Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $515/week
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School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School

Alki · $515/week

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers School-Age Care Camps at various locations, including Alki at Schmitz Park Elementary, providing a variety of activities ...

▌ Editor's read The Seattle Parks and Recreation website loads successfully and provides information about their School-Age Care Camps, including the Alki location at Schmitz Park Elementary. The camp is a day program, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and receive training in first aid, CPR, and child development. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not published, the program is run by a municipal parks department, suggesting adherence to city guidelines. There is no indication of ACA accreditation. Google reviews for 'Seattle Parks and Recreation' generally hover around 4.0-4.2 stars across thousands of reviews, with comments often praising the variety of programs and accessibility, though some mention occasional communication issues. Social media handles for Seattle Parks and Recreation are @seattleparksandrec on Instagram and SeattleParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–12

School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given community/rec center program.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30am-6:00pm
  • Address: 5000 SW Spokane St, Seattle, WA 98116, USA
  • Cost notes: $515/week, $412 for 4-day week of 6/29 and 8/24

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School

What ages does School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School accept?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School is open to children ages 5–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School cost?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School publishes $515/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School's hours?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School runs 7:30am-6:00pm. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School provide lunch?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
How does School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School compare to other community/rec center camps in Seattle?
School-Age Care Camp - Alki @ Schmitz Park Elementary School is one of 14 community/rec center camps in Seattle that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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