Special-Needs Camp
Camp Goodtimes, Ross Point Camp, Post Falls, Idaho. Campers who are undergoing cancer treatment or have been diagnosed in the past will do traditional camp activities. Day camp Aug 6-9 (ages 5-7), resident camp (ages 7-17) Aug 5-11. Free. Call: 242-8302
Camp Stix, Riverview Bible Camp, Pend Oreille River. Campers (ages 8-18) with diabetes are invited to learn about their disease while playing capture the flag, sports, and enjoying outdoor recreation from July 15-21. $300. Visit: campstix.org Call: 484-1366
Champ Camp, Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd. Campers (ages 8-25) with disabilities will swim, take hikes, sing, do arts and crafts and more June 24-29, $251-$346. July 8-Aug. 17, $291-$386. Visit: lutherhaven.com Call: 667-3459
Mini Champ Camp, Camp Lutherhaven, 3258 W. Lutherhaven Rd. Campers (ages 8-25) with disabilities will swim, take hikes, sing, do arts and crafts and more July 22-24, July 25-27. $120-$168. Visit: lutherhaven.com Call: 667-3459
Bambino Buddy Ball, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. Campers in wheelchairs, with cerebral palsy and other disabilities will play softball May 27, June 3, June 10 and June 16. $20. Visit: eteamz.com/spokanebaberuth Call: 747-1071
Camp Eyabsut, Camp Waskowitz, 45505 SE 150 St., North Bend, Wash. Burn survivors (ages 7-17) are invited to swim, hike, kayak, golf and more with full-time medical staff from July 22-28. This camp is hosted by the Northwest Burn Foundation. Free, transportation provided. Visit: nwburn.org Call: (206) 789-6838
SL Start's Summer Camp, Children's Developmental Center, 7905 Meadowlark Way, Coeur d'Alene. Idaho resident campers (ages 3-18) with developmental disabilities will take field trips, play games, learn communication skills, living skills, confidence and more June 19-Aug. 16 from 9 am-2:30 pm. TBA. (208) 762-1259
Beats and Rhythms Camp, Camp Gifford on Deer Lake. Campers (ages 10-18) with congenital heart disease are invited to experience traditional summer camp activities from June 29-July 1. $50. Waivers available. beatsandrhythms.org Call: 474-6725
Camp Discovery, Camp Killoqua, Crabapple Lake, Stanwood, Wash. Campers (ages 7-17) with epilepsy and their siblings are invited to hike, swim, do arts and crafts, archery, boating and more from Aug. 20-23. $125 siblings, free for children with epilepsy. Visit: epilepsynw.org Call: (206) 261-6893
Camp Fun in the Sun, 22787 N. Twinlow Rd, Rathdrum, Idaho. This camp is for children living with diabetes and is nationally recognized by the American Camping Association. Campers (ages 8-18) will have fun while learning to live with diabetes and balance their daily activities from July 22-28. $325. Scholarships available. Visit: campfuninthesun.org Call: 232-8145
Camp No Limits, Camp Cross Marine Rt., Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Campers of all ages with congenital limb deficiencies or traumatic limb loss can learn amputee education, skill development, learn to use prosthetic equipment, play sports and more from July 24-27. $350; $275 per family member. Visit: nolimitsfoundation.org Call: (208) 240-5762
Camp Chmepa, Lake Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Hospice of Spokane hosts events for campers (ages 7-15) who have recently lost a loved one, from July 27-29. Free. Visit: hospiceofspokane.org Call: 456-0438
Funshine Day Camp, Mission Park, Spokane. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities and their families will swim, play games, sports, water activities, do crafts, take field trips and more during five-week sessions. Sessions from June 25-July 27 from 10 am-3:30 pm. $139. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Centennial Trail Day Camp, Mission Park Parking Lot, Spokane. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will ride bicycles along the trail on May 20 from 1-4 pm. Handcycles available upon request. $15. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Macho Mountain Day Camp, Riverside State Park, 4427 W. Aubrey White Parkway, Spokane. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will learn to mountain bike on June 24 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $15. Lunch served. