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Bricks 4 Kidz Offers Tacoma and South Sound Area LEGO Day Camps 2021

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LEGO themed building day camps near Tacoma and around the South Sound for 2021

Yes! There are summer camps happening this year. In fact, we have a whole guide to them that will be up this week, but I know you’ll want to know now that there are open spots in some of our favorite Tacoma area day camps for kids from Bricks 4 Kidz.

If you have a kid who can’t get enough of Lego or other building toys, they will LOVE these high quality camps that provide real instruction and plenty of building time around cool themes.

Choose from a wide range of new and favorite LEGO building camps inspired by Disney’s Jungle Cruise, sports, video game characters, Star Wars, and Minecraft, or computer-based camps including stop motion animation movie making, robotics, coding, and video game design!  Camps are available for children ages 6-12 or Junior Builders age 4-6.

My own children have done Bricks 4 Kidz camps, and I was super impressed every time. The instructors are awesome, and my kids had a blast. They even learned some things (you don’t have to tell your kids that part if you don’t want to)!

Bricks 4 Kidz partners with various parks and recreation organizations to hold camps in community centers across the South Sound including locations in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Poulsbo, Puyallup, Lakewood, Olympia, Lacey, and Tumwater, so I can almost guarantee there is a camp near you!

All camps are Monday through Friday half days 9am to noon or 1pm to 4 pm. Full day options are offered at most locations either all day with Bricks 4 Kidz or extended with the parks and rec host’s day camp.

Now, summer camps are filling REALLY fast this year, so if you want in on one I do suggest you register ASAP. They’re also super fun for kids to do with pals.

Head here for summer camp with Bricks 4 Kidz Tacoma and Pierce County 

Head here for summer camp with Bricks 4 Kidz serving Lacey and Thurston County

Head here for summer camp with Bricks for Kidz Kitsap! 

Btw, If you’re one of my teacher readers or a PTA peep, it’s not too soon to be thinking about programming for next year! Head to their home page or drop by their Fb or Instagram for more scoop on all their awesome year round programs!

All the area Bricks 4 Kidz are run by Tim and Kristi Walker, and I can’t say enough about their heart for bringing high quality programs and camps to kids in our community!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. The opinions are my own. Photos were provide by the client. Please do let them know you saw them on Sounds Fun Mom!

List of Peter Cotton Trail Locations!

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It’s time to hit the trail to spot Peter Cotton Tail, and maybe win one of  a bunch of really, great prizes for your bunny finding skills!

I’ve been telling you about this awesome, safe event for a while because your kids are going to love it! If you missed those posts, don’t worry. All the info. is below, and it’s as easy as printing out your scorecard and putting on your shoes!

This is a real, DIY style event (not virtual!) You and all your favorite peeps get to hunt for bunnies at Auburn area parks and trails (We’ve got the list of parks below). The photo above shows what you’re looking for.

Before you start your search, you’ll need to print a ‘Bunny Scorecard’ (one scorecard for each participant, please)

.Each bunny will have a unique number. When you find a bunny, write the corresponding number on your scorecard.

Please don’t take or move the bunnies from their hiding spot. The hunt needs to be fun for every bunny! 

When you finish your scorecard, email it to events@auburnwa.gov by noon on March 31 to be entered into the random drawing for prizes. Winners will be selected at random and announced on April 1.

Need more info? Head here! 

Here for the list of parks? It’s here!

1. Auburndale Park, 31802 108th SE

2. Brannan Park, 1019 28th Street NE

3. Cedar Lanes, 1002 25th Street SE

4. Dorothy Bothell Park, 1087 Evergreen Way SE

5. Dykstra Park, 1487 22nd Street NE – be sure to check the trail from Dykstra Park to Isaac Evans Park!

6. ***Game Farm Park, 3030 R Street SE

7. Isaac Evans Park, 29827 Green River Road SE – be sure to check the trail connecting this park and Dykstra Park!

8. Lea Hill Park, 31693 124th Ave SE

9. ***Les Gove Park, 910 Ninth Street SE

10. Lewis Lake Nature Park, 899 W Street NW

11. Mill Pond, 4582 Mill Pond Drive SE

12. Roegner Park, 601 Oravetz Road SE

13. Sunset Park, 1420 69th Street SE

14. Veterans Memorial Park, 405 E Street NE

15. White River Trail – bunnies will be hiding all the way from Roegner Park to the end of the trail past Game Farm Wilderness Park

***Game Farm Park and Les Gove Park will have ‘accessible’ bunnies in view of the trail to accommodate wheelchairs, strollers and wagons.

Peter Cotton Trail: A Fun and Safe Easter Event for Kids and Families in Auburn

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Are you looking for safe and fun Easter events or other spring fun for the kids near Auburn or the rest of the South Sound? While there may not be a lot of traditional egg hunts around the greater South King County area, we think our peeps (see what I did there?) near Puyallup, Sumner, and just about everywhere nearby will love this new family event from Auburn Parks! It’s a REAL outing, too-three cheers for fun that isn’t virtual, right?

Read on for all the details on this hippity-hoppity good time!

What:

Hundreds of bunnies will be hidden throughout various parks and trails in Auburn form March 26th-28th, for the Peter Cotton Trail event, which will be held the weekend before Easter.

Grab your peeps, download a bunny scorecard, find ten bunnies, fill out your card, and enter for a chance to win some great prizes!

It’s safe, it’s FREE, and it’s perfect for all ages and everyone in the family. Plus, Auburn has a TON of amazing, family friendly trails and parks to discover, including paved options. More information on where to find bunnies from accessible spots is a the city site below.  What a great adventure for all!

Where:

Bunny locations to be announced on Friday, March 26 at 8:00 a.m.

Bunny locations will be posted to:

How to Play:

Before you start your search, you’ll need to print a ‘Bunny Scorecard’ (one scorecard for each participant, please) or pick one up at one of the following locations:

  • Auburn Community & Event Center, 910 Ninth Street SE (pamphlet holder will be outside the entry doors March 22 – March 28, 2021)
  • Painting With A Twist, 920 15th Street SW (during open business hours)
  • Vinifera Wine Bar & Bistro/Smuggler’s Deli,  18 Auburn Way S  (during open business hours)

How to Enter!

  • Each bunny will have a unique number. When you find a bunny, write the corresponding number on your scorecard. Please don’t take or move the bunnies from their hiding spot, we want everyone to be able to enjoy this COVID-safe, weekend activity.Complete your scorecard and email it to events@auburnwa.gov by noon on March 31 to be entered into the random drawing for prizes. Winners will be selected at random and announced on April 1.

You Might Win:

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South Sound Holiday Events

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Christmas events around Tacoma and the South Sound

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The History Museum in Tacoma is Reopening

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