AFTER-HOURS MINIATURE GOLF
Play indoor miniature golf after-hours at the library with family or a group of friends. Tee times are every 20 minutes. All ages. Sessions offered at various Spokane County Library branches from Aug. 10-Sept. 1. Free. scld.org
AROUND THE WORLD IN FIVE DAYS CAMP
"Travel" to five different countries from around the world. Each day we will go to somewhere new, exploring what makes each country unique. Campers learn new words, try traditional food and create projects based on the culture of each country to take home with you. Grades 3-8. June 26-30 from 9 am-12:00 pm and 1-4 pm (two sessions offered) at St. George's School. $150. sgs.org 509-466-1636
BLOOM COACHING COLLEGE APPLICATION CAMP
A camp for high school students to get a jump start on the college application process while experiencing traditional camp activities. Campers depart with a heightened sense of awareness, confidence, direction, and plan for their future education. Grades 9-12. July 30-Aug. 4 at Lutherhaven facilities. $1,600. youandibloom.com/camp-2023 406-533-5582
CAMP INVENTION
This summer's all-new, hands-on activities launch students' imaginations and get their confidence soaring as they explore STEM fun from the oceans to outer space. For students entering grades K-6. June 26-June 30 (Moran Prairie Elementary, Spokane), July 10-14 (Betz Elementary School, Cheney) and July 24-28 (First Presbyterian Christian School, Spokane). Programs take place from 9 am-3:30 pm; extended day options available at some locations. $260-$265. invent.org/camp
CAMP METAMORPHOSIS
A one-week, non-residential program for gifted and talented children who choose an area of focus for the week (this year's interest areas are arts, outdoors and STEM). For students entering grades 4-6. July 10-14, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-3:30 pm at Whitworth University. $365. whitworth.edu 509-777-3226
CAMP OPPORTUNITY
A weeklong, project-based camp to engage gifted youths' creativity and help them discover their passions through investigations in academics and specific interest areas. This year's program is broken into three interest pods: The World of 2D Art, Archery, and STEM. For students entering grades 6-9. July 17-21 from 9 am-3:30 pm at Whitworth University. $365. whitworth.edu 509-777-3226
CAMP READ-A-RAMA
Campers read and explore children’s books during camp and then use the books’ themes for camp activities, crafts, music and games. Sessions offered at various Spokane County Library District branches from June 26-July 27. Free. scld.org
CHINESE LANGUAGE AND CULTURE CAMP
Campers learn Chinese language and culture, read Chinese books, draw, sing, dance, play games and learn to write Chinese letters. June 26-30 and July 17-21 (Grades 6-10) and July 10-14 (Grades K-5) from 9 am-12 pm at Saint George's School. $150. sgs.org
DANCE CENTER OF SPOKANE PRESCHOOL STEAM CAMPS
Various STEM-based camps are offered to preschool-age children. This year's sessions include "Fitness is Fun" (June 26-29), "Camp Out" (July 17-20), "Tails and Peg Legs" (Aug. 7-10) and more. Ages 3-5. June 26-Aug. 17, meets Mon-Thu from 9 am-noon at Dance Center of Spokane. $190/week. dancecenterofspokane.com 509-448-2464
GONZAGA PREP ENGLISH CAMPS
English camps offered this year include Literacy Camp with Ms. McArdle (Aug. 14-18, 10:05-11 am; grades 8-9), College Essay Writing Camp with Ms. McArdle (Aug. 14-18, 11:15 am-12:15 pm; grade 12 only) and Grammar Rocks with Ms. McFarland (Aug. 14-18, 8-8:55 am; grades 7-10). $80. gprep.com 509-483-8511
GONZAGA PREP MATH CAMPS
Gonzaga Prep offers two math-centered camps including Fundamental Skills (Aug. 14-18; prerequisite of pre-algebra) and Advanced Math Camp (Aug. 14-18; prerequisite of algebra 1) that prepare students for success at Gonzaga Prep. $80. gprep.com 509-483-8511
GONZAGA PREP SCIENCE SAFARI CAMP
