Childcare and Student Resource Directory for Vashon Island, Washington.
Vashon Island School District has compiled a list of some of the child care and student resources available on the island and we'd like to share that with our community. This is not a comprehensive list and we plan on adding resources throughout the year. Please contact the provider directly with specific questions on their program and availability.
2021 Summer Camps and more! Quick links:
Camp Sealth Day and Overnight Camps: https://campfireseattle.org/camp-sealth-overnight-camp/
Vashon Kids: https://vyfs.org/vashon-kids
Vashon Center for the Arts: https://vashoncenterforthearts.org/education/
Open Space: https://www.openspacevashon.com/
Vashon Wilderness Program: https://vashonwilderness.org/
Vashon Green School: http://vashongreenschool.org/
Camp Burton: https://www.campburton.com/
Journeymen camps: https://journeymen.us/camps/
Vashon sisterhood summer programs: https://www.vashonsisterhood.org/summerprograms
Seedbees Farm Summer Camp 2021 - not sure if they have a website, still investigating. To register, email: seebeesfarmcamp@gmail.com
CAMP BURTON LODGE
9325 SW Bayview Dr.
Camp Burton offers a year round multi-purpose site for individuals and organizations to reach their retreat, educational and spiritual goals, within a naturally beautiful setting. Camp Burton was established in 1909 by the American Baptist Churches, as a place for people to gather in fellowship. We welcome our guests to continue the long tradition of sharing their stories and lives with one another. Check with them for summer programs coming soon!
Email: contact@campburton.com for more info. or questions
CAMP SEALTH
Camp Sealth's Outdoor Connections
14500 SW Camp Sealth Road
Camp Sealth has camp programs geared for kids of all ages. Classic Camp features our favorite camp activities, Horse Camp gets you in the saddle, and Leadership Camps are great for teens seeking new skills and opportunities to earn service hours.
More details HERE
HUCKLEBERRY KIDS NATURE SCHOOL PROGRAMS
All 100% outdoors. We have rain & winter gear available for families to borrow for the year.
Forest Kindergarten (ages 2-6). Child-led nature immersion program (formerly known as Cedarsong Nature School). Tuition assistance available.
"Forest Keepers" (elementary-age). Weekly small groups exploring plant knowledge, variety of uses, and cultural significance. Mondays OR Tuesdays, 2-4pm. Tuition assistance available.
More information HERE
JOURNEYMEN
Band of Brothers 2020
With the world shifting rapidly around us, Journeymen is leveraging the power of technology and our local geography to meet Vashon's boys right where they're at – getting them out and into nature, engaging their bodies, and making deep connections with peers and mentors in safe and appropriate ways.
With playful adventure, heart-to-heart conversations, and engaging challenges, Band of Brothers helps boys navigate these turbulent times with a sense of balance, purpose, and confidence.
We strongly encourage families with high need for social-emotional support to register early as space may be limited.
More info HERE
VASHON KIDS
Chautauqua Elementary School Building
9309 SW Cemetery Road
Vashon Kids is a fun, safe and supportive place for kids to discover, build skills and fuel their potential. We offer affordable, quality before and after school care for island kids ages 5-12. Our School Year program includes homework assistance, clubs, daily crafts, healthy snacks,and outdoor playtime.
More info HERE
VASHON MAURY COOPERATIVE PRESCHOOL
Operating an outdoor preschool program on our newly renovated playground. We've made several important improvements to the outdoor classroom including: an outdoor sink, rain shelters, new climbers and new dramatic play stations. We have stayed true to our Co-operative model which means all parents work one day in the class as a co-teacher, learning along side their child. Parents participate in monthly parent education calls (via zoom) where they can connect to a community of other parent and get parenting support.
Toddler Class:
Meets Wednesdays from 9:30-11:30. Parent attends with child. Child must be 1 by August 31st. Tuition is $90/Month.
2-3 Class:
Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-11:30am. Parents attend one day. Child must be 2 by August 31st. Tuition is $130/Month.
3-4 Class
Meets Wednesday through Friday 9am-11am. Parents attend one day. Child must be 3 by August 31st. Tuition is $180/month.
4/5 Class
Meets Tuesday through Friday 12:45pm-3:15pm. Parents attend one day. Child must be 4 by August 31st. Tuition is $290/month.
VASHON SISTERHOOD
Using our foundational Sisterhood Circles model, we will come together weekly to build connection, community, and compassionate listening skills. As Circle members develop the trust and confidence together to “speak from the heart, and listen to each other from the heart, with no judgement” participants will have the opportunity to explore personal strengths, passions and values, build self-care skills and self-esteem, and most importantly, laugh and HAVE FUN together!
Sisterhood Roots
A summer day camp for rising 3rd-5th graders. June 28th-July 2nd, 10am-3pm. Outdoors at the Open Space. Cost is $280-$385 *sliding scale. Financial aid available.
Rise Up!
A summer camp for rising 6th-8th graders. More information coming soon on the website.
Rites of Passage
More information coming soon on the website.
Learn more HERE
VASHON WILDERNESS PROGRAM
Nurture Through Nature
Vashon Wilderness Program provides nature immersion experiences that cultivate a deep relationship between self, community and the natural world. Programs available from ages 4 and up.
Nature Mysteries Camp
Ages 4-6. 9:30am-1:30pm. July/August. $290/week.
Herbal Camp
Ages 7-10. 9:00am-3:00pm. July 12-16, July 26-30. $340/week.
Nature Adventurers Camp
Ages 7-10. 9:00am-3:00pm. July/August. $340/week.
Wilderness Survival Camp
Ages 11-13. 9:30am-3:30pm. July 12-16, July 26-30. $340/week.
Scout Skills Camp
Ages 11-13. 9:30am-3:30pm. July 19-23, Aug 2-6. $340/week.
Learn more HERE