Seattle Parks and Recreation offers hundreds of day camps all through Seattle each summer. As a commitment to equitable recreation access, we release our camps later in the season – this helps make sure we don’t leave kids behind.
It also means that if you’re in need of some summer daycare, you’re in luck! Whether you’re new to town, just canceled a trip, or just have some blank weeks to fill for your kids, read on for great camp options that just might be the highlight of your kid’s entire year.
As with other recreation programs, scholarships may be available for those who income-qualify. You must already be enrolled in the scholarship program to receive the discount – no prorated refunds on registered activities.
You may view all camps (Active Net), or take a quick look below for some of our favorites which still have room. This is not an exhaustive list, and availability will change without notice.
See Summer Camps (seattle.gov) for the full brochure and important registration forms.
Activity Camps (Half Day, multiple age groups per listing)
- AI & Robotics camps, ages 5-12. Space available at Bitter Lake, Garfield, Green Lake, Jefferson, Meadowbrook, Montlake, and Rainier Beach.
- Carpentry, age 6-12. Green Lake, Loyal Heights, Montlake, Ravenna-Eckstein. (Ballard is full as of 6/3/2025)
- LEGO camps, ages 5-13. Bitter Lake, Delridge, Garfield, High Point, Jefferson, Laurelhurst, Magnuson, Queen Anne, Rainier Beach, and Ravenna-Eckstein
- Science camps
- Kinder Science, age 5-6 at Magnuson
- Kitchen Science, age 6-8 at Garfield
- Mad Science, ages 6-12 at Loyal Heights or Montlake.
- Messy Science, ages 8-13 at Garfield
- Science in Nature, ages 6-8 at Garfield.
- Tech Academy, ages 6-12 at Garfield.
Art Camps (Half Day, multiple age groups per listing)
- Cartoon, age 6-12. Bitter Lake and Montlake.
- Clay, age 4-13. Montlake, Northgate, Queen Anne, and Ravenna-Eckstein
- Dance, age 5-18. Garfield, High Point, Laurelhurst, Ravenna-Eckstein.
- Drawing & Water Color, age 6-12. Ballard and Magnuson.
- Movie Making, age 6-12. Delridge, Garfield, Montlake, Northgate.
- Theater, see also Theatre, ages 5-17. Ballard, Garfield, Montlake.
Nature Camps (Full Day, 9am-4pm weekdays)
- Carkeek EarthKeepers Camp, ages 6-12. With different themes each week, campers get to explore the 220 acres of natural space at Carkeek Park, including forest, meadows, wetlands, creeks, and the saltwater beach.
- Nature Adventure Trek (Discovery Park), ages 6-12. Space available weeks of June 30, July 7, July 14, and August 18 only.
- Nature Play Day Camp (Discovery Park, preschool), ages 4-6 (half day mornings). Space available every week.
Sports Camps (Half Day, multiple age groups per listing)
- Basketball Camps, ages 5-12. Space available at Ballard, Garfield, Green Lake, Jefferson, Loyal Heights, Magnuson, Montlake, Pinehurst Playfield, Ravenna-Eckstein, and Yesler Community Centers.
- Cheerleading, age 7-13. Loyal Heights and Magnuson.
- Dance, age 5-18. Garfield, High Point, Laurelhurst, Ravenna-Eckstein. (re-posted from under Art)
- Football and Flag Football Camps, ages 8-13. Loyal Heights and Magnuson Community Centers, and Pinehurst Playfield.
- Pickleball, ages 6-14. Garfield, Green Lake, Queen Anne, and Rainier Beach.
- Racket Sports, Tennis, and Table Tennis, ages 5-12. Delridge, Green Lake, Magnuson, and Montlake.
- Soccer, ages 4-12. Ballard, Bitter Lake, Garfield, Magnuson, Montlake, Pinehurst.
- Volleyball, ages 6-12. Bitter Lake, Garfield, Magnuson, and Pinehurst.
Specialized Programs for People with Disabilities
- Specialized Day Camps, age 4-21. Space available weeks of June 30, July 14, July 21, August 11.
- Specialized Overnight Camps, age 4-21. Space available weeks of July 8, July 29, August 5, August 19.
