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General Information
Club SciKidz has an outdoor component in the afternoons each day. Campers are involved in team and skill building activities with their age group. Activities include kick ball, soccer, basketball, tug-of-war, water games, team challenges etc. All campers have playground time for 30 minutes.
If you wish your child to be placed with friends or siblings, please let us know in advance by making a note on the registration form. We can accommodate this request as long as they are in the same age group.
Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp. We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.
Our week is typically Monday-Friday from 9am-4pm. Before and after care options are available.
- Before care option begins at 8am and is $45 / week
- After care option ends at 5pm and is $45 / week
- Option to bundle both is at $80 / week
- Please choose these options during registration when signing up
We accept all credit and debit cards using our online registration service. To register, go to our registration page by clicking on “Enroll Now”. Our registration service also accepts checks.
When you complete the camp registration, you will receive an email describing your family’s online account. Please safely store this information. Your login information established during registration will allow you access to your account where you can see what camps you have registered for. You can also print off statements for company flex plans and child tax credits.
This login information should also be used to login into your Club SciKidz App. The App links can be found at the bottom of our Home Page.
The “Account” link is at the top of any of our website pages.
All of our registration is done online. Please click on one of the enroll buttons at the top of any one of our pages.
Safety measures include:
- Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to Apply Sunscreen has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
- Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
- Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.
In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.
In order to gain the most from their camp experience and not to disrupt the structure of the camp, we do not allow partial weeks. We suggest planning early to ensure you camper can attend a full week of camp.
If your child is only three years old now and will not be four until the summer, we will accept their registration as long as they will be four years old before their week of camp begins.
If the camp is full, it will be marked as “full” when you try to register. You will have the option of being placed on a waiting list.
At this point, you do have the capability of choosing another camp that has space. We have an automatic system within our registration platform that will notify you if an opening occurs. If you register, you will receive an email confirmation. If you have already registered for a different camp, please contact our office via email at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com, or by phone at 425-623-4452, so we can make the necessary account adjustment.
Typical Daily Schedule
8:00am-9:00am Extended before care begins.
8:45am-9:00am General Check-in, campers greeted by staff.
9:00am- Camp day begins.
9:20am- All Camp Science Demonstration.
9:45am-10:30am 1st S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
10:45am-11:00am Snack and Refresh.
11:00am-11:45am 2nd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
12:00am-12:45am Lunch/Recess
1:00pm-1:45pm 3rd S.T.E.A.M Rotation.
1:50pm-2:35pm MTWI (Minute to Win it)/Games/Bingo
2:45pm-3:30pm Snack and Refresh and Outdoor Component (Team and Skill Building).
3:30pm Clean-up & pack up.
3:40pm All Campers return to assembly room.
3:45pm Camper Pickup begins.
4:00 – 5:00pm post-camp extended care begins.
REFUND CANCELLATION POLICY
NEW feature for 2025: You now are able to self-cancel transfer or cancel your registrations! Simply log into our Club SciKidz app or your Active account via internet browser to proceed. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs. It is also based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in early Spring. Because we cover Active’s registration fees for you, each registration cancellation will incur a fee to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions. This fee is built into our policy timetable outlined below.
CAMP TRANSFER:
If your child is not able to attend their scheduled camp week(s), we recommend trying to transfer their registration(s) to a different week or location. Simply log into our Club SciKidz App or your Active account via internet browser to proceed. The new camp week(s) must be within the same summer season and must have availability. All transfer requests must be submitted at least 1 week before the camp’s start date. We cannot process a transfer within 1 week of the start date or after a camp week has begun.
If you are beyond the self-transfer transfer or wish for us to handle the transfer, please follow these instructions.
Once you have determined your new selection(s), email us at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com.com with the subject line “Transfer Request.” Be sure to include your camper’s full name and complete details about which camp registration(s) to transfer.
Example: “Please transfer John Smith’s camp “Minecraft Camp” the week of June 13 at ST. James UMC to camp “Great Masters” the week of June 27 at Bridgepoint Church.”
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds will be given until April 1st. A 75% refund will be given between April 2nd and May 31st.
No refunds will be made after June 1st. Because we cover Active’s registration fees for you, any cancellations will incur a $15 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions.
After June 1st, you have the option of switching to another week or location. You can also receive a 100% credit for the following summer. Please email us and let us know which option you would like.
ILLNESS/INJURY: if your child has an unexpected illness (ex: flu/strep/Covid etc) or injury (ex: broken leg) that prevents them from attending the entire week of camp, please contact us immediately. After a Dr’s note is provided, 100% of the camp tuition will be credited to your account for the following summer.
