camps guide! - Metro Parks Tacoma
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camps guide! - Metro Parks Tacoma
70598 07/21 - 07/25 Puppet Theater 70599 07/28 - 08/01 Wacky Water Week M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm School of the Arts – Pacific • $169 70627 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Little Artist Painting, Drawing & Sculpting Age: 5 - 8 Learn the basics of drawing, painting and playing with clay! 70600 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 70601 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm 70602 08/18 - 08/22 M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Dr. Seuss Creatures and Critters School of the Arts – Pacific • $149 70628 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th Pt. Defiance Pagoda • $149 70629 08/18 - 08/21 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm Black and White Photography Camp Age: 11 - 15 Compose images, get more from your negatives and critique your classmates’ work. School of the Arts – Pacific • $169 70630 08/04 - 08/07 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Video Production Age: 11 - 15 Work with the Acting for Film students to become a director, screenwriter and editor. School of the Arts – Pacific • $289 70619 07/07 - 07/17 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm LEGO® CAMPS Play-Well TEKnologies Camps Pre-Engineering Age: 5 - 6 Build cities, bridges and more with 100,000 LEGO® bricks! Center at Norpoint • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70760 07/14 - 07/18 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70761 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Engineering Fundamentals Age: 7 - 10 Take on real-life engineering challenges with more than 100,000 LEGO® bricks! Center at Norpoint • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70762 07/14 - 07/18 M-F 1 - 4 pm 70763 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 1 - 4 pm Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70764 07/28 - 08/01 M-F 1 - 4 pm Jedi Engineering with LEGO® Age: 5 - 6 Explore worlds far, far away as you use imagination and engineering to create motorized and architectural projects. Center at Norpoint • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70765 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70766 07/28 - 08/01 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Bashem’ Bots with LEGO® Age: 8 - 11 Re-engineer standard vehicles into monstrous mechanized machines. Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70767 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 1 - 4 pm Ninjaneering with LEGO® Age: 5 - 6 Explore the fantasy world of Ninjago and learn the way of Spinjitzu, build the fire temple, race skull trucks, and encounter the mighty dragon. Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70768 06/23 - 06/27 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Bricks 4 Kidz Camps LEGO® Angry Birdies & Bad Piglets Age: 5 - 12 Campers will be challenged to build, launch, catapult and slingshot your way through the popular game of Angry Birds. STAR Center • Res $175; Non-Res $195 70588 07/07 - 07/11 M-F 9 am - 12 pm LEGO Junior Robotics Age: 5 - 12 Build bricks 4 Kidz models with LEGO bricks while learning robotics and programming using simple software. ® STAR Center • Res $175; Non-Res $195 70589 07/21 - 07/25 M-F 9 am - 12 pm LEGO Comic Book Creator Age: 5 - 12 Create your own characters, develop story lines and incorporate pictures of actual sets, with LEGO® bricks. Campers take home a digital copy of their comic book, T-shirt and custom mini-figure. ® STAR Center • Res $175; Non-Res $195 70590 07/21 - 07/25 M-F 1 - 4 pm LEGO® Mining & Crafting Age: 5 - 12 Create shelters, mobs, critters and tools using LEGO bricks. Build motorized Bricks 4 Kidz models and craft key elements from the Minecraft game. Includes T-shirt and mini-figure. STAR Center • Res $175; Non-Res $195 70591 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9 am - 12 pm LEGO® Mindstorms Robotics Age: 9 - 13 With LEGO® Mindstorms NXT, build robots using motors, sensors and software. Learn the basics of programming; get a camp T-shirt and a custom mini-figure. STAR Center • Res $249; Non-Res $275 70592 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Ninjaneering Masters with LEGO® Age: 7 - 10 Learn real world concepts in physics, engineering, and architecture while exploring the fantasy world of Ninjago. LEGO Moviemaking Age: 9 - 13 Plan, script, stage, shoot and produce your own mini-movie using LEGO and stop-motion animation. Includes a screening party for friends and family. Campers get a T-shirt, certificate and USB wristband of their movie creation. 