Washington Fun Activities Guide

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  Allegro Performing Arts Academy

  Kent

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  It's time for Summer Day dance camps for ages 4-6 yrs & 7-10 yrs old at Allegro Dance in Kent, WA!

     Each day is a specific theme and dance genre filled with fun, dance, crafts and creativity!! Monday 7/29 - The Greatest Showman (Tumbling & Creative movement) Tuesday 7/30 - Moana (Ballet & Lyrical) Wednesday 7/31 - Trolls (Hip hop) Thursday 8/1 - Sing (Tap & Jazz) Friday 8/2 - Mary Poppins (Drama & Musical Theater) Ages 4-6 years - 9:30am-Noon $50 a day (OR all 5 days for $199) Ages 7-10 years - 9:30am- 3:30pm $75 a day (OR all 5 days for $325) *Early morning drop off available for additional fee

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Seattle

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  Looking for a way to turn Seattle into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Seattle, Washington. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Seattle Center and takes you on a well-designed course that includes sights around the Space Needle as well as those found downtown and within the Pikes Place market area. The tour requires approximately 2.0 miles of walking and uses the Seattle Monorail system at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for a latte at the original Starbucks or grab a fresh crab cocktail... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Sign up online. www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Camp Pillsbury

  Owatonna

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  Camp Pillsbury is an exciting, safe, fun, coed overnight summer camp for kids ages 6-17.

     It is a unique sleep over camp in Minnesota that provides over 100 activities to choose from. No matter what each child's interests are, they are certain to find activities that not only fascinate them, but help build their character, self-esteem and confidence. Camp Pillsbury offers its campers the chance to fly on the trapeze, participate in musical theater, team sports (such as basketball, baseball, soccer, volleyball), learn magic tricks, go horseback riding, tumble, dance, and play an instrument - all in the same day! Because each camper chooses the activities they participate in, they are spending their day with campers who share the same interests, helping form stronger bonds with new friends. The programs and classes we offer put an emphasis on activities that today's kids gravitate to. Camp Pillsbury offers Circus Arts, Rock Band, Musical Theater, Dance, Fine Arts and Crafts, Technology/Digital Arts & Multimedia, Team Sports, Individual Sports, Magic, Water Sports, Extreme Sports, Horseback Riding, Orchestra, Woodworking, Vocal Ensembles, Cheer, Gymnastics, Role Playing Games, Archery, Weightlifting, and much more. Our fully elective program allows campers to select all of their favorite activities and to also try new ones within our established daily schedule. Campers have the opportunity to develop existing skills and explore new interests. Every program and activity is open to all age groups and all skill levels where we meet each child's individual needs and respect their individuality. Our day is comprised of 6 one hour periods; three Majors and three Minors. Majors are taken at the same time each day with the same staff and campers and is an activity that each camper has chosen to learn more about, get better at and be in the end of session show or exhibition. Campers choose three Minors each day that they can try once or repeat as often as they like. This allows campers plenty of opportunity to try new activities they have never been exposed to before. Campers thrive, building on existing interests and developing new ones. They flourish and excel in the areas they become passionate about and self-confidence soars. They become better singers, dancers, actors, athletes, artists, musicians and even students. Camp Pillsbury is helping kids from all over the world be successful through programs led by experts in a unique camp environment. Our campers learn from the best to be the best. They also form friendships that last a lifetime. Campers sleep in dorms and will be provided with great food, fun and friends throughout the summer. (less) ... Read more

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Wild Waves

  Federal Way

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  Embark on a twisting, turning voyage through the rushing rapids of Zooma Falls for the ultimate rafting experience. But beware of the thunder of the falls and hold tight for a cascading adventure as you zoom from top to bottom. Mini River Ride, Two Water Slides, Slide Hill, Mini Speed Slide, Wading Pool and Water Gadgets Sun Deck

Events/Performances

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  Neighborhood Farmers Markets

  Neighborhood Farmers Markets

  The Neighborhood Farmers Market Alliance is committed to supporting and strengthening Washington's small family farm businesses by creating and operating vibrant, successful neighborhood farmers markets. To meet our mission we provide effective direct sales sites for our region's small farmers, while also educating consumers about local farm products and the importance of supporting and preserving local farmland. In addition, we have been at the forefront of advocating for low income benefits programs to ensure equal food access.

