Open house Thursday for Bellevue summer camps

Parents, children and teens can learn about day camps and programs available for youth ages 3 to 17 at the Summer Day Camps Open House on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St.

 

Parents, children and teens can learn about day camps and programs available for youth ages 3 to 17 at the Summer Day Camps Open House on Thursday from 5-8 p.m. at Crossroads Community Center, 16000 NE 10th St.

The event will feature demonstrations, hourly prize drawings, opportunities to meet with program staff and instructors, and registration assistance. Bellevue residents and non-residents are encouraged to come and explore a variety of camps and summer programs sponsored by Bellevue Parks & Community Services.

Summer day camps begin June 20; registration is on a first-come, first-served basis, and is open until the camps and classes are filled. Registration is also available online at www.MyParksAndRecreation.com

Programs this summer include: Mad Science; Play-Well TEKnology pre-engineering and engineering camps; youth dance classes with JoVann Edwards; art programs with Beth Hay; Crossroads preschool/pre-kindergarten programs with Ms. Vicky; and cheer camps with Anne Taylor; Magic Reading; creative writing; math series and chess with Michelle Vallene; Bellevue Youth Theatre; Great Summer Adventure Camp for middle-school students (grades 6-8); Zumba fitness classes with Pamela Beck; and youth sports camps, including skate camps, Soccer Tech soccer camps, Steve Goucher’s pro baseball camp and iBall.

For more information about the open house, call 425-452-4874. For general information about Bellevue Parks & Community Services camps and summer programs, call 425-452-6885, or visit http://www.bellevuewa.gov/parks_connections.htm.