Travel back through time as we uncover the mysteries left behind by dinosaurs. We’ll study these magnificent prehistoric beasts, dig for dinosaur bones and create our own dinosaur fossils. Become a paleontologist in no time!

Two-week academic camps for students entering grades 5 - 8. Students will take two classes in the morning, and after lunch spend the afternoon in outdoor activities with camp counselors. A variety of hands-on, project based classes are available, and students may take as many sessions as desired.

Kids will have a blast in this camp! Four days of play and other fun activities in one of Seattle's largest indoor playgrounds. Trikes, cars, riding toys galore, climb structures, obstacle courses, parachute play, craft-making, games, play houses, and more! Bring a lunch and drink each day; one day we'll even hike to one of the biggest outdoor playgrounds around and have a picnic! Search SPARC for course # 97547. Camp Director: Melissa Blumhagen.

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.)

Since 1995, our summer day camps have offered creative play, exploration and adventure, as children work together in small groups gaining nature awareness and experiential knowledge of plants, mammals, tracking, birds and survival skills. Our highly trained instructors guide students into experiences that nurture their connection to the earth and allow them to feel at home in nature. Fun and adventure are only part of the story. Our 1:8 staff-student ratio allows our instructors at our summer day camps to facilitate the development of tangible and intangible skills like teamwork and communication; thankfulness; awareness; patience; common sense; self confidence; problem-solving; and respect for self, each other and nature. These skills are woven invisibly into each of our summer day camps through storytelling, active questioning and engaging nature activities. For example, campers might learn patience through the need to get close to wildlife, or teamwork and communication through the need to quickly build a group shelter. Our focus is on helping children to build skills that will serve them for a lifetime.  Camps take place in Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle and Carnation. See website for camp schedule.

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.

Classic Day Camp: Entering grade 1-6 Campers enjoy a variety of age-appropriate activities each day including the flying squirrel activity on our ropes course and water sports. Includes an optional Thursday BBQ, carnival, waterfront show, and overnight stay. 3 Day Classic Day Camp (June 30- July 5): Entering grade 1-6 H20 Day Camp (August 18-23): Entering grade 1-6 Longer days (8am-6pm)include more waterfront time, more tubing, and more water sports time!

Campers enjoy a variety of on-site activities including tubing, water activities, ropes courses, team competitions, games, relevant speakers and more BLAST Camp (June 23-28): Entering grade 6-9 Little Overnight Camp (June 30- July 5): Entering grade 2-5 Junior Overnight Camp (July 7- 12; July 21-26; Aug 4-9): Entering grade 4-6 Teen Overnight Camp (July 38-Aug 2): Entering grade 7-10 Experience the ultimate in water sports with more water activities and extra time on our ski boats in addition to all the fun camp has to offer. H2O Teen Overnight Camp (July 14-19; August 11-16): Entering grade 6-9

Kids Campers will be immersed in an exciting theme and experience a world of wonder each week! We'll enjoy activities, games, crafts, stories, music, learning opportunities and more. We will play in our own outdoor playground and take a daily dip in Samena's wading pool. A variety of weekly themes awaits; check website for full details.

Teens and Tweens - Focus your fun on adventure and excitement this summer! Each week we'll take a daily trip in the Samena Van to fun destinations. Be cool - just grab your swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, jacket, lunch and a drink. You'll have a blast exploring out in the summer sun. Check out website for details on our exciting destinations each week.

Seattle Audubon offers hands-on, nature-focused day camps for children entering 1st – 6th grade, and overnight camps for students entering 7th – 9th grades. Come discover, explore, and learn more about the natural world around us! We also have volunteer opportunities for high school students (entering 10th - 12th grade) through our Junior Naturalist in Training Program. Teens learn the skills of a naturalist and help teach campers about the environment while getting community service hours. This summer Seattle Audubon will offer Extended Day Care before and after Nature Camp for registered campers. Please visit our website for more information.

Explore traditional materials and methods used by early settlers and first people. Learn the lore and medicinal uses of common weeds and native plants. Create a naturalist's journal to keep recipes and memories. This theme-based weeklong day camp is 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. This camp is intended for those entering grades 1-4 in fall 2013.

If your teen or preteen loves gardening and working with younger students, this is for them! Junior Counselors help set-up and clean-up garden activities, assist Children's Garden staff, lead small group activities and learn more about organic gardening. Week-long placements offer all the fun of summer camp with the opportunity to develop leadership skills. Jr. Counselors come 30 minutes before campers arrive and stay 30 minutes after campers depart to help set-up and clean-up (these times are built into the listing below). Leadership training and orientation will be provided.