1 - 4 pm 1 - 4 pm Titlow Lodge • Res $165; Non-Res $175 70769 06/23 - 06/27 M- F ® STAR Center • Res $249; Non-Res $275 70593 08/11 - 08/15 M-F Register 4 Ways: PHONE - Metro Parks Headquarters (253) 305-1022 ONLINE - MetroParksTacoma.org/GOcamps ON SITE - Before camps have begun: Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE ON SITE - After camps have begun: Metro Parks Headquarters, 4702 South 19th St. Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE Wapato Pavilion, 6802 S. Sheridan Ave. Titlow Park and Lodge, 8425 6th Ave. Center at Norpoint Day Camps Center at Norpoint features a gym, pool, climbing wall, wooded play areas and trails, large play field and a new sprayground, plus easy local access to neighboring schools. Camp participants receive a Metro Parks Tacoma camp T-shirt. Weekly Fee: Res $140; Non-Res $150 70648 06/16 - 06/20 70654 07/28 - 08/01 70740 Golf Add-On 70649 06/23 - 06/27 70672 Swim Lesson Add-On 70655 08/04 - 08/08 70735 Basketball Add-On 70675 Swim Lesson Add-On 70741 Basketball Add-On 70650 06/30 - 07/03 70736 Skateboarding Add-On 70656 08/11 - 08/15 70742 Tumbling Add-On 70651 07/07 - 07/11 70673 Swim Lesson Add-On 70657 08/18 - 08/22 70737 Soccer Add-On 70676 Swim Lesson Add-On 70743 Volleyball Camp Add-On 70652 07/14 - 07/18 70738 Flag Football Add-On 70658 08/25 - 08/29 70653 07/21 - 07/25 Norpoint Day Camps 70674 Swim Lesson Add-On 70739 Day Camp Hip Hop Daily Fee Dance Add-On Res $35; Non-Res $40 7066806/30 7066907/01 7067007/02 7067107/03 CAMPS! MORE DAY Turn page for Camps y Preschool Da Wapato Park Day Camps Wapato Park features easy access to Wapato Lake, trails, wooded play areas, a playground and the historic, newly renovated Wapato Pavilion. 6802 S. Sheridan Ave. Weekly Fee: Res $140; Non-Res $150 70659 70660 70744 07/07 - 07/11 07/14 - 07/18 Soccer Add-On M-F M-F Mini Day Camps • Age: 4 - 5 Metro Parks Mini Camps for preschoolers are back! Your 4- or 5-year old will enjoy arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, songs and meeting new friends. Each week features new games and projects, indoors and out. All camp participants will receive an official Metro Parks Summer Camp T-shirt and participants at Titlow and Wapato will have the option to enjoy a free nutritious Subway lunch each day. Participants must be potty-trained. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot at camp. Full payment is due six days prior to camp. Mini Day Camps are from 9:30 am - 12:30 pm. Titlow Park and Lodge • 8425 6th Ave. Res $52; Non-Res $56 70679 06/30 - 07/03 Res $65; Non-Res $70 70683 07/28 - 08/01 70677 06/16 - 06/20 70684 08/04 - 08/08 70678 06/23 - 06/27 70685 08/11 - 08/15 70680 07/07 - 07/11 70686 08/18 - 08/22 70681 07/14 - 07/18 70687 08/25 - 08/29 70682 07/21 - 07/25 Wapato Park Pavilion • 6802 S. Sheridan Ave. Res $65; Non-Res $70 70688 07/07 - 07/11 70689 07/14 - 07/18 Center at Norpoint • 4818 Nassau Ave. NE Res $52; Non-Res $56 70694 06/30 - 07/03 Res $65; Non-Res $70 70692 06/16 - 06/20 70698 07/28 - 08/01 70693 06/23 - 06/27 70699 08/04 - 08/08 70695 07/07 - 07/11 70700 08/11 - 08/15 70696 07/14 - 07/18 70701 08/18 - 08/22 70697 07/21 - 07/25 70702 08/25 - 08/29 SU MM ER CAMP S FO AGES • 2014 L L A R Music Camps UPS Community School of Music Camp Puget Sound Brass Camp Age: 12 - 19 This non-competitive camp for players with 3 or more years’ experience features master classes, chamber music groups and ensemble rehearsals taught by college faculty. Concludes with performance. University of Puget Sound School of Music • $225 70556 06/23 - 06/27 M-F 10 am - 3 pm Dance Camps Hip Hop Dance Camp Age: 6 - 11 Learn basic movements and improve freestyle. Performance on the last day. $159 Center at Norpoint 70607 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th School of the Arts - Broadway 70608 07/28 - 08/03 M-Th $149 Portland Avenue Center 70609 07/07 - 07/10 Pt. Defiance Pagoda 70611 08/18 - 08/21 Tacoma School District No. 10 does not sponsor this event/activity/offer