Upcoming Camps & Classes
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Art Adventure Camp
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Location: 39011 S.E. 90th St., Snoqualmie, WA 98065 | Map It
Ages: Ages 5-12 Cost: $225 (discounts available)
Event Info: 425-420-2677 | Web site | emailCome create magical memories with us this summer as we design art, interact with domestic farm animals, splash in the pool, play camp games and meet other fellow budding artists! Have fun creating two arts and crafts projects per day while exploring many mediums including: tempera, acrylic, watercolor, oil and chalk pastels, charcoal, ink and more. Explore collage, clay, printmaking, painting, drawing, decoupage, crafts and recycled art! Between art classes, have fun playing with the bunnies, cats, chickens, duck and goose, piggies and goats! And, in between camp games, there is always time to have fun on the trampoline or in the pool with friends. This week's theme: Mad Scientists: Art and Science join forces as we have fun,learn,explore and experiment with art together!
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Artrageous Camps: Paintastic!
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 13131 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98005 | Map It
Ages: Ages 5-12 Cost: $225
Event Info: 425-420-2677 | Web site | emailCome draw and paint a variety of subjects in this colorful camp! Artists will learn new techniques with watercolor paints, oil pastels and acrylics. Students will paint on canvas, watercolor paper and wood.
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Big Sister Yoga Project: Yoga Camp
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 1-4 p.m.
Location: 15225 N.E. 20th St., Bellevue, WA 98007 | Map It
Ages: Ages 12-15 Cost: $200
Event Info: 206-890-9996 | Web site | emailIn 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.
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Blue Plate Seattle Cooking Camp - Around the World
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: 7347 35th Ave. N.E. Suite E, Seattle, WA 98115 | Map It
Ages: Ages 8-12 Cost: $450
Event Info: 206-525-2511 | Web site | emailDuring this camp we will focus on specific regions of the world, Europe, China, The Middle East and South America. We will learn about the food and culture of these regions and learn different cooking methods and tools that are used in these areas. On one day all cooking will be done in Woks and we will attempt to use chopsticks all day, to cook and eat! Campers will take home a six course “small plates” sampler from around the world on Friday.
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Camp Sprouting Spirits
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: 4707 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 | Map It
Ages: Ages 3-8 Cost: $245/week or $47/day (discounts available)
Event Info: 206-331-5586 | Web site | emailCamp Sprouting Spirits teaches your child how to regulate their emotions, be mindful, respond to stress, and changes in a healthy way. We make most of our snacks, like pizza, a smoothie bar, and “rainbow salad”, made with organic and locally grown produce whenever possible. We also have a yoga or music class every day plus an arts and crafts project. Our activities and games promote compassion, creativity, co-operation, teamwork, and patience. The entire camp is outdoors and we walk to the Rose Garden daily! We emphasize nature, yoga, dance, music, games, cooking, building fairy-houses. Every child has a blast at Sprouting Spirits! You will not be let down.
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Cheer Camp (For Ages 4-8)
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Location: Homestead Park, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | Map It
Ages: Ages 4-8 Cost: $79-$94
Event Info: 206-275-7609 | Web site | emailLearn to be a cheerleader! This cheer camp is designed for those who want to cheer, jump, and dance. It’s a fun five-day camp where participants will learn to perform cheers and a dance routine. All cheerleaders will receive a camp gift! Please bring a snack and a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
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Cheer Camp (For Ages 8-16)
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Location: Homestead Park, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | Map It
Ages: Ages 8-16 Cost: $79-$94
Event Info: 206-275-7609 | Web site | emailAt Cheer Camp with Eastside Dream Elite, learn to be a cheerleader! This cheer camp is designed for those who want to cheer, jump, and dance. It’s a fun five-day camp where participants will learn to perform cheers and a dance routine. All cheerleaders will receive a camp gift. Please bring a snack and a water bottle, and wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes.
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Click Brick DaVinci Camp at the Museum of Flight
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Location: The Museum of Flight, Seattle | Map It
Ages: Grades 2-3 Cost: $280-$335
Event Info: 206-764-5867 | Web site | emailCalling all future engineers! This week we’ll be designing and building our own creations using Lego kits. We will learn about some of the difficulties that real engineers, like Leonardo da Vinci, faced and the solutions they created in making real machines.
