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April 9, 2021.

This summer, many of our talented WITS Writers-in-Residence will be leading Scribes Summer Camps with our community partner, Hugo House! Young writers, grades 5-12, will have the opportunity to participate in week-long, all-day camps in which they can safely focus on, dig deep into, and nurture their inner writer. Our WITS writers, as well as guest teaching artists, will lend their expertise and perspective to help students improve their writing and create astonishing new works.

Below is a complete catalogue of all courses led by our WITS writers, which span the genres of poetry, prose, comics, sci-fi & fantasy, songwriting, and visual/audio storytelling , and with camps including immersions into exhibits at the Wing Luke and Northwest African American Museums , and beyond!

Creative Writing Scribes with Arlene Naganawa & Sara Brickman

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. Camp sessions will be facilitated by two local artists: Arlene Naganawa is a published poet and educator, and Sara Brickman is a published writer, performer, and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Starts July 5th.

Scribes with the Wing Luke Museum with Arianne True & Sara Brickman

Students will immerse themselves in diverse stories, exhibits, and activities from the Wing Luke Museum, an integral institution for Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in our region. As students explore works curated from the museum, they will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. Camp sessions will be facilitated by two local artists: Arianne True is a published poet and educator, and Sara Brickman is a published writer, performer, and educator; it will also feature guest speakers from the museum. This camp will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to the Wing Luke Museum.

Starts July 12th.

Creative Writing Scribes with Arlene Naganawa

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. Camp sessions will be facilitated by two local artists: Arlene Naganawa is a published poet and educator, and Colleen Barry is an artist, published writer, and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Starts July 26th.

Comics and Graphic Novels Scribes with Greg Stump and Arianne True

Students will expand their creative writing repertoire by exploring storytelling and poetry in graphic forms, studying topics like memoir, expression, mood, and character. Students will read a wide variety of work from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. Camp sessions will be facilitated by two local artists: Greg Stump is a published comic writer, graphic novelist, and educator, and Arianne True is a published poet and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Starts August 2nd.

Creative Writing Scribes with Samar Abulhassan and Jay Thompson

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Samar Abulhassan and Jay Thompson are both published poets and educators; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Starts August 9th.

Poetry, Music, and Memory with Samar Abulhassan

“Music isn’t simply music,” the poet Kevin Young said. “It’s memory. It’s connecting us to our past.” In this class, we’ll immerse ourselves in the magic of music and poetry. You’ll tap into your own jukebox of memory through summoning songs from your past and present, connecting to a songwriter you love, for example, by creating a golden shovel poem inspired by a favorite song passage. Expect poems to surface from treasured yet forgotten memories. We’ll also create a collective jukebox, pooling some of our favorite song lyrics together to create fun writing experiments, pausing to read inspiring texts by Victor Hernandez Cruz, Ross Gay and Sonia Sanchez and Bob Kaufman.

Starts April 22nd.

Creative Writing Scribes with Samar Abulhassan

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Samar Abulhassan is a published poet and educator, and Courtney Bird is a published writer and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Sci-Fi and Fantasy Scribes with Greg Stump

Students in this camp will explore the worlds of science fiction and fantasy in order to develop their creative writing skills. Students will read a wide variety of work from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: JP Kemmick is a published writer and educator, and Greg Stump is a published comic writer, graphic novelist, and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a presentation of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Songwriting Scribes with Totem Star with Matt Gano

In this music-infused camp, students will explore the craft of lyric and songwriting. Students will read and listen to a wide variety of work from carefully curated songwriters and lyricists and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Matt Gano is a is a published poet, performer, and educator, and Zoser Dunbar is a singer/songwriter; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a performance of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Starts July 19th.

Audio/Visual Storytelling Scribes with Corinne Manning

In this multi-sensory camp, students will expand their storytelling repertoire by engaging with a variety of storytelling formats from carefully curated writers. They will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be led by two local artists: Corinne Manning and Meredith Arena, both of whom are published writers and educators; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a performance of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Creative Writing Scribes with Karen Finneyfrock

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: JP Kemmick is a published writer and educator, and Karen Finneyfrock is a poet, novelist, and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Poetry Scribes with Sierra Nelson and Arianne True

Students will delve into the craft of poetry, immersing themselves in diverse forms of written expression and learning poetic techniques. Students will read a wide variety of work from carefully curated poets and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Sierra Nelson and Arianne True, both of whom are published poets and educators; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Grades 9-12

Creative writing scribes with sierra nelson & corinne manning.

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Sierra Nelson is a published poet and educator, and Corinne Manning is a published writer and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Creative Writing Scribes with the Northwest African American Museum with Naa Akua and Daemond Arrindell

Students will immerse themselves in diverse stories, exhibits and activities from the Northwest African American Museum, an integral institution of art, history, and culture in our region. Students will learn elements of prose and poetry to develop their creative writing skills, while participating in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Naa Akua is a published poet, performer, and educator, and Daemond Arrindell is a published poet, playwright, performer, and educator, it will also feature guest presenters from the museum. This camp will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to the Northwest African American Museum.