and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration for the privilege to distribute these materials, the district shall be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including all costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards. 06/23 - 06/26 M-Th 9:30 - 11:30 am 9 am - 1 pm 70633 06/30 - 07/03 M-Th 9:30 - 11:30 am 70634 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th 9:30 - 11:30 am 70635 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th 9:30 - 11:30 am M-Th 9 am - 12 pm M-Th 9 am - 12 pm School of the Arts – Broadway • $149 70612 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th Little Mermaid Ballet Camp Center at Norpoint • $149 70613 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp $149 Titlow Lodge 70615 08/04 - 08/07 M-Th School of the Arts - Broadway 70616 08/11 - 08/14 M- Th Age: 6 - 9 9 am - 12 pm Age: 3 - 5 9 am - 12 pm Age: 3 - 5 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm Look out Broadway! Classical Jazz/Sleeping Beauty Ballet Camp Age: 6 - 9 Dancers gain strength, precision, fluidity and softness. School of the Arts – Broadway • $159 70614 07/21 - 07/24 M-Th 9 am - 1 pm Dance Intensive Age: 9+ Learn modern, lyrical, jazz, hip hop and ballet. School of the Arts – Broadway • $169 70617 08/18 - 08/21 M-Th There’s a c a for every c mp a from art to mper, zoo! MetroParksTacoma.org/GOCamps Ted Brown Music, 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd.• $59 70632 Age: 3 - 5 Swan Lake Ballet Camp Get an introduction to band or orchestra and try out a range of instruments. Woodwinds (clarinet, flute, saxophone) Age: 8 - 12 Full-length ballet class, themed craft and story time. Includes a tutu (girl) or crown (boy) and a performance on the last day. Tinkerbell Ballet Camp Ted Brown Music Outreach Camps 9 am - 1 pm Ballet Camps And if you’d just like to come in to one of our centers or our registration desk at 4702 S. 19th St., we’d love to help you sign up for whichever camps interest you! Space Explorers Check out your options: www.summerlearningtacoma.org M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm You’re certainly welcome to call us to register: (253) 305-1022. 07/14 - 07/18 Metro Parks Day Camps offer tons of fun, all summer long, including special guests and creative programming. Each week features new themed games and projects, indoors and out. Campers at Titlow and Wapato Parks will have the option to enjoy a free nutritious Subway lunch. A $20 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve your spot. Full payment is due six days prior to camp. $25 Add-Ons*: Sign up for these special additions to the camp experience! • Sport Camp Specials: Conducted at camp by qualified players and coaches. Details are located in the sport camps section of this guide and profiles of camp coaches are available at MetroParksTacoma.org/ Activities/Camps. • Swim Lessons: Taught by Metro Parks Aquatic Staff, these lessons are available only at the Center at Norpoint (see details at the right). *Add-Ons are available on the weeks specified above. The best way to register for Metro Parks summer camps is online: MetroParksTacoma.org/GOcamps. 70597 Once Upon a Story Painting, Drawing and Sculpting Techniques Camp Age: 11 - 15 Learn new techniques and express yourself as a visual artist! Kids who exercise their minds this summer will have a strong start next school year. Those who don’t will fall behind. Make sure your kids keep up and learn something new. Choose a day camp, join the library summer reading club, or try exciting online programs. M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Weekly Fee: Res $140; Non-Res $150 70637 06/16 - 06/20 70638 06/23 - 06/27 70639 06/30 - 07/03 70745 Soccer Add-On 70640 07/07 - 07/11 Titlow Day Camp 70746 Golf Add-On Daily Fee 70641 07/14 - 07/18 Res $35; Non-Res $40 70642 07/21 - 07/25 70664 06/30 70643 07/28 - 08/01 70665 07/01 70644 08/04 - 08/08 70747 Flag Football Add-On 70666 07/02 70645 08/11 - 08/15 70667 07/03 70646 08/18 - 08/22 70647 08/25 - 08/29 Fun learning for students this summer 07/07 - 07/11 9 am - 3 pm Scan with your smartphone. 