Best Washington Art Camps Summer 2026 Directory

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP FACILITIES: Two beautiful studios in University Place, WA with raised wood-dance step Marley floors, ballet, barres, free weights, balls, resistance and stretch equipment, mirrors, dressing areas and all amenities for personalized training

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: This comprehensive summer intensive will not only improve your dance technique with ballet, jazz and musical theatre classes but will also give you dancer tools for increasing your stage presentation, strength and flexibility with injury prevention, special skin care survival tips, dance history, nutrition, stage and professional make-up, dance art science, choreography, and music concepts.

Directed by Melanie Kirk-Stauffer, DTNW's Artistic Director, former professional dancer and TV fitness expert. Earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dance from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York; has numerous certifications in dance and fitness; is a former adjunct faculty member of Western Washington University and former part-time faculty member of Tacoma Community College. DTNW has received several awards of excellence from the City of University Place has become a city partner and was recognized for over 26 years of service to the community in a “Proclamation” by the City Council and Mayor in 2012. Awards and Honors... DTNW's solid foundation of professional artistic tradition and continued development as a positive force in the community and the arts draws regional and national attention and support.

DTNW was one of the few studios in the nation to be included in Dance Magazine's special supplement “Secrets of Successful Studios” in June of 2007. DTNW's Community Outreach projects have grown in popularity and scope each year, generating several positive media reports including, articles in University Place Life, Goodlife Northwest, Showcase, Dancer and Dance Magazines.

Various awards and honors bestowed on the school and company include the 1998 Margaret K. Williams Arts Award from Pierce County Arts Commission, a Cultural Diversity Award in 1999 from Access Broadway of New York, and by the BRAVO film and arts network. In addition to regional and national awards as a choreographer and director, Melanie Kirk-Stauffer has been the recipient of numerous schoalrships in dance including Joffrey and San Francisoc Ballet, Banff School of Fine Arts and Interlochen Arts Academy. She was honored locally In 2003, in A Celebration of Women--a travelling photo exhibit organized by Ruthann Reim (McCaffrey) as well as in the Mt Tahoma Alumni’s Hall of Fame.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: DTNW provides YEAR ROUND performances and training in classical ballet, tap, jazz, musical theater and dance fitness at the Dance Theatre Northwest studios at 2811 Bridgeport Way West Suite #24 and participates in several educational collaborations in the region.

OTHER CAMP INFO: For much more info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: www.DTNW.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
August 8th thru 11th $200 with 10% discount if paid in full by July 10th.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Weekly camps from June 27th - August 5th. For more info please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.bertschi.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: Bethaday Community Learning Space (BCLS), the home of TAF, is a LEED-Silver certified multipurpose building, located in beautiful Lakewood Park in the White Center Area. BCLS is surrounded by trees, a small lake and fabulous picnic areas.

We offer a multipurpose room with a full kitchen, four technology-filled classrooms for our youth (equipped with SMART boards, A/V systems, and laptops for student use), an academic support room and plenty of outdoor space. There is ample parking and the building is ADA compliant.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: TAF campers learn cool, cutting-edge STEM skills while engaging in fun, hands-on projects.

Each session will feature a field trip to a museum, research site, or learning space that relates to the focus of the week.

Each camp will also include a culminating event at which campers will show off their completed projects.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Volunteer CIT positions available for youth ages 16+. Please inquire.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited partial scholarships available for families in need.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: STEMbyTAF Lab is our after-school academic-enrichment program for students in middle school grades. STEMbyTAF Lab participants learn advanced technology that is relevant to STEM career paths, strengthen their academic and life skills, participate in STEM knowledge competitive events, and engage in early college readiness. See Our Camp Website Link: www.techaccess.org for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Camp sessions offered include:
Robomania!
3...2...1...Play! (video game design)
Young Inventors
Backyard Biology
Experimental Structures (Architecture and Engineering)
You're Busted!: Forensic Science
Design A-Z
Arduino
Young Authors (e-books, writing and design)

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Each session is $225 per week. Extended care is available until 5pm for an additional $50 per week.

