Whatcom summer camps offer art, sports, religion, outdoor fun
Plan ahead to enroll your child in a summer camp, but be aware that dates and locations can change.
Camps are in Bellingham, unless noted. For more camps, check the Bellingham Parks and Recreation Department’s Leisure Guide, included in the May 1 issue of The Bellingham Herald, or search “summer camps” at calendar.bellinghamherald.com.
ARTS
Arts Adventure NW Sounds of Summer Music Festival and Cascadia Film Workshop
Sounds of Summer
July 17-23
Ages: 10-21
$1,000
360-421-2527, pcmusical.org, sharynpeterson@hotmail.com
Cascadia Film Workshop
July 24-30
Ages: 15-adult
Four intensive courses, cost varies per course depending on accommodation selected.
Treacy-Levine Center, 24880 Brotherhood Road, Mount Vernon
206-406-4575, cascadiafilmworkshop.com
BellinghamART Summer Camps
Weekly, June 27-Aug. 4
Ages by group: 4-5, 6-8, 9 and older; teens and adults
1701 Ellis St., Studio 203
Cost per week: Ages 4 and 5, $90; ages 6 and older, $180; teens and adults, $200
BellinghamArt.com, info@bellinghamart.com, 360-738-8379
Bellingham Repertory Dance Summer Youth Contemporary Dance Intensive
Aug. 8-14
Ages: 13-18
Firehouse Performing Arts Center, 1314 Harris Ave.
$290 pre-registration by July 1; $325 late registration by Aug. 8
bhamrep.org, bhamrep@ gmail.com, 360-927-2448
Bellingham Youth Music Camp
July 25-29, 9 a.m.-noon
Grades: 3-5 (limited to 20 students)
2315 Hawk Way
$125
360-927-1746, amyblack84@yahoo.com, amyblack.musicteachershelper.com
Bellingham Youth Piano Camp
July 25- 29, 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 4-8 who are currently taking piano lessons (limited to 20 students)
2315 Hawk Way
$125
360-927-1746, amyblack84@yahoo.com, amyblack.musicteachershelper.com
Bellingham Youth Choir Camp
Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-noon
Grades: 3-5 (limited to 25 students)
2315 Hawk Way
$125
360-927-1746, amyblack84@yahoo.com, amyblack.musicteachershelper.com
Bellingham Youth Choir Camp
Aug. 1-5, 1-4 p.m.
Grades: 6-8 (limited to 25 students)
2315 Hawk Way
$125
360-927-1746, amyblack84@yahoo.com, amyblack.musicteachershelper.com
Bellingham Youth Jazz Summer Band
June 15-Aug. 7, 6 p.m.
Ages: 12-18
Bellingham Senior Activity Center, 315 Halleck St.
$160 for seven-week session
360-676-5750, jazzproject.org, markelly@oz.net
Drayton Harbor Music Festival & Camp
July 10-16
Ages: 12-19
Blaine Middle School, 975 H St.
$400 tuition per week, plus $400 for room & board (optional)
360-820-8312, draytonharbormusic.org, eloisa.paa@gmail.com
LuciaArts Summer Camp
June 20-24: All About Animals, grades 1-3
June 27-July 1: In the Garden, Food Flowers and Insects, grades 1-3
July 11-15: In the Garden, grades 3-5
July 18-22 and July 29: Create with Clay, grades 5-9
July 25-29: Animals Including Us, grades 3-5
2706 Ellis St.
$162.00 for week, except the ceramics camp.
360-510-1979, luciaarts.com, lucia4arts@gmail.com
Little Big Top Circus Camp
Aug. 8-12 , 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 8-14
Bellingham Circus Guild Cirque Lab, 1401 Sixth St.
$150-$200 sliding fee
360-393-2272, bellinghamcircusguild.com, quickjuggler@yahoo.com
Missoula Children’s Theatre
July 11-16, “The Frog Prince”
July 18-23, “Peter and Wendy”
Aug. 1-6, “The Princess and the Pea”
10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. daily; performances at 3 and 7 p.m. Saturdays
Grades: 1-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
Mount Baker Theatre, 104 N. Commercial St.