70596 Practicing Picassos Pt. Defiance Pagoda • $169 70626 08/04 - 08/07 M-Th FPO M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm CAMPS GO GUIDE! GO fsc label applied by printer 06/23 - 06/27 MetroParksTacoma.org/GOCamps 70595 SIGN UP NOW FOR SUMMER CAMPS! Outdoor Explorers Day Camps • Age: 6 - 12 Three Locations/Limitless Fun 4702 S. 19th Street Tacoma, WA 98405 STAR Center • Res $75; Non-Res $85 Outdoor Artist Studio Age: 8 - 14 Explore line, shape, color, and texture found in our great outdoors. Students will complete one pebble mosaic as well as a group pebble mosaic! Titlow Park is an amazing place, with easy access to beaches, a new sprayground, wooded play areas, a playground and a newly renovated historic lodge. 8425 6th Ave. PAID Each themed week features new games and projects, indoors and out. Campers get a T-shirt, a free nutritious snack and Subway lunch. Titlow Park Day Camps Visual Art Camps Tacoma WA Permit No 744 Age: 3 - 5 Prsrt Std US Postage Preschool Day Camps 9 am - 2 pm Brass (trumpet, trombone, low brass) Age: 8 - 12 Strings (including electric violin) Age: 8 - 12 Percussion (snare, mallet, full drum set) Age: 8 - 12 Take-5 Jazz Camp $99 70636 07/07 - 07/17 Age: 12 - 16 M-Th 11:30 am - 1:30 pm Guitar Camp Age: 10 - 15 Use chord progression, theory and composition to take your playing to the next level. School of the Arts – Broadway • $169 70631 07/21 - 07/24 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Theater Camps Acting For Film Camp Age: 9+ Star in a short film directed by the Video Production Camp. School of the Arts – Pacific • $289 70618 07/07 - 07/17 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Story Book Theatre: Billy Goats Gruff Age: 5 - 8 Actors will experience the wonder of theatre, and learn what it takes to put on a performance. School of the Arts – Broadway • $149 70620 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th Story Book Theatre: Thumbelina School of the Arts – Broadway • $149 70621 07/28 - 07/31 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm Age: 5 - 8 9 am - 12 pm Theatre Intensive: The Odyssey Age: 9 - 18 Actors will study character development, acting techniques and stage etiquette. School of the Arts – Broadway • $289 70622 08/11 - 08/21 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Theatre Intensive: Harry’s Hotter at Twilight Age: 9 - 18 Titlow Lodge • $289 70623 07/14 - 07/24 M-Th 9 am - 3 pm Musical Theatre Intensive Age: 7 - 10 Students will learn songs, choreographed dances, and act out scenes from favorite classic musicals. School of the Arts – Broadway • $149 70624 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th 9 am - 12:15 pm Musical Theatre Intensive 70625 08/04 - 08/07 M-Th Age: 11 - 18 9 am -12:15 pm Broaden yo through m ur child’s horizons usic and art camp s! Adventure Camps Golf Camps at Meadow Park Titlow Outdoor Adventure Camp Age: 10 - 14 Experience rock climbing, kayaking, fishing, canoeing, hiking and swimming! Meet at Titlow Lodge Res $220; Non-Res $230 70546 06/23 - 06/27 M-F 70547 07/14 - 07/18 M-F 70548 08/11 - 08/15 M-F Norpoint Outdoor Adventure Camp Meet at Center at Norpoint Res $190; Non-Res $200 70549 06/30 - 07/03 M-Th 70550 07/28 - 07/31 M-Th 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm Nature Camps Youth Golf Camp Age: 7 – 17 Learn to play golf for fun or competitively: full-swing and short-game skills, rules and etiquette, and oncourse knowledge. Lunch, water, equipment, golf shirt and hat are provided. Meadow Park Golf Course • $125 70545 08/05 - 08/07 Tu-Th 9 am - 2 pm Age: 10 - 14 Meet at Titlow Lodge Res $220; Non-Res $230 70551 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th 9 am - 4 pm Fishing and Canoeing Camp Age: 10 - 14 Search for the next big catch in local waterways from shore and in canoes. Meet at Titlow Lodge Res $220; Non-Res $230 70552 07/21 - 07/25 M-F 9 am - 4 pm Camp Agua Age: 10 - 14 Enjoy a week playing on the water while kayaking, canoeing, swimming, and fishing. Meet at Titlow Lodge Res $220; Non-Res $230 70553 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9 am - 4 pm Youth Kayaking Day Trip Age: 10 - 14 Join us for a fun day of learning how to kayak at a local lake. Meet at Center at Norpoint Res $45; Non-Res $50 70554 07/11 Fri 70555 08/08 Fri 10 am - 3 pm 10 am - 3 pm Farm Camp with Tacoma Waldorf Age: 4 - 8 Explore, harvest vegetables, sing songs, feed the pigs, tend your own garden, gather eggs, make crafts, pick berries, dig, climb, and more! Camp runs M-F from 9 am to 1 pm. $90 70557 06/30 - 07/02 70558 08/19 - 