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
- Program: Bellevue College coding camp
- Duration: Two weeks
- Skills: Python, web development, C#, AI/machine learning (🧠🤖)
- Eligibility: Middle school students in the Seattle metro area
- Scholarships: Available (💰)
- Website: Visit this website to learn more about coding for kids and apply today! 🚀
- Prepare your child for the future workforce! 💼
- 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:
- Mr. Nas – Email: naabdelrahim@seattleschools.org, Phone: 206-671-8910
- Ms. Whitney – Email: wnnelson@seattleschools.org, Phone: 206-930-4798
- 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
- Organization: Seattle Public Library
- Address: 4721 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118
- Library Details: Seattle Public Library – Columbia Branch
- Services Offered: Free classes, events, and activities.
- 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.