Poetry Scribes with Daemond Arrindell and Shelby Handler

Students will delve into the craft of poetry, immersing themselves in diverse forms of written expression and learning poetic techniques. Students will read a wide variety of work from carefully curated poets and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Daemond Arrindell is a published poet, playwright, performer, and educator, and Shelby Handler is a published writer and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. This camp will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

Creative Writing Scribes with Karen Finneyfrock & Shelby Handler

In this exploratory camp, students will develop their creative writing abilities by experimenting in a wide variety of prose and poetry. Students will examine works from carefully curated authors and will participate in writing activities, craft exercises, and artistic experiences designed to inspire their imaginations. This camp will be facilitated by two local artists: Karen Finneyfrock is a poet, novelist, and educator, and Shelby Handler is a published writer and educator; it will also feature guest teaching artists. The week will culminate with a reading of student work and the option for students to contribute a chosen piece to a digital anthology of their work.

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Join a community of students who are passionate about creative writing. Practice good writing habits and skills as you learn about the craft. Throughout this two-week course, you’ll develop strategies for generating story ideas, use word building to create interesting settings and intriguing characters, and explore fun writing strategies to bring your ideas to life. We’ll write short stories, poetry and longer works. You’ll also learn how to make the editing and revision process fun and exciting. Our last day will end with a celebratory open mic/showcase of your creations.

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• How to harness your imagination and produce creative work in your own voice
• Editing tips that’ll help you effectively revise your writing
• How to cultivate creative habits of mind, such as critical thinking, reflection, courage, risk-taking and persistence
• Tips for polishing and presenting your work to a group

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This course is for incoming fourth and fifth graders. This course is not for those who need remedial writing help, and all students should have a high level of English language proficiency.

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Hugo House’s Scribes summer writing camp for young people goes digital this year

Arianne True was 15 years old when she wrote “Poem for The Name on a Tombstone,” the first piece she would perform at a poetry slam, as part of Seattle nonprofit community writing center Hugo House’s Scribes summer creative writing camp for fifth through 12th graders.

Thirteen years later, she’s teaching at the same camp, and sees her work from that age, with its particular teenage earnestness, as an asset to help her students.

“I was like, oh yeah, this is the kind of poetic stuff they’re working through,” True said of rereading her own work. “Or, this is what’s really pressing for them to write about. I remember so many of the lessons that I really loved and that changed something for me.”

She wants to have that same impact on her students, but has to do so through a computer screen now that the camp moved online due to the coronavirus pandemic. Classes are now being offered via Zoom video conferences and Google Classroom and teachers are trying to figure out how to build a special experience for their students from far away. The classes, which focus on a variety of forms including poetry, prose, screenwriting and more, are offered from July to August and last from one to two weeks.

Poet True is teaching two classes at the camp, a one-week session for grades 9-12 in collaboration with the Northwest African American Museum that starts July 13, and a one-week general creative writing class for middle schoolers with teacher and writer JP Kemmick that starts Aug. 10.

For the former, True and her co-teacher, poet Naa Akua, are currently set to video call students from the museum and use the collections to engage students writing poetry and prose and reflecting on the Black experience in the Pacific Northwest.

Young-adult novelist and Scribes teacher Karen Finneyfrock said that although the particular magic of a summer camp is not possible this year, teachers are doing what they can with strategies such as frequent breakout rooms for small group collaborations and time for students to get away from their computer screen.

“It’s a different experience, but in a way, I think we’re going to learn a lot from this,” she said. “I don’t know exactly what the benefits are going to be yet, but I feel hopeful that there will be some.”

When True attended, and as is common practice for Scribes camps, frequent field trips took students to local museums and landmarks. Now, field trips involve attendees taking their peers on “field trips” of their own home and immediate surroundings, featuring the occasional appearance of a household pet.

Poet and Scribes teacher Sierra Nelson said that despite the challenge, the camp is now all the more important to give students both the opportunity to meet new people and a creative outlet.

“It’s been a very intense time of isolation and also wanting to connect, to be able to give voice or to be heard,” she said. “I think Scribes can offer that.”

One benefit to the online transition is increased accessibility for students. This year, the camp is operating on a pay-what-you-can scale to alleviate the financial burden tuition could impose during an uncertain time. Full scholarships for classes are also available by application .

The digital venue also means it’s opened up to those outside of the Seattle area — Samar Abulhassan, who is teaching three classes during the camp, said her class includes students from Oregon and the East Coast.

Abulhassan said she’s trying to digitally create a welcoming writing community encouraging open creation instead of critique.

“We’re not looking for a finished product,” she said. “We’re really looking to showcase what the writing process feels like and looks like in actual time. We try to encourage stumbling and meandering and wandering.”

True said this exploration of the writing process is central to her teaching, and tries to replace the idea that the writing process has to be a tortured struggle with an open, supportive environment instead. It’s a shift that’s even made her look at her earlier work a little more lovingly, and she looks to continue that mission this year in her classes.

“I want them to understand that whatever they have to do to take care of themselves is great,” she said. “Getting their needs met is my No. 1 priority as their teacher, and helping them learn that they deserve to have their needs met.”

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Creative Kids Summer Camp 2024  

(ag es 5-12), school age summer camp 2024  schedule.

Welcome to summer camp! Each week has been  carefully  planned for by our fabulous teachers to include engaging S.T.E.A.M. activities, field trips, cooperative group games, crafts, and so much more! For information about themes for each week, please see our schedule below. We look forward to seeing you all this summer! 

Week 1: 07/08/24 - 07/12/24   Theme: Pirates

MONDAY:  Pirate theater and Dress up! Come dressed like a pirate and create props to accompany your attire! Learn how to speak like a pirate and put on a show.  TUESDAY: Put on your hiking shoes and join us for a hike down to Carkeek beach! We will pretend to be pirates searching for treasures using sand sifters and real metal detectors!    