Cost per week: $185 (one camper for one camp); $170 (multiple campers and/or multiple camps)
mountbakertheatre.com/explore/our-education-program, 360-734-6080
The Neighborhood Playhouse: Page to Stage Drama Camp
July 11-15, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grades: 3-5
Firehouse Performing Arts Center: 1314 Harris St.
$195
theneighborhoodplayhouse@q.com, theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
The Neighborhood Playhouse: Camp Comedy!
July 11-15, 1:30-4 p.m.
Grades: 6-12
$150
Firehouse Performing Arts Center: 1314 Harris St.
theneighborhoodplayhouse@q.com, theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
The Neighborhood Playhouse: Creative Dramatics
July 18-22, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grades: K-2
$195
Firehouse Performing Arts Center: 1314 Harris St.
theneighborhoodplayhouse@q.com, theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
The Neighborhood Playhouse: Advanced Production Camp: By audition only
July 25-Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
Grades: 6-12
$295
Firehouse Performing Arts Center: 1314 Harris St.
theneighborhoodplayhouse@q.com, theneighborhoodplayhouse.net
Dare to Draw for Teens!
July 11-14
Ages: 13-18
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$89
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Heroes & Heroines: Altered Art Books
July 25-28
Ages: 13-18
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$85, plus $15 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Creative Exploration: Teen Art Camp
Session 1: July 18-21, 9 a.m.-noon; Session 2: July 25-28, 9 a.m.-noon
Grades: 6-12
Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St.
$175 nonmembers; $155 museum members; 10 percent sibling discounts
360-778-8960,ejdieleman@cob.org, whatcommuseum.org/learn/camps
Road Trip
June 20-23, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Ready, Set, Grow! Garden preparation and art
June 27-30, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Invitation to Write! Creating your own journals
July 18-21, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Printmakers Studio!
July 25-28, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Puppets!
Aug 1-4
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Marble Madness
Aug. 8-11, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-10
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 per week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Five Days of Flags
June 27-July 1, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: 8-13
Ragfinery, 1421 N. Forest St.
$220 week
360-738-6977, Ragfinery.com, hello@ragfinery.com
Upcycle Fashion Design Camp
Aug. 8-12, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Ages: 12-18
Ragfinery, 1421 N. Forest St.
$220 week
360-738-6977, Ragfinery.com, hello@ragfinery.com
Summer Youth Theatre Institute: Elementary
June 27–July 1, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., show at 2 p.m. July 2
Grades K-6
Western Washington University Performing Arts Center
$250 week
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml
Upfront Theatre Summer Improv Camp
Aug. 1-5 , 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 12-18
Upfront Theatre, 1208 Bay St.
$149 per week or $249 sibling discount for two
theupfront.com, 360-733-8855, education@theupfront.com
Young Songwriter Summer Camp
July 11-14, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 7-12
1500 Lakeway Drive
$225 per week, scholarships and sliding scale available
holisticartventures.com, holisticartventures@gmail.com, 512-554-6452
Bellingham Girls Rock Camp
July 25-31, Aug. 15-21
Ages: 8-17
Session 1:- Fairhaven College
Session 2: Whatcom Community College
Cost per week: $350 (scholarships and tuition assistance available)
bgrc.org, info@bgrc.org
Creative Writing Camp
June 27-30
Ages: 9-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$89
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Teen Pottery: Welcome to the Wheel
July 18-21 and July 28
Ages: 13-17
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$119
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Paint Like Monet!
July 19-22
Ages: 6-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
Cost: $75, plus $15 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Let’s Draw!
July 25-28
Ages: 8-10
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$79, plus $5 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
ENVIRONMENTAL AND OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Adventure Sailing Summer Camp
June 10-24, July 18-22, Aug. 8-12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 9-14
Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave.