See Our Camp Website Link: camp.techaccess.org for current sessions schedule.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We are always looking for experienced STEM instructors who are enthusiastic about hands-on, project based learning. Please email camps[AT]techaccess.org to inquire about open positions.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships are available for those who qualify. Applications are available on our website.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: EDCC offers year round community education classes for all ages.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps begin July, 2020 and run through August, 2020. Please visit Our Camp Website Link: ce.edcc.edu

CAMP FACILITIES: We have nice hotel venues as well as semi-private and private dorm rooms at the Nashville University location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Guitar Workshop Plus is much more than just a guitar camp or summer music camp. We offer week long workshops in a musical environment at superb facilities. Our faculty members are professional musicians and instructors with extensive experience teaching in summer music programs, workshops, private settings, and post secondary institutions. Along with receiving visits from world famous guest artists, our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts.

World famous guest artists such as Joe Satriani, Alex Lifeson (Rush), John Scofield, John Petrucci (Dream Theater), Robben Ford, Billy Sheehan, and many more teach and perform for our participants. Our top ranked summer music program allows students to participate in daily classes, clinics, ensemble and student performances, and evening concerts. Participants also take away a video of their live performances!!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2023 Winter Session Dates

Fort Lauderdale, Florida: February 23-26, 2023

2023 Summer Session Dates

San Diego Session: June 25-30, 2023
Nashville Session: July 9-14, 2023
Toronto Session: July 9-14, 2023
Seattle Session: July 16-21, 2023

Visit Our Camp Website Link: GuitarWorkshopPlus.com for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: The rehearsal classrooms are equipped with sprung floors and full wall mirrors. The auditorium has a full stage with sound and lights.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Musical Theatre Intensives

These camps are for Musical Theatre lovers! Our Intensives offer mentorship by master teacher Tony Curry. If you are a triple threat, or want to be one, you will love spending your time singing, dancing and acting your way through a week of rigorous rehearsal with your director, musical director and choreographer. Invite your manager (or Mom and Dad) to the final class to see you "putting it together" in an off-Broadway PREMIERE created just for you!

Theatre Arts Camps

If you like making up shows with your friends, these are the camps for you! Every day is about choosing characters, creating stories, playing theatre games and rehearsing a show! We also make time for outside play at the playground, snack time, crafts for scenery or props, and sharing. Then, on the last day, it’s time for the BIG SHOW for family and friends!

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre offers winter, spring, and summer musical theatre productions for actors ages 7 to 18, a fall MainStage production for actors ages 9 to 22, weekly classes during the school year, camps, and regular fun events for the whole family. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.hi-liners.org for details!

OTHER CAMP INFO: The Hi-Liners Musical Theatre offers productions and programs year round. Upcoming productions include Mary Poppins Jr., Lion King Jr., and Into the Woods. Please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.hi-liners.org.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Week 1

Hamilton Camp (Morning)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

June 25-29 Daily 8:45-11:45am

$210

Be in the room where it happens with material from the most popular musical on Broadway.

Week 2

Greatest Showman Camp (Morning)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

July 2-6 Daily 8:45-11:45am

$170 (No camp July 4)

Step right up for the greatest show on earth — and you are part of it!

Into the Woods (Morning)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

July 2-6 Daily 8:45-11:45am

$170 (No camp July 4)

Little Red and Jack the Giant Killer join forces in the woods.

Week 3

Pitch Perfect (Morning)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

July 9-13 Daily 8:45-11:45am

$210

It’s aca-awesome!

Jedi Training Camp (Morning)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

July 9-13 Daily 8:45-11:45am

$210

Young Jedi learn the ways of stage combat and the Musical Force.

Week 4

Hogwarts Summer Musicale (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

July 23-27 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Hogwarts Academy’s sixth annual summer stock magical musical theatre production! Young wizards and witches from all houses are eligible.

Pirate Fairy Camp (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

July 23-27 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Tink and her friends in Pixie Hollow meet a young Captain James Hook for the very first time.

Week 5

Hook (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

July 30-August 3 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Ahoy mateys! Take to the high seas for a musical adventure, with songs from Peter and the Starcatcher, Finding Neverland, and Peter Pan.

Coco Camp (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

July 30-August 3 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Journey to the land of our ancestors through the music of Coco.

Week 6

Hamilton Rap Battle (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

August 6-10 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

This is your shot! Spit some fire to Lin Manuel’s beats.

Incredibles Camp (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

August 6-10 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

What is your super power? Singing? Dancing? Acting? Or something simple, like invisibility?

Week 7

Guardians of the Galaxy (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Intensive (Ages 8-16)

August 13-17 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Open Walkman — check. Drop in mix tape — check. Save Galaxy — working on it!