WEDNESDAY: S.T.E.A.M. slime making activity!   

THURSDAY:  Field trip to the Woodland Park Zoo,   f ollow your map matey!   

FRIDAY:  We will be onsite participating in many fun filled pirate themed games and activities

Week 2: 07/15/24 - 07/19/24   Theme: Mythology

MONDAY:  Learn about Demeter by creating a beautiful terrarium. Children will have the opportunity to study plants, and plan a mythical  and mystical landscape.  TUESDAY: Put on your hiking shoes and join us for another wonderful hike, where we hope to find some water falls. Be sure to pack your wet shoes, swimsuits, and extra clothes this day.   

WEDNESDAY: Mythological sports and cooperative games galore!   

THURSDAY:  Field trip to The  Creative Hands Art School to craft and paint our own ceramics.   

FRIDAY:  We will be onsite participating in S.T.E.A.M. activities and have the  opportunity for a cooking class

Week 3: 07/22/24 - 07/26/24   Theme: Mythological Creatures

MONDAY: We'll hike on down to Carkeek park for a picnic and share stories of mythical creatures. Then come on back for a video visit with  Tracy  Baptiste, author of "Looking for a Jumbie". 

TUESDAY: Field trip to the Pacific Science Center to investigate creatures lost through time: Dinosaurs! We will also have the chance to stay and enjoy a laser light show.   

WEDNESDAY: Get ready for animal encounters! We will have an exciting visit onsite from creatures just wild enough to feel mythological!     

THURSDAY:  Children will have the opportunity to design and create their own mythical creatures after lots of research and planning.   

FRIDAY:  We will be onsite participating in many fantastical group games and crafts! 

Week 4: 07/29 /24 - 08/02/24   Theme: Fairy Tales

MONDAY: Let's take a fairytale walk down to Piper's Creek and Orchard where we will play group games and release ladybugs. We will also take the time  to soak  in the scenery to get inspiration for fairy houses. 

TUESDAY: Field trip to Kelsey Creek Farms.  

WEDNESDAY: Field trip to the Seattle Aquarium for under the sea exploration!   

THURSDAY:  Children will have the opportunity to engage in some fairytale baking  

FRIDAY:  We will continue the theme of fairytales through food. We will cook up lots of tasty treats together! 

Week 5: 08/05 /24 - 08/09/24   Theme: Imaginary Friends

MONDAY: This week, we will be spending a lot of time in books. We will have virtual visits from two amazing authors and participate in a story workshop! 

TUESDAY: We will use the skills we learned previously to practice creative writing and learn about the composition of a book. We will even have the opportunity to bind our own stories!   

WEDNESDAY: Pack your wet clothes and shoes, we are headed to North Acres Spray Park!   

THURSDAY:  Field trip to the Nordic Museum and meet "Frankie Feetsplinters" the resident Troll!   

FRIDAY:  We will be onsite participating in many games, activities, and design an imaginary creature

Week 6: 08/12 /24 - 08/16/24   Theme: Super Powers

MONDAY: We will test our athletic abilities this week by playing group games where we will  use speed, stealth, and so much more. Get ready for an epic dodgeball battle too! 

TUESDAY: Water Play day! Many fun water games planned for outside. 

WEDNESDAY: Field Trip to Golden Gardens and beach filled fun!     

THURSDAY:  Children will have the opportunity to design and create their own super hero and masks  

FRIDAY:  We will be onsite participating in many games, activities, and dress up as our favorite super  hero!

Week 7: 08/19 /24 - 08/23/24   Theme: Mad Scientist / Crazy Inventions

MONDAY: Crazy Hair Day! Channel your inner mad scientist and prepare for an amazing final week of camp. 

TUESDAY: Field Trip to the slime factory  

WEDNESDAY: Polymer Clay Creations and stop motion movies!      

THURSDAY:  Science Experiment Overload! We have a list of exciting and engaging science experiments that will keep us busy throughout the day. We will record all of our findings in science journals to take home  

FRIDAY: End of Summer Party! 

Youth Programs

Youth programs at Hugo House are currently on hiatus while we evaluate our offerings and plan for the future. All info about or plans for upcoming programs will be posted here when available.  Thank you for your understanding and patience!

Below are examples of some youth programs hugo house has produced in the past., young writers cohort.

In the Young Writers Cohort, students focus on either poetry or prose with a small group of peer writers and an instructor. High-school aged students who want to focus on their writing are encouraged to apply.

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Hugo House will not be hosting summer camps in 2024.

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Since 1997, Stage Fright has been the place for youth to share fiction, poetry, journals, songs, comedy routines, art, and more. If you have a piece of writing and want to share it in front of an audience, share it at Stage Fright! If you have a piece of writing and aren’t sure whether you want to share it in front of an audience, contemplate this at Stage Fright! If you want to enjoy and appreciate the work of your peer writing community, cheer them on at Stage Fright!

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Nick O’Connell, founder of The Writer’s Workshop, helped me with the concept for my book, Colors of the West , published in 2017 by Mountaineers Books. We worked together for six months on one of the chapters. Nick gave me valuable assistance with four drafts, which he read with care, offering detailed suggestions for crafting a lively non-fiction narrative. My book would not have gotten off the ground without his insights and experience!

