Camp Invention: SPARK is a program designed to inspire curiosity and help kids build essential STEM skills through collaboration with friends and one-of-a-kind creative problem-solving experiences. Campers explore hands-on challenges and open-ended adventures designed to encourage new discoveries and bring big ideas to life. Offered in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Steilacoom, Puyallup and Sumner over several weeks starting June 29.
invent.org/summer-camp
Cascade Christian Schools CCS Thrive Summer Programs provide exciting and interactive recreational camps and classes to young learners in the community. Programs for K Prep–6th are offered as Adventure Day Camp, Kindergarten Prep Day Camp, Camp Invention around STEM, Theater, and Sports Clinics/Camps. cascadechristian.org/extended-rec-programs/thrive.cfm
Charles Wright Academy where the campus features 107 acres, including maintained forest trails, an outdoor classroom, and state-of-the-art athletics, STEM, and art facilities. CWA offers a breadth of activities for students entering grades 1-10 as well as teen leadership programming. 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. Camps include STEM, Art, Media, Leadership, Sailing and more. olympiawa.gov
City of Tumwater & Tumtastic Summer Day Camp is preparing another exciting year of summer camps that explore a variety of weekly themes and go on adventurous field trips from Northwest Trek to Rainiers baseball games. ci.tumwater.wa.us/youth
Gig Harbor Junior Sailing Summer Camp classes are designed to provide an appropriate introduction to sailing. Offering small class sizes and experienced staff create a great space for learning. Open to all youth ages 6-18. gigharborjuniorsailing.org
Hands On Children’s Museum in Olympia offers Summer Camps for kiddos ages 3-5 in Animals, Dinos, Bugs, Art, Space, Robots, and more! June 22–August 27. hocm.org
Pierce County camps and clinics help youth grow mentally, physically, and socially while having fun. With a range of diverse options, kids can improve their sports skills, explore outdoors, and engage in exciting STEM activities. piercecountywa.gov/1423/CampsClinics
Young Life Camps are available for youth from 6th grade to 12th grade, varying from three days to six days depending on the age group. Packed with adventure, high-energy clubs, and meaningful time together, these camps are located at Young Life’s camp facilities in Oregon. To learn more about these camps and several day camps, visit their website. gigharbor.younglife.org/camp
BY LYNN CASTLE