Jungle Jam (Afternoon)

Musical Theatre Introduction (Ages 5-8)

August 13-17 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Who’s the King of the Jungle? Featuring songs from Jungle Book, The Lion King, and Tarzan.

Week 8

Comic Relief (Afternoon)

Acting Camp (Ages 9-16)

August 20-24 Daily 1:30-4:30pm

$210

Mel Brooks once said: "I cut my finger; that's tragedy. You fall in a hole and die; that's comedy."

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: GDS offers a variety of fun, educational summer programs, ranging from traditional day camp to specialty programs in sports, technology, science, debate, math, and more. GDS provides a unique hands-on experience with small class sizes and excellent staff.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited financial aid available upon request.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Break Camps and Adult Classes run throughout the year.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps run on a weekly basis, June 9th- August 22nd. Average $400/week.

CAMP FACILITIES: Alpengirl campers sleep in 3-4 person backpacking style tents, we practice outdoor living, cooking, and Leave No Trace skills. A majority of our campsites have bathroom and running water and are located in gorgeous wilderness settings in mountains, next to fresh water streams, and by pristine lakes.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Alpengirl Camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has a staff to camper ratio of 1:4 or 1:6. Our camp is highly supervised with small groups of 12 girls led by 2-3 adult female role model Alpenguides. Alpenguides are all 21+ and hold certifications in Wilderness First Aid and CPR.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: American Camp Association Camperships

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother-Daughter Olympic Adventure

OTHER CAMP INFO: Alpengirl is a multi-adventure camp, we offer a variety of adventure activities in each session. We also practice daily yoga and enjoy cooking and eating delicious, healthy camp food. Campers are involved in all aspects of camp life including acting as leader of the day, setting up tents, cooking on camp stoves, following hiking maps, leading fun activities with the group and being part of a close-knit team.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Girls age 11-12 this summer can choose a 1-week camp in Montana (near Bozeman, MT) or Washington State (near Seattle, WA).

Girls age 12-14 in middle school can choose (or combine) 1- to 2-week camp sessions in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine.

Girls age 14-16 in high school can choose a 2-week camp in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, in Washington State, or Maine, as well as a brand new Iceland itinerary for 15-17 year olds!

Please Visit Alpengirl Website for Complete List of Trips: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Our camp is only as wonderful as our leaders - and our Alpenguides are pretty great! Alpenguides are enthusiastic, inspirational, intrepid outdoor people who are dedicated to creating meaningful and fun opportunities for each and every Alpengirl participant.

We are seeking trustworthy, fun-loving individuals who model the Alpengirl values of adventure and inclusivity, and are passionate about sharing the outdoors with our awesome campers!

Love backpacking? Want to be a mentor and role model? Know how to bring the FUN?

Read the Alpenguide Job Description and apply this fall!

Website: Our Camp Website Link: www.alpengirlcamp.com

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Week 1: Global Voyagers (grades 1-3) July 11-15
Travel across the globe and explore cultures near and far! Create a mixed media map, weave a story in cloth, and construct a tale in clay.

Week 2: Earth Guardians (grades 1-3) July 18-22
Be a guardian for planet earth. Explore the natural world, create masterpieces with recycled materials, and paint the landscape en plein air.

Week 3: Inventive Builders (grades 1-3) July 25-29
Discover the world of design and architecture all around us! Create a city of the future, engineer a masterpiece inspired by past artistic inventions, and tell a story using graphics and designs.

Week 1: Let’s Paint (grades 3-6) July 11-15
Discover a world of painting and create your own masterpieces while exploring watercolor, tempera, acrylics, pastels, and more.

Create your own free standing sculptures while exploring sculpture and collage materials such as clay, wood, soap, paper, foam, metal, and stone. This camp includes a field trip to the Olympic Sculpture Park!