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We may be  in the midst of winter, but summer camp registration is off and running . Finding camps is tough enough, but finding ones your kids are actually psyched to attend? Way harder. Local museums are a great place to start.  SAM , the Pacific Science Center , Seattle Aquarium , and the Museum of Flight all have robust camp schedules. Woodland Park Zoo's camps are notably beloved, and notably tough to get into. Like coffee shops, the best sports camp is the one closest to your house (but TGA , Skyhawks , SYSA , and the Nike sports camps are great options.)

What does that leave? Quite a lot, actually...

Steve and Kate's Camp

Bothell, Bellevue, Everett, Lake City

A decades-old national program does local summer camps from Capitol Hill to the Eastside. The flexibility is bonkers, both for you and your kids: You can buy a pass for individual days and get refunded for any days you don’t use. Kids set their own schedule, wandering between activities like sewing, baking, stop-motion animation, even the occasional bounce house. Steve & Kate’s also offers the holy grail of summer camps: lunch included.

Arena Sports

Issaquah, Magnuson Park, Mill Creek, SoDo Redmond

With five locations (plus some summer satellites) and tons of flexibility (full days, half days, single days, partial weeks), Arena Sports can be a vital summer camp safety net, especially to fill in gaps in your family’s schedule. Days here are filled with games like soccer and dodgeball.

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FrogLegs Cooking School

Issaquah, Kirkland, Redmond, University Village

Even kids who don’t necessarily love to cook enjoy the hands-on action of prepping a menu, then eating it (with lots of breaks and fun in between). You can sign up for the full week or individual days. And yes, lunch is included.

Wilderness Awareness School

Some of the best parks in the city and region become training grounds for identifying animals or plants and general exploration—not to mention classic camp stuff like songs and games. Older kids can graduate to specialized camps for fishing, wilderness survival, even how to tie knots and use knives safely.

West Seattle Art Nest

West SEattle

Dust off (or don’t) your kid’s oldest, rattiest clothes for three-day camps dedicated to abstract art, upcycling, clay, or even glue guns. In 2020, Art Nest moved camps into a big white tent (the kind with lights and heaters that people use for weddings) and kids liked it so much, it’s become a fixture of these hands-on camps.

Kindergarten–School age

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Seattle Kids Carpentry

Columbia City

Coding is great, but can it match the satisfaction of wielding your own saw? Half-day camps teach kids woodworking and carpentry skills; everyone comes home with wooden figures—like vehicles or tic-tac-toe sets—that they cut, assembled, and painted themselves.

It’s unclear what sorcery happens after drop-off, but even bike-timid kids end the week here proudly pedaling without training wheels. More advanced levels practice road safety skills and trail riding, and the organization has dozens of camp locations in the area. If only they did driver’s ed, too.

Ages 3 and up

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SANCA Circus Camp

Juggling, static trapeze, tumbling, aerial feats, and tightwire walking confer confidence and physical skills—plus they’re really really fun. The School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts divides its camps into three levels, from newbies to experienced circus practitioners who can float through the air with the greatest of ease.

Stone Soup Theatre

Beacon Hill, Wallingford

Kids with an itch to perform will spend a week putting on a play or musical, even working on their improv chops. The camp has two locations—north and south end— and a range of shows for campers of different ages and varying opinions on the dramatic merit of Stephen Sondheim vs. Harry Potter. All rehearsals and activities happen outdoors.

Pinnacle Explorations

Laurelhurst, Madison Valley, Phinney Ridge, View Ridge

Low-key sessions emphasize the outdoors, letting kids dig into gardening or geology, dinos or dragons—even geocaching. Older kids can sign up for a counselor-in-training camp, an investment that could turn the tides of your summer cash flow.

1st–9th grade

Seattle Parks and Recreation

The city-led summer camps open for registration on the later side, in April—depending on your enthusiasm for planning, this can be exciting or frustrating. But the catalog of offerings is as vast and rad as Seattle’s public outdoor spaces, from tide pool camp to Lego builds to comic books, sports, and pottery.

Sail Sand Point

Magnuson Park

Aspiring (and experienced) young sailors spend the week rigging and navigating small single-handed sailing dinghies—and learning all the lingo required to do these things. Older kids can branch off into specialized camps for racing, keelboats, even “sailing into STEM.”

Girls Rock Math

A local powerhouse for girls-only STEAM experiences (with locations allll over town) finds the math that hides in plain sight in crafts, drama, dress-up, magic, even fairy games or storybooks. Middle school–age girls can sign up for leadership roles with younger campers.

1st–8th Grades

Kong Academy

Broadview, Seward Park

Parkour advocates say it supports social-emotional learning. Parents appreciate an outlet for all that energy. Campers report to one of two great local parks (Seward and Carkeek) to spend the day doing a series of “quests.” The Japanese Cultural Center and the International Ninja Research Center ( yes, it’s real ) contributed input to this summer’s theme: ninja adventure.

Avid4 Adventure

Hiking! Kayaking! Rock climbing! Stand-up paddleboards. At the end of this week of outdoor adventures, kids will be ready for a Mountain Dew commercial audition…or at the very least, a chill weekend. Avid4 Adventure transports kids to activities all over the Eastside; signing up for multiple sessions is welcome.

Pre k–7th Grade

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A tiny gem of an art studio organizes its four-day camps into themes that resonate with kids: fairies, ocean explorers, Harry Potter. Kids get gloriously hands-on with their projects, then break for lunch in the park at Madrona Playfield just across the street. 