$280 per week, multi-kid and multi-session discounts, scholarships available
boatingcenter.org/education/youth/registration, andrea@boatingcenter.org, 360-714-8891
Intermediate Sailing Summer Camp
June 27-July 1, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 9-14
Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave.
$280 per week, multi-kid and multi-session discounts, scholarships available
boatingcenter.org/education/youth/registration, andrea@boatingcenter.org, 360-714-8891
Sail & Paddlesports Summer Camp
July 4-8, July 11-15, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 15-19, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: 9-14
Community Boating Center, 555 Harris Ave.
$280 per week, multi-kid and multi-session discounts, scholarships available
boatingcenter.org/education/youth/registration, andrea@boatingcenter.org, 360-714-8891
Preschool in the Garden
June 20-23, July 5-8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Ages: 3-4
Outback Farm, Western Washington University
$75 per week
360-927-1590, info@commonthreadsfarm.org, commonthreadsfarm.org/programs/summer-programs
Farm Camp
June 20-23, June 27-30, July 5-8, July 11-14, July 18-21, July 25-28, Aug. 1-4, Aug. 8-11, 9 a.m.-noon
Ages: 5-8
Outback Farm, Western Washington University
$135 per week
360-927-1590, info@commonthreadsfarm.org, commonthreadsfarm.org/programs/summer-programs
Camp Pizza
June 27-30, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 8-11
Outback Farm, Western Washington University
$195 per week
360-927-1590, info@commonthreadsfarm.org, commonthreadsfarm.org/programs/summer-programs
Camp Pasta
July 11-14, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 8-11
Outback Farm, Western Washington University
$195 per week
360-927-1590, info@commonthreadsfarm.org, commonthreadsfarm.org/programs/summer-programs
Coyote Day Camp (optional Thursday overnight)
July 5-8, 10 a..m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Kendall
$225
360-599-1393, info@earthwaysnature.org, earthwaysnature.org/programs/camps-and-workshops
Eagle Overnight Camp
Aug. 2-5
Ages: 9-16
Kendall
$325
360-599-1393, info@earthwaysnature.org, earthwaysnature.org/programs/camps-and-workshops
Earthways at Salmonberry School on Orcas Island
July 11-15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 6-8
Orcas Island
$190
summerprograms@salmonberryschool.org, salmonberryschool.org/summerprogram
Earthways at Salmonberry School on Orcas Island
July 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
Orcas Island
$265
summerprogram@salmonberryschool.org, salmonberryschool.org/summerprogram
Fun with Feathered Friends: Bird Camp for Kids
Session 1: June 27-July 1, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Session 2: July 11-15, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Ages: Ages 7-12
Whatcom Museum Syre Education Center, 201 Prospect St.
$190 nonmembers, $170 museum members; 10 percent sibling discount per week
360-778-8985, cbbrewer@cob.org, whatcommuseum.org/learn/camps
Foothills Explorations Camp
July 18-20
Grades: Boys, grades 1-2
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$190
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Foothills Explorations Camp
Aug. 15-17
Grades: Boys, grades 1-2
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$190
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Cascadia Explorations Camp
June 20-24
Grades: Boys, grades 2-3
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$190
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Cascadia Explorations Camp
Aug. 8-11
Grades: Boys, grades 2-3
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$350
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Salish Sea Explorations Camp
Aug. 15-19
Grades: Boys, grades 5-6
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$380
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Tides & Trails Adventure Camp
July 18-22
Grades: Girls, grades 7-8
Bellingham and Whatcom County, camp locations change daily
$380
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Coastal Loop Adventure (Backpack Trip)
July 11-15, mandatory pre-trip meeting July 10
Grades: Girls, grades 6-7
Olympic National Park, Washington coast
$575
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Baker Lake Backpack (Backpack Trip)
July 6-8, mandatory pre-trip meeting July 5
Grades: Girls, grade 5
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Baker Lake
$355
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Baker River Ramble (Backpack Trip)
July 11-13
Grades: Boys, grades 5-9
Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest, Baker River area
$355
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Hoh River (Backpack Trip)
Aug. 1-5:
Grades: Boys, grades 6-9
Olympic National Park
$575
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
Ross Lake Loop (Backpack Trip)
July 18-24
Grades: Boys, grades 6-9
North Cascades National Park
$875
wildwhatcom.org/summer-adventures, info@wildwhatcom.org, 360-389-3414
GENERAL
Bellingham Parks and Recreation Day Enrichment and Sports Camps
June 20-Aug. 19
Preschool to teens
Bellingham parks, including Bloedel Donovan, Lake Padden, and Cornwall.