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Trail of the Coeur d’Alenes Day Camp, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 14+) with disabilities will bicycle along the Union Pacific Railway on July 8 from 8:30 am-5:30 pm. $31. Transportation, lunch and ice cream provided. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Six-Week Bicycle Classes, Argonne Library, 4322 N. Argonne St. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will learn to ride their bicycles on Tuesdays, July 10-August 14 from 6-8 pm. $34. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Day Theater, University High School, 12420 E. 32nd Ave. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will learn numbers from Bye Bye Birdie with the Children’s Theatre and Christian Youth Theatre on May 26 from 2:30-5:30 pm. $19. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Day Theater, Spokane Falls Community College, 3410 W. Fort George Wright Dr. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will learn numbers from Narnia with the Children’s Theatre and Christian Youth Theatre on June 1 from 7-10 pm. $19. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Football Day, Spokane Arena, 334 W. Spokane Falls Blvd. Campers (ages 18+) will watch the Spokane Shock against the Philadelphia Soul on May 18 from 7:30-10 pm. $27. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Baseball Day, Avista Stadium, 602 N. Havana St. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities will watch the Spokane Indians against the Vancouver Canadians on June 15 from 6-10 pm. $19. Watch the game against the Yakima Bears on July 6 and July 27 from 6-9:30 pm. $19. Watch the game against the Salem-Keizer Volcanoes on August 24 from 6-9:30 pm. Campers must bring dinner money. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Bowling Day, North Bowl, 125 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities will bowl and eat pizza on May 19 from 1:30-4 pm. $23. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Cat Tales, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities will see leopards, jaguars, pumas and more on July 21 from 1-5 pm. $17. Transportation provided. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Cheney Rodeo, Cheney Rodeo Grounds, 14310 State Route 904, Cheney, Wash. Campers (ages 18+) will watch the professional rodeo on July 15 from 12:45-4:30 pm. $21. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Riverfront Park Day, Howard Street and Mallon Avenue. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities will walk around Riverfront Park, eat lunch and watch an IMAX film on June 22 from 6:15-9:30 pm. $18. Campers must bring money for dinner. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Farragut and Silverwood Overnighter, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 18+) will spend a full day at Silverwood and camp, play Frisbee, tour the Naval Museum, visit Bayview and more at Farragut State Park on August 1 at 1 pm and August 4 at 3 pm. $389. Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave.
Manito Park, Duck Pond. Campers (ages 18+) with disabilities will walk through Duncan Gardens, the Perennial and Japanese Gardens, Rose Hill and eat lunch and the Park Bench Café on August 17 from 5:45-8:45 pm. $11. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Rafting Trip, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 14+) with disabilities will raft the Spokane River with Wiley Waters on June 16 from 12:30-5 pm. Register by June 13. $44. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Riverside State Park Overnighter, Riverside State Park Visitor Center. Campers (age 18+) with disabilities will sleep in tents, roast hot dogs, play sports, go for hikes and more from Jun 12-13 at 1 pm. $44. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Kayak Horseshoe Lake, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 14+) with disabilities will paddle the lake and under a waterfall on August 26 from 8:30 am-3:30 pm. $29. Transportation provided. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
St. Joe River Cruise, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 14+) with disabilities will navigate the river, view wildlife and eat lunch on July 22 from 10 am-7 pm. $87. Transportation provided. Visit: spokaneparks.org. Call: 625-6245