Ages 5.5–12

South Lake Union

Kids spend the week paddling, kayaking, and sailing Lake Union. The busy waterways offer lots to explore, and most kids end up in the lake at some point (usually by choice). The camp now uses a lottery system to deal with its high demand in a more orderly fashion.

Seattle Bouldering Project

Judkins Park, Fremont

A pair of gyms offer legit climbing skills, like safety measures and calculated risk- taking. Doses of games and crafts balance out time on the climbing wall.

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Roblox offers a world of opportunity in game design, coding, multiplayer collabs and more! Join us for Roblox with Game Design, Roblox & Custom Obbys, Roblox with Lua Coding, and our National Roblox Tournaments. Roblox learning and fun is going to heat up this summer!

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This summer, immerse yourself in the rapidly growing field of technology and medicine. Explore some of the latest advancements in technology and how they have played a pivotal role in changing the world of medicine. Put the concepts you have learned into practice through applicable hands-on activities such as 3D modeling a prosthetic, performing a simulation surgery, optimizing a model for patient flow-through in hospitals, writing code, and much more.

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Welcome to our general information section for camp. Click on the headings to the right to access camp information by topic. If you have any questions please feel free to contact our camp specialists at  [email protected] ,  888.854.CAMP (2267) , or through our website chat feature.  We enjoy helping families plan incredible summer experiences for their children and look forward to assisting you!

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Payment for camp may be made by ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2024 year. This allows each child to register for any camps, courses, tournaments, private tutoring, or other programs during 2024.

If you have any questions or issues regarding enrollment, please call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267) or email us at [email protected] for assistance.  If you would like to reserve your spots in camp and you choose to email us, please provide your phone number and the location/camp weeks you wish to enroll in (we will hold these spots for you for three business days).

Payment is accepted via ACH, credit card, or debit card.

There is a one-time $79 registration fee per child for the 2024 calendar year.

When enrolling in camp, you must complete the entire Camper Enrollment Form for each child, which contains a consent form that must be signed by a legal guardian.  If you enrolled over the phone, our office will start your enrollment, but you still need to complete your enrollment online, which includes completing/submitting the Camper Enrollment Form.  If you do not complete our consent form but send your child to camp, this is considered implied consent to the terms and conditions listed in our consent form. If you are having trouble accessing online enrollment, you must print the consent form and scan/email it to [email protected] prior to your child attending camp. The consent form constitutes the entire agreement and no section of the consent form may be waived by any other writings or methods of communication.

To provide us with your child’s medical form, please upload your camper health form to your online account or scan/email your form to [email protected] , prior to your child’s first scheduled day of camp.

You may submit the health form that you used for your child’s school this school year or submit the following form:

Camper-Health-History-Form

The minimum grade requirement is the completion of Kindergarten prior to the start of your child’s camp.

The tuition for each camp is located in the calendar on each camp location page.

Private lessons are offered in many of our camp subjects.  You may book AM lessons from 8:00am to 8:45am and PM lessons from 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

If your child is enrolled for a private lesson before camp, early arrival coverage is included in the cost of the private lesson on that day.

• Lessons are offered in the subject matter of your child’s camp and tailored to your child’s ability level.
• Private lessons are only offered to campers in attendance during that camp week.
• All lessons should be booked via online enrollment.  Spots are limited!

You can enroll with confidence at Camp Tech Revolution. Click here to view our Flex Enrollment Policy which outlines our policy for changes of weeks, cancellations, and postponements.

If Lavner Education is unable to hold camp at a location, it may at its sole discretion offer camp at another nearby location or through e-learning.

Change of Camp Weeks : Families have the option of unlimited fee-free changes up until 30 days before the start of your camp. Within 30 days, there is a $40 fee per camp week (per child).

The new camp or camp dates requested are subject to availability.  We do our best to accommodate all requests.

•  A change of camp pertains to either a change of dates, change of camp, or change of location. • A Change of Week request must be made by the Tuesday (5:00pm ET) prior to the upcoming camp week. • A difference in camp tuition may apply. Refunds are not issued for campers who switch into a less expensive camp. • Change of Camp Week requests must be made directly to our office by emailing [email protected] . • Change of weeks can only be made within the same summer (i.e., a camp week in Summer 2024 can only be changed to another camp week in 2024).

The Camp Packet includes additional information specific to each location. Packets will include detailed information for your location, week, and courses including drop off/pickup information, what to bring to camp, campus maps and directions, and more.

Links to Summer 2024 Camp Packets will be posted as they become available, and sent via email to all registered families!

A snack period is offered each day for 15 minutes to give a chance for campers to take a break, eat a tasty snack, and to socialize!  Campers should bring their own, nut-free snack to camp.

A recess period is offered each day following lunch.  Recess can consist of games providing options for exercise, team play, and lots of fun!  Recess is typically 35-45 minutes and takes place outside, weather permitting.

In order for an individual to pick up and sign out your child from camp, he/she must (1) be listed on your online Camper Enrollment Form as an authorized individual to pick up your child and (2) present a valid driver’s license or government issued photo ID.  The Camper Enrollment Form is the form you completed during online enrollment, and the question pertaining to Authorized Individuals to drop off/pick up is on the first page of this form.  All Authorized Individuals must be listed on your Camper Enrollment Form by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  All amendments of authorized individuals (additions or deletions) must be made by the primary account holder on the Camper Enrollment Form.  To log into your account, click on “Enroll Now” at the top of the website.

