Specialty Camp Highlight: Camp Chef

Introducing: Camp Chef

When:  Session 4 (July 22 - 27)

Who: Campers entering grades 7-9

What: Camp Chef is perfect for kids who love food!  Campers will get to build indoor and outdoor cooking skills, and learn about the entire process of food preparation, from grocery shopping, to kitchen safety, to trying their yummy creations.  Since camp is all about what YOU want to do, our young chefs will get to choose the meals they cook throughout the week - so they can learn to make their favorite foods and discover new ones!  Click here to learn more about Camp Chef.

Act Now!  Specialty camps are often the first to fill, so don't wait to register.

Win the Inner Battle Blog.

Parents and camp staff will want to hear know some of the latest research that shows why camp is so important to kids' character development as well as academic learning.  Mawi Asgedom was a keynote speaker at the American Camp Association National Conference in Dallas, Texas, and had some incredible information to share about social/emotional learning and the benefit of camps. Check it out:  Win the Inner Battle Blog.

It's Camp Fair Season!



ACDs Cheshire & Plaid! at the St. Thomas School fair

As families start planning for summer, those tough camp questions come up.  Is my child ready for camp?  If so, what kind of camp is right for them?  Something far away or close to home?  Overnight or day camp?  Single-gender or co-ed?  A general or a classic camp program?  Anyone who's tried a Google search of "camps in Washington" knows that all the options can be a little overwhelming, especially for first-time camp parents.

While online resources are great, we highly recommend attending a local camp fair.  Camp fairs are a great opportunity to get answers to the questions that matter to you - face to face.  You can browse at your own pace, compare and contrast similar camps, and talk to professionals who have been in the camping industry in the Northwest for years.  Best of all, many fairs are totally free, and are always child-friendly so kids can be involved in the camp selection process.

Earlier this month two of our Assistant Camp Directors kicked off the annual camp fair season at a ParentMap fair at St. Thomas school in Medina.  We had a blast meeting new campers, hearing stories from Sealth alumni, checking out the amazing selection of summer programs available to Western Washington's kids, and, of course, snacking on yummy Camp Fire mints with visitors to our booth.  Check out the links below for lists of the fairs that Sealth will be represented at, plus a great article on camp selection from ParentMap magazine.  See you at the fair!

Camp Fair Schedule
How to Find a Summer Camp Your Kids Will Love

Specialty Camp Highlight: Center Stage

This week: Center Stage

When:  Session 7 (August 12-17)

Who: Campers entering grades 7-9

What: Center Stage is a camp for kids with a passion for performance.  This week is all about drama, dance and music!  Campers will spend the week in workshops, rehearsing, and designing and creating their own sets, props, and costumes for an end of camp talent show showcasing their performance for the rest of camp.  No previous experience is required, just excitement for this chance to have fun and gain confidence!  Click here to learn more about Center Stage.

Act Now!  Specialty camps are often the first to fill, so don't wait to register.

Specialty Camp Highlight: Around the World in Four Days

This is a special edition of our Specialty Camp Highlight!  Instead of a summer specialty program, we're proud to present Winter Camp, a 4-night camp over President's Day weekend.

When: February 14 - 18 (that's right around the corner!)

Who: Campers in 2nd - 8th grade

What:  Enjoy all the fun of summer camp in the middle of winter!  Campers will try crafts from around the world, cook international cuisine, learn new games, and enjoy all the usual camp activities.  The schedule (from Thursday afternoon - Monday)  is ideal for kids with a 4-day weekend or mid-winter break, and gives parents time for date night on Valentine's Day!

Act now!  Winter camp is just six weeks away.  Register today!