Week 3 Printmaking and Posters (grades 3-6) July 25-29
Roll up your selves and get printing. Using stamps, stencils, and screen printing, we will design posters, t-shirts, and other cool items!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: SAM believes in increasing accessibility to the arts for all and we offer a limited amount of scholarships each week. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with first come, first served. Scholarships are need-based and will be available until all spots are filled. Access to a downloadable PDF of our application can be found here: Our Camp Website Link: www.seattleartmuseum.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Monday-Friday 8:30 AM - 3:00 PM

Afternoon Extended Care: $50/week or $12/day per child (available 3:30 - 5:30 PM Monday-Thursday)

JULY 11 – 15

Grades 1–3: Global Voyagers

Grades3–6: Let’s Paint

JULY 18 – 22

Grades 1–3: Earth Guardians

Grades3–6: Sculpt Away

JULY 25 – 29

Grades 1–3: Inventive Builders

Grades 3–6: Printmaking And Posters

Registration

Members: $415

Public: $435

CAMP FACILITIES: This great space includes a sound recording room, stage with lighting, lab area, and professional art display wall that really make visual projects pop.

Close to town while still just a short walk to The Locks and the natural areas, parks, and trails, this camp location offers such a wealth of summer fun and a unique backdrop for projects. Campers can opt to join a special Friday Rock Climbing Workshop at the indoor climbing gym.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: All camps are run by Ignite Learning Academy, a fully accredited online private school serving students in preschool through grade 12. Camp leaders include faculty, administration, and external experts in the areas they will be teaching.

Around the World Camp
Art Camp: Arts & Crafts with Found Objects
Art Camp: Drawing
Art Camp: Painting
Cooking Camp
DIY/Pinterest Camp
Hawaiian Hullabaloo Camp
JavaScript Coding Camp
Leading Ladies Camp
LEGO Camp
Mad Science Camp
Outdoor Explorers Camp
Scratch Coding Camp
Wizards & Magic Camp
Storytime & Craft Camp

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ignitelearningacademy.com to view the dates associated with each individual camp.

CAMP FACILITIES: Facilities vary depending on location.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: The mission of US Performing Arts Camps is to promote and develop the growth of performing artists in America.

US Performing Arts Camps is considered the premier top tier summer program for training young people in the arts. Our programs are taught by the university or college departments and their professional faculty and guest professionals in their fields.

US Performing Arts offers programs in Animation, Computer Animation, Costume design, Directing, Film-making (including 4K High-definition), Dance, Hip Hop Dance, Musical Theater, Play-writing, Sit Com Writing, Sit Com Acting, Singing, Voice-over work for animation, movies and games, and we started the first College Audition Boot Camps for high school students.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: A limited number of partial scholarships are available through US Performing Arts. US Performing Arts will also work with parents on payment plans.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: College Audition Boot Camp for High School Seniors held in October-November.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Programs typically run June to August. Dates vary by program. Please see our website for specific program dates, or call our office at (888) 497-3553.

CAMP FACILITIES: Challenge course, zip line, climbing tower, lake, river, bog, woods, trails, cabins with bathrooms in the cabin, kosher kitchen, hotel, amphitheater, basketball court, tennis courts, soccer fields, softball fields, lake, dock, trails

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 60 year old independent Jewish summer sleep away camp with its roots in conservative Judaism. Best Jewish camp in Washington State 4 years in a row, JT News.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: 11th grade Counselor in Training program.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: First time camper incentives, sign up discounts and financial aid/scholarships are available.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp Memorial Day weekend!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Aleph Rishon Grades 2 – 4; June 30- July 13
Aleph Sheni Grades 2 – 4; July 14 – July 20
Bet Grades 5 – 7; June 30 – July 20
Gimmel Grades 8 – 10; July 23 – August 12
Oded Grade 11; June 15 – August 3
Family Camp May 23 - 25

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Junior counselor, senior counselor, kitchen staff, head staff -- please contact the camp for more information.

CAMP FACILITIES: Please see camp website for camp information flyer

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Please see camp website

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 30-August 3, 2014

Camp registration form available on the camp website

CAMP FACILITIES: ON CAMPUS FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Indoor Gymnasium: Large Group Meetings and Games, Basketball, Volleyball, Finger Rockets, Belly Bumpers, 4-Way Grinder, Inflatable Bungee Run, Theater Stage, Bleacher Spectator Seating
• Rec Room: Pool Table, Ping Pong, Air Hockey, Foosball, Carpetball, Board Games
• Chapel: Seats 120, Full Sound System, Video Projector, Overhead Projector, Wall Screen, Piano or Keyboard
• Large Sports Field: Soccer, Baseball, Football, Tent Camping, RV Parking
• Zipline: 50 feet high, 500 feet long
• Bunk Rooms: 6 rooms with 10-20 beds in each room