Early Arrival is from 8:00am to 9:00am.  If you drop off your child prior to 8:45am it is considered Early Arrival and your account will be billed for early arrival (if not previously enrolled for early arrival).

Extended Day is from 3:00pm to 5:45pm.  If you pick up your child after 3:15pm it is considered Extended Day and your account will be billed for extended day (if not previously enrolled for extended day).

We also offer optional private lessons before and after camp. 45-minute private lessons take place from 8:00 to 8:45am and 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

Registration:

If you would like to book Early Arrival, Extended Day, and/or Private Lessons, please do so by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  If you need to add any of these options during the camp week, please send your request directly to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you (and will charge your credit card on file).

If your child attends Early Arrival or Extended Day and it was not previously scheduled and paid for, our office reserves the right to bill the method of payment in your account (i.e. charge your credit card on file).

While we do ask that you book in advance, we are flexible and will work to accommodate your requests even if made during the camp week!

Campers may sign up for our catered lunch program, or can bring their own nut-free lunch from home. The only exception is at certain universities that require a catered lunch to be purchased as part of camp registration.

If signing your camper up for our catered lunch program, please do so in your online account by the Friday prior to your child’s upcoming camp week.  If you need to add any of these options during the camp week, please send your request directly to [email protected] and we will do our best to accommodate you (and will charge your credit card on file).

Lunch information and menus will be available in your Camp Packet in the Spring.

If your child does not bring a lunch to camp and is not signed up for our lunch program, we will purchase lunch for your child that day and bill the method of payment in your account (i.e. charge your credit card on file).

For the safety of our campers, we are a Nut-Aware camp.  Please do not send any nut products to camp with your child.  While we are a “Nut-Aware” camp, we cannot guarantee a nut-free environment.

For the safety of our campers, all drugs (medications) are stored under lock and key except when in the controlled possession of the person responsible for administering them.  For prescription drugs (medication), they are given only under the specific instruction/directions of a licensed physician.  For nonprescription drugs (medication), they are given under the signed instructions of the parents or legal guardian or signed instructions from the camper’s physician.

When you create your online account with Lavner Education, please make sure to include your address and any important contact phone numbers (home, cell, work) and additional/emergency contacts.

CAMP TECH REVOLUTION Apparel

Free t-shirt :  Every camper receives one “Camp Tech Revolution” t-shirt.

Additional Camp Tech Revolution and Lavner Camps apparel  is available for purchase from The Lavner Camps Store  at any time.

Lavner Education reserves the absolute right to dismiss a camper without refund for any behavior (1) that threatens or endangers the welfare and/or the safety of any camper, instructor, or any other person involved with the camp, (2) is disruptive to the overall camp environment, which interferes with the beneficial use and enjoyment by campers and staff, or (3) for any form of bullying of other campers or disrespectful behavior to camp authority.

Lavner Education emphasizes a safe, fun, and healthy camp environment that fosters learning and friendship, and appropriate camp behavior is essential to a great overall experience for everyone involved.  It is imperative that every camper feels included, safe, and part of our camp community.

Campers must be potty trained in order to attend camp. A potty trained camper is someone who can 1)  communicate to an instructor that he/she needs to go to the restroom, 2) be able to stop what he/she is doing, to go and use the restroom, 3) utilize the restroom facilities without any assistance and 4) postpone going to the bathroom for up to 10 minutes if they must wait for someone who is in the restroom or if they are not near a restroom.  In accordance with the American with Disabilities Act, reasonable accommodations will be made for campers with disabilities.

Campers are not permitted to use cell phones, personal computers, or any other electronic devices that connect to the internet while at camp except for camp owned computers used for camp purposes, unless otherwise determined by the camp.  “While at camp” pertains to all times that a camper is on location at camp.  If you would like to get in touch with your child during the camp day, please contact our onsite camp director.  The onsite camp director’s contact information (name, phone, and email) will be listed on the chalkboard at the sign in location.  During the camp week, you may also contact our central office ( [email protected]  or 888.854.2267 ) to obtain the contact information for the onsite director.  Additionally, if your child would like to contact you during the camp day, he/she may contact you through the camp director or camp instructor.

We strive to have every camper complete the project minimums for each camp per the camp descriptions, however, this also requires the active participation and attendance of the camper.

In the event of an internet outage at the camp location, we will offer alternate tech-related activities at camp and make every effort to ensure campers continue to progress in technology.

Campers may bring personal items/equipment to camp, but Lavner Education is not responsible or liable for any personal equipment that is lost, stolen, or broken.

Lavner Education is not responsible or liable for any personal items/equipment that is left behind at camp.  Lost and Found items/equipment may be held at camp until the last day of camp.  Any remaining Lost and Found items/equipment will be discarded/recycled at the end of the camp season.

If your child arrives at camp and you have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your credit card on file for the camp week. If after attending camp you still have an account balance, Lavner Education reserves the right to process your payment method on file during scheduled billing cycles.

You may qualify for tax benefits through the dependent care credit for camp.  Don’t forget to check with your accountant to see if you qualify!

Lavner Education is not affiliated with the colleges and universities where it holds summer camps. For a list of current camp locations, please click the menu at the top of our website.

To help ensure a safe and productive camp environment, Lavner Education reserves the right to add or amend camp policies at any time. Lavner Education also reserves the right to amend any camp description, which includes but is not limited to changes in curricula, camp projects, hardware/software used at camp, login accounts that campers are required to have for camp, and computers/devices for camp.  All current camp policies can be found at www.lavnercampsandprograms.com in real time. All current camp descriptions can be found on each respective camp description page on this website. Please feel free to check back on our website at any time for updates.

