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Summer camps for kids in Seattle

Whether your kid is the next Picasso or a budding Neil deGrasse Tyson, there are plenty of ways to get them engaged at Seattle’s summer camps.

Plastic dividers contain a variety of colored pens and finetip markers including greens, blues, oranges, pinks, and grays.

Hands-on activities, guided courses, and opportunities to explore interests are a great way to spend the summer months.

Photo by SEAtoday staff

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The countdown is on. There are T-minus six weeks until Seattle kiddos can say “so long” to school until autumn. Don’t panic, parents. We’ve got you covered with 12 local summer camps + programs for children of all ages to enjoy.

Tech

Camp Tech Revolution | University of Washington + Seattle University
Your kid can build a variety of skills with STEM-focused experiences such as app development, coding, and space exploration courses.

  • Dates: UW, June 17-Aug. 23 + SU, June 24-Aug. 16
  • Ages: 6-16

iD Tech | University of Washington
Kids can get a taste of the collegiate life at this overnight coding camp covering programming, AI tools, and robotics.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 16
  • Ages: 7-18

Arts

The Evergreen School Summer Program | 15201 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline
Performing arts, cross-stitching, chess, and design are some of the subjects in this eight week program.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 16
  • Ages: PreK-Grade 9

Pratt Summer Arts Camp | 1902 S. Main St., Central District
Choose between full-day or half-day art camps for kids and teens, with forms ranging from mixed media crafts to glassblowing and botany.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 16
  • Ages: 6-18

Gage Academy Youth Arts Program | Multiple locations
Learn the basics in character design, charcoal portraiture, and sculpture-building among other young creatives.

  • Dates: May 18-Aug. 23
  • Ages: 6-17

Creative Dance Center Camps | 12577 Densmore Ave. N., Northgate
Your kid can get their blood pumping + body jumping with their dance style of choice like ballet, hip hop, and themed musicals.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 23
  • Ages: 4-13

Pacifica Writers Workshop | Multiple locations
Draft comics, write a thriller, or make a movie with these courses led by passionate instructors.

  • Dates: July 15-Aug. 23
  • Ages: 6-12

School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts | 674 S. Orcas St., Georgetown
Your kid will have plenty of party tricks up their sleeves after five weeks of juggling, aerial movement, tumbling, and hand balancing (course focus is based on age + ability).

  • Dates: May 19-June 22
  • Ages: 4-18

Science

BAM! Summer Camp | University of Washington
Engineering with Legos, world-building with Minecraft, and designing with Roblox — this program uses current trends to stimulate its educational environment.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug 16
  • Ages: Grade 2-8

KidsQuest Adventure Camps | 1116 108th Ave. NE, Bellevue
Refine engineering skills, play outdoor games, and discover the world of pop art.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 23
  • Ages: 7-10

Music

Taste O’ Music Summer Camp | Multiple locations
Kids spend a week exploring different instruments — which one will sing their name?

  • Dates: July 8-Aug. 2
  • Ages: Grade 3-6

Summer Band Camps | Multiple locations
Put on by Seattle Drum School, these programs dive into rock, blues, and jazz music production — two years of experience on your kid’s instrument of choice is required.

  • Dates: June 24-Aug. 30
  • Ages: 10-17
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