Greenhouse Gardening, Manito Park, 4 W. 21st Ave. Campers (ages 12+) with disabilities will learn to grow herbs, a mini garden or learn about bugs. Camps June 7, July 5 and August 2 from 2-4:30 pm. $14. Visit: spokaneparks.org. Call: 625-6245
Craft Time, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will create a new craft during a four-week program. Camps from July 5-August 23 from 7 pm-8:15 pm. $37. Visit: spokaneparks.org. Call: 625-6245
Hiking, Sinto Senior Activity Center, 1124 W. Sinto Ave. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will do three- to six-mile hikes along Dishman Hills on June 6 or Turnbull Wildlife Refuge on July 7 from 9 am-2 pm. $13. Includes lunch. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Kickball, Glover Field A, 216 N. Cedar St. Campers (ages 12+) with disabilities will play kickball and host potlucks on Sundays, June 24-Aug. 12 from 4-5 pm. $19. Visit: spokaneparks.org. Call: 625-6245
Softball, Chief Garry Park Field A. Campers (ages 7-18) with disabilities will learn the game of softball from June 16-Aug. 4 from 9:30 am-11 am. $15. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Tennis, Mission Park Courts 1-2. Campers (ages 16+) with disabilities will learn the game of tennis on Tuesdays, July 3-24, from 4-5 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6245
Let’s All Play, Camp Sweyolakan, Lake Coeur d’Alene. Campers (ages 6-25) with disabilities will do traditional camp activities June 29-Aug. 17. $300-$745. Visit: campfireinc.org Call: 747-6191
Education Camps
Debate Camp, Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Campers (grades 7-12) will learn to improve their argument and reasoning skills. TBA. From 9 am-2:30 pm. $145. Visit: gprep.com Call: 483-8511
Science Safari Camp, Gonzaga Preparatory School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Campers (grades 2-9) will do experiments and learn about science June 18-July 6. Times vary. $110. Visit: gprep.com Call: 466-9453
Lego Robotics, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers will build mazes, use sensors and work with Lego NXT and learn the basics of robot programming. Grades 4-6: July 9-13 or July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm, $150. Grades 1-3: July 9-13 from 9 am-3 pm, $145. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Lego Robotics Contraptions, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades 1-3) will build contraptions that spin, stretch and spring into action July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm. $145. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Science Week, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades 3-6) will play and learn about rocks, explosions and more July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Fun Science, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades K-2) will play with sandwich bag bombs, cola geysers, homemade lightning, marshmallows and more July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Refresher Course, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (graces 1-6) will learn about math, reading and writing Aug. 13-17 from 9 am-3 pm. $140. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Summer Youth Academy, Martin Luther King Jr. Family Outreach Center, 845 S. Sherman St. Low-income campers (ages 3-18) in the leadership program will take part in seminars, community service projects and learn life skills from June 25-Aug. 31. $20 per day. Visit: mlkspokane.org Call: 455-8722
Science Explorers, Northeast Youth Center, 3004 E. Queen Ave. Campers (ages 5-9) will do science experiments, build models, learn physics, go on nature outings, field trips and more Aug. 20-24 from 9 am-4:30 pm. $159. Visit: spokaneneyc.org Call: 482-0708
Lego Robot Zoo Week, Westminster UCC, 411S. Washington St. Campers (grades 1-6) will build Lego animals that roll, twirl, flap and spin June 18-22 from 9 am-2:30 pm. $110. Visit: discovery-school.org Call: 448-2291
Lego Robotics Challenge, Westminster UCC, 411 S. Washington St. Campers (grades 1-6) will build race cars, catapults, motocross, parachute jumpers and more June 25-29 from 9 am-2:30 pm. $110.