Please feel free to contact us with any questions or comments you may have!

Office:  888.854.CAMP (2267)

Email:  [email protected]

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Camp days are fun and exciting, and no day is just “typical” at Camp Tech Revolution®. However, we believe that organization and structure are important pillars of a great camp experience. We offer a mix of indoor and outdoor activities, and our schedule is optimized for specialized learning, socialization, and fun.

Below is a “typical” schedule for our campers attending Camp Tech Revolution®:

Regular camp hours are 9am to 3pm. Early Arrival is available beginning at 8am and Extended Day is available until 5:45pm.

2024 Sample Daily Camp Schedule

8:00am to 9:00am – Early Arrival (Optional)

8:00am to 8:45am – AM Private Lessons (Optional)

8:45am to 9:00am – Camper Drop Off & Sign In

9:00am to 9:15am – Morning Group (Attendance & Review of Daily Activities)

9:15 am to 10:15am – Specialized Camp Activity (e.g. Robotics, Coding, Spy Tech, etc…)

10:15am to 10:30am  – Snack Time

10:30am to 11:45am  – Specialized Camp Activity

11:45am to 1:00pm – Lunch & Supervised Recess (Sports, Socialization & Fun!)*

*Lunch/Recess times may vary. Recess may be held indoors if there is inclement weather. For indoor recess, sports activities may or may not be an option.

1:00pm to 2:00pm  – Specialized Camp Activity

2:00pm to 2:15pm  – Optional Break Period

2:15pm to 2:45pm  – Specialized Camp Activity

2:45pm to 3:00pm – Afternoon Group (Review of Daily Accomplishments & Next Day’s Schedule)

3:00pm to 3:15pm – Camper Pick Up & Sign Out

3:00pm to 3:45pm – PM Private Lessons (Optional)

3:00pm to 5:45pm – Extended Day (Optional)

Improve Your Skills with Private Instruction!

So many of our campers are passionate about the specialty programs they are participating in and want to further improve and develop the skills taught in camp. Private lessons are a great way to do this!

Private lessons are offered in many of our specialty subjects.  You may book AM lessons from 8:00am to 8:45am and PM lessons from 3:00pm to 3:45pm.

•  Lessons are offered in the subject matter of your child’s camp and tailored to your child’s ability level. •  Private lessons are only offered to campers in attendance during that camp week. •  All lessons should be booked via online enrollment.  Spots are limited!

One-on-one private instruction is an excellent way for campers to learn at their own pace, gain a better understanding and mastery of the skills and subject material, and enhance their experience at camp. Our instructors are friendly and supportive, and understand that every camper learns at their own pace. Our private lessons are designed to be hands-on and very focused, which enables the instructor and camper to concentrate on improving both strengths and weaknesses. Lessons are tailored to the specific camper, and in some instances, campers may use the private lessons to go above and beyond the camp curriculum in an educational and informative manner with the help of the instructor. Private lessons are optional, and are within the subject matter of the camp your child is attending that week.

Private lessons are limited and are booked on a first-come, first-served basis! Campers have the option to purchase more than one private lesson per week, and each lesson builds upon the progress made at camp and in previous lessons.

In addition to being a great supplement to the camp week, private lessons are convenient! Lessons occur either before camp (during Early Arrival) or immediately after camp.

Private lessons can be booked when enrolling for camp, or by contacting our office via email at [email protected]  or by calling one of our camp specialists at  888.854.CAMP (2267) . If you already enrolled and want to add lessons, you can log back into your account and add them at any time, subject to availability.

*The purchase of private lessons is considered camp tuition and falls under the terms & conditions provided on  www.lavnercampsandprograms.com .

Camp Packets includes additional information specific to each location. Packets will include detailed information for your location, week, and courses including drop off/pickup information, what to bring to camp, campus maps and directions, and more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our camp families ask us many great questions about our summer camps.  Below are a list of questions that are frequently asked.  If you have a question that is not listed, please send it our way!  

Question #1:   How much time do campers spend with their course?

Answer:   Campers will spend approximately 22.5-25 hours/week in their chosen course.

Question #2:   What are your staff to camper ratios?

Answer:   We guarantee a max staff-to-camper ratio of 1:4 to 1:8 … or better!   We strive to create a camp environment where campers receive excellent supervision and high levels of attention during instructional periods.

Question #3:   Who are your instructors?

Answer:   Our instructors are the very best out of a large pool of qualified applicants we consider. We hire less than 3% of applicants. Typically, our lead instructors consist of teachers, college professors, undergrad/grad students from top-tier/Ivy League colleges/universities, and the occasional superstar student entering college in the fall. Assistant instructors typically consist of accomplished rising seniors. Our instructors are extremely knowledgeable in the subject area, passionate about working with kids, highly responsible, and all have cleared background checks. Instructors go through a rigorous orientation and training prior to the summer camp season and have constant support from on-site camp directors and our central office. We put them in a position to succeed… and they do!

Question #4:   Do you have an on-site camp director?

Answer:   Yes!   At least one on-site camp director manages Tech Revolution at each location. The director is trained to make sure that daily operations at camp are running smoothly, and is also CPR Certified & First Aid trained. Our camp director is available on site to answer your questions, and is available by phone and email if you need to communicate with him/her during the day.

Question #5:   Do campers usually attend for one week or more than one week?