08/21 $90 70559 07/23 - 07/25 70560 07/29 - 07/31 Kayak Camp Age: 12 - 14 Learn stroke technique, rescues and other skills, then overnight-paddle to Blake Island. All camps take place at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Fort Nisqually Kit Camp Age: 6 - 8 Uncover the past through stories, songs, crafts, and games. Grand finale is a campfire lunch for campers and parents. Includes daily snack. $75 70540 06/30 - 07/02 M-W 9 am - 12 pm Camp Fort Nisqually Age: 12 - 14 Discover what life was like at Puget Sound’s first trading post with a look at people and events that shaped the Fort’s history. Enjoy a Thursday night sleepover with dinner and breakfast provided. $190 70541 07/07 - 07/11 M-F 9 am - 4 pm History through the Arts Camp Age: 9 - 11 Campers learn crafts, activities, music and games of the many cultures of Fort Nisqually. Friday includes a picnic lunch. $125 70542 07/29 - 08/01 T-F W-F T-Th 9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm $90 70561 07/29 - 07/31 70562 08/19 - 08/21 T-Thu T-Thu 9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm Wildlife Detectives Mini-Camp Age: 6 - 8 Discover and identify animals through hikes, science labs, crafts, and games. $110 70563 06/30 - 07/02 M-W Wildlife Detectives Camp $175 70564 07/14 - 07/18 M-F Wildlife Detectives Camp $175 70565 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Age 6 - 10 9 am - 3:30 pm Age 8 - 10 9 am - 3:30 pm The Green Scene Age: 8 - 12 Play and connect with nature through nature hikes, games, crafts and earth-friendly activities. $175 70566 07/21 - 07/25 M-F The Green Scene 70567 07/28 - 08/01 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Age: 6 - 8 9 am - 3:30 pm M-Th 9 am - 12 pm Build Your Best Body Camp Age: 11 - 16 Experience different styles of exercise and learn how to maintain a well-balanced diet through hands-on activities. Laurie Larson STAR Center Res $129; Non-Res $139 70585 07/28 - 08/01 Metro Parks Summer Camps run all summer long, throughout the parks district! Sign up early because some camps fill up especially quickly. M-F Oceans of Fun Age: 6 - 10 Explore creatures of Snake Lake, tide pools and the ocean, through hikes, games and science labs. $190 70568 07/07 - 07/11 M-F Oceans of Fun $175 70569 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm Age: 10 - 12 9 am - 3:30 pm It’s Art, Naturally Age: 6 - 8 Play and connect with nature through art, stories, music, photography and your imagination! $175 70570 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm 70571 08/18 - 08/22 M-F 9 am - 3:30 pm It’s Art, Naturally Age: 8 - 12 Survival in the Wild Mini-Camp Age: 10 - 12 Learn to enjoy and survive your own outdoor adventure! Includes overnight stay at Snake Lake Wednesday night. $175 70572 06/30 - 07/03 M-T 9 am - 3:30 pm Wed. 9 am - Thu. 12 pm Survival in the Wild 2: The Next Step Age: 12 - 15 Take a day-long backpack trip, and then spend a night camping at Snake Lake on Thursday. $225 70573 08/04 - 08/08 M-W 9 am - 3:30 pm Thu. 9 am - Fri. 12 pm Tacoma Nature Center $25 Safesitter: Babysitter Boot Camp Age: 11 - 16 Learn childcare fundamentals, kid-friendly cooking, activity planning and interview skills. Plus, get your CPR and Safesitter certification. STAR Center Res $159; Non-Res $175 70584 06/23 - 06/26 Members $55; Non-members $60 07/07-07/09 M-W 08/18-08/20 M-W Extended Care Age: 4 - 12 Extended care is available for a limited number of campers from 8:30 to 9 am, 12 to 1pm, and 3:30 to 4:30 pm. For more info: (253) 591-6439. Teen Specialty Camps 9 - 11 am Teen Cooking Camp Age: 11 - 16 Details listed under Culinary Camps. 1 pm - 4 pm 9 am - noon Wild Workers Kindergarten grads Animals are amazing workers – discover the big, the small and the tall – how do they do it all? 1 - 4 pm 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 2 pm Zestful Gardens Organic Farm Res $175; Non-Res $185 70717 06/16 - 06/20 70718 06/23 - 06/27 70719 07/07 - 07/11 70720 07/14 - 07/18 70721 07/21 - 07/25 70722 07/28 - 08/01 70723 08/04 - 08/08 70724 08/11 - 08/15 REGISTER ONLINE TODAY: MetroParksTacoma.org/GOCamps M-W T-Th Birds in My Backyard Age: 4 - 5 Discover amazing things about our feathered friends that would surprise even Big Bird! History Camps at Fort Nisqually Members $55; Non-members $60 06/30-07/02 M-W 08/13-08/15 W-F Furry Friends Age: 4 - 5 Things can get pretty hairy when you’re searching for mammals! What four-legged critters will we see? Small Wonders Age: 4 - 5 Discover the smallest wildlife as you explore under rocks, look in pond water, or search for roly-polys. 