3424 Meridian St.
360-778-7000, parks@cob.org; cob.org/ezreg
Adventure Quest
Weekly sessions, July 18-22, July 25-29, Aug. 1-5, Aug. 8-12, Aug. 15-19, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 6-16
Downtown Bellingham
$195 week, with a $50 discount for first-time campers
QuestNorthwest.com, 360-836-0386, Bellingham@RenaissanceAdventures.com
Kids’ World Ferndale
June 13-Sept. 6, 5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
1635 Main St., Ferndale
$150 per week, four-week minimum preferred
360-738-4967, kidsworldbellingham.com
Kids’ World Northwest
June 16-Aug. 23, 5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
4085 Home Road
$150 per week, four-week minimum preferred
360-527-8952, kidsworldbellingham.com
Kids’ World 2000
June 16-Aug. 23
Monday-Friday, 5:45 a.m.-6:30 p.m.
Ages 5-12 (must have completed kindergarten)
1906 E. Sunset Drive
$150 per week, four-week minimum preferred
360-647-3423, kidsworldbellingham.com
Village Books Lit Camp
July 18-22, 1-5 p.m.
Ages: 9-12
Village Books, 1200 11th St.
$129
360-671-2626, villagebooks.com/event/VB-lit-camp-071816, claire@villagebooks.com
Camp Village Books
Aug. 1-5, 1-5 p.m.
Ages: 7-10
Village Books, 1200 11th St.
$129
360-671-2626, villagebooks.com/event/VB-lit-camp-071816, claire@villagebooks.com
Critter Camp
July 11-15; July 25-29; Aug. 8-12
Ages: 8-10
Whatcom Humane Society, 2172 Division St.
$185 session
http://whatcomhumane.org/critter-camp, outreach@whatcomhumane.org, 360-733-2080, ext.3116
Gardenview Montessori Summer in the Garden Camp
June 28-July 1, July 5-8, July 12-15, July 19-22, July 26-29, Aug. 2-5, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 3-8
3242 Firwood Ave.
$125 week, discounts for additional weeks
Gardenviewmontessori.org, gardenviewmontessori@comcast.net, 360-527-9638
PNW Girls Retreat
July 6-10
Ages: 14-18
4605 Cable St.
$697
Super Sitter Training Camp
June 27-29
Ages: 13 and older
St. Luke’s Community Health Education Center, 3333 Squalicum Parkway
$95, includes infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
360-255-2056, info@p2pwhatcom.org
Fiber Arts Camp
June 20-23
Ages: 8-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$109, plus $45 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Pioneer Crafts for Homespun Fun
June 20-23
Ages: 8-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$95, plus $35 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Code Breakers
June 27-30
Ages: 8-11 or 11-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$169
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Introduction to Photojournalism for Teens
June 27-30
Ages: 13-17
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$89
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics for Jungle Adventurers (1.1)
June 27-30 or July 18-21
Ages: 7-8 or 8-10
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Camp Half-Blood
June 28-30
Ages: 8-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
Cost: $115, plus $50 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Minecraft Designers
July 5-8
Ages: 8-11 or 11-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
Cost: $169
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Hogwarts Satellite School
July 6-8
Ages: 8-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$115, plus $50 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Mechanical Engineering with Bricks
July 6-8
Ages: 8-11
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$125
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics for Urban Explorers (1.3)
July 6-8 or July 25-28
Ages: 9-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$125
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
App Attack!
