City offers summer day camp for Kent kids

Parents know with school out, finding fun, engaging activities for kids can be a challenge.

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  • Wednesday, July 13, 2016 2:03pm
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Parents can register their children for the city of Kent's summer camp.

Parents can register their children for the city of Kent's summer camp.

Parents know with school out, finding fun, engaging activities for kids can be a challenge.

That’s where the city of Kent can help out with its Camp W.A.L.K.A.P.A.L.A. (Working At Letting Kids Appreciate Parks and Leisure Activities).

The camp offers a variety of sports, arts and crafts and field trips designed especially for K-6th graders. It runs every weekday from July 18 until Aug. 12 at East Hill Elementary, 9825 S. 240th Ave., from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The camp also offers a Counselor In Training program for teens going into 7th, 8th, and 9th grade who are genuinely interested in acquiring the skills necessary to become a counselor.

Camp Schedule

• July 18-22 Field Trip: Pacific Science Center

This week is all about mad science and freaky fun

• July 25- 29 Field Trip: Stewart Heights Pool

Ever wish you were in charge of picking all the games and activities? This week you are

• Aug 1-5 Field Trip: GameWorks & Pizza

This week will be jam-packed with games and activities that focus on having fun and learning to be a team player

• Aug 11–15 Field Trip: Kandle Wave Pool

It’s time to get wet.  We will be playing water balloon games, sponge dodge ball and so much more

Fees are $165 per week, which include all activities, field trips, a camp T-shirt, snacks and lunch provided by the Kent School District. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.

Register online at webreg.kentwa.gov or by phone at 253-856-5030.


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