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 4 pm Leader of the Pack Kindergarten grads Some animals work as a team, some work alone – go behind the scenes at the zoo to find out who’s the boss! Tacoma Nature Center All camps and extended care take place at Tacoma Nature Center unless otherwise indicated. Where in the World Age: 1st - 2nd grade grads Find the missing feline – look high and low all over the zoo in this super-sleuthing adventure! Members $115; Non-members $130 06/23-06/27 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm 08/11-08/15 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm Stingrays & Sharks Age: 1st - 2nd grade grads Discover how our sneaky and stealthy animals silently move to find their prey. Members $115; Non-members $130 07/21-07/25 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm Sense-ational AnimalsAge: 3rd - 4th grade grads Animal senses are hard to beat! Make special sensory enrichments for some of our coolest animals. Members $115; Non-members $130 06/23-06/27 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm Animal Grossology Age: 3rd - 4th grade grads Spend a week learning about the wacky, wild, crazy, yucky and gross biology of the animal kingdom! Members $115; Non-members $130 07/14-07/18 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm 07/28-08/01 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm Junior Zookeeper Age: 5th - 6th grade grads Get hands-on experience with zookeeping, win prizes, and learn all about this exciting career! Members $115; Non-members $130 07/14-07/18 M-F 08/18-08/22 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm 1 - 4:30 pm Animal Avengers Age: 5th - 6th grade grads Learn how to be your very own animal super hero! Be a caped crusader and help save our planet! Tacoma Fashion Week: Blue Jean Baby Age: 11 - 16 Produce your own fashion show using DIY projects and finds from a mid-week thrift-store spree. Breauna Johnson STAR Center Res $169; Non-Res $179 70587 07/14 - 07/18 Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium To register for camps at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium: pdza.org/camps or (253) 591-5333. M-F 9 am - 12 pm Afternoon Play at STAR Center Age: 6-12 Res $20; Non-Res $23 Special STAR Center Add-Ons Early Drop-off/Free Lunch/Late Pick-up Res $35; Non-Res $40 Call (253) 404-3939 for more details. Members $115; Non-members $130 08/18-08/22 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm Fabulous Feathered Friends Age: 4 - 5 Bring your friends and flock to the zoo to learn all about animals that fly. Members $40; Non-members $45 06/19-06/20 Th-F 08/11-08/12 M-T 9 am - noon 9 am - noon Eye Spy Age: 4 - 5 Super-fun scavenger hunts await! Search the zoo and find fun, adventure, and tons of cool animals. Members $40; Non-members $45 06/30-07/01 M-T 07/24-07/25 Th-F 9 am - noon 1 - 4 pm 9 am - noon 1 - 4 pm Wild Photographer Age: 4th - 6th grade grads Learn to take great digital photos of animals; get behind-the-scenes access. Members $135; Non-members $160 08/04-08/08 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm 08/18-08/22 M-F 9 am - 12:30 pm Teen Wild Photographer Age: 13 - 17 Scoop poop, prepare food and meet animals as you learn about the life of a zookeeper. Members $135; Non-members $160 08/11-08/15 M-F 1 - 4:30 pm Northwest Trek Wildlife Park To register for camps at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: NWTrek.org or (360) 832-6117. Family Camps Age: 5+ Enjoy family time, games and an evening tram tour. Wake up to a hot, hearty breakfast and more fun family activities. Members $50 per person; Non-members $55 per person 07/05-07/06 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun 07/12-07/13 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun 07/19-07/20 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun 07/26-07/27 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun 08/02-08/03 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun 08/09-08/10 Sat-Sun 2 pm Sat/11 am Sun SNAG Golf Camp Sports Camps Heather Sugg Basketball Camp Age: 6 - 12 Focus on hoop skills such as