Parents know that when school is out finding fun, engaging activities for kids can be a challenge. This summer get them out of the house and keep them active while enjoying time with friends at the city of Kent’s summer day camp, Camp Walkapala.
Registration is open online at WebReg.KentWA.gov or call 253-856-5030.
“New experiences will be happening this summer at Camp Walkapala where K-sixth graders will get to participate in hands-on S.T.E.A.M. (Science Technology Engineering Art and Mathematics) projects and encouraged to analyze, ask thoughtful questions, test their knowledge and problem solve, all while having fun,” said Maureen McCaughan, parks program coordinator. “This new component will keep their minds active and engaged as they get creative and think outside the box to work through the daily challenges together.“
Camp Walkapala and its variety of sports, arts and crafts and field trips designed especially for K-sixth graders are every weekday from June 27 until Aug. 17 at East Hill Elementary from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The camp also offers a Counselor In Training program for teens going into seventh, eighth or ninth grades who are interested in acquiring the skills necessary to become a counselor.
Camp Walkapala Schedule:
Week 1 June 27-29: Movie “The Incredibles 2”
Week 2 July 2-6:* Field Trip: Museum of Flight
*No camp July 4
Week 3 July 9-13: Field Trip: Point Defiance Zoo
Week 4 July 16-20: Field Trip: Stewart Heights Pool
Week 5 July 23-27: Field Trip: Pioneer Farms
Week 6 July 30-Aug. 3: Field Trip: Lake Meridian BBQ
Week 7 Aug. 6-10: Field Trip: Tacoma Rainiers
Week 8 Aug. 13-17: Field Trip: Kandle Wave Pool
Fees range from $99 to $165 per week, depending on the number of days of camp in the week. All weekly camp fees include all activities, field trips, a camp T-shirt, and snacks and lunch provided by the Kent School District. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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