found to date. Join our expedition team as we search the Puget Sound region in an effort to be the first to discover rare megasaur fossils. Do you have a sharp eye, good puzzle solving skills and a curious mind? Then you are the perfect fit for our exploration team! Join your fellow fossil hunters as we attempt to make history by: - Identifying signs of animal activity - Understanding how fossils are made - Making your own fossil - Learning how to uncover artifacts safely - Taking a journey through geologic time!

Come join us in the fairy ring! This four-day camp is inspired by flowers and fairies from classical ballets and nature. Each day is split equally between dance and art. Culminates in an informal performance and gallery of student artwork.

Experience the wonder of nature through the eyes of a dragonfly, the wings of a bird, the ears of a deer, and the feet of a fox. You’ll dip for bugs in our ponds, catch frogs in Sapsucker Creek, and search for snails and snakes in the meadow. Each day will be filled with exploration, activities, games, and art perfectly suited for the budding naturalist.

Explore the world of water through activities, exploration, art, games, and stories all week at Brightwater Center. You will discover how to track a river otter, search for red-legged frogs, catch crayfish, and build a beaver dam. Each day you’ll explore our creeks, ponds, and wetlands that are teeming with plants and wildlife and play games, conduct experiments, and have a great time learning about what makes our aquatic environment so special.

This half-day camp for little ones aims to be a perfect fit for parents and campers. Each week has a creative and educational theme that includes activities, games, arts, crafts, songs and more! Campers must be potty trained.

This session's theme: Princess Camp.

CMA’s Jazz Camp offers music students the opportunity to spend a week playing with a jazz combo. Professional jazz musicians and educators will coach the groups. Campers can register individually or as a pre-formed combo. Each student will get personal attention on their instrument as well as feedback on what their role is with a jazz combo. There will be sessions on improvisation for students interested in soloing. Rhythm section players will be able to explore voicings, bass lines and different types of time feels associated with jazz. There will be listening examples as well as performances by faculty to demonstrate the key points discussed for each ensemble. This camp will be “hands on.” We work in small groups so each student can build the confidence needed to play jazz. Each combo will record a Youtube video performance at the end of the week. Campers will need to pack a lunch each day. Please complete and mail registration form to Creative Music Adventures by July 4th, 2013.

After visiting the sights of New Delhi and a tour of the renowned Taj Mahal in Agra, our tour departs for Leh, the capital of Ladakh in the Himalayas. After acclimatizing and enjoying the Tibetan handicraft markets in Leh at the crossroads of ancient trading routes, your family will be transported to Stok, a quaint village nestled in the Himalayan foothills. For the next six days in Stok, you will have the opportunity to live and work with your Ladakhi host family and to participate in a community service project with the Amale Society, a group of dedicated women from the village of Stok who initiate and implement social, cultural and environmental events. During the home-stay part of our tour, you and your family will become immersed in the Ladakhi communal culture and gain a deep understanding of the Buddhist culture and traditions of this stunning region. Note: Dates subject to confirmation.

A fun-filled, high-energy drama class designed to foster creativity. We'll learn theater games, act out familiar stories and create our own. The perfect camp for those who love to pretend!

Summer time is fun time! Have an outstanding time developing your sports skills at a fun filled camp with knowledgeable, enthusiastic staff. Little Champs is focused on the FUNdamentals that are age appropriate and show an emphasis on health and sportsmanship. Campers wil be grouped by age.

Seattle may have a lot of rain, but we also have lots of lakes and beaches to play in during the summer. In this two day series kids will make beach necessities, a swimsuit coverup and floppy beach hat. They will learn the basics of sewing on the machine as well as oodles of other sewing techniques. A small materials list will be emailed before class.

This exciting and musically stimulating camp is for musicians at all levels! Students learn to create, record, and perform songs utilizing Clavinova digital pianos and music software including Garage Band. Campers perform in an end-of-camp concert and receive a CD and DVD of student created songs and music videos. Located at Island Park Elementary School.

Come join Seattle's Littlest Performers for a fun-filled summer of singing, dancing and drama! Renowned for his whimsically profound rhymes and outrageous characters, Dr. Seuss’ genius will transcend to the stage during this week-long session. Based on the works of some of his most famous tales and characters from his books will be brought to life, while simultaneously weaving in the music of Elvis. Come join in the fun.

Kids need no experience to sign up and learn partner-movement, juggling, acrobatic movement, tumbling and more! The week of learning and play will culminate with a performance sure to awe and amaze.

Explore the versatility of printmaking using rubber, cardboard and foam just to name a few! Students will learn about design, mixing colors and a variety of ways to create dynamic prints. Working from artists examples to develop a unique visual style, students will create their own collection of images.

The Level 2 camp takes up directly where the Level 1 camp ended. We will add technical and tactical skills with paired drills and group exercises. We will discuss the tactical implications of priority in foil and how that relates to reffing a bout, and we will do more practice bouting with student referees.

