Expanding our Reach
We are incredibly excited to be expanding our service area this summer and serving more youth in West Seattle! Westcrest Park is a crown jewel and boasts a gorgeous green space with picnic tables, a playground, & viewing platform overlooking the skyline.
West Seattle native and Camp Fire team member, Mulch, will be at the helm!
“Camp Fire really stands out from the other youth organizations when it comes to giving kids the chance to grow at their own pace and figure out what they’re passionate about.”
Connecting Kids to the Outdoors
“I’m so excited to be directing Westcrest Park Day Camp this year! I grew up in West Seattle going to that park and it’s a beautiful location with plenty of access to hiking trails. It’s a great spot to connect kids with nature, give teenagers meaningful leadership experiences, and lead some fun and educational camp projects that kids love.”
Also on tap for this summer at Westcrest Day Camp: Scavenger hunts, tie-dye, STEM projects, camp songs, and so much more!
We will also be welcoming some special guests to camp including Dana Aoyama (Camp Name: Meeko) and her snake friends!
In this optional activity, Meeko teaches about snakes and addresses the fears some people may have about them. Campers will have the opportunity to both interact with the snakes and learn about their senses and behaviors. Don’t worry – the snakes Meeko brings to camp are used to handling, are non-venomous, and don’t bite.
Campers will learn about how to handle the snakes safely as they gain information on how snakes smell with their tongues, sense vibration and heat, and thermoregulate. Meeko will also go over snake behaviors in the wild and genetics!
Extended Care is Available at this location which is running from July 21st – 25th.