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. All programs require pre-registration unless otherwise noted.

Children’s Holiday Market

Date: Saturday, December 14
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building (dependent on construction)
Age: All
Cost: $10 per booth space.

DIY Gift Making

Date: Sunday, December 15
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Cordata Park Pavilion
Age: 7-12
Cost: $30

Minecraft Coding & Modding

Date: Sunday, September 29
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (3230 Meridian St., next to Cornwall Memorial Park)
Age: 9-12
Cost: $30

Mini Ballers

Dates:
Session 1: Tuesdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22
Session 2: Thursdays, October 3, 10, 17, 24
Time: 6:00 – 7:15 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Elementary School TBD
Age: 3-6 years old and accompanied by an adult
Cost: $60/session

‘No School’ Day Trips

Theme/Dates/Times/Cost:
Nature Quest & Roller Fest: Friday, September 20, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., $55
Imagine the Adventure: Friday, October 18, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., $65
Rec & Roll: Monday, December 23, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., $60
Snow Angels & Sledding: Friday, January 3, 9 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., $55
Location: Depart and Return at Civic Stadium near the west ticket booth
Age: 7-12

Preschool Craft Party

Dates: Mondays, September 23, October 7, 21, November 4, 18, December 2, 16
Time: 9:00 – 11:00 a.m.
Location: Cordata Pavilion
Age: 5 years old & younger, accompanied by an adult
Cost: $10 per date (per child/adult)

Preschool Open Gym

Days/Dates: Tuesdays and Thursdays: November 19-December 19
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Buildng
Age: 5 years old and younger, accompanied by an adult
Cost: $20 covers all remaining 2024 dates
*Registration opens 11/1/2024

Put the A in Steam

Date: Sunday, October 20
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Locations: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (3230 Meridian St., next to Cornwall Memorial Park)
Age: 7-10
Cost: $30

Skate Camp

Dates: Monday-Friday, September 30-October 4; December 2-6
Time: 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Location: Depot Market Square, on Wednesday meet at Makerspace (1 Bellis Fair Parkway, next to Dick’s Sporting Goods)
Age: 7-16
Cost: $95 ($75 for camp and $25 for Makerspace Lab fee)

Teen Camp Out: Pumpkin Carving

Date: Friday, October 4
Time: 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm
Age: 12-16
Cost: $10

The Paranormal Detective Agendy

Dates: Friday, October 11 or 18
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm
Age: 7-14
Cost: $50

Winter Mini Camp

Date: Monday, December 30
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building (back up Cordata Park Pavilion)
Age: 6-12
Cost: $30

Youth Cooking Competitions

Theme/Dates/Location:
Ghoulish Gourmets: Thursday, October 24, Cordata Park Pavilion
Fruit Salad Struggle: Wednesday, November 27, Fairhaven Park Pavilion
The Salsa Challenge: Thursday, December 19, Cordata Park Pavilion
Cost: $40 per date
Age: 8-13

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