Art and Math Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 3-6) will explore how art and math come together with scale, sequence, patterning, geometry, symmetry and more June 11-15 from 9 am-4 pm. $330. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Keyboard Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 6-12) will learn proper hand position while increasing their speed while typing June 25-29 from 9:30-11:30 am. $100. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
English Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 9-12) will learn grammar, style, organization and more June 25-29 and Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-noon. $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Chess Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades K-6) will learn opening principles, strategy, tactics and endgame technique June 18-22 from 9 am-noon. $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Mad Scientists Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 4-6) will learn about chemical reactions, physics, electricity and more June 18-22 from 9 am-noon. $100. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Science Exploration, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 7-8) will perform experiments, solve mysteries, test hypotheses and more June 19-22 and June 26-29 from 9 am-noon. $325. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Lego Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 1-3) will learn to program Lego designs June 25-29 and Aug. 13-17 from 9 am-12:30 pm. $170. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Ecology and Habitats, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 3-5) will use maps and compasses, scientific instruments, make a terrarium and more July 9-13 from 9 am-3 pm. $350. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
PSAT Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 8-9) will improve their essay writing, reading comprehension, and more July 9-13 from 1-4 pm. $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Math Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 7-9) will learn formulas, logarithms, exponential functions and how to use a graphing calculator. Grades 7-9 who have taken algebra: July 9-13 from 9 am-noon. Grades 5-8 who have not taken algebra: $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Robots, Robots, Robots, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers will learn to build, program and run a robot from July 23-27 from 9 am-noon. $250. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Renaissance Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 3-7) will learn about science, art, crafts, history, architecture and more from the period Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-3 pm. $360. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Ready, Set, Go, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades K-2) will improve their writing, reading, drama skills and more Aug. 20-22 from 9 am-3 pm. $180. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Study Skills, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers will learn to take notes, memorize topics, keep a planner, study, get organized and more. Grades 9-12: July 23-26. Grades 6-8: Aug. 20-22 from 8:30 am-12:30 pm. $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Math World, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 8-12) will learn formulas, functions, limits and derivatives July 9-15 from noon-3 pm. $175. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Robotics Engineering, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 9-12) will be introduced to mechanical, electrical and software engineering July 9-26 from 9 am-1 pm. $1500. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Rocket Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 5-8) will learn about motors, engine, propellants and more July 16-20 from 9 am-noon. $150. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Nature Exploration, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about animal and plant life, make art projects, gather data and more July 30-Aug. 3. $100-$175. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Chinese Language Immersion, Gonzaga University. Campers (grades 1-12) will learn Chinese through workshops, arts and crafts, dance, games, watercolor, calligraphy and more. Grades 1-6: June 25-July 6 from 9 am-2 pm, $90. Grades 7-12: July 2-26 from 9 am-2 pm, $220. Visit: gonzaga.edu/startalk Call: 313-6783
Junior Engineering Math and Science Workshop, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho. Students (grades 11-12) who have a 3.0 GPA or higher and have completed three years of math and science will learn about engineering design, computer-aided design, take field trips, live on campus and more from July 15-27. $800. Visit: uidaho.edu/engr/jems Call: (208) 885-6479
Spanish Immersion Camp, Villa Vista Language Academy, 724 E. Hastings Rd., Spokane. Students (ages 3-12) will participate in a series of one-week language camps from June 18- July 27 from 8:30 am-noon or 1-4:30 pm. $100. Visit: growwithspanish.com Call: 465-4656
Gate Camp, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. The Gifted and Talented Education Department at Whitworth will host 200 campers on June 23. Visit: whitworth.edu Call: 777-3222
Spokane Virtual Learning Summer Classes, 2900 E. First Ave. Online summer school courses are offered to high school students who want to catch up or get ahead on credits from June 25-Aug. 10. Cost: $185 semester class, $275 non-Spokane public schools students. Visit: spokanevirtual.com Call: 345-7545
Satori Camp, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Wash. Campers (ages 12-18) are invited to journey towards their own personal enlightenment through specialized instruction and social activities from July 22-28. $695 resident, $595 commuter. Visit: satoricamp.org Call: (800) 999-8363
Middle School Study Camp, Gonzaga Prep High School, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Campers entering grades 6-8 will learn time management, organizational skills, reading comprehension, note taking, communication, test taking and more. Camps July 30-August 2 from 9:30-11:30 am or 1-3 pm and August 6-9 from 9:30-11:30 am. $75. Register by July 15. Visit: gprep.com Call: 483-8511
My Life, My Money, ITT Technical Institute, 13518 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. Campers (ages 11-14) will learn about credit, budgeting, saving money, checking accounts and more June 19 from 9 am-noon. Free. Visit: stcuteens.org Call: (800) 858-3750
My Life, My Money, Kroc Center, 1765 W. Golf Course Rd., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 11-14) will learn about credit, budgeting, saving money, checking accounts and more June 19 from 9 am-noon. Free. Visit: stcuteens.org Call: (800) 858-3750
Game Creation Camp, Eastern Washington University, Cheney, Wash. Campers (ages 10-18) will learn to create 3D games and animation on July 17, July 19-20, July 24 and July 26-27 from 8:30 am-noon. $150. Visit: outreach.ewu.edu/summer Call: 359-4734
Cougar Quest, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. Campers (grades 7-9) will attend rigorous courses of their choosing in robotics, environmental sciences, culinary arts, fashion design and more from July 15-20. Sun from 12:30-6:30 pm, Mon-Thur from 7:45 am-8:30 pm, and Fri from 7:45-2 pm. $605.