July 11-14
Ages: 8-11 or 11-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$169
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Beginning Beekeeping for Teens
July 11-14
Ages: 12-17
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$79
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Business Sense for Kids
July 11
Ages: 9-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$49, plus $15 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Kids Can Cook: Summer Specialties
July 11 and 21
Ages: 7-13
Downtown Community Co-op Connections Building, 405 E. Holly St.
$50
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Kids Can Cook: Eat Local
July 25 and 28
Ages: 7-13
Downtown Community Co-op Connections Building, 405 E. Holly St.
$50
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Make Your First 3D Video Game!
July 18-21
Ages: 8-11 of 11-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$169
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics: Mastering the Challenges (3.0)
July 18-21
Ages: 10-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Minecraft Modders
July 25-28
Ages: 8-11 or 11-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$169
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics: Accomplishing the Green City (3.1)
July 25-28
Ages: 10-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Self-Defense for Teens
July 25-28
Ages: 13-18
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$75
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Kids Can Cook: Pastry Power!
July 11 and 17
Ages: 7-13
Downtown Community Co-op Connections Building, 405 E. Holly St.
$50
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics for Imagineers (1.2)
July 11-14 Ages: 8-10
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Robotics: Mastering the Challenges (3.0)
July 11-14
Ages: 10-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Return to Hogwarts: Second Year Studies
July 19-20
Ages: 8-14
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$79, plus $35 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
The Fantastical World of Faeries
July 21
Ages: 7-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$49, plus $35 materials fee
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
WWU College Quest
June 26-July 1; July 24-29
Grades: 10-12
Western Washington University
$800-$925
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Global Connections
Weekly, July 25-Aug. 12
Grades 4-6
Western Washington University
$170-$180 week
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Grandparents U
July 21-22
Grades 1-8
Western Washington University
$239 pair
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Odyssey of Science and Arts
July 11-15, 18-22, and 25-29
Grades: 4-6
Western Washington University
$169 per session before May 15, $189 after
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Summer Youth Theatre Institute
Dates vary by program
Grades: Elementary and secondary
Western Washington University
Cost varies by program
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Summerwinds Music Camp
Aug. 8-13
Grades: 6-12
Western Washington University
$359 before June 1, $390 after
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Western Kids Camp
Weekly, June 27–July 22 (no session July 4)
Grades: K-6
Western Washington University
$157-$220 week
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu, 360-650-3308
WWU Lakewood Jr. Sailing Camp
Weekly, June 21–Aug. 19
Grades 6-12
Lakewood Water Sport Facility on Lake Whatcom
$125 for sailing, $110 for windsurfing
wwu.edu/ee/youth/program-picker.shtml, youth@wwu.edu. 360-650-3308
YMCA’s Adventure Camp
Weekly, June 20-Aug. 19
Grades: 1-6
1256 N. State St.
Early bird by April 30: $170 member, $190 program member per week. Starting May 1: $185 member, $205 program member per week
360-733-8630, whatcomymca.org, lpurdie@whatcomymca.org
YMCA’s Teen Extreme Camp
Weekly, June 20-Aug. 23
Grades: 6-9
1256 N. State St.
Early bird before May 31: $160 member, $180 program member per week. In-season: $175 member, $200 program member
360-733-8630, whatcomymca.org, lpurdie@whatcomymca.org
YMCA Discovery Camp (Downtown)
June 20-Aug. 26
Grades: Children entering kindergarten in fall
1256 N. State St.
Monthly cost varies depending on full or part-time enrollment. DSHS accepted.
360-733-8630, jdesmul@whatcomymca.org, whatcomymca.org
Y’s Kids Summer Enrichment
Weekly, June 20-Aug. 19 (Closed July 4)
Grades 1-6
Roosevelt Elementary School, 2900 Yew. St.
Monthly cost varies based on full- or part-time schedule.
360-733-8630, whatcomymca.org
YMCA Discovery Camp (Sunnyland)
June 20 to Aug. 19
Grade: Children entering kindergarten in fall
Sunnyland Elementary School, 2800 James St.
Monthly cost varies depending on full- or part-time enrollment. DSHS accepted.
