Summer is approaching fast with warm weather, sunny days and an abundance of summer camp options. The possibilities are nearly endless, but here are a few camps that will no doubt excite and educate children all summer long.
America’s Car Museum Summer Camp in Tacoma
July 24-28, seventh through ninth graders will not only learn how race cars are built, but will also have the opportunity to build their own slot cars. After learning about how cars can be fuel-efficient and safe, they’ll compete in a slot car tournament.
Aug. 7-11, fourth through sixth graders will have the opportunity to race cars in CXC racing simulators and a slot car track. They will also learn the math, science and technology behind building cars.
Metro Parks Food Truck Camp in Tacoma
The popularity of food trucks is ever-increasing, and now children can learn crucial cooking techniques and how cooking works in small spaces like food trucks. The camp accepts youths ages 11-18 and takes place July 10-13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Hands On Children’s Museum Summer Camps in Olympia
A reliable location for summer camps, the Children’s Museum offers several half-day options. June 26-30, children can learn and observe bugs in a classroom and outdoors.
July 5-7, Oodles of Doodles will enable children to “uncover invisible paintings” and create new colors ($10 materials fee).
July 24-28, children can create their own dinosaur eggs and fossils while learning about the prehistoric beasts that used to roam the earth.
YMCA Camp Seymour in Gig Harbor
Environmental camps, overnight camps, and family camps are on offer at YWCA Camp Seymour. For Memorial or Labor Day weekends, get away with your family and enjoy the multiple activities and accommodations offered at this camp.
Puyallup Children’s Theater and Music Academy Summer Camps
From ages 4 to 18, your child will find a camp here. With themed days such as Star Wars and Frozen, children benefit from an artful education—in acting, singing and dancing—and are greatly entertained at the same time.
by Jordan Marie Martinez