Camps in Maple Valley, WA

I don't know what the budget is: http://www.summer-camp.uw.edu/all-day/middle-school/engineering.asp

These are engineering based, which is what my kids who like to take things apart, like to do, one is in ME at UW now: https://www.parentmap.com/article/stem-summer-camps-for-seattle-kids

And take him to garage sales on the weekend, you can usually find cheap things he could take apart. My kids like to buy robot kits also like https://www.amazon.com/4M-3653-Tin-Can-Robot/dp/B0014WO96Y/

Take him to Re-PC in Tukwilia. Also there a bunch of subscription boxes like Tinker Crate for mechanical type stuff kiwicrate.com or littlepassports.com for science experiments.

A bit on the pricey side, but I've heard only great things about this program: https://projectfun.digipen.edu/summer-programs/

Fairwood Martial Arts in Renton is a good school for kids, about $100 a month. Lee's Martial arts is good for Taekwondo in Maple Valley and Renton.

Thanks for the kind words Anne and Tammy! Yes, we teach both Han Mu Do and Tae Kwon Do at The Way Martial Arts. Prices start at $69 for the beginner classes. Anyone is welcome to try out a couple of classes for free and see if they like it. Check out washingtonhanmudo.com or leesmartialarts.org

Pacific Martial Arts in MV is $85/month.

Shelley let me get you the info for the Henkels they taught one of the classes this week at Sports Camp!

Phillips Takwondo is great!

My 8 year old son is a black belt coming out of Untalons Tae Kwon Do academy of Auburn. We moved to Maple Valley half way through our sons journey through martial arts so we continued to take him to Master George. Contact Master George Untalon and he will give you a good reference.

The Way Martial Arts Han Mu Do. Very reasonable price and great https://www.facebook.com/TheWayMartialArtsCenter

I have a Shodan black belt in Cuong Nhu Karate at Fairwoodmartialarts.com.. great kids program. I was there for 12 years, great self defense, good kids program. Now I'm at Lee's Martial Arts, they have a school in Renton and also by Taco Time in Maple Valley. VERY GOOD schools. Both have excellent kid's programs, around same price. Karate is more hands on self defense, Taekwondo is more conditioning, kicking. Just depends on what your kid likes. Karate has self defense, forms, grappling, sparring, little ninjas. Taekwondo is also a lot of fun for kids. Very good conditioning with kicks and punches. Try all the schools, see which instructors you like, your kid likes.

Nancy Maltby Henkel and her husband own a martial arts studio.. they taught karate for the younger kids at Sports Camp. Nancy, can you post the info for your studio? (Lisa Lagle Wood do you have the info readily available? )

Check out Summer at Seabury... it's in Federal Way (Brown's Point) so there's some driving/carpooling opportunities... but definitely enriching experiences offered for the kiddos. http://www.seabury.org/summeratseabury2017/

Black Diamond Camps

Mountain bike camps at Black Diamond Open Space. Evergreenmtb.org they are offering camperships to children who can't afford full cost.

New Community Church in Maple Valley has great camp and kids programs also wonderful youth groups.

Rachel Arrington Some ideas.

http://www.maplevalleydaycamp.com/

Yes, we still have room in our Fitness Friday classes at Cronin Athletics. Please feel free to ask any questions. http://www.croninathleticdevelopment.com

Love Miss Erika at South Sound Swim!!

Lake Kachess only 1 hour from home.

Tolt-Macdonald park in Carnation is super easy to get to just outside of Issaquah and has a grocery store just outside, while still feeling rustic in the camp ground, plus right on the banks of Snoqualmie river. http://www.kingcounty.gov/recreation/parks/inventory/toltmacdonald.aspx

Falls City has one called Tall Chief Resorts. Has an amazing pool.....mini golf and it's all included with your stay. It's beautiful there!

Oh yes! Tall Chief is great! I forgot about that place! My nephew works there !

Denny Creek just past North Bend on I-90

What you need to avoid are State Parks in summer. They work on the reservation system. Instead, look at National Park campgrounds that have first come, first serve. Such as Ohanapecosh in Rainier - and if you can, go up a day early to score a site. Or White River at Rainier.

http://www.king5.com/story/travel/destinations/explore-the-pnw/2015/07/03/explore-pnw-12-places-to-camp/29656099/

Black Diamond Camps

Greenplay Northwest has nature camps during the summer at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum. It's a branch of their Little Sparrows Forest Preschool and farm school.

https://www.facebook.com/969483579743657 Little Discoveries has camps throughout the summer where kids try 5 different sports over 5 days to help them discover the right sport for them. We don’t have our summer camps up yet, but you can take a look at the spring break camps to give you an idea of what we offer. www.LittleDiscoveries.org

South Elite in Kent offers several classes and/or cheerleading teams for all ages. Www.gosouthgo.com.

My daughter has been with them as an All Star cheerleader for two seasons now. She’s 7. Awesome camp! http://www.gosouthgo.com/springbreakcamp2018

Black Diamond Camps

Black Diamond Camps

My daughter has gone to Camp Berachah, now know as Black Diamond camp for four years, she LOVES it.

Camp Wild is through MV Parks. It is at the Lake Wilderness Lodge. http://www.maplevalleywa.gov/departments-services/parks-recreation/activities-classes-and-programs/youth-programs-and-activities/camp-wild

I went to Camp Wild as a kid (at the maple valley lodge, right at Lake wilderness) and absolutely loved it. I did the YMCA for a summer or two too. It was great as well. The only thing that kills me on summer camps is the price tag ... but I'm poor so don't judge based on price haha

Black Diamond Camp has extended hours for those that work during the day... Huge bonus. They have a day camp running during Winter Break for half the summer cost, might be a good time to check it out

Flying Horseshoe Ranch in Cle Elum.

Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood.

Message The Back Forte Equestrian Center in Enumclaw. I believe they have summer camps and I’m pretty sure they have a Mid Winter Break camp coming up in February too. https://www.facebook.com/The-Back-Forte-Equestrian-Center-306415792764/

Village Theatre Kidstage.

http://studio-east.org/summer-programs/

Studio East is great, too. I was there as a kid and worked there for a couple years, too.

Are you looking for a local MV girl scout camp? if so, please contact the staff at maplevalleydaycamp@outlook.com for information. Camp starts on Aug 3. I do not know if there are any openings or not.

Camp Sealth on Vashon Island.

Rockmeadow Equestrian Center in Sammamish

I do not have a camp but I do lessons and could do them daily for a week or something like that, Misty-acres-ravensdale-wa.weebly.com

Enumclaw Music store has a summer band/Orchestra program for 6-12 $60 for the summer 4 days a week for an hour a day (time depends on which group you join)

Check out Steamboat Studio, they just opened next to Crown donut. They have some programming/robotics classes I think. https://www.facebook.com/SteamboatStudio/

Black Diamond Camps www.blackdiamond.org

I'm not sure if New Community church at Olson manor has anything going on for the summer. One of the youth ministers: Konnor Sandvold (Dad: Lee Sandvold) is great with kids:)

Jenna Karwoski at https://www.facebook.com/195486302339 JFK Studios did a fantastic lesson for a group of mamas this summer. I wonder if she would be interested.

If https://www.facebook.com/715811848548043 Discovery Playtown has it again, it's great!