Jamie Desmul, 360-733-8630, jdesmul@whatcomymca.org, whatcomymca.org
RELIGIOUS
Building with Jesus Lego Day Camp
July 5-8, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Northwood Alliance Church 580 C St., Blaine
$24 week, $6 a day
July 18-22, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Grace Baptist Fellowship Church 338 N. Park St., Lynden
$30 week, $6 a day
July 25-29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Fountain Community Church 2100 Broadway
$30 week, $6 a day
Aug. 1-5, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Ages: 5-11
Good News Fellowship 1252 W. Axton Road, Ferndale
$30 week, $6 a day
Child Evangelism Fellowship, 360-746-9409, cefwhatcom.org, cefwhatcom@gmail.com
Vacation Bible School: Egypt—Joseph’s Journey from Prison to Palace
Aug. 7-11, 5-8 p.m.
Grades: K-5
Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 2600 Lakeway Drive
$25 week
Pre-registration required by July 31
360-733-1277, ctslutheran.org
Vacation Bible School: Seasons of Love
July 25-29
Preschool (4- and 5-year-olds), mornings only
Elementary (entering first to sixth grade), through mid-afternoon
Christ Lutheran Church, 5904 Vista Drive, Ferndale
$20 preschool for week, $40 elementary for week, $75 maximum for family for week
clcferndale.org, 360-384-1422, vbs@clcferndale.org
SCIENCE
Kitchen Science!
July 6-8
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Frozen: Science & Art!
July 11-14
Perch & Play, 1707 N. State St.
$125 week
360-393-4925, perchandplay.com, info@perchandplay.com
Everything is Elemental
June 27-30 or July 11-14
Ages: 6-9
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$75
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Signs in Nature
June 25-30
Ages: 9-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$85
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
The Volcano in Our Backyard
July 11-14
Ages: 9-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$95
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Forensic Science: Whodunit?
July 18-20
Ages: 10-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$95
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Science Myths Debunked!
July 18-21
Ages: 11-13
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$85
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Kitchen Chemistry
July 25-28
Ages: 9-12
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$85
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Exploring Circuitry with Arduino
July 11-14
Ages: 10-13
Whatcom Community College, 237 W. Kellogg Road
$159
360-383-3200, whatcomcommunityed.com
Tech Adventure Camp
Weekly, June 27-July 1, July 11-15
Grades: 5-6
Bellingham High School, 2020 Cornwall Ave.
$150 week for half-day camps
360-676-6575, ext. 7152, paul.clement@bellinghamschools.org, techadventures.org
SPECIAL NEEDS
F.A.C.E.S. (Families for Autism Care, Education & Support) Northwest Autism Summer Program
July 5-Aug. 18
Ages: 5-25, with autism
360-389-2151 for location and cost, acesnw@hotmail.com, facesnorthwest.com
Camp Willie
June 23-28
Camp Killoqua, a Campfire USA facility in Snohomish County
Grades: 2-12
$515-$555, tuition support and scholarships available
435-258-5437, campfiresnoco.org/camp/grief-camp, markharfenist@gmail.com, 360-223-0132
SPORTS
Lynden Christian Volleyball Camp
June 13–16, 9:30 a.m.– noon
Grades: 2-7
Lynden Christian High School, 515 Drayton St.
$50 session
360-354-3221, lyncs.org
Girls on the Run Summer Camp
June 20-24 and July 18-22, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Grades: Girls 3-6
Lake Padden
$115
360-733-8630, whatcomymca.org/girls-on-the-run-camp.html, jgallant@whatcomymca.org
Trailblazers Summer Camp
June 20-24, July 18-22
Grades: 3-8
Meet at Lake Padden, campers will go to various trailheads throughout the week.
$90 week
360-733-8630, whatcomymca.org, jgallant@whatcomymca.org
Bellingham Sportsplex Youth Activities Camps
June 16-Aug. 23, 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m.
