Summer Camps 2009

Active Adventurers - Children K-3rd Grade graduates
Week long full day camps. Mid-morning snacks are provided, and all campers need to bring a snack lunch each day.

Young Explorers - Children ages 3-5
Half day camps for 2 days a week. Mid-morning snacks are provided. Children must be able to use the bathroom independently.

Extended Care
Before Care - 8:00-9:00am $10 a day per child.
After Care - 3:00-4:30pm $15 a day per child. Available for Active Adventurers only.

Please complete an Extended Care Registration Form. This form and payment must be submitted 14 days prior to the first day of camp.

Refund Policy
No refunds for cancellations within 29 days of the first day of camp.  Earlier cancellations withhold a $25 processing fee.

To Register
Register online by choosing a camp listed below or call 253.627.6031 ext. 221. MEMBERS- Please call to register and receive your member discount.

Online registration will close the Friday afternoon before the camp begins. If you would like to register after the close date, please call 253.627.6031.

Print a camp brochure here.

Active Adventurers

Active Adventurers - Children K-3rd Grade graduates


Cooking Around the World

Junior chefs experience tasty travels with healthy foods from cultures around the globe. We will make a tasty meal, appetizers, and desserts to be brought home to share with your family.

Date:   June 22-26
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Sailing the Seven Seas

Set sail on an imaginary voyage inspired by travel on the high seas. Don pirate gear, map your journey, experiment with sea worthy crafts, and discover the mysterious creatures of the sea.

Date:   June 29-July 3
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Can't make this camp? Similar themes in Super Silly Science camp!

Art FUNdamentals

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore all the colorful, messy, wacky, and FUN methods for making art! We will sculpt, mosaic, paint, and collage our way to some fantastic masterpieces! We will have an Active Adventurers Art Show on Friday, July 10 for friends and family to see our beautiful work.

Date:   July 6-10
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Nĭ Hăo! - Chinese Culture and Language

Take a voyage to China! Learn some basic Mandarin words, sing songs, hear stories, make a colorful art and play games that will introduce you to Chinese culture.

Date:   July 13-17
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Super Silly Science

What happens if......It's time to answer all those wacky questions that make up the mysterious world of science and nature. We will create cool concoctions, experiment, and explore with nature and learn more about our wonderful world!

Date:   July 27-31
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Can't make this camp? Similar themes in Sailing the Seven Seas camp!

Cooking With a Green Thumb

Let's learn what yummy dishes can be made from things that grow in a garden or on a farm! We will visit our very own local farmers market and learn about plants and gardening. It's time to put on our chef's hat and use our green thumb!

Date:   August 3-7
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Soar into Your Story

Do you have some great ideas for your very own story? Have you ever made your own book? We will do some interactive games and brainstorms to write, create, and bind our very own book. An Active Adventurers book signing and author's reception will take place on Friday, August 14 for friends and family.

Date:   August 10-14
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Spanish Exploraciones

Take a voyage to Mexico, Spain, and South America! Learn some basic Spanish words, sing songs, hear stories, make colorful art and play games that will introduce you to Spanish culture.

Date:   August 17-21
Time:   9:00am-3:00pm
Cost:   $155 Members / $175 Non Members per child

Young Explorers - Children Ages 3-5 yrs


Cooking Around the World

Junior chefs experience tasty travels with healthy foods from cultures around the globe. We will make a tasty meal, appetizers, and desserts to be brought home to share with your family.

Date:   June 22 & 23
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Sailing the Seven Seas

Set sail on an imaginary voyage inspired by travel on the high seas. Don pirate gear, map your journey, experiment with sea worthy crafts, and discover the mysterious creatures of the sea.

Date:   June 29 & 30
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Art FUNdamentals

Roll up your sleeves and get ready to explore all the colorful, messy, wacky, and FUN methods for making art! We will sculpt, mosaic, paint, and collage our way to some fantastic masterpieces!

Date:   July 6 & 7
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Nĭ Hăo! - Chinese Culture and Language

Take a voyage to China! Learn some basic Mandarin words, sing songs, hear stories, make a colorful art and play games that will introduce you to Chinese culture.

Date:   July 13 & 14
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Backyard to the Moon

Discover the incredible power of play as we explore the Museum's exhibits and Mission: "From the backyard to the moon, the Children's Museum of Tacoma celebrates the power of play." Through messy art, fun games, and performances we'll learn about gardening, artistic process, trickster tales, and money smarts!

Date:   July 20 & 21
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Super Silly Science

What happens if......It's time to answer all those wacky questions that make up the mysterious world of science and nature. We will create cool concoctions, experiment, and explore with nature and learn more about our wonderful world!

Date:   July 27 & 28
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Cooking With a Green Thumb

Let's learn what yummy dishes can be made from things that grow in a garden or on a farm! We will visit our very own local farmers market and learn about plants and gardening. It's time to put on our chef's hat and use our green thumb!

Date:   August 3 & 4
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Soar into Your Story

Do you have some great ideas for your very own story? Have you ever made your own book? We will do some interactive games and brainstorms to write, create, and bind our very own book.

Date:   August 10 & 11
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child

Spanish Exploraciones

Take a voyage to Mexico, Spain, and South America! Learn some basic Spanish words, sing songs, hear stories, make colorful art and play games that will introduce you to Spanish culture.

Date:   August 17 & 18
Time:   9:00am-12:00pm
Cost:   $50 Members / $60 Non Members per child