OFF CAMPUS ACTIVITIES
• Snow Day: Inner Tubes Pulled Behind Snowmobiles, Bonfire, Hot Chocolate
• High Ropes Course: 15 Element, 30 foot high course
• Paintball
• Hiking & Caving
• White Water Rafting
• Skiing & Snowboarding: at Mt. Hood (1 hour away)

HOSPITALITY:
• Great, Home-Cooked Food
• Bunk-Style Dorm Rooms

MORE
• Wireless Internet
• Bus Transportation Available Upon Request
• Awesome Mt. Adams and Trout Creek View
• Camp Store

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Jonah began in 1996 through the love of a Grandmother for her 24 grandchildren. After many years of doing "Grandma Camp" on her 20 acres of woodlands, the desire grew to create a Christian camp experience for other children. "Grandma" Bernice Duke approached her son and daughter-in-law, Jeff & Beki Duke, with a dream to sell the homestead the family had owned since 1965, purchase the Old Trout Lake School, and start a camp.

We program our own camps during the summer. We specialize in small, hands-on camps with a strong emphasis on relationships. Please check our website for more info. Camp offered are: Prime Camp, Ultimate Kids’ Camp, Day Camps, G.I.R.L.’s Camp, Man Camp, High School Camp, Adventure Camps, Family Campout and Grand Camp.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Jonah is a Christian, 501(c)(3), non-profit camp and retreat center. We operate year-round providing Christian camps, and hosting rental camps and retreats; we provide facilities for various activities and serve as a hub for many community events.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for dates and prices.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Being on Summer Staff may make a person crazy, or exhausted . . . or both! One thing is for sure, it will be a summer you will never forget.

- Dedicated to pouring yourself into our two favorite things - kids and camp.
-Tight-knit loving community of people pursuing relationships with Jesus together.
-You will, "Get to the end of yourself where you can do nothing, but where He [Jesus] does everything." ~ from Oswald Chambers

You will live, laugh, cry and love with a team of people who you will grow to appreciate, and by the end of the summer you will find yourself saying, "8 weeks isn't enough."

For information on positions available, go to our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.campjonah.com or email us at program[AT]campjonah.com.

CAMP FACILITIES: Stage, with seating for up to 150, and a light and sound booth.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Musical Theater Summer Camps With Seattle's Littlest Performers!

Join SLP for any of our week-long sessions of musical theatre fun! Each week will feature a different theme/musical. Camps are open to all students in grades (entering) K-5. Students are split up to work with different instructors throughout the day.

Full day camps (9-3:30), as well as after-care (3:30-5:45) are available each week!

Classes are held all summer long on stage at the historic Wing-It Productions Theatre, with daily walking field trips to Cowen Park! Students also gain hands on experience with the technical aspects of theatre by experimenting in the light/sound booth. All camps include pizza on Friday and a free performance for family and friends on stage!

Please visit our website for more information and to register! Our Camp Website Link: www.seattleslittlestperformers.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Cost: $175-$225
When: June 24th-August 30th
Time: 9am-3:30pm/After-care 3:30-5:45pm
Where: 5510 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105
What: Classic and Original Musical Theatre Camps

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camp Sessions
Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory - June 24th-28th
Aristocats - July 1,2,3 & 5
The Princess and the Pea - July 8th-12th
Superheroes - July 15th-19th
Broadway Remix - July 22-26th
Dr. Seuss - July 29-August 2nd
Knights, Dragons and Princesses - August 5-9th
NO CAMP August 12-16th
The Gruffalo's Child - August 19-23rd
Pirates - August 26th-30th

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: "Building Characters One Child at a Time"

Stage Kids WA develops and nurtures young people's potential through classes, workshops and performances. Our professional staff encourages creativity and delivers quality performing arts training for both the beginner and the experienced performer. Fun is had by all as we emphasize life skills such as responsibility, confidence, teamwork and creating new friendships.

Stage Kids CA was recently honored as "Best family-friendly musical" for their holiday production of "Bah Humbug".

Often, the success of a show is determined by the number of tickets sold or the overall presentation. To us, the process is just as important (if not MORE important!) than the performance, so we focus on challenging and growing the children. After all, that's what makes a better show...theater skills are really life skills!

