STEM And Writing Camps At Community Center

Registration is underway for a variety summer camps at  the Laurelhurst Community Center. including S.T.E.M Camps, LEGO® Robotics Camps, Sports Camps, Science Camps, Pottery Camps, Writing and Carpentry Camps.

Register online, in-person at the Community Center Monday through Friday 9-2pm or by calling 684-7529.

Below are youth STEM and Writing Camps offered:

MAD SCIENCE: CREATIVE CONTRAPTIONS AGES 6-11

Each day campers are given a series of challenges which they overcome using basic materials, simple machines, tips from

famous inventors and their mind! With a little bit of ingenuity, they’ll construct catapults and forts and then lay siege, fabricate innovative flying

contraptions, and design their own gizmo prototypes.

#14777     8/5-8/9   M-F    1-4 p.m.    $237

MAD SCIENCE: RADICAL ROBOTS AGES 7-12

We'll examine the science behind electricity, conductors, and simple circuits. Experiment with line-tracking, sound

and infrared sensors, and investigate how robots use these components to function and explore the world around them.

#14774     8/5-8/9    M-F    9 a.m.-Noon     $267

MAD SCIENCE: SPY ACADEMY AGES 7-11

Your child will sharpen their special operative skills as they uncover the secret world of espionage. Learn the art of

listening and observation, sending secret messages and decoding clues, and check out security systems.

#14802     8/19-8/23 M-F    1-4 p.m.    $237

MAD SCIENCE: SUPER SCIENCE SAMPLER AGES 6-12

Your camper will become an engineer and build bridges, domes, cubes, and pyramids. Assemble and control pulleys,

levers, catapults, and simple machines, and use chemistry to make your own sidewalk chalk and crystal gardens.

#14801     8/19-8/23 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon     $237

PLAY-WELL INTRO TO STEM WITH LEGO® AGES 5-7

Let your imagination run wild with tens of thousands of LEGO® parts! Build engineer-designed projects such as: trains,

helicopters, treehouses, and beam bridges. Design and build as never before, and explore your craziest ideas in a supportive

environment.

#14765    7/22-7/26 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon     $220

PLAY-WELL BASH 'EM BOTS WITH LEGO® AGES 8-12

Our engineering instructors guide students in this advanced Play-Well engineering camp, as they re-engineer standard

vehicles into mechanized LEGO® machines that can traverse challenging obstacles, battle against fellow bots, and take on

Play-Well Instructors!

#14766     7/22-7/26 M-F     1-4 p.m.        $220

PLAY-WELL JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO® EV3® SYSTEM AGES 8-14

Build and program robots inspired by a galaxy far, far away using the LEGO® EV3® system. Target shield generators and

respond to the Force with a full array of sensors and servos. Work in small groups to solve problems and learn about

advanced programming concepts.

#14804     8/19-8/23 M-F     1-4 p.m.     $260

PLAY-WELL JEDI ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO® WEDO® SYSTEM AGES 7-9

Build and program robots inspired by a galaxy far, far away using the LEGO® WeDo® system! Lift an X-Wing from Dagobah

swamp, program a droid-sorting factory, and land an Imperial Shuttle using motion sensors. In small groups, learn basic

programming, engineering, and robotics concepts.

#14805     8/19-8/23 M-F    9 a.m.-Noon    $260

PLAY-WELL MINECRAFT ENGINEERING AND ADVENTURE WITH LEGO® AGES 5-8

Get ready for a full day of LEGO® Minecraft fun! Build engineer Designed projects such as a motorized Creeper and a portal

to the Nether. Then Mine, Craft, and Build your way to fun in our unique Minecraft gaming experience, rolling dice to

gather resources, and crafting special items to help us in our adventures!

#14767    7/29-8/2 M-F     9 a.m.-4 p.m.     $440

PACIFICA WRITERS COMIC BOOKS CAMP AGES 6-12

Do you have a young artist or perhaps a superhero in the household? In our comic book camp, students will learn the basics of comic writing. They will then create their very own comic books.

#14764     7/22-7/26 M-F    9 a.m.-Noon     $225

PACIFICA WRITERS: COMEDY AND PERFORMANCE AGES 5-15

At this camp, your child will learn about different kinds of comedy writing, some tools to make their writing funny, and some tips on performance. They will then craft jokes, essays, and stories sure to entertain the entire family.

#14769     7/29-8/2 M-F     12:30-3:30 p.m.     $225

PACIFICA WRITERS: TELL A STORY AGES 5-15

In this class, students will use their vivid imaginations to create brand new stories. They will also learn skills and concepts designed to bring their fictional spies, aliens, robots, dragons, or just everyday folk to life. By the end of the class, they will be authors with their very own books.

#14768    7/29-8/2 M-F    9 a.m.-Noon    $225

Youth Sports Camps Registration Underway At Community Center

Registration is underway for a variety summer camps at  the Laurelhurst Community Center. including S.T.E.M Camps, LEGO® Robotics Camps, Sports Camps, Science Camps, Pottery Camps, Writing Camp and Carpentry Camps.

