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Summer Services for Students and Families in Seattle

Posted on: June 12, 2024
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Are you looking for support or engaging activities for your student during the summer break? Look no further! Seattle Public Schools (SPS) and our community partners offer a variety of programs and resources to keep students engaged, healthy, and connected. Whether it’s academic enrichment, recreational activities, or mental health support, we’ve got you covered.

  • Seattle Police Department Youth Summer Crime Solvers Camp
    • Dates: July 22nd-26th, 12 PM-5 PM
    • Location: SPO Park 90/5 Training Facility, 2203 Airport Way S, Seattle
    • Eligibility: Ages 11-14 years old, currently enrolled at a Seattle Public Middle School
    • Application: Apply now at SPD Youth Crime Solvers Camp (limited spots!)
    • Details: Investigate a criminal case from start to finish. Every participant gets a free t-shirt! 🕵️‍♂️🔍🚓
  • THS Youth Summer Program Kickoff!
    • Date: July 9th
    • Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM – 2 PM
    • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Center, Seattle
    • Activities: Make new friends, play sports, games, and learn new skills. Meet Buoy, the friendly Seattle Kraken mascot! 🌞🏀🎨
  • THS Youth Summer Program
    • Date: July 9th
    • Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 AM – 2 PM
    • Location: Martin Luther King Jr. Family Services Center, Seattle (1901 Martin Luther King Jr. Way S., 98144)
    • Activities: Games, sports, music, cooking, gardening, and more! Free snacks & lunch provided. A great opportunity for teens to make new friends and explore interests. 🌞🏀🎨
  • Scholarship-based Coding Camps
  • Rainier Beach Community Center
    • Address: 8825 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
    • Website: Rainier Beach Community Center
    • Phone/Contact: 206-386-1925
    • Services Offered: Gym, pool, game room, drop-in programs, summer camps.
  • Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
    • Organization: Crisis Connections
    • Website: Crisis Connections
    • Phone/Contact: Dial 988 or 866-427-4747
    • Description: Available 24/7 for crisis support.
  • Swimming Lessons (Free at the Beach)
    • Organization: Seattle Parks and Recreation
    • Location: Pritchard Beach
    • Phone/Contact: Andy Bernard at 206-684-4078
    • Sign-up Details:
      • Sign-up begins June 21st via email: parksaquatics@seattle.gov
      • Drop-in sign-up at the beach:
        • Mon–Fri: 12:15–12:45
        • Tues–Thurs: 5:30–6:00
  • Teen Link
    • Organization: Crisis Connections
    • Website: Crisis Connections
    • Phone/Contact: Confidential and anonymous help line for teens by teens. Dial 866-833-6546.
  • Washington 2-1-1
    • Organization: Washington State Department of Health
    • Website: Wa211.org
    • Phone/Contact: Dial 211
    • Description: Free confidential service connecting individuals to food, housing, health, childcare, after-school programs, and more.
  • Y-Scholars
    • Organization: Garfield High School
    • Address: 400 23rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
    • Application: Y-Scholars Application
    • Contacts:
    • Description: Free college access program for African American incoming freshmen at Garfield High School. Now accepting applications.
  • Cleveland High School Connects Program
    • Organization: Cleveland High School
    • Address: 5511 15th Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98108
    • Program Details: Cleveland High School Connects 5-Week Summer Program
    • Description: Free 5-week summer enrichment program for incoming 9th-grade students. Dates: July 1 – Aug 2.
  • Columbia Branch Library
  • Free Summer Meals
    • Organization: United Way of King County
    • Locations: Various locations in Seattle
    • Program Details: Free Summer Meals – United Way of King County
    • Description: Free summer meals available for kids and teens at parks and community centers. Refer to the website for specific locations.
  • Free Summer Meals
    • Organization: Seattle Public Schools Culinary Department/Seattle Parks and Rec
    • Locations: Various locations in Seattle
    • Program Details: Seattle Public Schools Summer Meals
    • Description: Starting July 5th, free healthy breakfast and lunch for children and teens 18 and younger. Refer to the website for specific locations.
  • Free Summer Meals
    • Organization: Rainier Valley Food Bank
    • Address: 9021 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle
    • Program Details: Rainier Valley Food Bank Free Sumer Meals
    • Description: Stop by to grab a lunch bag, Mon-Fri starting at 10 am.
  • Mental Health Services
    • Organization: Sound Mental Health
    • Locations: Multiple locations
    • Website: Sound.health
    • Description: Sound offers supportive and individualized emotional and behavioral health services to all ages of people.
  • Planet Fitness Free Summer Pass
    • Organization: Planet Fitness
    • Address: 9000 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle 98118
    • Pass Details: Planetfitness.com/summerpass
    • Description: Free summer membership for teens aged 14-19. Teens under 18 can sign up online or in-club with a parent or guardian.
  • Power Up! Summer Enrichment Program (Franklin High School)
    • Organization: Franklin High School
    • Address: 3013 S. Mt. Baker Blvd, Seattle 98144
    • Program Details: FHS Power Up Enrichment Program
    • Contact: Email: chpraseuth@seattleschools.org
    • Description: Free summer enrichment program for incoming 9th graders. Dates: July 8 – Aug 2, Mon-Fri 9:00 – 3:00. Application deadline: June 21st.
  • Power Up! Summer Enrichment Program (Rainier Beach High School)
    • Organization: Rainier Beach High School
    • Address: 8815 Seward Park Ave. S., Seattle 98118
    • Program Details: RBHS Power Up Enrichment Program
    • Contact: Email: chpraseuth@seattleschools.org
    • Description: Free summer enrichment program for incoming 9th graders. Dates: July 8 – Aug 2, Mon-Fri 9:00 – 3:00. Application deadline: June 21st.