Stage Kids WA is a program of the Campbell Children's Theater Foundation - tax exempt under IRS 501(c)(3)

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Stage Kids offers year-round after school musical theater classes and seasonal productions in addition to summer camps.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Summer camps present a production at the end of their session. Parents and friends are invited to watch the kids perform what they've learned!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2-Week Production camp "Don't say No to the USO"
June 22-July 4, Gr. 3-10. Performs a patriotic 1 hr. musical in the Performing Arts Center.

The following camps perform end of week showcase for family and friends:

1-Week "Wonka-tastic" June 22-26. 1/2 day camp for ages 4&5

1-Week "Wonderland" July 6-10. Full day camp for Grade 1st-8th

See Our Camp Website Link: www.stagekidswa.org for more information

CAMP FACILITIES: Students will take classes at the University of Washington and stay in the dorms with a roommate. There will be video game tournaments in the common room and activities to participate in both on and off campus.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our supportive and fun team is always on site to make sure we provide our students with a safe and fulfilling environment. Our student-staff ratio is 10:1 so we are sure to know our students on a personal basis.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer need-based financial aid. Please see our website for more information.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We believe in a holistic approach to learning and personal growth, and we provide much more than just the classroom experience.

Activities include:
Pike Place Scavenger Hunt
Museum of Pop Culture
Seattle Food Festival
Outdoor Laser Tag
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Lakeside BBQ
Video Game Tournaments
Arcade Party
Outdoor Games and Sports
Seattle Space Needle
Chihuly Garden and Glass
Pacific Science Center

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
University of Washington - Seattle

High School - July 14 - July 28

Middle School - July 14 - July 24

University of Southern California - Los Angeles

High School - June 23 - July 7

Middle School - June 23 - July 7

Progam Fees

High School - Day: $2,990 / Overnight $4,600

Middle School - Day: $2,290 / Overnight $3,500

CAMP FACILITIES: Our campus includes 4 dorm buildings, a recreation building with a two lane bowling alley, kitchen/dining hall, arts & crafts building dance/theatre hall and a multi-purpose conference building. Photos available on our website

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We provide a safe, fun-filled environment where the focus is on individual abilities. We help campers increase self-esteem, learn new skills and lasting friendships while participating in activities of their choice. 2019 marks our 45th anniversary.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Please contact Christina at campdirector[AT]lionscamphorizon.org for information on training programs and current opportunities.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial assistance is available, please email Sharron at vpcamp[AT]lionscamphorizon.org for a CAMPership application

OTHER CAMP INFO: We are an approved DSHS Respite Care provider for the State of Washington. Tours are available; to schedule an appointment, please contact Sharron at
vpcamp[AT]lionscamphorizon.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.lionscamphorizon.org for session dates, fees and information on financial assistance.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Interviewing for counselors, Night/Fire Watch and Nursing positions. Email Christina Thomas for information at: campdirector[AT]lionscamphorizon.org,  or apply on-line at Our Camp Website Link: www.lionscamphorizon.org.

CAMP FACILITIES: 14 cabins, archery range, outdoor swimming pool, beautiful dining hall, neighbors Wallace Falls State Park, covered sports court, open-air chapel, program pavilion, sports fields.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In addition to our classic resident camp experiential model, we also have a Missoula Children's Theater session, and several horse camps that run concurrent with our regular resident camp sessions. Our focus is on team-building activities and have a low-ropes course to facilitate groups' progress towards the goal of shared leadership. During the week, groups may choose to go on hikes at the state park, or on overnight camping trips in tents on the camp property.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Labor Day Family Camp.

OTHER CAMP INFO: We have other programs at Camp Huston throughout the year that may interest you and your family. Please visit our calendar of events page at Our Camp Website Link: huston.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Counselor Training ($225): June 26-July 5
Discovery Camp 1 ($435): July 7-13
Horse Camp 1 ($645): July 7-13
Missoula Children's Theater ($435): July 14-19
Discovery Camp 2 ($435): July 28-August 3
Horse Camp 2 ($645): July 28-August 3
Mini Camp ($270): August 5-8
International Odyssey: Discovery Camp 3 ($435): August 11-17
Buckaroo Camp ($645): August 11-17

Labor Day Family Camp (price varies depending on accommodation): August 30-September 2

For more information on summer camp sessions, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: huston.org

CAMP FACILITIES: Our facilities include 12 classrooms, a performing arts center, an amphitheater, a playground, basketball courts, a play field, and a multipurpose room which serves as a gym and a dining hall.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: In this week-long drama camp, we will learn the tricks of the trade, from stage terms to make-up, costumes, and props. Basic theater movement and dance will be explored.