Account credits are valid for 1 year, can be used for any Club SciKidz Seattle North camps; and can be used for any member of your family. You will receive first access to register for the upcoming season if you have an account credit on file.
It is camp policy that no refunds will be made in connection with late arrivals, early withdrawals, a camper not liking their camp’s theme, or camp dismissals due to misconduct. Missed days of camp are not refunded or transferred (e.g. missed Friday and want to come back next week for a day. However, we will do our best to provide you with any materials missed, such as robots, when applicable).
You may now cancel your registrations yourself via the Club SciKidz app! You may also email us for help or questions at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com.
Example: “Please cancel John Smith’s camp “Master Minecraft Coder” the week of June 10 at Lutheran Church of The Resurrection as he is unable to attend.”
You will receive an automated email from Active once any changes have been processed. Please verify that all camp change details are reflected correctly. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask!
Each camper should bring a lunch, snacks, and drinks each day. Since we have an outdoor component, a small water bottle is advisable. Sunscreen and a hat are recommended. Please see our policy and waiver concerning the application of sunscreen under our FAQ Risk Management category. Electronic devices are not permitted at camp and will be confiscated until picked up by a parent.
Campers may be dropped off anytime between 8:00-9:00 am and must be picked up by 5:00 pm. The camp runs between 9-4 pm.
Each camper will receive one t-shirt with each week they register for camp. T-shirts are highly recommended to be worn each day of camp. Additional shirts can be purchased at the time of registration for $12.
Safety Management
Club SciKidz does not permit non-campers (parents or unregistered students) to sit in on our camps. We require all of our employees to undergo thorough background and reference checks. We understand that parents are very interested in what their children are doing at camp. We have, therefore, created our Family Day event. Family Day takes place on Friday afternoons to provide parents with an opportunity to view their camper’s projects and get a better understanding of their child’s camp experience.
Club SciKidz camps are blanketed with a variety of insurance policies. These include: General Liability, Accident and Medical, an Umbrella Liability Policy and Sexual Molestation.
Employees receive a combination of online and in-person training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz Camp Staff Training Package, where we provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Counselors also go through core competency training in their particular subject areas with a combination of online and hands-on courses.The staff also has access to our Learning Management System-The Club SciKidz Academy through the season.
Safety measures include:
- Club SciKidz personnel will ensure that hats are being worn if campers bring a hat to camp. If the Permission to Apply Sunscreen has been signed by parent/guardian, the Director(s) will assist in reapplying sunscreen.
- Children at all camp sites will have regular access to water fountains or drinking water taps. Campers should remember to bring their own water bottles and to fill up throughout the day.
- Club SciKidz counselors will plan lower activity games/activities when the sun is the strongest and will take advantage of shaded areas throughout the day.
In addition, please download our Guidelines for Outdoor Play.
Safety is our number one goal at Club SciKidz. All of our campers are supervised 100% of the time. We do not allow cell phones and other electronic devices at camp because most of them have built-in cameras and we do not have the ability to monitor internet use. Each camp location has a number of staff that are trained in CPR and First Aid. There is also a first aid kit available.
All staff go through emergency and crisis management training. Staff are never allowed to be alone with children. All of our staff must pass state and national background checks.
When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.
Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.
Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.
Club SciKidz has been dedicated to the health and safety of our campers for over 20 years.
While COVID-19 presented challenges, we adopted safety protocols that allowed us to have a successful 2022 camp season. Research shows the 2022 summer camp season nationwide was one of the healthiest ever!
We plan to continue wiping down surfaces with disinfectant between rotations and at the end of the day, supervising hand washing before eating and after using the restroom, and requiring campers to use hand sanitizer upon arrival at camp and before heading home.
The individual camp location requirements determine mask usage. Our staffers are required to be vaccinated. As always, please keep any sick campers at home. We will ask you to pick up your child if they become ill at camp.
We will continue to monitor CDC guidelines and adjust our protocols as necessary.
We look forward to a fun, safe, and scientific camp season!
If your child has to be given medications at camp, you must fill out our medical form and take that form to camp on the first day. All medications must be given to our Camp Director at check-in. The medication must be in original containers that identify the prescribing physician (if a prescription drug), the name of the medication, the dosage, and the frequency of administration. The medication will be dispensed as instructed by you. This policy also includes Epi-Pens. Campers are not allowed to hold onto their Epi-Pens.
