WK Summer Camp

About Whittier Kids’ Summer Camp

PNA Whittier Kids (WK) Summer Camp offers weekly camps for kids entering Kindergarten – 6th grade this Fall. A typical day at a WK camp may include team projects, free choice stations, outside and/or gym play, a special assembly, and hearty snacks. We strive to provide a safe, inclusive, and fun space where all kids feel welcome and valued.

WK is located onsite at Whittier Elementary School, 1320 NW 75th Street, Seattle 98117. All kids entering K-6th grade in the Fall are welcome! Enrollment in camp is not limited to Whittier Elementary students. Incoming Kinders must be four years old and independent bathroom users before their first camp session.

This summer Whittier Kids is offering ten sessions of camps: June 25th – August 29th. Camp core hours are 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, with optional extended care until 5:30 pm.

Whittier Kids is licensed and monitored through the Department of Children, Youth and Families and voluntarily participates in Schools Out Washington’s program quality initiative. Decisions regarding curriculum goals and staff practices are guided by program assessment tools, as well as PNA’s mission and values.

 

Summer Camp Highlights

Kid-approved weekly themes are the basis of group and individual projects. These activities support our curriculum goals: promoting social, leadership, and teambuilding skills. WK campers have teamed up to host carnivals, hold craft fairs, put on talent shows, and compete in silly sporting events.

Each camp session includes active play time in the school gym, playground, and at a local park. Weekly assemblies may include presentations and/or performances from special guests.

 

Free choice station time is built into the daily schedule. Age appropriate games ranging from Candy Land to D&D, art materials, pretend play props, sports equipment, books, and building manipulatives are all accessible during station time. Station materials are rotated frequently based on our campers’ interests and engagement.

Optional extended care is offered until 5:30 pm. Families can register for extended care by the week. There is an add-on option for adding extended care for every weekly session. Extended care is a fun mixture of outdoor activities, stations, and skill-building activities.

 

Enrollment

Online registration opens Tuesday, March 5 at 7:00 am!

Summer Schedule

Families may choose from ten sessions of camps offered June 25th – August 29th. Camp core hours are 8:30 am – 3:00 pm, with optional extended care until 5:30 pm.

 

Summer 2024 Summer Camp Schedule

Come Chill with Us: June 25 – 28 (WK is closed on Monday, June 24)

School’s out! Join us for four fun days of artic exploration and chill competitions, including indoor snowball games, ice painting, and a fruity shaved ice taste-off.

4 day weekly rate: Core/$270 Ext Care/$48

Picnic Field Days: July 1 – 2 (WK is closed July 3-5)

Pitch in to plan, prepare, and pack a basket of yummy snacks for a picnic at the park. Picnic prep will range from baking bread to squeezing lemons, so campers of all culinary skill levels can contribute!

2 day weekly rate: Core/$135 Ext Care/$24

Character Con: July 8 – 12

Celebrate pop culture through role-playing your favorite characters from Sci-Fi, comics, Disney, sports mascots, D&D…… all are welcome at WK’s week-long convention!

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Wacky Olympics: July 15- 19

Take the challenge! Join us in creating, judging, and competing in fun versions of Olympic events.

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Cardboard Carnival: July 22 – 26

Step right up and join the fun! Devise, design, and construct carnival games and booths in anticipation of Friday’s camp-wide carnival.

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Coming Attractions: July 29 – August 2

Explore film making from both sides of the camera while making trailers for a variety of movie genres. The week will wrap up the week with a film festival and awards ceremony!

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Fantasy Land: August 5 - 9

Design and build figures and scenery from fairy tales, comics, train sets, and more. Prepare to be inspired by a wide range of whoosits, whatsits, and art materials. On Friday, projects will be displayed in our camp-wide fantasy diorama!

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Art in the Neighborhood: Aug 12 – 16

There will be extra beautiful days in the neighborhood this week as WK campers create murals, sidewalk scenes, and other art installations to share with the community.

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Biz Wiz: Aug 19 -23

Back by popular demand! Team up to create a product or service from the ground up. Meet up with other teams on Market Day to buy, sell, or trade each other’s products.

5 day weekly rate: Core/$335 Ext Care/$60

Music Week (WK is closed Friday, August 30): Aug 26 – 29

Time to move and groove our way through the last week of summer! Campers will celebrate music from different genres, decades, and cultural traditions through fun activities and a Friday talent share. Stage fright? No problem, there’s plenty to do behind the scenes!

4 day weekly rate: 4 day weekly rate: Core/$270 Ext Care/$48

Additional WK Programs

Preschool

Whittier Kids Preschool is a mixed-aged, play-oriented preschool program at Whittier Elementary for 3-5 year olds. We use play as a natural teaching tool to make learning fun and relevant for our community of young learners.

Afterschool

Whittier Kids School Age Program offers after school and school break childcare on-site at Whittier Elementary for Whittier students. Through child-centered experiential learning and play, we bolster education, promote new ways of learning, and allow kids to develop social skills in a safe environment.

Contact Us

Whittier Kids @ Whittier Elementary
1320 NW 75th Street
Seattle, WA 98117

Mailing address:
6532 Phinney Ave N
Seattle, WA 98103

Phone: 206.782.2508

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