Cougar Quest, Washington State University, Pullman, Wash. Campers (grades 9-12) will attend rigorous courses of their choosing in robotics, environmental sciences, culinary arts, fashion design and more from July 22-27. Sun from 12:30-6:30 pm, Mon-Thur from 7:45 am-8:30 pm, and Fri from 7:45-2 pm. $605.
Women Outdoors With Science, University of Idaho, McCall, Idaho. Campers (grades 7-9) will learn about climate, water, and alternative energy research with scientists in the great outdoors from July 8-13. $275. Visit: uidaho.edu Call: (888) 634-3918
Women Outdoors With Science, University of Idaho, McCall, Idaho. Campers (grades 10-12) will learn about climate, water, and alternative-energy research with scientists in the great outdoors from July 15-25. $350. Visit: uidaho.edu Call: (888) 634-3918
Get Into Science, University of Idaho, McCall, Idaho. Campers (grades 7-12) will learn about global positioning systems, computer mapping with GIS software, satellite images, maps and more in the great outdoors from June 24-29. $175. Visit: uidaho.edu Call: (888) 634-3918
Natural Resources Camp, University of Idaho, Ketchum, Idaho. Campers (ages 12-14) will explore forests, streams, soils, wildlife and more with expert instructors from Jun 25-30. $235. Visit: extension.uidaho.edu Call: (888) 634-3918
Science and Nature Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will make a volcano, do leaf projects and learn about science from June 18-22 from 9-11:30 am. $54. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
A Bug’s World, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about bugs through outdoor activities and art projects from June 11-16 from 12:30-3 pm. $53. Camps June 18-22 from 1:30-2:30 pm and July 9-13 from 12:30-1:30 pm: $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Little Scientists, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will do simple experiments and art projects from July 2-6 from 12:30- 3 pm. $42. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Animal Adventure, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about animals through stories, art projects and games from Aug. 6-10 from 12:30-3 pm. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Sea Creatures, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about salt-water sea life from July 2-6 from 10:30-11:30 am. $25. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Planets and Stars, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about the moon, planets and solar system from June 18-22 from 12:30-1:30 pm and July 9-13 from 1:30-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Animal Explorers, Northeast Youth Center, 3004 E. Queen Ave. Campers (ages 8-13) will visit Cat Tales, Turnbull Wildlife Refuge, West Valley Outdoor Learning Center and more while learning about animals from June 25-29 from 9 am-4:30 pm. $159. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Kids Science Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will do experiments, take nature hikes and enjoy activities with animals, earth science, biology, chemistry and more from June 25-29 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Earth Science Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about fossils, minerals, volcanoes, rocks, rivers, oceans and more from June 18-22 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Oceanography Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about marine life, the Barrier Reef, the Mariana Trench, underwater volcanoes and more from July 23-27 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Science and Nature, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will take interactive nature hikes and do science projects from July 9-13 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Prehistoric Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about dinosaurs, reptiles, fish, amphibians, prehistoric birds and more from July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Zoology Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about animals from Africa, Asia, North America, the tropics, polar regions and more from July 30-Aug. 8 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Science Explorers Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 5-9) will do science experiments, build models, take nature outings, field trips and more from Aug. 20-24 from 9 am-4:30 pm. $159. