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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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smartphone.
70596
Practicing Picassos
Pt. Defiance Pagoda • $169
70626 08/04 - 08/07
M-Th
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M-F 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
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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
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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
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Satisfaction Guaranteed
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All Metro Parks Tacoma programs
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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
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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