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Creative Writing Camp - From Page to Stage
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Location: Meadowbrook Community Center, Seattle | Map It
Ages: Ages 11-17 Cost: $200
Event Info: 206-684-7522 | Web siteDid you ever think it would be fun to write a show or play and then act it out? If so, this is the camp for you! Through exciting lessons and activities you will learn acting techniques and the basic elements to write a fantastic, original, one-act stage play. We will “pitch” story ideas and play games to get your brilliant ideas from the page to the stage. On the last day of camp, you will perform a staged reading of your work (no memorization necessary). Search SPARC for course #104528.
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Discovery Days: Watermelon Day
Date: 08/05/2013
Time: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Seattle Children's Museum, Seattle | Map It
Ages: Ages 4-10 Cost: $30/half day, $70/full day
Event Info: 206-441-1768 | Web site | emailDiscovery 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.
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Eco-Quest Adventures: The Secret of Sasquatch
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Location: Seward Park, Seattle | Map It
Ages: Ages 6-10 Cost: $375 (discounts for multiple weeks, siblings; scholarships available)
Event Info: 206-361-2133 | Web site | emailFor centuries the existence of other humanoid beings has been disputed, yet a minority of scientists and researchers have not given up hope. Renowned Sasquatcharian, Dr. Macrosapien, has invited Terra-Forma to assemble a team of explorers to help uncover the secrets of Sasquatch. Will you accept the challenge? Probe the depths of the forests around Puget Sound in search of signs of the existence of BigFoot. Help our expedition make scientific history! To increase our chances of success we will: - Learn the art of animal tracking - Learn to navigate the forest - Discover the diverse flora and fauna of Puget Sound forests - Develop skills to survive in the wild.
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GreenStage Shakespeare Summer Camp
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Location: Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle | Map It
Ages: Ages 8-15 Cost: $275
Event Info: 206-748-1551 | Web site | emailA Midsummer Night's Dream: Lovers, fairies, and magical fools all converge on a perfect Midsummer’s night to dream together a dream full of promise, intrigue and just pure fun. Join GreenStage in this special opportunity for enrichment and fun this summer. In our one week camps, kids will rehearse and perform an abbreviated version of one of Shakespeare’s plays. Everyone gets a role! Audition and resume tips will be covered and head shots (actor photos) will be taken by a professional photographer. Friday rehearsal goes until 3 pm with the performance starting at 3 pm sharp. Costumes are provided. All you need to provide is a sack lunch and drink daily. Camps are directed by GreenStage teaching staff.
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Jump Ahead Ice Skating Camp
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 12:30-3:30 p.m.
Location: Highland Ice Arena, Shoreline | Map It
Ages: Ages 3 and up Cost: $130 ($12 annual membership fee, $15 skate rental as needed)
Event Info: 206-546-2431, ext 0 | Web site | emailThis camp is for any skater age 5 and up who has completed Basic 3. If you are unsure of your level, skaters must be tested at Highland Ice arena prior to admission to the class. Schedule your test with Mrs. Green. Are you ready to Jump Ahead to the next level in your ice skating? Here's the class for you! This one week intensive course will emphasize mastery of the upper levels of USFSA Basic Skills & Freestyle. Skaters will learn turn & edge skills, advanced stroking, teamwork, a group skating program and fun. The class will learn a group number which they will perform for family and friends on Friday at 3:25 pm. Skaters are encouraged to join our Skater Training Program after completing Jump Ahead.
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KidsQuest Science Explorers Camp
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: KidsQuest Children's Museum, Bellevue | Map It
Ages: Ages 3-5 Cost: $200-$225
Event Info: 425-637-8100 | Web site | emailGet ready to experiment! Join your fellow budding scientists as we become junior biologists, chemists, physicists, paleontologists, and geologists!
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Little Champs Soccer
Date: 08/05/2013 - 08/09/2013
Time: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
Location: Homestead Field, Mercer Island, WA 98040 | Map It
Ages: Ages 4-7 Cost: $99 residents, $118 non-residents
Event Info: 206-275-7609 | Web site | emailSummer 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.