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Space Adventure Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about planets, constellations, solar systems, astronomy and more from Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Dinosaurs, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will make prehistoric puppets and do art projects from June 4-8 from 1:30-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Endangered Species, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about endangered animals’ lives, food, habitat and how to protect them on June 18 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Sea Odyssey Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about waves, sea creatures and more June 25-29 from 12:30-3 pm. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Enchanted Forest Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about fairytales, animals, plants and insects both inside and outdoors Aug. 13-17 from 9-11:30 am. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Jungle Safari, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn about animals, birds, and reptiles in the jungle July 9-13 from 9:30-10:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Alphabet Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will learn the alphabet through games and art projects July 9-13 from 10:30-11:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Science of Magic, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 2-5) will learn the scientific principles behind magic using chemistry and physics July 16-20 (grades 4-5) and July 23-27 (grades 2-3) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Kitchen Science, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 2-3) will learn about the science behind candy, preserving peaches and baking formulas June 18-21 from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Up In the Air, TBA. Campers (grades 2-5) will learn about the theories that make flight possible in birds, bugs, planes, rockets and more June 25-29 (grades 2-3) and July 9-13 (grades 4-5) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Lego Robotics, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 4-8) will explore design, construction and programming aspects of Lego robotics June 25-29 (grades 6-8) and July 23-27 (grades 4-5) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Inner Inventor, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 4-8) will learn to invent something, identify problems and possible solutions June 18-22 (grades 4-5) and Aug. 6-10 (grades 6-9) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
The new educator at Mobius, the downtown Spokane children’s museum, is seeing some of his most beloved ideas — grounded in serious geekery — come to life this year as programming for an upcoming summer camp.
He’ll be heading a pretty awesome little camp called “Pop Science: Where Culture and Science Meet,” a camp for every type of geek imaginable.
After a day filled with Star Trek and Star Wars space nerdery, Riefler will transition into a kind of fantastical nerdery that’s far more socially acceptable than Klingon ears and Storm Trooper helmets ever were: Harry Potter.
Riefler says that campers will deconstruct one of J.K. Rowling’s most compelling inventions: the Invisibility Cloak.
They’ll talk about the concept of invisibility — and how it rears it head in everything from movies to comic books. It’s the ultimate superpower, and Riefler says there are lessons to be learned from the idea.
“We’ll be doing a lot of optics that day,” he says. “I think that’s the day we’re going to measure the speed of light as it moves through different medias, and imagine how an invisibility cloak might get made.”
Be still, nerds — it gets even better.
Day Four will deconstruct the best of all superpower comics: X-Men. Riefler will use Magneto’s powers to talk about magnets, and discuss Wolverine’s steel skeletal structure, among other X-Men powers, as a way to teach kids about genetics and mutation.
“I’m going to bring in my pet gecko that day to talk about how animals regenerate,” Riefler says. And by the end of that day, campers will be brainstorming their own superpowers.
The geekery gets spookier later in the week, when Riefler brings up the idea of a zombie apocalypse as a way of introducing microbiology and disease transmission to the campers.
“Once we talk about how would you avoid getting bit by a zombie … then we’re going to give them a chance to design their own zombie survivor compound,” he says. Campers will create zombie defense equipment and give it a test drive on some zombie heads. Fake ones, of course.
“It’s definitely a camp for geeks, but there are all sorts of different types of geeks,” Riefler says. “These days that’s not a dirty word anymore.”