The Level 2 camp is a continuation of the Level 1 curriculum. It assumes the student has had our one week introductory class. We will continue to add both technical and tactical skills, and will spend a little more time bouting with the electrical scoring apparatus.

Ropeworks’ jump rope camps are directed and run by World Jump Rope Champion and Cirque Du Soleil Artist Rene Bibaud. Boys and girls of all skill levels are invited to participate in our jump rope camps, which teach kids the following disciplines: single rope skills, partner routines, double Dutch, jumping long rope skills, group game choreography and more. Kids work together in a fun and rewarding environment of goal setting, best effort and team building. Play games, learn skills, develop new skills and stay fit in our fun-filled high energy program that really gets kids jumping! Camp culminates with a performance for friends and family.

So many great artists have emerged in the past decade. Black Keys, The Shins, The White Stripes. This camp is a local student favorite and will be filled with material from the next generation. All Performance Camps run one week with a special performance at a real rock venue on Friday early evening. For students 8-18, some experience required.

Join Cascade Youth Symphony Orchestra for a great summer music program including full Orchestral experience, chamber music groups, professional coaching and more. Week one theme - The Hobbit, Week two theme - Les Miserables.

Seattle Tilth's theme-based weeklong day camps are a great way to have summer fun while learning about the fascinating world of the garden. Spend five days developing practical garden skills, exploring plants and discovering animals that live in Seattle Tilth’s community learning gardens and Meridian Park. Learn about insects, vegetables, soil and worms while playing games, making art, reading stories, singing songs, and running through the sprinklers. Welcome to the secret garden. Learn about the magic of seeds and decomposition. Discover the secrets of garden beauty and how insects and fairies help plants grow. Sing songs, read stories and create beautiful art. Make friends with the dragonflies.

With Camp Invention’s new program, Geo-Quest, campers will use scientific tools and skills to explore a range of fields from astronomy, physics, and engineering. In Cache Dash, we will go on a journey around the world as we solve global challenges. Register online now at campinvention.org for an early registration discount!

Vacation Bible Camp at St. Thomas is a place for children from age 4 to entering 5th grade to experience the love of God in a safe and welcoming environment. Activities include: crafts, story telling, games, chapel and music.

Our Farm Day Camps are a great way to learn about all the great things that happen on a farm every day. Learn all about gardening, composting, recycling, cooking, water dynamics, and caring for all the various farm animals, chickens, goats, horses, and ponies. Enjoy more fun stuff each day with Arts and Crafts, Games, and much more.

Journey to southeast Oregon to track down and view wild mustangs in their natural habitat. Experience the beauty, freedom, and charm of these majestic equines in person. Sit back and enjoy an inclusive 5-day guided safari with air conditioned vehicles and gourmet, home-style cooking. At night relax on the porch at one of our comfortable historic Bed and Breakfasts. Group sizes are very limited and trips only occur a couple times a year. Don't delay in reserving your spot!

The Spectacular Blue Angels: Everyone’s favorite flight demonstration team is back for another year of high flying excitement! Be here to experience the thrills of take-offs and landings firsthand.

Do you hear that roar of the engines? Can you smell the sweet scent of jet fumes? Hurray! It’s that time of year again! The Blue Angels are back for another week of high flying excitement!

Come join us for Wedgwood Drama Studio’s theater summer camp. We’ll play theater games, build original characters, explore movement and scene work and learn what it takes to create an original performance all in the beautiful outdoors! Camp is led by Wedgwood Drama Studio’s brother and sister team Michael and Christi Cruz who have over 15 years experience performing on the stage, screen and teaching in the classroom. Theater in the Park performance for families is August 3rd at 3 pm. Camp fills at 16 on a first come, first served basis. Hope you can join us!

Wilderness Awareness School has partnered together with Oxbow Farm, and we are serving up something very special this summer! During this week of daily adventures your child will explore the edge where Farm and Forest meet. In addition to Wilderness Awareness School’s unique day camp experience learning about plants, mammals, tracking, birds and survival skills…we’re down on the farm! Kids will make their own sun tea, fresh fruit popsicles, and farm burritos. They will dig roots and pick fruits, save, sow, and snack on seeds. On the final day, we will harvest produce for an end-of-week Happy Camper Farmers Market! Each day we enjoy storytelling under the Maple Tree, as well as songs, crafts, and play surrounding food, farm and forest life. Camp is held at Oxbow Farm in the Snoqualmie Valley (about 15 minutes from Redmond). It is on a 120-acre property, with 20 acres of certified organic vegetables, berries and tree fruit in cultivation for the fresh market. This full-day experience for the younger child is appropriate for those who are ready to not only be away from home, but also active and engaged for this length of time! (We also have two half-day Wild Sprouts camps for ages 4-6.)

Discovery Days, where imagination comes alive...at camp! This day is part of the Seattle Children's Museum Summer Camp program which provides a create-your-own summer opportunity for families to select their own combination of single, half-day or full-day camps throughout June, July and August. Each day features its own theme. Learn more at www.thechildrensmuseum.org/summer.