Tuition
We offer multi-session discounts of $10 off multiple camps and multi-sibling discounts of $10 off for more than one camper. The multi-session and multi-sibling discounts are taken automatically at registration.
Contact us for special group discounts.
Every year Club SciKidz makes available a large number of scholarships for our camps with our Shelby Jean Scholarship Program. These are 100% scholarships to families that need assistance providing the camp experience for their children. Requirements require a letter explaining your financial circumstances, a reference from your child’s teacher, and a brief letter from your child expressing their desire to attend our science and technology camps. One scholarship per family please!
Please click here to download the application and start the scholarship process.
Full day camps typically start at $525 per week (prices vary by location and camp theme). Some camps may have an additional Lab Fee, they will be listed separately.
Hours – Our week is Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Before care is available from 8am and after care ends at 5pm.
Already Registered?
When you complete the camp registration, you will receive an email describing your family’s online account. Please safely store this information. Your login information established during registration will allow you access to your account where you can see what camps you have registered for. You can also print off statements for company flex plans and child tax credits.
This login information should also be used to login into your Club SciKidz App. The App links can be found at the bottom of our Home Page.
The “Account” link is at the top of any of our website pages.
If you forget your password you may request it from our registration service by clicking the “Account” link at the top of our page.
If the camp is full, it will be marked as “full” when you try to register. You will have the option of being placed on a waiting list.
At this point, you do have the capability of choosing another camp that has space. We have an automatic system within our registration platform that will notify you if an opening occurs. If you register, you will receive an email confirmation. If you have already registered for a different camp, please contact our office via email at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com, or by phone at 425-623-4452, so we can make the necessary account adjustment.
The Camper Welcome Packet is a four page document containing very specific information about our camps. The packet delivers specific information about, required forms, extended hours, fees, tax id #, what you should and should not bring to camp, our medication policy, etc.
Camper Welcome Packet »
Staff Qualifications and Ratios
Employees receive a combination of online and in-person training before the camp season begins. The training includes Club SciKidz Camp Staff Training Package, where we provide frontline staff with foundational knowledge in the areas of camp-centered leadership, creating community, reducing injuries and illness, bullying prevention, risk management, and recognizing and reporting child abuse.
Counselors also go through core competency training in their particular subject areas with a combination of online and hands-on courses.The staff also has access to our Learning Management System-The Club SciKidz Academy through the season.
Our pledge is to put your children in the company of the most trustworthy and capable individuals we can hire-Lead Instructors and Counselors (assistant instructors) who are well suited to the task of caring for campers. The effort we put into screening and selecting our staff is part of that pledge.
Our staff work with your children in the context of a visible, well scrutinized environment that has many built-in checks and balances. Lead Instructors and Counselors are supervised by the Camp Directors guided by clear, firm policies regarding behavior. Their actions are visible to co-workers and campers.
All of our Camp Directors are certified teachers currently working in the classroom. Our Lead and Assistant Instructors come from the best local and out-of-state universities and colleges and have teaching experience or are enrolled in a teacher education program.
Each employee experiences an intense background and reference check. Our goal is to hire as many science, math, engineering, computer science and education majors as we can.
We do not hire CITs or high school students. All college counselors (Assistant Instructors) must have completed their freshman year and be enrolled for their sophomore year.
For ages 7-13, our we try to keep our ratio as close to 12:1 as possible. For ages 4-6 our ratios are 10-1.
We realize that smaller classes allow campers additional one-on-one attention. Many of our programs are designed to accommodate both beginners and advanced learners.
Food / Special Needs
Club SciKidz instructors are trained to handle special circumstances to a limited extent. We have found that if children are able to function without an aide at school, they generally do very well at camp. If your child does require an aide at school, you must ensure that an aide accompanies your child to camp. All aides must be at least 18 years of age and not related to the camper. Over the years we have had many children with special needs and they usually do very well. However, if for some reason it is determined that camp is not a suitable for your child, the total tuition for camp is non-refundable per our cancelation policy. Please call us if you have any additional questions. 425-623-4452
Club SciKidz does not provide any food service to campers. Parents should be sure to pack a snack and drink for the morning, and lunch and a drink for the lunch hour. In addition, if your child is enrolled in the Post Camp services it is advisable to pack an extra drink and snack.
When filling out our online registration form, please list all allergies and medications that need to be administered. You may bring any medications the first day of camp with written instructions describing frequency and dosage. The medical authorization form must be brought the first day of camp. Medications must be provided in their original containers.
