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.

Adventure Day Camp

Date: Tuesday-Fridays, 6/27-8/25
Time: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Squalicum Creek Park
Age: 10-14
Cost: $225 (Itinerary 2 is $169)
Itinerary: See Playbook for Daily Adventure Details
1: 6/27-6/30
2: 7/5-7/7
3: 7/11-14
4: 7/18-21
5: 7/25-28
6: 8/1-4
7: 8/8-11
8: 8/15-18
9: 8/22-25

BellingCamp Acorns

Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/20-8/23
Location: Weeks 1-7: Bloedel Donovan Community Building Weeks 1-7; Bloedel Donovan Pavilion Weeks 8-10
Age: 6-8
Cost: $285 each week: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9; $228 for Week 1; $171 each week 3, 10
Bloedel Donovan Communty Building:
Week 1: 6/20-23 – Summer-ween
Week 2: 6/26-30 – Mermaids, Pirates & Sea
Week 3: 7/5-7 – Beanstalks, Dragons & Golden Eggs
Week 4: 7/10-14 – Games Galore
Week 5: 7/17-21 – Mysterious Mayhem
Week 6: 7/24-28 – Survivor
Week 7: 7/31-8/4 – Space Invaders
Bloedel Donovan Pavilion:
Week 8: 8/7-11 – Happy Hiking
Week 9: 8/14-18 – Time Travelers
Week 10: 8/21-23: The Need for Speed

BellingCamp Oaks

Dates/Times: Monday-Friday, 6/20-8/23
Location: Weeks 1-7: Bloedel Donovan Community Building Weeks 1-7; Fairhaven Park Pavilion Weeks 8-10
Age: 6-8
Cost: $285 each week: 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9; $228 for Week 1; $171 each week 3, 10
Bloedel Donovan Pavilion:
Week 1: 6/20-23 – How to be a Good Werewolf
Week 2: 6/26-30 – Mad Scientist
Week 3: 7/5-7 – Finding Atlantis
Week 4: 7/10-14 – Games Galore
Week 5: 7/17-21 – Cooking up a Storm
Week 6: 7/24-28 – Survivor
Week 7: 7/31-8/4 – Hogwarts
Fairhaven Pavilion:
Week 8: 8/7-11 – Trail Trekking & Field Games
Week 9: 8/14-18 – Fairhaven Foodies
Week 10: 8/21-23: Fairhaven Adventures

Bellingham Summer Speech & Debate Camp

Date: Monday-Friday, 8/7-11
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bellingham High School (2nd or 3rd Floor)
Age: Entering 9th-12th
Cost: $115

Building & Flying Drones

Date: 6/4
Time: 1 – 4 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Coding and Robotics Club (1304 12th Street)
Age: 9-12
Cost: $70 (includes building your own drone)

Camp Counselor in Training (CiT)

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

Counselor in Training: Summer Camp

Dates: Monday- Friday, 6/26-8/4
Time: 12:30 – 5 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Ages: 13-17
Cost: $100 per week; $60 for Week 3 (7/5-7)

French Toast Theatre Camps

Days/Dates: Monday-Friday 7/10-8/18
Location: Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion & Amphitheatre

Jungle Book: 7/1-14, Ages 8 – 14, $349, 9 a.m. – 4 p..m
Disney Ballet: 7/17-20, Ages 3-5, $129, 9 – 11 a.m.
Under the Sea Ballet: 7/17-21, Ages 5-8, $219, 12 – 3 p.m.
101 Dalmatians: 7/24-28, Ages 8-14, $349, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Frozen the Musical: 7/31-8/4, Ages 8-14, $349, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Seussical the Musical: 8/7-11, Ages 8-14, $199, 1 – 4 p.m.
Once Upon a Camp: 8/14-18, Ages 8-14, $199, 1 – 4 p.m.

Good Time Girls Teen Tours

Date: 6/30 and/or 7/6
Time: 3 – 4:30 p.m.
Ages: 13-17
Cost: $15 (bring extra cash for treats)
Theme/Location:
Fairhaven Gore & Lore: 6/30, Fairhaven Village Green stage
Downtown Bellinghistory: 7/6, Maritime Heritage Park

Night Camp

Dates: 4/27
Time: 5:30 – 8:30 p.m.
Locations: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Ages: 6-12
Cost: $18

Play in a Day

Dates: Saturday 7/15, 7/29 or 8/5
Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Location: Maritime Heritage Park Pavilion
Age: 8-14
Cost: $119 per date

Preschool Cooking

Dates: Sunday 4/16 or 5/7
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Pavilion
Ages: 3-5, accompanied by Adult
Cost: $50 for one child and one adult

Preschool Open Gym

Dates: Tuesdays & Thursdays 4/11-5/30 (closed 5/4)
Time: 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Locations: Bloedel Donovan Community Building
Ages: 5 and younger, accompanied by an adult
Cost: $10 for a 10-visit pass (per child, 1st visit free)

Skate Camp

Dates: Session 1: 7/10-14, Session 2: 8/7-11
Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location: Bellingham Skate Park
Age: 6-15
Cost: $70

Smart Trips Adventure Camp

Dates: Monday – Friday Session 1: 7/24-28, Session 2: 8/7-11, Session 3: 8/21-25
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Location: Monday through Wednesday at Cornwall Park Large Shelter, Thursday through Friday at 314 E. Champion Street
Ages: 12-14
Cost: $60 per session

Teen Camp Out: Summer’s End

Dates: 8/25
Time: 8 – 10 p.m.
Location: Woodstock Farm
Ages: 13-17
Cost: $10 (CITs attend free)

Volunteens

Dates: M-F 6/26-8/18 *Please Note: Week 2 is 7/5-7 only)
Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Location: Depart/return Squalicum Creek Park
Age: 13-17
Cost: $125 ($75 for Week 2)

Youth Gear Swap

Dates: 4/14
Time: 3 – 6 p.m.
Location: Bloedel Donovan Multi-purpose Room
Ages: All
Cost: Free
No registration is required
Please Note: This is meant to be a an opportunity to meet others, find gear for the upcoming season and share resources. This is NOT a drop off location for old gear.

Youth Sports Camps

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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