Register online, in-person at the Community Center Monday through Friday 9-2pm or by calling 684-7529.

Below are youth sports camps offered:

ONE ON ONE HALF-DAY FLAG FOOTBALL CAMP

AGES 8-14

Have fun in the sun with One on One this summer! Our highly experienced and caring instructor will teach the athletic

fundamentals and individual/team strategies of some extremely fun outdoor sports! Whether your child is just trying the sport for the first time, or if they are already playing on a team.

AGES 8-12: #14797    8/26-8/30 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon    $130

AGES 11-14: #14798     8/26-8/30 M-F    12:30-3:30 p.m.     $130

PARKOUR VISIONS: SUMMER CAMP

AGES 5-14

Suitable for your first-time student and your student with basic parkour experience. They will practice jumping, landing,

vaulting, balancing, swinging, climbing, and rolling. Time is split each day between instruction, games, and supervised free play. Insurance required for this class.

#14757    7/8-7/12 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon     $250

#14763    7/15-7/19 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon     $250

#1478    3 8/12-8/16 M-F    9 a.m.-Noon    $250

Registration Underway For Community Center Cooking Summer Camps

Registration is underway for summer camps at  the Laurelhurst Community Center. including S.T.E.M Camps, LEGO® Robotics Camps, Sports Camps, Science Camps, Pottery Camps, Writing Camp and Carpentry Camps.

Register online, in-person at the Community Center Monday through Friday 9-2pm or by calling 684-7529.

Below are cooking classes offered:

EATTLE CUCINA: ALL ITALIAN

AGES 7-12

Are you a new cook that loves Italian cuisine? This camp teaches techniques and essential Italian ingredients as each day! Bakers will leave with knowledge and skills to bake wholesome, nutritional, and sustainable food at home.  We make 2 recipes each day to enjoy. Students will leave with the ability to cook wholesome Italian food at home. Accommodations for dietary restrictions upon request.
#14669     6/24-6/28 M-F     9 a.m.-Noon    $205

SEATTLE CUCINA: BAKING 101

AGES 5-7

Are you a future baker? Students will learn to bake everything from cakes to pizza and enjoy eating their baked goods #14799     8/26-8/30 M-F    1-4 p.m.

Registration Underway For Pre-K Summer Camps

Registration is underway for Pre-K Summer Camps at  the Laurelhurst Community Center. 

The camps, which enroll 8 campers per session, are taught by Mr. Phillip, who has been teaching at the Community Center Pre-K program for the past two years and  the last year has been  the lead teacher of the program. He has also been a staff member of the Laurelhurst Elementary Laser after-school program for several years, according to the Community Center Coordinator.

Register online, in-person at the Community Center Monday through Friday 9-2pm or by calling 684-7529.

Here is the list of camps:

Pre-K Summer Adventurers

Our class will be about having creative and imaginative fun while focusing on core motor skills and school-age readiness.  Each week has a fun theme that our art, activities and games will be focused around.

Mon-Thurs 9am-noon    $140 per week

$15 deposit to hold spot per week, balance due two weeks prior to the week

Week 1:  6/27-6/30 Imagination Land (Tues-Thurs $105)   #166116

Week 2:  7/3-7/7  Plundering Pirates  (Mon-Fri, No class 7/4)  #166118

Week 3:  7/10-7/13  Art Explosion  #166119

Week 4:  7/17-7/20  Water Week 1  #166121

Week 5:  7/24-7/27  Little Laboratory  #166122

Week 6:  8/7-8/11  Water Week 2  #166123

Week 7:  8/14-8/17  Move Your Feet!  #166125

Week 8:  8/21-8/24  Magical Music  #166126

Week 9:  8/28-8/31  Nature Explorers  #166127

Lunch Bunch

Mr. Phillip will have a supervised lunch hour for kids registered in AM and PM programs. 

$5 per week

Pre-K Science Explorers

Does your 3-5 year old love animals, exploring, experiments and making messes?  We will learn about a different part of our planet each week and its inhabitants as well as have fun with physics, chemistry, electricity and more.

Mon-Thurs  1pm-4pm   $140 per week

$15 deposit to hold spot per week, balance due two weeks prior to the week

Week 1:  6/27-6/30 Combing the Beach (Tues-Thurs $105)   #166105

Week 2:  7/3-7/7  Under the Sea  (Mon-Fri, No class 7/4)  #166113

Week 3:  7/10-7/13  Woodland Retreat  #166106

Week 4:  7/17-7/20  Surviving the Desert  #166107

Week 5:  7/24-7/27  Climbing Mount Rainier  #166108

Week 6:  8/7-8/11  Arctic Adventures  #166109

Week 7:  8/14-8/17  Jungle Safari  #166110

Week 8:  8/21-8/25  Wading through Wetlands  #166111

Week 9:  8/28-8/31  Pond Life  #166112