Summer Day Camps For Preschoolers and young children near Tacoma or Olympia

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

Children’s Museum of Tacoma: Summer Camps at the Museum

From storytelling, to cooking, to exploring the world of science, there is a summer camp theme to ignite the spark in your child. Camps are offered from June until August and will explore the themes of storytelling, STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math), art fundamentals, adventure and cooking. Each are designed to be a collaborative learning experience for toddlers ages 2-3 years old, preschool learners ages 3-6 years old, and school age learners from 5-8 years old and are offered at both the Children’s Museum of Tacoma and Hoyt campuses in Tacoma. For more information and registration, visit our Summer Camps page!

Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia

Sign up now for the Premier Summer Camp Experience at the award-winning Hands On Children’s Museum on Olympia’s East Bay! Over 40 unique art and science themes include nature play, outdoor tinkering, and museum exploration for ages 3 to 4^th grade. Week-long full and half day camps stimulate curiosity and creativity while incorporating STEAM* topics, all led by expert instructors in a rich learning environment. Register today as spots are filling fast! For detailed camp descriptions and to register visit our Summer Camp page!

(*Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math)

Ages: 3-K & Grades 1-4

Days & Times: Full and half day camps, or combine two half days to make a full day with Combo Care (grades 1-4 only). All camps run between 8:45am-5:15pm.

Additional Options

The Little Gym, Puyallup-Variety of tumbling/movement type camps suitable for young children

Discovery Village, Gig Harbor Variety of thematic day camps at this children’s museum/preschool

Tacoma Children’s School-This preschool offers summer day camps for young children that are open to the public

Camps for Young Children

Children’s Museum of Tacoma

Hands On Children’s Museum, Olympia

Additional Options

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