Oh — and we’ve already asked: No, this camp is not open to adult nerds. Sad face.
Pop Science, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers will discuss zombie apocalypses, mutant superpowers, Harry Potter and more June 18-22 (grades 8-12) and Aug 6-10 (grades 4-5). $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Space Adventures, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 4-8) will explore space exploration, aliens and more July 30-Aug. 3 (grades 4-5) and Aug. 13-17 (grades 6-8) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Billions and Billions, TBA. Campers (4-8) will explore the planetary system, star formations, the motion of objects in space and more June 25-29 (grades 4-5) and July 16-20 (grades 6-8) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
CSI Spokane, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 4-8) will learn to solve cases using forensic science June 25-29 (grades 4-5) and Aug. 13-16 (grades 6-8) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Engineering, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 6-8) build and stress-test their own bridge designs July 9-13 from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Vet for a Week, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 6-8) will learn about the anatomy, physiology and world of animal care July 23-27 (grades 4-5) and Aug. 6-10 (grades 6-8) from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Science of Sports, Mobius Science Center, 811 W. Main Ave. Campers (grades 4-11) will learn the science behind sports performance, nutrition, anatomy, physiology and more July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-3:30 pm. $200-$250. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Space in the Place, Spokane Gymnastics, 5615 E. Broadway Ave. Campers (ages 6-12) will learn about the galaxy, planets, stars and moon July 30-Aug. 3 from 8:15 am-12:15 pm. $119. Visit: mobiusspokane.org Call: 443-5669
Middle School Studies, Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Campers (grades 6-8) will learn time management, organizational skills, test-taking and more July 30-Aug. 2 from 9:30-11:30 am or 1-3 pm and Aug. 6-9 from 9:30-11:30 am. $75. Visit: gprep.com Call: 483-8511
Metamorphosis, Whitworth University, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd. Campers (grades 4-6) will learn about geometry, physics, sustainability, digital storytelling and more with the Center for Gifted Education July 16-20 from 9 am-4:30 pm. Visit: whitworth.edu/campmetamorphosis Call: 777-3226
Creative Arts Camps
Craft & Play, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 3-5) will paint, color, do crafts, play games and more June 19-July 19 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Literature Camp, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 5-7) will read stories, paint, make collages and more June 19-21 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Kids Art & Music, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 5-7) will make art and music June 26-July 19 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Mosaic Art, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 8-11) will use glass, ceramic tiles and more June 19-21 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Geometry of Art, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 11-15) will use geometric designs in art projects Jun 19-21 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Historical Crafts, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 8-12) will create art projects about American history June 26-28 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Young Writers Camp, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 10-15) will explore creative writing July 17-19 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
African Batik Art, Summer Arts For Youth, 4200 Huntercrest Dr., Coeur d'Alene. Campers (ages 8-11) will create their own batik July 17-19 from 9:30-11:30 am. $20-$30. Call: (208) 676-9132
Backyard Mosaics, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades 1-6) will create mosaic stepping stones, pots, bird houses, mirrors and more Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-3 pm. $150. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Cool, Colorful, Creative, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades 3-6) will design T-shirts, make dolls, do pop art, crafts and more June 18-22 from 9 am-3 pm. $155. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Photography Camp, River Day School, 116 W. Indiana Ave. Campers (grades 3-6) will learn to take photos, download images, edit them, make collages and more Jun 25-29 from 9 am-3 pm. $145. Visit: riverdayschool.org Call: 326-6595
Printmaking Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers (grades 9-12) will learn etching, aquatint, soft-ground, chine-collé and other techniques Aug. 6-17 from 10 am-2 pm. $300. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Hipster Photography Camp, Saint George's School, 2929 W. Waikiki Rd. Campers will learn to take black and white photography June 18-22 from 10 am-1 pm. $200. Visit: sgs.org/summer Call: 466-1636
Sandpoint Art Alliance, Locations vary throughout Sandpoint, Idaho. Campers will learn a variety of art mediums in one- to six-week classes, Mon-Thu, starting June 16. $35 per week; 180. Visit: sandpointartsalliance.org Call: (208) 265-2787