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  Thistle Theatre

  Seattle

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  Thistle Theatre is a puppet theatre for families at Magnuson Park, Ballard and Bellevue Youth Theatre. Weekday school, family and birthday shows. Last show in 2009-2010 season "The Tales of Peter Rabbit." 2010-2011 season: "Little Red Riding Hood", "The Gingerbread Boy", "Brother Coyote and Sister Fox", "Momotaro, the Peach Boy", "Golilocks and the Three Bears".

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  Tortuga Music Festival 2019

  Ft Lauderdale

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  Ft Lauderdale April 12-14!

     Held on the white sands of Fort Lauderdale Beach Park in a beautiful oceanside setting, Tortuga Music Festival is a 3-day, multi-stage music festival featuring some of the biggest names in country, rock and roots music. Tortuga Music Festival brings like-minded fans together for an unforgettable beach weekend experience that pairs music with meaning to raise awareness for marine conservation. Tortuga Music Festival works hand in hand with the Rock The Ocean Foundation to increase public awareness about the issues impacting the world's oceans and to support scientific research, education, and ocean conservation initiatives. Over $1,000,000 has been given back to our Conservation Village partners as a direct result of ticket sales and donations from Rock The Ocean's Tortuga Music Festival. Check out our lineup and learn more about ocean conservation and how you can help. (less) ... Read more

Family Activities

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  Amazing Scavenger Hunt Adventure

  Seattle

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  Looking for a way to turn Seattle into a giant game board? Urban Adventure Quest has created an interactive scavenger hunt that combines the fun of the Amazing Race with a three-hour sightseeing tour of Seattle, Washington. Guided from any smart phone, groups make their way among well-known and overlooked gems of the city, solving clues and completing challenges while learning local history. The adventure begins at the Seattle Center and takes you on a well-designed course that includes sights around the Space Needle as well as those found downtown and within the Pikes Place market area. The tour requires approximately 2.0 miles of walking and uses the Seattle Monorail system at one point in the game. Using a smart phone as "the guide" allows participants to start when they want and determine their own pace of play. Stop for a latte at the original Starbucks or grab a fresh crab cocktail... why not, it's your schedule? Offered at a fixed price for a group vs. per person pricing, this city tour/game offers a great value to those on a budget. Sign up online. www.UrbanAdventureQuest.com. (less) ... Read more

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  Turn Your City into a giant game board with this fun scavenger hunt adventure. Combine the excitement of the Amazing Race with a three-hour city tour. Guided from any smart phone, teams make…

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  bitWise Academy

  bitWise Academy

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  50% DISCOUNT - ENROLL YOUR KIDS IN ONLINE S.T.E.M. CLASSES IN WASHINGTON TODAY!

     Are you interested in extending your child's learning beyond the classroom this summer? Join bitWise Academy and take self-paced online classes in STEM and computer science!

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  Catalina Sea Camp

  Toyon Bay

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  Summer camp on Catalina Island is a great way to spend the summer. Wonderful memories and new friends await at Catalina Sea Camp one of California's premier overnight summer camps.

     Our one-week and three-week camps are one of a kind ocean adventure and marine biology summer camps located at Toyon Bay on Catalina Island. Sea Camp offers three one-week sessions for boys and girls ages 8-13 and two three-week coed sessions for teens ages 12-17. Our hand-picked counselors and instructors create an atmosphere of fun and excitement while leading campers on a host of ocean adventure, marine biology, and social summer camp activities. Catalina Sea Camp is a program developed by Catalina Island Marine Institute, also known as "CIMI". Rules for participation in Guided Discoveries programs are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, or handicap (less) ... Read more

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  Harlem Globetrotters At Home

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     Just like all of you, we miss the sounds of the arenas and the in-person smiles we share. While we can't connect in person right now, we are not going away. In the coming weeks, we'll be here for you. Look for new videos from our Globetrotter stars that will help with at-home learning for kids, as well as other fun stuff just to make us laugh. Over the past few years our stars have accomplished incredible feats, including Guinness World Records and epic trickshots. View these videos below for some additional entertainment.

