Cascade Christian Schools
CCS Thrive Summer Programs provide exciting and interactive recreational camps and classes to young learners in the community. They offer an unforgettable summer experience for kids in KPrep-6th grade
cascadechristian.org
Charles Wright Academy features a 107-acre campus with maintained forest trails, an outdoor classroom, state-of-the-art athletics, STEM, and art facilities. CWA offers a breadth of activities for students entering grades 1 through 9.
charleswright.org
City of Olympia has programs for half-day, full-day, or overnight camps, with various options for ages 4-18. Send your kids for a day, a week, or the whole summer. olympiawa.gov
City of Tumwater & Tumtastic Summer Day Camp invites children to join them for another exciting year of summer camp as they explore a variety of weekly themes, create awesome crafts, engage in group games, and go on adventurous field trips.
ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth
Gig Harbor Summer
Sailing Camp
Sail camp is the perfect way to practice boating safety while having great FUN. Gig Harbor Junior Sailing offers both full and half-day summer camps, and after-school sailing programs. Open to all youth ages 6 to 18.
gigharborjuniorsailing.org
Hands on Children’s Museum in Olympia
Exciting adventures for curious minds all summer long. Give your child a summer filled with hands-on fun and learning. Day camps for ages 3 to 9 run June 23 to August 29.
hocm.org
Johansen Olympia Dance Center has summer camps for kids aged 4-10. Each day children learn dances in a fun and supportive environment while making new friends. Theme-based movement, storytelling, crafting and snack time are part of each day’s schedule.
olympiadancecenter.com
Pierce County offers camps and clinics to help youth grow mentally, physically and socially while having fun. With a range of diverse options, kids can improve their sports skills, and explore outdoors. They’ll connect with nature, make new friends, and create lasting memories in a safe environment.
piercecountywa.gov/1423/CampsClinics
South Sound YMCA
Day camp at the Y is led by experienced staff and offers nearly all the benefits of overnight camp – new outdoor experiences, skill building and lasting friendships – while allowing campers to return home each afternoon.
southsoundymca.org
Overnight Camps
Tacoma Mountaineers
Offering two sessions of overnight kid’s camps, July 21-25 and Aug 2-8, attendees will be spending their days hiking in the Carbon River and Mowich areas, and their evenings around the campfire enjoying songs, games, and hearty meals. Visit the site to learn more about these camps and several day camps.
mountaineers.org/youth/summercamp
WSU Extension 4-H Camps at Panhandle Lake
Located in Shelton’s Panhandle Lake, this 4-H camp features a lodge, dining hall, dormitories, a yurt, equestrian facilities, and Adirondack-style cabins. Held on July 27-31, it offers a variety of activities including camping programs, retreats, and natural resource education. The camp is open to currently enrolled 4-H club members ages 8-14 (as of October 1 of the current year) who have not yet started the 9th grade.
extension.wsu.edu/kitsap/4-h/camp
Camp Sealth (Camp Fire Central Puget Sound)
Located on Vashon Island with over 350 acres of forest and 1.5 miles of private beach, this camp offers both overnight and day camp programs for youth of all genders ages 5 to 17. The camp encourages campers to try new things, make friends, and develop independence.
campfireseattle.org/camp-sealth-overnight-camp
BY LYNN CASTLE