Epi-Pens must be given to the Camp Director on Monday mornings. Epi Pens are not allowed to be kept in the camper’s classroom or on the person of the camper. In extreme allergy situations the camp counselor will have access to the Epi Pen in their classroom.
Please keep in mind that we are a nut-free zone.
Camps and Curriculum
Since we have taken into account many considerations in matching our age groups and camp themes, we generally like to adhere to those requirements. Please remember that an age group contains not only a certain intellectual and skill set but also a certain level of social maturity. These requirements allow Club SciKidz to meet the needs of each camper. If you have additional questions, please feel free to call us at 425-623-4452.
Our camps are for children grades PK-7th . Each camp description has a recommended participation grade level.
Club SciKidz carefully considers the grade range for each course as we receive feedback from our instructors, parents, and campers. Our grade policy is to allow you to take a course provided you meet the grade requirement which is the rising grade level your child will reach when they start the following school year. Example: If you see a course for grades 4-7 and your child is currently in second grade and will be a third grader by the fall, you can register your child for that course.
Please note that you will see some camps listed in the multiple grade categories. As children move towards middle school age, parents can choose to place their child in an older age camp, depending on the child’s abilities and experience with the subject matter. However, be aware that the older group’s conversation will sometimes turn more mature.
Please contact us with questions.
Cancellation/Transfer Policies
Full day camps typically start at $525 per week (prices vary by location and camp theme). Some camps may have an additional Lab Fee, they will be listed separately.
Hours – Our week is Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm. Before care is available from 8am and after care ends at 5pm.
REFUND CANCELLATION POLICY
NEW feature for 2025: You now are able to self-cancel transfer or cancel your registrations! Simply log into our Club SciKidz app or your Active account via internet browser to proceed. Our policy encourages early decisions so as not to affect other customers or our ability to efficiently deliver our programs. It is also based on the fact that supplies are purchased for your child in early Spring. Because we cover Active’s registration fees for you, each registration cancellation will incur a fee to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions. This fee is built into our policy timetable outlined below.
CAMP TRANSFER:
If your child is not able to attend their scheduled camp week(s), we recommend trying to transfer their registration(s) to a different week or location. Simply log into our Club SciKidz App or your Active account via internet browser to proceed. The new camp week(s) must be within the same summer season and must have availability. All transfer requests must be submitted at least 1 week before the camp’s start date. We cannot process a transfer within 1 week of the start date or after a camp week has begun.
If you are beyond the self-transfer transfer or wish for us to handle the transfer, please follow these instructions.
Once you have determined your new selection(s), email us at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com.com with the subject line “Transfer Request.” Be sure to include your camper’s full name and complete details about which camp registration(s) to transfer.
Example: “Please transfer John Smith’s camp “Minecraft Camp” the week of June 13 at ST. James UMC to camp “Great Masters” the week of June 27 at Bridgepoint Church.”
Cancellation Policy:
Full refunds will be given until April 1st. A 75% refund will be given between April 2nd and May 31st.
No refunds will be made after June 1st. Because we cover Active’s registration fees for you, any cancellations will incur a $15 cancellation fee (per camp) to cover administrative costs. There are no exceptions.
After June 1st, you have the option of switching to another week or location. You can also receive a 100% credit for the following summer. Please email us and let us know which option you would like.
ILLNESS/INJURY: if your child has an unexpected illness (ex: flu/strep/Covid etc) or injury (ex: broken leg) that prevents them from attending the entire week of camp, please contact us immediately. After a Dr’s note is provided, 100% of the camp tuition will be credited to your account for the following summer.
Account credits are valid for 1 year, can be used for any Club SciKidz Seattle North camps; and can be used for any member of your family. You will receive first access to register for the upcoming season if you have an account credit on file.
It is camp policy that no refunds will be made in connection with late arrivals, early withdrawals, a camper not liking their camp’s theme, or camp dismissals due to misconduct. Missed days of camp are not refunded or transferred (e.g. missed Friday and want to come back next week for a day. However, we will do our best to provide you with any materials missed, such as robots, when applicable).
You may now cancel your registrations yourself via the Club SciKidz app! You may also email us for help or questions at supportnseattle@clubscikidz.com.
Example: “Please cancel John Smith’s camp “Master Minecraft Coder” the week of June 10 at Lutheran Church of The Resurrection as he is unable to attend.”
You will receive an automated email from Active once any changes have been processed. Please verify that all camp change details are reflected correctly. If you have any questions at all, please feel free to ask!