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  KidsQuest Children's Museum

  Bellevue

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  A hands-on, interactive children's museum, KidsQuest encourages learning through play with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Exhibits and programs are geared towards children 0-10 and their families. KidsQuest offers nearly 300 unique programs throughout the year including early learning classes, summer camps, school age workshops, free art and science programs, and many special events. KidsQuest serves approximately 206,000 people per year, and has had over two million visitors since opening in 2005. The museum has won many awards including Eastside Small Business of the Year, Best Kid Friendly Destination, Best Birthday Place, Best Kids Store, Best Summer Camp, and Best Nonprofit. (less) ... Read more

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  Sunshine Music Together

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  Sunshine Music Together is the eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle! Music Together is a researched and evidence-based internationally recognized early childhood music development program for children birth to five years and their parents or caregivers. The classes include songs, rhythmic rhymes, movement, and instrument play. Enjoy forty-five minutes of pure fun with your child every week! Studio locations in West Seattle, Redmond, Queen Anne, Capitol Hill/Montlake and Green Lake! (less) ... Read more

  Free Sunshine Music Together Sample Class!

  Sunshine Music Together is the eight-time ParentMap Golden Teddy Award Winner for Best Music Program in Seattle! Register online for a free sample class!

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

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  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.

Fun Centers

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  Altitude Marysville

  Marysville

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  Brand new 28,000 square foot, indoor park with jumping activities including sports such as dodgeball, battle beams, basketball slam dunking and fitness programs, competitive jumping, and just plain, old-fashioned jumping fun.

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  Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant

  Tukwila

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  Whether you're in the mood for a weekend trip or a winter getaway we're your perfect stop for family fun! With Bowling, Laser Tag, Go Karts, Bumper Cars and more - we have something for every member of your family. Visit us online for a full list of attractions to enjoy and check out our full service restaurant menu too!

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

  YMCA of Greater Seattle

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  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.

Museums/Zoos

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  Cougar Mountain Zoological Park

  Issaquah

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  Let us extend a warm welcome from the Cougar Mountain Zoo, a wild and exciting place located in the friendly city of Issaquah, 15 miles East of Seattle. Our Zoo is nestled on the north facing slope of Cougar Mountain with a breathtaking view of the Cascade Mountain range and Lake Sammamish. We are dedicated to promoting the cause of the Earth's vanishing wildlife through the universal power of education. We consider our visitors as the guardians of our planet and put forth an unprecedented effort to give each visitor the utmost in personal attention and hospitality.

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  Hands On Children's Museum

  Olympia

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  Hands On Learning

     The Hands On Children's Museum stimulates curiosity, creativity and learning through fun, interactive exhibits and programs for children, families and school groups. We believe that all children the opportunity to learn and that families are important as children's first teachers and as their partners in learning. Our programs and participatory exhibits are designed specifically to encourage interaction and inquiry, and participation from the entire family. We believe that learning occurs in a variety of ways, and that experiential learning is essential for proper brain development. We know communities are enriched when diverse groups work creatively together to educate our children. (less) ... Read more

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  KidsQuest Children's Museum

  Bellevue

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  A hands-on, interactive children's museum, KidsQuest encourages learning through play with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering, art, and math (STEAM). Exhibits and programs are geared towards children 0-10 and their families. KidsQuest offers nearly 300 unique programs throughout the year including early learning classes, summer camps, school age workshops, free art and science programs, and many special events. KidsQuest serves approximately 206,000 people per year, and has had over two million visitors since opening in 2005. The museum has won many awards including Eastside Small Business of the Year, Best Kid Friendly Destination, Best Birthday Place, Best Kids Store, Best Summer Camp, and Best Nonprofit. (less) ... Read more

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  NorthwesTrek

  Eatonville

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  Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is a treasure for wildlife enthusiasts. This 723-acre park has a little bit of everything: lakes, trails, meadows and plenty of animals. Northwest Trek is home to more than 200 North American animals. Explore the park See bighorn sheep, deer, Roosevelt elk, woodland caribou, mountain goats, bison and more up close from comfortable trams while touring the free-roaming area. Walk forested pathways to view grizzlies, black bears, wolves, bobcats, lynx, cougars, owls, eagles and wetland animals in beautiful natural exhibits. Five miles of nature trails await exploration and the Cheney Discovery Center offers exciting hands-on experiences. (less) ... Read more

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  Pacific Science Center

  Seattle

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  A visit to Pacific Science Center is a time-honored tradition for people of all ages. Ignite a curiosity for science with a day of exploration and discovery that includes hands-on exhibits, IMAX movies, planetarium shows, laser shows and more .

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  Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium

  Tacoma

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  Metro Parks Tacoma

     This Zoo is large enough to offer an awesome array of animals yet small enough for you to get really close to them. It's fun, affordable and offers breathtaking views of Puget Sound, Mount Rainier and the Olympic Mountains. Come explore the only combined zoo and aquarium in the Northwest. You'll see sharks and seahorses, polar bears and peacocks, walruses and wolves, all in one place.

