Participants will learn art fundamentals through fun, exploratory projects. Along with helping to express creative individuality, they will also learn skills that they can apply to all facets of learning!

Join us for another year of fun-filled outdoor adventure at Magnuson Park! Roots and Shoots Camp is filled with hands-on nature exploration, songs, games, and nature crafts. It's designed to encourage curiosity and bonding with the natural world, and to develop big motor skills as well as dexterity. Camp fee includes an official Jr. Nature Explorers bandana - sign up for one or several! Bring a nutritious lunch and a water bottle.

Our summer art camps are for 5-1/2 - 8 year-olds, or 9-12 year-olds. Please see website under summer camps for details. Each week there are different camps themes at both of our Madison and Ravenna locations.

It’s time to express yourself! We’ll create our own masterpieces while learning about colors, shapes, textures, sculpture and wearable art.

Join Melissa Blumhagen and helpers for an active, fun-filled four days of activities! Campers will participate in crafts, dance, games, stories, songs, sports, hikes and free play. Bring a lunch and a water bottle. Look for course #97549 on SPARC.

Finally, time to wear something other than a parka! To get our summer season jumping we have a brand new kids' summer camp dedicated to, well, summer! In this class the kids will learning basic sewing techniques while finishing a super cute wrap skirt and board shorts to wear at the beach. For the boys we will make two board shorts with pockets. A small materials list will be emailed out prior to class.

Join Jake Harris and the ZeroWaste Team to create an entire ecosystem of ocean creatures for this year's Fremont Summer Solstice Parade using Recycled Materials! Campers will learn how to use costumes and humor to raise awareness about critical environmental issues, and have a lot of fun creating and performing in a solstice parade entry.

The Explorer West Summer Arts Improvisation Camp - Theatre, Circus, Fine Arts, Dancing and Singing. The theme of our camp is improvisation and interconnected art. This is a two-week performing and fine arts camp and all students are welcome; you need not be an Explorer West student. During camp, students will explore dance, acting, circus arts, music, and fine arts in the theme of improvisation. How does a painting inspire a work of dance? How does a song inspire a scene? Students will create their own world of art in a camp that is designed for any skill level. Students will work towards a one-of-a-kind student created final performance for families and friends. Please contact the school for registration forms and additional information.

Campers, join us for SweetPea Nations' unique, themed summer art camps were you'll explore diverse cultures through the arts, taught by professional teaching artists. Check out our full summer of fun themes here: http://sweetpeacottage.org/pdocs/summercamp_2012.pdf

Camp BLAST OFF!: What does it take to get into space? Lots of rocket power! Test out different ‘rockets’ to see which ones will climb the highest. Design your custom space cruiser and then build it. Make and launch a different rocket each day.

Join us for another year of fun-filled outdoor adventure at Magnuson Park! Wiggly Worms Camp is filled with hands-on nature exploration, songs, games, and nature crafts. It's designed to encourage curiosity and bonding with the natural world, and to develop big motor skills as well as dexterity. Camp fee includes an official Jr. Nature Explorers bandana - sign up for one or several! Bring a nutritious lunch and a water bottle.

Do you know a fashionista designer full of ideas and looking for a place to use them? Send them to Made to learn the fundamentals of fashion design, color, sewing techniques, and fashion illustration. We will work with the designers to create a clothing line based on a central theme of their preference, and then they will sew one of their designs to take home. This is a 3 day camp.

Get ready for some summer fun! Join us for WMS Summer Camp 2013; we have some exciting Elementary Summer Camps planned. Woodinville Montessori School offers summer day camp programs for K-2nd grade and 3rd-6th grade. Ten sessions are available, June 19-August 23. Choose just one week, any combination of weeks, or all ten. Each week is planned around a theme that includes hands-on activities crafted to spark the imagination such as games, cooking projects, sports, building, animation and more. For a full list of offerings, descriptions, and registration, see the WMS website. Early Bird Discount until April 30.

'Up in the Sky': We will explore, dance, and sing about all things above us: sunshine, kites, birds, stars, butterflies and clouds! A focus on colors and counting complements the musical lessons. Your child can continue the theme of Up in the Sky with an experienced art instructor exploring art materials in 3-dimensional form, such as clay, decoupage, paper mache and more! Available Thursday or Friday mornings 6/20-7/19 (no class week of July 4th). Ages 1.5-3: Caregiver participation required. Ages 3-5: Drop-off class, with caregiver participation the last 10-15 minutes. All classes take place at Good Karma: Center for Joy. Registration and more info available at: http://kmwithshay.com/#/summer-camp-2013/4565651387.

