Pacific Science Center
Winter and Mid-Winter Break Camps

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Pacific Science Center in Seattle
Pacific Science Center is the perfect place to explore, experiment and discover in our exciting and enriching camps designed for children in grades 1-5. Hands-on science exhibits, traditional camp games and challenging classroom science projects create a memorable camp experience that will inspire your child's curiosity and remind you that life's boring without discovery!

Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center in Bellevue
The Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center is located in Bellevue on a 320-acre wetland, just north of I-90. The Center is a collaboration between the City of Bellevue and Pacific Science Center. The Center includes classrooms, a wetlab, visitor center, treehouse and various hiking trails. Pacific Science Center has offered award-winning programs here since 1993 and recently moved into the expanded Education Center. Join us for a camp full with discovery, outdoor adventure, nature explorations and environmental science.

Extended Day Care:

  • Available in Seattle at Pacific Science Center 4-6 p.m. daily.
  • Cost: $50 for 5-day week or $12 daily.
Camper Lunch Program:
Available to full day campers at Pacific Science Center in Seattle. Lunches are brought to your child at lunchtime and include an entree, fruit or vegetable, two sides and bottled water. If your child has dietary restrictions including but not limited to: food allergies (nuts, wheat, etc.), vegetarian/vegan, lactose intolerant, etc., DO NOT sign your camper up for our lunches!

Cost: $30 for 5-day week, $24 for 4-day week, $18 for 3-day week, (not available by the day). →Register now!

Daily Menu (all meals are served with bottled water):
  • Monday: Corndog Minis, with pretzels, cheese & crackers, and apple slices.
  • Tuesday: Chicken Nuggets with applesauce, animal crackers, and cheese stick.
  • Wednesday: Hot Dog with potato chips, celery sticks, and yogurt.
  • Thursday: Cheese Pizza with carrot sticks, cookie, and cracker mix.
  • Friday: Cheeseburger with orange slices, brownie w/ nuts, and cheese & crackers.
  • Alternative (available each day): Turkey & Cheese Sandwich (mayonnaise and mustard on side) with peaches, cheese & crackers, and potato chips.
  • Field Trip Lunch: If you camper is signed up for our lunches and is on a field trip, he or she will be served the Alternative Lunch to take on the trip.
Payment:
 Cancellations:
  • Requests for withdrawal from camp must be received at least two weeks before camp starting date. $100 will be retained.
  • No refunds will be given within two weeks of camp starting date.
Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are the qualifications of your camp instructors?
All camp staff must go through extensive background checks and have their professional references contacted. All have previous experience working with children and are certified in CPR and First Aid. Camp Lead Teachers hold a bachelor's degree (or have equal teaching and childcare experience) and have previous experience in the science education field.

2. What do the campers do during extended day?
Due to the busy and structured schedule of camp, we give extended day campers a variety of choices. Options vary from playing games, to scavenger hunts and outdoor activities.

3. Can my child attend a camp in an older or younger age group even though he/she is not entering those grades?
No. Our camps are designed to be grade specific, catering to campers' academic, social and motor skills levels. A child will be able to enter a grade group only if he/she is currently in that grade.

4. Do I have to fill out and sign the medical/liability form?
Yes. Campers will only be admitted to camp if they have completed the medical/liability form. The photo release is optional.

5. Is extended day care available in the morning?
No. Extended day care is not available in the morning. However, at the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center, campers can be dropped off after 8 a.m. free of charge. Children attending camp at Pacific Science Center may be dropped off 15 minutes before the camp starts.

6. Will any food be served to my child?
Some camps have camp-specific treats, including homemade ice cream served to campers attending the Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center. Please include allergies and other concerns on your child's medical form. We recommend that in addition to sending a lunch with your child, you also include two snacks, one for the morning and one for the afternoon.