Answer:   Camper attendance varies.   Most campers attend for multiple weeks, and can move up in curriculum if selecting the same course for more than one week.   All of our courses have multiple levels of curriculum and lots of additional activities and projects for all skill levels.

Question #6:   How do you group the campers at camp?

Answer: Campers are grouped by age and ability. We run multiple levels of curriculum in each camp, allowing for campers to attend camp with us at any time during the summer, even if they are beginners. Our campers can sign up for any week and be placed appropriately in camp. This provides our camp families with maximum flexibility.

Question #7:   Do campers improve at camp?

Answer:   Yes! Campers receive approximately 22.5-25 hours of concentrated time in their camp activity per week. This, combined with our cutting-edge curriculum and high level instructors, allows our campers to improve a lot!  They are also attending with other campers who share similar interests, which fosters learning through peer to peer interaction.

Question #8:   How do you keep camp fun?

Answer:   We hire fun and dynamic instructors! Campers are also selecting subjects that interests them. Numerous breaks are also incorporated throughout the day with opportunities for recreation and socialization. We offer a great balance of indoor and outdoor time, to make sure our campers have a chance to get fresh air, socialize, and play fun sports and games!

Question #9:   How do you create a safe camp environment?

Answer: Camp safety is our #1 goal. We work hard all year long to make sure our camp safety is top notch. We follow extensive guidelines, hire very responsible staff and train them in our procedures and best practices, employ procedures that promote safety and supervision, and are in constant communication. We also implement a behavioral policy that is strict but fair and requires that all campers exude good behavior, do not engage in bullying, and contribute to a safe and welcoming camp environment. Your child is our #1 priority, which means that the safety of our campers is our first concern.

Question #10:    Why should we choose Camp Tech Revolution?

Answer: Camp Tech Revolution is a place where your child will learn, make friends, and have fun. Our mission is to provide an amazing camp experience … and we do. Here are some of the things that we offer to provide a great camp experience:

Attention to Safety

Top-Notch Camp Locations

Excellent Staff

Innovative Specialty Offerings

“Cutting Edge” curriculum

A camp office that believes in excellent customer service and communication with our camp families

Extremely high retention rate of campers and growing each year, especially through word-of-mouth referrals.

Incredible media coverage  – local and national!

Our expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do

A proven track record of thousands of campers who succeeded and love Lavner Camps and Camp Tech Revolution!

and so much more…!

Additional Questions:   If you have any additional questions, please email us at  Info@lavnercamps .com , call our year-round office at 888.854.CAMP (2267) , or send us a message on our website chat.  We welcome your questions and are happy to provide you with informative answers!

Top 10 Reasons to Attend Camp Tech Revolution®!

There are many reasons to attend Camp Tech Revolution®!  Here are our top 10 (in no particular order):

• 1. We are the World Leader in STEM Education . Our campers specialize in an area of interest each week, and our mission is to provide the best camp experiences for your child. We lead the pack in cutting-edge learning, innovation, and fun!
• 2. Our huge selection of 60+ Specialty Camps allows our campers to focus on specialized areas of interest and improve their skills. There is something for everybody at Camp Tech Revolution!
• 3. Safety is our #1 priority! We follow hundreds of guidelines covering health, wellness, operation, safety, and more, because our campers deserve the best!
• 4. Our in-house experts work year-round to develop innovative and cutting-edge curricula that give our campers the tools to succeed. We ignite passion and learning at your child’s pace! Join us to see why thousands of campers love to participate and thrive at Camp Tech Revolution.
• 5. We offer high quality camps at a great value. We want your dollars to see dividends in your child’s happiness, improvement of skill sets, passion for learning, and friendships gained. We take pride in creating value for your family, and work hard to ensure the success and happiness of your child!
• 6. We hire talented staff who are passionate about teaching, knowledgeable in the subject matter, and highly responsible. We hire less than 3% of applicants and many of our instructors come from top-tier/Ivy League schools!
• 7. First Class Camp Locations. Your child will have an awesome camp experience on a beautiful, spacious campus with great amenities!
• 8. Excellent communication with our camp families. We want to communicate with you to make sure your child gets into the camp he or she wants, and to ensure that the camp experience is a great one. Reach out to us any time; our customer service is A+!
• 9. We employ full-time Technology and Arts Departments dedicated year-round to researching, developing, and delivering cutting-edge Specialty Camps. Our Expert Leadership Team has backgrounds from the University of Pennsylvania, The Wharton School, Cornell University, Brandeis University, Villanova University, Columbia University, Harvard University – Graduate School of Education and more, and drives excellence in everything we do!
• 10.  It starts at the top! Justin and Michael Lavner, and our entire Leadership Team, are extremely hands-on and passionate about offering our camp families the best experience possible. Justin and Michael attended camp for many years as children, worked at camps, and eat, sleep, and breathe Lavner Camps and Camp Tech Revolution! We are an organization that loves learning and fun, and are dedicated to your child’s success and happiness!

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Creative Writing Camp

Creative Work and Writing Skills

The creative writing summer camps introduces high school campers to poetry, stories, and essays through creative prompts and local nature explorations.

• Revise creative work and hone writing skills in dynamic workshops
• Learn about publishing your work
• Enjoy a day trip to nearby museum
• Perform your best work in a public reading to finish the week

Day Camp Details:

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• https://www.grace.edu/academics/academic-programs/academic-summer-camps/creative-writing-camp/