Art Camp, Gonzaga Prep, 1224 E. Euclid Ave. Campers (grades 5-8) will learn to paint with watercolor and more June 18-22 from 9-11 am or noon-2 pm. $80. Visit: gprep.com Call: 483-8511
Little Picassos, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will explore color and painting June 25-29 from 9-11:30 am. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Creative Adventure, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will use paint, clay, pastel, chalk and more July 30-Aug. 3 from 12:30-3 pm. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Sewing Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 9-13) will learn to use a sewing machine while creating a pillow, tote bag and more June 25-29, July 9-13, or July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-3 pm. $119. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Clay Workshops, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn recipes and techniques to build clay models June 25-29 from 9-11:30 am. $52. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Crafts From Around the World, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will create African masks, European puppets, South American pottery, North American totem poles and more July 23-27 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Picasso’s Studio, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn the basics of drawing, papier-mache, painting and sculpture July 16-20 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Monet’s Inspiration, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn to sketch with charcoal, colored pencils, pastels and paint in and outside of the classroom July 30-Aug. 3 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Da Vinci Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will study fine-art techniques and learn to draw, paint and invent models Aug. 13-17 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Van Gogh Camp, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will work with pens, paint, ink, pastels, paper, clay and more Aug. 6-10 from 9 am-3 pm. $107. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Clay and Construction, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will create three-dimensional works of art July 16-20 from 10:30-11:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Paint Potpourri, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 3-5) will use the color wheel to create art projects June 11-14 from 10:30-11:30 am or July 16-20 from 9:30-10:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Basic Drawing, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn a variety of drawing techniques June 18-22 from 9:30-10:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Paint Media, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers will learn a variety of painting techniques June 18-22 from 10:30-11:30 am. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Drawing Animals, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn to create shadows, texture and dimension with animal drawings July 2-6 from 9:30-10:30 am. $25. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Jewelry Making, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will work with clay, plastic cording, jute, beads and more to create jewelry June 18-22 from 1:30-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Kites, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn to make and decorate kites for all occasions July 2-6 from 12:30-11:30 am. $25. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Mixed Media, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will work with paints, clay and glues to create art projects June 18-22 from 12:30-1:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
African Art, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will make animal head dresses, cave paintings, mask and more June 20 from 9:30 am-2 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Asian Art, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will create Chinese, Thai, Korean, Vietnamese and Malaysian art projects on June 21 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Egyptian Art, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will learn about the pyramids and create their own artifacts and treasures on June 22 from 9:30 am-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Creative Drawing, Corbin Art Center, 507 W. Seventh Ave. Campers (ages 6-11) will create with carbon copy, templates and more with a variety of tools and surfaces July 27 from 930 am-2:30 pm. $29. Visit: spokaneparks.org Call: 625-6200
Inland Northwest Drawing School, locations vary. Campers (ages 8-12) will take part in Lions, Tigers & Bears art workshops July 10-13, Under the Sea art workshops July 17-20 and Ancient Egypt art workshops July 24-27 from 10 am-12:30 pm. TBA. Visit: indrawschool.com Call: 230-1880
Inland Northwest Drawing School, Locations vary. Campers (ages 10+) will take art journaling classes July 30-Aug. 2 from 10 am-12:30 pm. TBA. Visit: indrawschool.com Call: 230-1880
Inland Northwest Drawing School, Locations vary. Campers (ages 8-12) will take part in Faces & Figures art workshops Aug. 7-10, African Safari art workshops Aug. 14-17, Cats & Dogs art workshops Aug. 21-24, and Birds & Flowers workshops Aug. 27-30 from 10 am-12:30 pm. TBA. Visit: indrawschool.com Call: 230-1880