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  Seattle Children's Museum

  Seattle

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  Seattle Children's Museum offers a hands on experience full of wonderment for children, birth to age 10, and families. Here you will find exhibits and programs that spark creativity, nourish the curious mind, and inspire children to discover and learn through play. The period between birth to 10 years are formative learning years. In these years, children build skills for lifelong learning. Children learn to communicate with the world, become critical thinkers, develop bonds with others, and acquire social-emotional skills. The Children's Museum, Seattle celebrates early growth and development by offering hands-on learning opportunities which dazzle the senses and create visual delight. (less) ... Read more

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  University of Washington Botanic Gardens

  Seattle

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  Our Youth and Family Programs provide meaningful, outdoors, hands-on experiences for all ages, from toddlers to teens, including school field trips, family programs, outdoor preschool and summer camp.

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  Woodland Park Zoo

  Seattle

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  Currently Closed and all Programs Temporarily Cancelled Due to COVID-19

     Experience an exciting look at Woodland Park Zoo after hours through a Zoo Overnight or Evening Adventure! Zoo Adventures run March through November for Large, Small and Scout Groups. Choose from the programs that cater to your interests! Topics include "A Zookeepers Life", "Operation Conservation" and "Living Wild - Basic Wildlife Skills". www.zoo.org/camps

Preschool Activities

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  All That Dance

  Seattle

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  Seattle Dance Classes for Kids!

     Fun and creativity abound as instructors incorporate playful stories and fun props into weekly class activities. Social skills develop as dancers learn how to take class with an emphasis on partnering and engagement with fellow class members. Brain development is enhanced by research-based curriculum.

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  My Gym - Bellevue

  Bellevue

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  My Gym has developed an extraordinary program and facility devised to help children 6 weeks through 13 years of age develop physically, cognitively, and emotionally. We have hundreds of locations in more than 30 countries offering structured, age-appropriate, weekly classes that incorporate music, dance, relays, games, special rides, gymnastics, sports, and more. Children have loads of fun as they gain strength, balance, coordination, agility, and flexibility while developing social skills, confidence, and self-esteem. Our state-of-the-art facility, extensively trained staff, award-winning class programs, and excellent student/teacher ratio have earned My Gym the reputation as the best early learning program of its kind. (less) ... Read more

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  My Gym - Kent/Covington

  Kent

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  Creating Happy Healthy Children There are fun kids activities all year round at our safe and immaculate children's gym. Besides our award-winning exercise/gymnastics classes and kids birthday parties, My Gym offers outstanding "Mommy and Me" programs for ages 6 weeks and up and has been named one of the "best party places" for any occasion. (less) ... Read more

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  Reading Eggs

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  Learn to Read in 30 Days for FREE! Reading Eggs is the multi-award winning reading program for ages 2 to 13 that uses scientific research to help your child learn to read, in just weeks! Our mission has always been to make learning easy and fun for young learners, and we feel there's never been a more important time to do this. That's why we're giving you 30 days' free access to the Reading Eggs and Mathseeds online learning programs. This 30 days' free access is our effort to ensure your child can continue learning at home with a quality educational resource designed by experienced educators and used by over 10 million children worldwide. (less) ... Read more

  12 Months of Reading Eggs and Bonus Mathseeds for $45

  12 months of Reading Eggs + BONUS Mathseeds - Unlock the complete reading and math adventure with a 12 month Reading Eggs subscription, plus get a BONUS 12 month Mathseeds subscription abs…

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  Tiny Tykes

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  TinyTykes Pre-School Soccer Programs - 7 Washington Programs

     Child development through Challenger's nationally acclaimed innovative pre-school soccer program! TinyTykes is an innovative program, created by childcare specialists that introduces children aged 2 to 5-years to the basic skills of soccer. Both our Cubs (2- 3 years) and our Lions (4-5 years) modules use fundamental soccer activities, games and stories to develop their skills in the following areas: Balance, Agility and Coordination Technical Skills Gross motor skills Physical Development Social skills Self confidence Communication Teamwork

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  YMCA of Greater Seattle

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  Summer Camp Experiences to Suit Every Child

     We've fine-tuned our summer camps to meet youth and their families wherever they are in their journey with the outdoors and discovering their interests. From local day camps to weeklong overnight camps to multi-week expeditions across the Cascades, we believe that no matter your background or summer schedule, there's a place for your family at a Y camp.