Everything you want in a summer adventure! Girl Scout Camp is a beautiful and enchanting environment where every girl is encouraged to learn about herself, gain independence and care for the world around her. The possibilities are endless! Choose from Classic, Specialty, Horse and Leadership Camps: * Classic Camp -- Your traditional Girl Scout Camp experience, with a variety of activities like swimming, nature exploration, arts and crafts, and more. Some Classic sessions offer one horse experience, as well. * Horse Camp -- Girls ride most days or every day, depending on the camp, the session and the weather. Each session can accommodate beginning, intermediate and advanced riders. * Specialty Camp -- Opportunities for girls in grades 4-12 to focus on a specific skill (like archery), experience something new (like spending a night at Woodland Park Zoo) or go on an expedition (like a three day kayak trip). * Leadership Camp -- Not only our Counselor-in-Training and Wrangler-in-Training programs, but also opportunities for any girl who wants to explore her leadership style and learn about group dynamics. Every Girl Scout camp starts with a girl planning session, where campers and staff sit down to choose the activities the girls are most interested in doing from the wide variety of opportunities. At Girl Scout Camp you'll make new friends, develop skills and enjoy new experiences that will travel with you for a lifetime. No Girl Scout experience required!

Five sessions of weekly classes including art, woodworking, drama, baking, sports, animation, lego and more! Open to children entering grades K - entering 6th grade. See website for full details and course selections.

Join BRIGHT! Preschool for one or all of our weekly, themed camps for young campers.

June 24-28  GROW! (Gardening & Nature) Your little sprouts will weed and water their way to greener thumbs as we dig into the magic of seeds, sun, and soil.

July 8-12 COOK! (Making & Baking) Tie on those toques and whip out the whisks...who knows if the next Emeril, Rachel, or Mario is among us? The recipe for this week’s camp is a healthy helping of food-filled fun! 

July 15-19 SPACE! (Astronomy & Science) Rockets, space craft, and more. What’s it like to be an astronaut? Discover speed, launching, and building space crafts. 

July 22-26 PLAY! (Sports) Explore balance, movement, hand/eye coordination and discover new skills and games. Step feet first into athletics and fun! Learn about team work and sportsmanship while having a great time. 

July 29-Aug 2 ZOOM! (Transportation) Planes, trains, and automobiles are just the tip of the iceberg in this week of wheels and wings, when we’ll investigate all manner of the machines that move us. 

Aug 5-9 MAKE! (Art, Building, & Creating) Here’s a camp for the mini-Monet’s and pint-sized Picassos out there! Get those creative juices flowing as we sample a variety of media to express our unique artistic visions. **Ages 2.5 -5.

Aug 12-16 EXPERIMENT! (Science) Curious minds, prepare to be fired up in this week of exploration and experimentation, when we’ll put the basic tools and processes of science to the test in our own “laboratory.” **Ages 2.5 -5.

Aug 19-23 ADVENTURE! (Camping) Hike that trail! What do we need for camping and outdoor fun? Let’s build a tent and discover how to spot animals and other natural life. **Ages 2.5 -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.

Imagine the perfect summer day…explore the barnyard, hike a leaf-canopied trail, play active outdoor games, create multi-media art and make new friends. The strength of our camp stems from our small group sizes allowing personal attention to each child. Each week offers a variety of activities in which children’s interests are stimulated. Weekly field trip provided to a City of Bellevue beach or local place of interest. If extended care is needed please sign-up when you register for camp.

Weekly themes are:

June 24-28 Barnyard Round-up

July 8-12 Gone Buggy

July 15-19 Wonders of the Sea

July 22-26 Science Discoveries

July 29-Aug 2 Works of Art

Aug 5-9 Scales, Tails, & Feathers

Aug 12-16 Creek Side Fun

Aug 19-23 Super Splash

By popular demand we are doing our very first Double Take: Doll and Girl Outfits. Who doesn't love matching outfits? In this class we will make this super cute tunic dress/tunic for both girl and doll. We will go over sewing basics as well as how to cut out and read a sewing pattern. Please bring: A small materials list will be emailed before class.

Experience a summer packed full of adventure, crafts, field trips, swimming, friends, educational activities and much more. Each week campers will go on a field trip or have a special guest in the classroom. There will be swimming (weather permitting) and visits to parks and beaches. Every Monday a weekly itinerary will be available with a supply list of what to bring each day. Campers will need to bring a lunch and water bottle every day. Campers must have completed kindergarten.

Themes include:

Food Frenzy: June 24 - 28

Games Galore: July 1 - 5 (no camp July 4)

Abrakadabra: July 8 - 12

Wipe Out: July 15 - 19

Rock and Roll: July 22 - 26

Alien Invasion: July 9 - Aug. 2

Aqua Zone: Aug. 5 - 9

Camping We Will Go!: Aug. 12 - 16

Come to Mercer Island to experience a summer you will never forget, packed full of adventure, arts and crafts, field trips, swimming, friends, memories and much, much more. Each camper receives a cool camp T-shirt. Camps run all summer long. Weekly sessions run all summer long! (Note: there's no camp July 4, just MTW and F that week.)

An awe-inspiring marvelous combination of dance, juggling, and acrobatics. Through this class, students will learn how to perform some of those skilled (and sometime hilarious) NANDA-style stage combat moves.

Your child will be cared for by trained and competent staff in a small group setting. This camp offers an opportunity for children to be independent thinkers and gain self-esteem. Your child will take part in a variety of enrichment activities that will open the door to discoveries in art, science, nature, cooking, make believe and staying active. Your child will use their imagination, keeping them engaged and active this summer. Each week will bring a variety of new and different activities. Weekly field trip provided to a City of Bellevue beach or local place of interest. If extended care is needed please sign-up when you register for camp.

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.