Parents know once school is out, finding healthy activities for kids can be a challenge. Get them out of the house and keep them engaged and learning with one of the city of Kent’s summer day camps.
Teenagers entering seventh, eighth and ninth grade this fall can look forward to field trips, sports, games and adventures to keep them active all summer, according to a city media release.
Teen Camp runs every weekday from June 23 until Aug. 15, 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Middle School.
Camp W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A. and its variety of sports, arts and crafts and field trips designed especially for K-sixth graders runs every weekday from June 23 until Aug. 8 at Kent Elementary School and Aug. 11-15 at Kent Parks Community Center from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
According to youth and teen Program Coordinator Dave Hobbs, kids can look forward to days filled with numerous activities.
“From beaches to baseball games, we’ve got a fun line up and a great summer planned,” Hobbs said.
All weekly camp fees include field trips, snacks and lunch provided by the Kent School District. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
Register at webreg.kentwa.gov or by phone at 253-856-5030.
Teen Camp field trip schedule
With the exception of the July 4 holiday week ($134), fees are $165 per week
June 23–27 – Northwest Trek and Alki Beach
June 30 – July 3rd* – Pacific Science Center & Interurban Trail
July 7–11 – Seattle Waterfront and Salt Water State Park
July 14–18 – Seattle Storm and Redondo Beach
July 21–25 – GameWorks and Gene Coulon Beach
July 28- Aug 1 – Tacoma Rainiers and Steel Lake
Aug 4–8 – Safeco Field and Ballard Locks
Aug 11–15 – EMP and Lake Meridian
* No camp July 4
Camp W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A. field trip schedule
With the exception of the July 4 holiday week ($124), fees are $155 per week
June 23–27 – Kent Station AMC: How to Train Your Dragon
June 30 – July 3rd* – Auburn Skate Connection
July 7–11 – GameWorks and Pizza Party
July 14–18 – Kandle Wave Pool
July 21–25 – Pioneer Farms
July 28- Aug 1 – Stewart Heights Pool
Aug 4–8 – NW Train Museum
Aug 11–15 – Lake Meridian and BBQ
* No camp July 4
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