dribbling, passing and shooting and prepare to play at league level. Campers get an official camp T-shirt. Heather Sugg most recently was head Women’s Basketball Coach at Todd Beamer High School. She brings an incredible story of perseverance, drive and passion to this camp. Center at Norpoint Res $79; Non-Res $85 70704 06/23 - 06/27 M-F 9 am -12 pm Abes Basketball Camp Lincoln High School • $60 Coach Aubrey Shelton and staff. Age: 8 - 11 70772 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th Age: 11 - 14 70773 07/14 - 07/17 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm M-Th 9 am - 12 pm M-Th 1 - 4 pm Wilson High School • $60 Coach Michelle Birge and staff Age: 8 - 11 70749 06/30 - 07/03 M-Th Age: 11 - 14 70809 06/30 - 07/03 M-Th 9 am -12 pm 12:30 - 3:30 pm T-Birds Basketball Camp Mt Tahoma High School • $60 Coach Owen Chambers and staff Age: 8 - 11 70770 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th Age: 11 - 14 70771 07/07 - 07/10 M-Th 9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm Tigers Basketball Camp Stadium High School • $60 Coach Doug Cocke and staff Age: 8 - 11 70750 06/23 - 06/26 M-Th Age: 11 - 14 70808 06/23 - 06/26 M-Th M-F 10 am - 12 pm Soccer Camps Titlow Park Res $55; Non-Res $60 70707 06/30 - 07/03 Center at Norpoint Res $69; Non-Res $75 70708 07/07 - 07/11 Wapato Park Res $69; Non-Res $75 70709 07/14 - 07/18 Age: 6 - 12 M-Th 10 am - 12 pm M-F 10 am - 12 pm M-F 10 am - 12 pm Tumbling Camp Center at Norpoint Res $69; Non-Res $75 70712 08/11 - 08/15 M-F 10 am - 11 am 9 am - 12 pm 1 - 4 pm Metro Parks Sport Camps Center at Norpoint • Res $69; Non-Res $75 Age: 6 - 12 70703 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 10 am - 12 pm Flag Football Camps Age: 6 - 12 M-F 10 am - 12 pm M-F 10 am - 12 pm Pre-Season Flag Football Clinic Age: 5 - 10 Peck Field, 1425 S. State St. $30 70751 07/28 - 07/30 M-W Skateboarding Camp M-Th All STAR Youth Sports Camp Age: 4 - 8 Get your little all- star involved in soccer, tennis, flag football, basketball, baseball, kickball and other fun games. Campers will get an official camp T-shirt and a free Subway lunch. STAR Center Res $79; Non-Res $85 70715 06/23 - 06/27 70716 07/28 - 08/01 M-F M-F 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm Skyhawks Camps Baseball Camp Age: 7 - 12 Athletes learn new baseball skills along with vital life lessons such as respect, teamwork, and responsibility. Jefferson Park Res $50; Non-Res $60 70731 07/28 - 08/01 M-F 9 am - 12 pm 6 - 7:30 pm Age: 6 - 12 10 am - 12 pm Jefferson Park Res $50; Non-Res $60 70732 07/21 - 07/25 M-F Specialized Recreation Camps All campers receive a camp T-shirt. Please bring a healthy snack and lunch. Non-refundable $35 deposit. For more info: (253) 404-3950. Kamp Kaleidoscope Age: 8 - 21 Gray Middle School Res $130; Non-Res $140 70543 08/04 - 08/11 M-F 9 am - 4 pm Campers with developmental disabilities will have fun, play sports and make crafts. Includes a trip to the zoo, and sprayground. Camp Adapt to Achieve Age: 8 - 21 Campers with physical disabilities will have fun, play goalball and wheelchair basketball. Includes a trip to the zoo, and sprayground. Gray Middle School Res $130; Non-Res $140 70544 08/04 - 08/11 M-F 9 am - 4 pm 9 am - 12 pm Tennis Camps Age: 7 - 12 Players learn grips, footwork, strokes, volleys and serves, rules and etiquette. Res $109; Non-Res $119 Stadium High School 70725 07/07 - 07/11 70726 07/28 - 08/01 Jefferson Park 70727 07/14 - 07/18 70728 08/04 - 08/08 Titlow Park Res $50; Non-Res $60 70729 07/21 - 07/24 70730 08/11 - 08/14 M-F M-F 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm M-F M-F 9 am - 12 pm 9 am - 12 pm Culinary Camps Kids in the Kitchen Camp M-Th M-Th 10 am - 12 pm 10 am - 12 pm IN GEN FOR ERAL Satisfaction Guaranteed MAT All Metro Parks Tacoma programs ION come with a satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not happy with your experience, please make a refund request in writing. After the start of the class/activity, refunds may be granted on a prorated basis when requested prior to the last day of the class/ activity. Special refund conditions, which may result in a refund of less than the amount paid, may be applied. (See your receipt.) When are refunds not given? When you miss a class or if your team’s or league’s season schedule has already been created. When an activity is cancelled