Ages: 7-12
Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way
Weekly: $145. Drop-in day rate: $40
360-676-1919, bellinghamsportsplex.com/youth-activities
Hammer FC Soccer Academy Summer Camps
Camp 1; June 29-July 2; 9 a.m.-noon: Camp 2; July 13-16, 9 a.m.-noon: Camp 3; Aug 3-6: Advanced Camp, July 13-16, 1-4 p.m.
Ages 5-12; advanced camp 8-12
Phillips 66 Soccer Park, 5238 Northwest Drive
$110, regular, $120 advanced
360-676-1919, bellinghamsportsplex.com/youth-activities
Blazers Hockey Academy Pre-Season Skills Hockey Camp
Aug. 23, 25, 30, and Sept. 1
Ages: 7-14
Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way
$99
360-676-1919, bellinghamsportsplex.com/youth-activities
Sportsplex Skating Academy Learn To Skate Camp
Aug 15-19, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Ages: 6-14
Bellingham Sportsplex, 1225 Civic Field Way
$95
360-676-1919, bellinghamsportsplex.com/youth-activities
Just Try It- Summer Sports Camp
June 27-July 1 and July 25-29
Grades: 1-5
Western Washington University
$110 session
360-650-3766, wwu.edu/campusrec
Camp Mac Anthony and Easton McClanahan youth football camp
July 21-23
Ages: 6-12
Downer Field and various locations in Bellingham
$175
41sports.com, 602-448-9618, 41sportstraining@gmail.com
Boys Basketball Team Camp
June 24-26
Grades: 9-12
$155-$215, depending on commuter or overnight
Wade King Student Recreation Center, Western Washington University
Tony.Dominguez@wwu.edu, 360-650-3024, wwuvikings.com
Boys Basketball Fundamentals Camp
July 31-Aug 3
Ages: 9-18
$225-$335, depending on commuter or overnight
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
Tony.Dominguez@wwu.edu, 360-650-3024, wwuvikings.com
Boys Basketball Elite Camp
Aug 4-7
Ages: 9-18
Cost: to be determined
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
Tony.Dominguez@wwu.edu, 360-650-3024, wwuvikings.com
Girls Basketball Individual & JV Camp
July 10-14
Grades: 5-12 (must be 12 or older to attend overnight)
$255-$375, depending on commuter or overnight
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
Stacey.Turrell@wwu.edu, 360-650-4933, wwuvikings.com
Girls Volleyball Individual Camp
July 3-6
Grades: 6-12 (must be 13 or older to attend overnight)
$280-$325, depending on commuter or overnight
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
James.Suh@wwu.edu, 360-650-6806, wwuvikings.com
Girls Volleyball Team Camp
July 6-9, July 21-24
Grades: 10-12
Cost: to be determined
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
James.Suh@wwu.edu, 360-650-6806, wwuvikings.com
Girls Volleyball Elite Camp
July 14-16
Grades: 10-12
$275
Wade King Student Recreation Center, WWU
James.Suh@wwu.edu, 360-650-6806, wwuvikings.com
Soccer Premier Camp
July 19-22
Ages: 8-14
$245
WWU campus
Georgianne.Connell@wwu.edu, 360- 650-6796, wwuvikings.com
Men’s Soccer Blue Chip College ID Camp
Aug. 10-13
High school and college
Cost: to be determined
WWU campus
Greg.Brisbon@wwu.edu, 360-650-6597, wwuvikings.com
Girls Softball All Skills Camp
July 12-13
Ages: 8-13
Viking Field, WWU campus
Amy.Suiter@wwu.edu, 360-650-7783, wwuvikings.com
Girls Softball Elite All Skills Camp
Aug. 15-18
Ages: 14-18
Cost: to be determined
Viking Field, WWU campus
Amy.Suiter@wwu.edu, 360-650-7783, wwuvikings.com
Camps that wish to add to this list are invited to do so in online story comments. Watch for deadlines for the 2017 list in March 2017.
This story was originally published April 9, 2016 at 5:01 PM with the headline "Whatcom summer camps offer art, sports, religion, outdoor fun."