Campers will play improvisation and drama games, learn how to read a script with a discerning eye, and deliver lines with Oscar-worthy expression. With the help of an experienced drama teacher, we will put on a production of theatrical proportions.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Join us from June 24th-June 28th for Adventures in Acting camp. Camp begins at 9 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m. We offer after care services until 6 p.m. at $7 an hour. The cost of this week-long camp is $215. Check out our registration form on the website for special discounts!

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: While we only ask parents for 10% of the cost, for a camper to attend a program, we offer partial or full camperships for families who may not be able to afford the tuition for a program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): We have a Brain Tumor Family Camp that is specifically designed for families with a child with a Brain Tumor diagnosis, and/or a Brain Tumor Survivor.

In addition, we have out "general" Family Camp for families with a child that has a cancer diagnosis, and/or are a survivor.

CAMP FACILITIES: Every Kids Science Labs center is designed to foster creativity and innovation through our inspiring locations.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our innovative curriculum undergoes constant tinkering at the hands of our full-time & passionate teachers as they engage children in our classes all year long. In our camps, we strive to help children retain their creative mindset and we believe the way we present science to them and hands-on projects are the perfect vehicle. This growth mindset will give your child a better understanding of science concepts and more importantly confidence in their ability to design and create. They leave with a reawakened curiosity and desire to learn. And we guarantee they will bring home more than a few projects that will amaze you.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for detals.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial aid is available! Please see our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For camp session and fees info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
For summer job info, please visit: Our Camp Website Link: steveandkatescamp.com.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Taste O' Music is run by a group of dedicated high schoolers from Mercer Island High School. We have all been playing in school band or orchestra for 5+ years and are dedicated to being fun, engaging mentors to help your kid have fun and learn about what music has to offer!

OTHER CAMP INFO: Instruments that'll be explored over the course of a week:
1. flutes
2. oboes
3. clarinets
4. trumpets
5. trombones
6. saxaphones
7. violins
8. cellos

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Tuition: $225 (partial scholarships available!)
For session dates, visit our website for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Campers and Staff live in canvas tipis, in units of 6-8 tipis, with three people per tipi. Third and fourth graders live in platform tents, with four people per tent. We have an open-air lodge for dining and all-camp events, and two shower houses, one for each side of camp. The bulk of our activities take place outdoors - on the Waterfront, in the Challenge Course, the Archery range, Craft Shop porch or out in the woods exploring our property.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Our program is based on creating a community living and learning situation for camper units of the same age or grade. Campers learn to cooperate with and support other members of their peer group, while moving through our program areas as a unit. While we have several free-choice opportunities throughout the session, our campers learn and grow as individuals while working through activities and challenges as a unit.
All of our staff go through a two-week staff training together, preparing program areas, practicing safety procedures, working with equipment and attending important sessions covering topics from working with children to bullying and child-abuse prevention.

Each camper unit has two unit leaders who attend all activities with that unit and provide support for each camper while facilitating team building and group bonding. These unit leaders are in addition to our program teaching staff, allowing our staff:camper ratio to be at least 1:5. Units are schedule to participate in activities week by week, including drama, archery, nature, adobe oven, garden, high and low ropes course elements, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and an endless amount crafts activities.

In addition to our daily programs, all camper units go on overnight camping trips once per week, and beginning at age 13 participate in multi-day outcamp trips. These excursions include hiking, canoeing, kayaking, sailing and biking. There are many opportunities for campers of different ages to interact with each other, including all-camp activities in the evenings such as square dances, and special events days.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Financial Aid applicants submit a camper application and scholarship forms by Dec 31st of each year for the next summer. Awards are announced by March 1st. Approximately 20-25 families receive financial aid each year. Most awards cover a portion of tuition, and our focus for awards is geared towards families with an income of $50,000 or less. For more information please visit: Our Camp Website Link: norwester.org

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Explore Nor'wester (Family Camp) - Four-day program for families with at least one camper aged 6 and up. An introduction to our program for families to get a feel for what our full program is like. More info at: Our Camp Website Link: norwester.org

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for this season's rates and dates at: Our Camp Website Link: norwester.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
We hire 85-90 staff seasonally including Unit Counselor and Program area positions to support all of our activities. Each unit of campers will have two unit staff and at least four program staff living with them in their unit. The Nor'wester staff experience can be as unique and rewarding as the camper experience. Interested staff applicants may find more information on our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.norwester.org .