A four-day science camp all about exploring the Earth's oceans through hands-on, scientific investigations. Activities include modeling, playing games, creating artwork, dissection and more. Sessions offered from June 20-29, daily from 12:30-4 pm. $110. gprep.com
GONZAGA PREP STUDY SKILLS CAMP
A study skills seminar designed to help with goal setting, time management, learning styles, organization, note-taking, reading comprehension, outlining, test-taking and more. Sessions offered for grades 6-8 (Aug. 14-18) and grade 9 (Aug. 14-18). $80. gprep.com 509-483-8511
LEGO CHALLENGE CAMP
Campers are challenged to design a motorized or simple machine model that can meet a daily challenge involving levers, gears, pulleys, wheels and axles, and programming WeDo models. Builders (grades 1-3) use motors, gears and Lego bricks and WeDo, while Engineers (grades 4-7) use Spike Prime EV3 programmable bricks. Grades 1-7. July 10-14 from 9 am-2:30 pm at Westminster Congregational UCC Church, Spokane. $175. discoveryrobots.org 509-688-9244
LEOLINGO SPANISH IMMERSION CAMP
Native Spanish speakers interact with campers and are eager to share culture and language through games, songs, crafts, theater and more. Ages 6-12. June 26-Aug. 11 from 9 am-4 pm. Sessions occur weekly at Emmaus Church and Finch Arboretum in Spokane. $250-$260. LEOlingoUSA.com 509-953-1175
MAYAN ADVENTURE LEGO CAMP
Younger campers (Builders, grades 1-3) design and build a vehicle to explore the jungles in search of Mayan ruins. Older campers (Engineers, grades 4-7) build vehicles with Spike Prime/EV3 programmable bricks and program them to explore and complete tasks. Grades 1-7. June 26-30 from 9 am-2:30 pm. Hosted at Westminster Congregational UCC Church, Spokane. $175. discoveryrobots.org 509-688-9244
MINDS IN MOTION: CHEMICAL CREATIONS
A hands-on camp where kids conduct a variety of experiments. Make and take home a wide assortment of formations like magic sand and slime and learn many different scientific concepts. Ages 6-11. Aug. 7-11 from 12:30-3:30 pm at the Wren Pierson Community Center in Cheney. $176. cityofcheney.org
MINDS IN MOTION: RE/CO ROBOT
Build and take home your own RE/CO Robot, a mechanical off-roading adventure. It comes equipped with an infrared sensor and artificial intelligence. Ages 8-12. Aug. 7-11 from 9 am-noon at the Wren Pierson Community Center in Cheney. $176. cityofcheney.org
READY, SET, GO! WRITING CAMP
Campers learn writing and reading strategies by exploring favorite children’s literature. As we start building our literacy stamina for the new school year, we will also introduce and practice basic Spanish vocabulary. Grades K-2. July 31-Aug. 4 from 9 am-3 pm at St. George's School. $300. sgs.org 509-466-1636
SATORI CAMP
A camp that allows academically and intellectually talented students to experience their first taste of college. Students choose three mini-courses to participate in throughout the duration of camp. Campers can choose to stay in EWU dorms or commute. Grades 7-12. July 23-29 from 7:30 am-10 pm at Eastern Washington University, Cheney. $950-$1,050. Scholarships available. inside.ewu.edu/satoricamp 800-999-8363
TECH TREK
Tech Trek introduces girls to local successful female STEM professionals while teaching girls that their intellectual skills will grow over time, demonstrating that it's possible to break traditional female career stereotypes. Qualifying campers should be entering grade 8 in the fall, and girls must be nominated by a teacher. Sessions offered July 9-15 and July 16-22. $50 registration fee; campers must be nominated and selected. techtrek-wa.aauw.net
UNPLUGGED CODING CAMP
Learn the basics of coding through hands-on STEAM challenges. Escape mazes, build cities and play with robots. Grades 2-6. Aug. 4 from 9 am-2 pm at the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture. $45-$50. northwestmuseum.org 509-456-3931
