{"id":728,"date":"2022-10-27T13:17:36","date_gmt":"2022-10-27T20:17:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/?page_id=728"},"modified":"2025-11-25T09:32:41","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T17:32:41","slug":"summer-camps","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/","title":{"rendered":"Summer camps"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title ez-toc-toggle\" style=\"cursor:pointer\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#Champ-Camp-Great-Outdoors-summer-camp-at-UW-Seattle\" >Champ Camp Great Outdoors summer camp at UW Seattle<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#Right-at-School-summer-camps\" >Right at School summer camps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#Steve-and-Kates-Summer-Day-Camps\" >Steve and Kate\u2019s Summer Day Camps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#UW-CareLink\" >UW CareLink<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#Online-resources\" >Online resources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/child-care-and-caregiving\/benefits\/summer-camps\/#Free-or-subsidized-summer-programs\" >Free or subsidized summer programs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>It&#8217;s never too soon to begin planning for summer camps, classes and other childcare options \u2014 many programs begin accepting applications for summer enrollment as early as January and very quickly fill up with long waitlists.<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/depts.washington.edu\/ypdssup\/?_gl=1*1eb96u2*_ga*MTc4Njk4MTQ1OC4xNzExMDYwODQz*_ga_3T65WK0BM8*MTc0MTMxMzUyNC41Ni4xLjE3NDEzMTM2MTMuMC4wLjA.*_gcl_au*MTExOTc2MzYyLjE3Mzg5NjE5MTE.*_ga_JLHM9WH4JV*MTc0MTMxMzUyNC41Ni4xLjE3NDEzMTM2MTMuMC4wLjA.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW Office of the Youth Protection Coordinator<\/a> offers an expansive directory of UW camps, online classes, and activities for children from preschool through high school. From STEM to art classes to exploring the outdoors and everything in between, find a variety of interesting options for summer, including free activities.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Champ-Camp-Great-Outdoors-summer-camp-at-UW-Seattle\"><\/span><strong>Champ Camp Great Outdoors summer camp at UW Seattle<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Champions is offering &#8220;Champ Camp Great Outdoors,&#8221; a full-day summer camp for children aged 5-12 at the University of Washington, Seattle\u2019s Husky Union Building (HUB) and University of Washington, Bothell. Both camps runs from June 29 to August 28, 2026 (closed on July 3), with core hours from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Flexible, no-fee extended hours are available: drop-off between 7:30 \u2013 9:00 a.m. and pickup between 4:00 \u2013 5:30 p.m. Each week includes two offsite field trips, offering a mix of nature explorations, STEM challenges, and games.<\/p>\n<p>UW community members receive a 10% discount off the weekly rate of $575 (snacks included). Enrollment is open now! <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholeu.uw.edu\/discounts\/full-day-summer-camp-at-university-of-washington-seattle\/\">Head to the UW discount network to get your discount code and secure your spot now!<\/a><\/p>\n<p>For more information or questions, contact <a href=\"mailto:ChampCampQuestions@kindercare.com\">ChampCampQuestions@kindercare.com<\/a> or call 1-800-246-2154, press 3.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Right-at-School-summer-camps\"><\/span>Right at School summer camps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Through <a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/child-care\/child-care-centers-school-aged-care\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bright Horizons<\/a>, benefits-eligible employees and UW students receive discounted tuition at Right at School\u2019s summer camps. To access this benefit, visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/clients.brighthorizons.com\/uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bright Horizons UW<\/a> website and click on \u201cFind before- and after-school care.\u201d From here, you can search for your school from among the districts served in the Puget Sound region. When registering your child, you will need to create a Right at School account that is separate from your Bright Horizons login or UW NetID.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steve-and-Kates-Summer-Day-Camps\"><\/span>Steve and Kate\u2019s Summer Day Camps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clients.brighthorizons.com\/uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Steven and Kate&#8217;s Summer Day Camps<\/a> are discounted by $300 per summer session or $10 a day through <a href=\"https:\/\/clients.brighthorizons.com\/uw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bright Horizons.<\/a> Camps are offered in Seattle and Kirkland. For 43 years, Steve and Kate\u2019s Camps have given kids the encouragement and initiative they need to learn, explore and have fun!<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UW-CareLink\"><\/span>UW CareLink<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/employee-assistance-program-uw-carelink\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UW CareLink<\/a> is a free resource available to all benefits-eligible UW employees that can help in the search for summer options for younger children. CareLink\u2019s childcare specialists will consult with you and provide you with a list of options based on your preferences.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Online-resources\"><\/span>Online resources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Find classes and camps by date, subject, grade level, and format using <a href=\"https:\/\/elevatewashington.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Elevate Washington<\/a>, a statewide directory of camps, after-school classes, services and supports that help build lifelong skills, improve academic performance, provide safe spaces outside the school day and inspire young people to discover their passions. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.parentmap.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ParentMap<\/a> magazine includes summers programs to help Puget Sound parents and families.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/thewholeu.uw.edu\/2023\/03\/15\/planning-for-your-childs-summer\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planning for your child\u2019s summer: UW programs, employee discounts and more<\/a> (The Whole U)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Free-or-subsidized-summer-programs\"><\/span>Free or subsidized summer programs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>The best way to find out about these options is to simply ask: many programs offer financial aid, sliding fee scales, or payment plans for parents. For example, UW Youth and Teen Programs has a first come, first served financial aid program available for eligible families. Local community organizations, such as library systems and <a href=\"https:\/\/parkways.seattle.gov\/2021\/03\/24\/seattle-parks-and-recreation-to-offer-summer-school-age-childcare-camps\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Parks and Recreation<\/a> departments, are a great resource for free youth programs year-round and during the summer.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Resources and discounts that make planning children\u2019s summer activities easier.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":49,"featured_media":0,"parent":671,"menu_order":80,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_lmt_disableupdate":"no","_lmt_disable":"no","slim_seo":{"title":"Summer camps - WorkLife","description":"Resources and discounts that make planning children\u2019s summer activities easier."},"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-728","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=728"}],"version-history":[{"count":17,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1993,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/728\/revisions\/1993"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/671"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hr.uw.edu\/worklife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}