CAMP FACILITIES: We have professionally equipped art studios in Glass, 2D (Painting, Drawing, Printmaking, Mixed Media) Jewelry, Metal, Stone, & Wood.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Pratt Youth Programs
Pratt’s youth program fosters an appreciation of art for students ages 5-12. Pratt introduces students to a variety of materials and artistic concepts to evoke their curiosity and to hone their natural creativity develop perseverance, and critical thinking. Professional artists teach students in a fun, relaxed environment where they can express their creativity and gain self-confidence. The techniques developed at Pratt do not stop here; students use these new skills artistically, academically, and interpersonally. Pratt has committed to racial equity as a core value and ongoing practice, allocating resources to the breakdown of systemic barriers and the development of equitable solutions organization-wide.

Pratt Teen Programs
Pratt’s teen program is specifically designed for teens (13 – 18) who want to explore art making in a professional studio environment. Students gain understanding of complex concepts, problem-solving, risk-taking skills and discover positive ways to articulate the way they think and feel. Students celebrate their strengths and develop the skills they need to become healthy, contributing adults. Pratt provides opportunities for teens to develop a foundation for success through the process of making art, which has been shown to motivate and engage students, as well as to increase their ability to develop abilities associated with academic success. Pratt is committed to racial equity as a core value and ongoing practice, allocating resources to the breakdown of systemic barriers and the development of equitable solutions organization-wide.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Tuition assistance and scholarships available

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Parent & Me classes

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Adult, Youth, & Teen programs - Friday Night Teen, Parent & Me, Pay-What-You-Can weekend art classes and workshops.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Year long arts programs for adults and youth/teens, and summer art weeks/camps ages 7-18.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have a large, green campus in town with new dormitory with full kitchen and dining facilities. We are affiliated with the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, located on a 484-acre biological preserve.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Salish Sea Sciences: Field & Lab Science is a 26-day residential program in marine science and maritime ecology operated in conjunction with the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, the SeaDoc Society, the US National Parks Service, and Northwest Maritime Center. Activities include interactions with scientists, data-collection on the FH Labs' research vessel Centennial, a 5-day/4-night longboat voyage, and exposure to an array of research disciplines, projects, methodologies, and data sets in a variety of island habitats and lab settings. A typical day might include data collection with FH Labs or US National Parks investigators and lessons in scientific drawing and data analysis. Most evenings, contributing scientists and participants come together for conversation and presentations over a home-cooked dinner.

Starting this summer, Salish Seas Sciences will offer a 14-day scientific diving course designed specifically for high school divers who already have their recreational certification. Upon completion of all requirements, students will be certified as an American Academy of Underwater Sciences (AAUS) Scientific Diver and can receive Verification of Training at their present and future institutions. Diving course students will reside with a cohort of Salish Sea Sciences students, investigators, and instructors participating in related programs.
cology & Conservation is an intensive two-week immersion into environmental science, marine ecology, and conservation operated in conjunction with the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, the SeaDoc Society, the US National Parks Service, Friends of the San Juans, SMU Consulting/University of St. Andrews, Kaigani Voyaging/Wayfinders, and the Whale Museum.

Ecology & Conservation is an intensive two-week immersion into environmental science, marine ecology, and conservation operated in conjunction with the University of Washington Friday Harbor Laboratories, the SeaDoc Society, the US National Parks Service, Friends of the San Juans, SMU Consulting/University of St. Andrews, Kaigani Voyaging/Wayfinders, and the Whale Museum.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Limited sponsorships may be available; please contact us to learn more.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): End of session picnic July 17th

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: A semester school is planned for Fall 2020. Please contact us to learn more about this exciting new opportunity for high school juniors. For more information, see Our Camp Website Link: salishseasciences.org.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students may request a written evaluation, grade, and course description. Ask your high school how to get academic credit for marine field/lab research and leadership skills.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Field & Lab Science
June 21—July 17, $5,900
Our Camp Website Link: salishseasciences.org

The Acoustic Session
July 19—August 2, $3,900
Our Camp Website Link: salishseasciences.org

Scientific Diving
July 19—August 2, $3,900
Our Camp Website Link: salishseasciences.org

Additional fees may apply. Contact us to learn more.