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Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3

Seward Park Shelter #3 · $175/week

Specialized Day Camp at Seward Park Shelter #3 offers inclusive summer day camp experiences for youth with disabilities, focusing on outdoor activities and s...

▌ Editor's read The provided URL leads to the Seattle Parks and Recreation 2026 Summer Camp Brochure, which details the Specialized Day Camp at Seward Park Shelter #3. This camp is designed for youth with disabilities, offering a supportive environment for outdoor activities, games, and social interaction. The brochure states that Seattle Parks and Recreation staff undergo background checks and receive training in inclusion practices. The camp operates as a day camp, running from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. As a municipal program, it is not accredited by the ACA. Google reviews for Seattle Parks and Recreation generally show a rating of 4.3 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about their diverse programs and facilities. Social media handles for Seattle Parks and Recreation are @seattleparksandrec on Instagram and SeattleParksandRec on Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–21

Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

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: Specialty
  • Ages: 4–21
  • Hours: 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday-Friday
  • Address: 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
  • Cost notes: $150 for week of June 29 - July 2

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3

What ages does Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 accept?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 is open to children ages 4–21. 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 Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 cost?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 publishes $175/week for the standard session. That sits 74% below the $675 median for specialty camps in Seattle, which makes it one of the more affordable options in the category. $150 for week of June 29 - July 2 Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3's hours?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 runs 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Monday-Friday. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 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 Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 provide lunch?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 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 Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 compare to other specialty camps in Seattle?
Specialized Day Camp - Seward Park Shelter #3 is one of 31 specialty 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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