Youth and Teen Programs

Providing organized, safe and positive experiences for youth and teens that will allow them to explore their creative side, foster personal growth, develop an appreciation for the environment and discover their passions.

Building Robots with Legos

Date: 2/26
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (1304 12th Street)
Age: 7-10
Cost: $30

Camp Counselor in Training

Dates/Times: Session 1: 2/9 – 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Session 2: 3/9 – 5:30-8:30 p.m.; Session 3: 3/10 – 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Session 4: 4/3-7 – 9 a.m – 3 p.m.; Session 5: 4/27 – 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 13-16
Cost: Sessions 1, 2 & 5: $14 each; Session 3: $26; Session 4: $130

Edible Valentines

Date: 2/12
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion
Ages: 7-14
Cost: $30 per child

Kids Ski & Ride Mt. Baker

Date: Session 1: 1/30; Session 2: 3/10
Time: 7 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Drop-off and pick-up: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 7-12
Cost: Transportation only: $54
Transportation + Lift Ticket (7-10): $94
Transportation + Lift Ticket (11-12): $114
Full Package (including lesson, lift ticket + rental): $150

Mini Camp

Date: 3/10
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 7-12
Cost: $36

Night Camp

Date: Session 1: 2/9; Session 2: 3/9; Session 3: 4/27
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $18 per session

Preschool cooking

Dates: 1/22; 2/26; 3/19; 4/16
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Park Pavilion
Ages: 3-5 years old and accompanied by an adult
Cost: $40 for one child and one adult per date, $10 per additional sibling

Preschool Open Gym

Days/Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 1/10-4/13 (closed 3/30, 4/4, 4/6)
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Ages: 5 years old and under and accompanied by an adult
Cost: $10 for a 10-visit pass (per child, 1st visit FREE)

Robots: Build, Code, Race

Date: 1/29
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (1304 12th Street)
Ages: 10-12
Cost: $20

Skate Camp

Dates: Session 1: M-F 3/20-24; Session 2: M-F 4/24-28
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Locations: Depot Market Square (with mini ramps); Wednesdays at Makerspace (1 Bellis Fair Parkway # 618 next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Ages: 7-16
Cost: $85 ($60 for camp, $25 for Bellingham Makerspace lab fee.)

Spring Break Camp

Dates: M-F 4/3-7
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Age: 7-12
Cost: $180

Teen Hang Out

Dates: Session 1: 1/21 (Cookie Decorating Contest); Session 2: 4/15 (Egg Decorating & Dropping Contest)
Time: 7 – 10 p.m.
Location: Fairhaven Park Pavilion
Ages: 12-16
Cost: $10 each (Counselor in Training participants need to register, and can attend for free)

Resources

Program Information
Playbook
Program Registration
Parks Scholarships

Contacts

City of Bellingham
Parks and Recreation
Phone: (360) 778-7000
Email: parks@cob.org

Park and Recreation Contact Information