Camp · Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12 · $515/week
Directory · United States · Washington · Seattle
▌ Community/Rec Center · Ages 5–12

School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School

Bitter Lake · $515/week

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers a School-Age Care Summer Day Camp at Bitter Lake Community Center, providing a...

▌ Editor's read The Seattle Parks and Recreation website loads successfully and provides information about their summer day camps, including the School-Age Care Summer Day Camp at Bitter Lake Community Center. The camp is licensed by the Washington State Department of Children, Youth & Families with license number FS84714. The program is a day camp, offering activities like arts and crafts, sports, games, and field trips. Seattle Parks and Recreation is a municipal entity, indicating public ownership. The website explicitly states that all staff are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR. While specific Google reviews for this particular camp location are not readily available, Seattle Parks and Recreation generally has a positive reputation. The Instagram handle is @seattleparksandrec and the Facebook handle is SeattleParksandRecreation.
◍
Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
Register → Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 5–12

School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 5–12
  • Hours: 7:30 am-6 pm
  • Address: 13052 Greenwood Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
  • Phone: (206) 684-5177
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: $515/week for 5-day weeks, $412 for the 4-day weeks of June 29-July 2 and August 24-27.

↗ What parents like

  • Scholarships available
  • Multiple locations

↘ Watch for

  • Registration opens in March

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School

What ages does School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School accept?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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 Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School cost?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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 Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School's hours?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School runs 7:30 am-6 pm. 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 Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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 Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School provide lunch?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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.
Does School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School offer extended care?
Yes — School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School offers extended care alongside the main program day. Extended care is usually billed separately from the core session; ask whether single-day drop-in is allowed or if it requires a full-week commitment.
How does School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School compare to other community/rec center camps in Seattle?
School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson 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.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School with other camps.

Browse similar camps

Indexable directory cuts for families comparing School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School against nearby options.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside School-Age Care Summer Day Camp - Bitter Lake Community Center @ Broadview-Thomson Elementary School.