by Metro Parks, you will receive a full refund or credit. Inclusion/Accommodation Metro Parks Tacoma encourages participation by all regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation or ability. Please request assistance and/or ADA accommodation at least 10 days prior to the registration deadline to participate in programs. We can assist in obtaining specialized equipment, interpretive services or other support to make your involvement successful. Contact program staff regarding minimum eligibility requirements for the program prior to registration. Age: 6 - 12 Lacrosse Camp Age: 7 - 12 Learn stick handling, cradling, passing, and shooting in a fun, non-checking environment. Metro Parks Sport Camps take players’ skills to the next level and focus on fun and familiarity with the game. Instructors are current coaches and/or players and help campers prepare to play at league level. Basketball Camps Center at Norpoint Res $55; Non-Res $60 70710 06/30 - 07/03 10 am - 12 pm Center at Norpoint • Res $69; Non-Res $75 Age: 6 - 12 70711 08/18 - 08/22 M-F 10 am - 12 pm Rams Basketball Camp Res $69; Non-Res $75 Center at Norpoint 70705 07/14 - 07/18 Titlow Park 70706 08/04 - 08/08 M-F Camps are a great way for kids to be active and stay fit! Volleyball Camps Falcon Volleyball Camps Foss High School • $60 Coach RO and staff Age: 8 - 11 70748 06/23 - 06/26 Age: 11 - 14 70807 06/23 - 06/26 Res $69; Non-Res $75 Center at Norpoint 70713 07/28 - 08/01 Titlow Park 70714 07/07 - 07/11 Age: 6 - 12 Age: 6 - 11 Learn the basics of kitchen safety, food storage, ingredient measuring and healthy food handling. STAR Center Res $75; Non-Res $82 70594 07/14 - 07/18 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Globetrotters Teen Cooking Camp Age: 11 - 16 Learn the basics of cooking, incorporating international ingredients and cultures. STAR Center Res $119; Non-Res $129 70586 08/04 - 08/08 M-F 9 am - 12 pm Disclaimer Metro Parks Tacoma reserves the right to make any changes in the content, fees, and provision of the class schedule without notice. Check our website for the latest updates. General Information (253) 305-1000 Metro Parks Headquarters: 4702 S. 19th St., 98405 Mon - Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Registration..................................................................(253) 305-1022 TTY ..............................................................................(253) 759-9286 Inclusion/Accommodation Requests & Assistance........(253) 404-3950 Center at Norpoint, 4818 Nassau Ave. NE.....................(253) 404-3900 Eastside Pool................................................................(253) 591-2042 3524 East L Street Fort Nisqually...............................................................(253) 591-5339 5400 N. Pearl Street Jefferson Park, 801 N. Mason Ave. Meadow Park Golf Course.............................................(253) 473-3033 7108 Lakewood Drive West Northwest Trek Wildlife Park ........................................(360) 832-6117 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville Peoples Community Center...........................................(253) 591-5321 1602 S. Martin Luther King Jr. Way Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium.....................................(253) 591-5337 5400 N. Pearl Street, follow the signs Point Defiance Pagoda, 5400 N. Pearl Street Portland Ave. Community Center...................................(253) 591-5391 3513 Portland Avenue SERA Campus, 6002 S. Adams Street STAR Center..................................................................(253) 404-3939 3873 S. 66th Street Swan Creek Park, 2106 E. 44th Street Park 591-6439 Tacoma Nature Center..................................................(253) Commissioners 1919 S. Tyler Street Larry Dahl, president Titlow Lodge & Park......................................................(253) 591-5297 Tim Reid, clerk 8425 6th Ave. Erik Hanberg Wapato Park, 6500 S. Sheridan Avenue Aaron Pointer Andrea Smith Partners New Info in Yellow. Yet to be placed School of the Arts-Pacific: 1950 Pacific Ave. School of the Arts-Broadway: 1117 Broadway Ted Brown Music: 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd. University of Puget Sound: 1500 N. Warner St. Executive Director Jack C. Wilson Director of Recreation & Community Services Shon Sylvia