Imagine offers 10 weeks of exciting and fun Summer Camps in 2026. Subscribe to our e-news to keep up with updates!
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Members:
March 9 at 11:00 a.m.
Open for All:
March 12 at 11:00 a.m.
*NEW* Kids enjoy an entire day with Extended Play! *NEW*
*NEW* More camps designed for 9–12 year-olds! *NEW*
Ages 4–5 Camps |
Ages 6–8 Camps |
Ages 9–12 Camps |
Add Extended Play to Your Summer Camps!
Need a little more time in your day? Add Extended Play when you register for a full-day camp and enjoy expanded drop-off and pick-up times. Campers can arrive as early as 8:30 a.m. and stay as late as 5:00 p.m. Our team will provide a fun, supervised play experience throughout the Museum exhibits before and after camp.
Available for full-day campers only enrolled in full-day camps.
CAMPS for Ages 4–5
- Designed for kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
- Campers must be able to use the restroom completely independently.
- Age exceptions are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please submit an inquiry to education@imaginecm.org to find the most appropriate fit for your camper.
- Campers should bring a water bottle. Preschool camps do not have a snack break; please plan accordingly.
- All camps run Monday through Friday, 9 to 12 p.m.
- Camps run at Imagine Children’s Museum or the Evergreen Arboretum. Please check your specific camp for the location.
- The first Preschool Camp takes place the week of June 22.
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Soccer Stars: Courage on the Field
June 22 – 26
***Held at Evergreen Arboretum!***
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Kick, run, giggle, and grow! In Soccer Stars, young players will explore soccer basics through themed games, imaginative challenges, and team adventures designed just for ages 4–5. Along the way, campers will practice big character traits that great teammates need—like courage, patience, and sharing—while building confidence with every pass and goal.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
The Little Vet Clinic
June 29 – July 3
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Welcome to Imagine’s Animal Clinic, where little veterinarians-in-training specialize in check-ups, cuddles, and creature care! Focusing on animals in the Pacific Northwest and our favorite household pets, campers will explore the basics of veterinary care through playful activities and imagination-filled adventures. We’ll discover how animals grow from babies to adults, peek inside with pretend “X-rays,” and create animal-inspired art as we celebrate all our furry (and feathered!) friends.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Bees and Botany
July 6 – July 10
***Held at Evergreen Arboretum!***
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Step into a garden buzzing with life! In Bees and Botany, campers will explore flowers, plants, and the busy insects that help gardens grow through stories, songs, and hands-on discovery. We’ll investigate how seeds travel, create nature-inspired art, try simple garden experiments, and make “seed lollipops” to take home—so campers can grow a little garden magic of their own.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Splash Lab
July 13 – 17
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Water is everywhere—let’s follow it! Campers will dive into hands-on water adventures as we explore puddles, clouds, soil, and seas through playful experiments and creative challenges. We’ll test what sinks or floats, discover which materials soak up water (and which don’t), and design boats ready to sail. Expect big curiosity, little scientists, and plenty of “WOW!” moments.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Launch Squad
July 20 – 24
***Held at Evergreen Arboretum!***
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Calling all inventors and sky explorers! Campers will design, build, and test high-flying creations—from rockets and launchers to gliders and kites. Using the Arboretum’s wide-open space as our flight zone, we’ll experiment with design, make improvements, and see what makes creations soar farther, faster, and higher. Expect hands-on engineering, teamwork, and big launch-day excitement!
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
On the Go!
July 27 – 31
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Buckle up—it’s time to roll, race, and soar! Campers will explore all the ways we move through the world, from speedy cars to roaring trains and flying planes. We’ll create tire-track art, haul big loads with dump trucks, and build ramps to test which racecars go the fastest. Each day brings a new transportation adventure filled with creativity, movement, and hands-on fun.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Little Lab of Wonders
August 3 – 7
***Held at Evergreen Arboretum!***
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Step into our Little Lab of Wonders—where science is full of surprises! Each day, campers will explore hands-on experiments with magnets, colors, and fizzing reactions. Mix, swirl, test, and discover using real tools and big curiosity—learning that the best part of science is asking questions and trying something new.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Into the Woods
August 10 – 14
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Step into the forest—without leaving the museum! Campers will explore the wonders of the woods through imaginative play, stories, hands-on discovery, and nature-inspired art. We’ll learn about forest plants and animals, follow woodland tracks and clues, camp under a pretend night sky, and build friendships as we celebrate the wild forest friends we meet along the way.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Farmers Market Friends
August 17 – 21
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
It’s market day at camp! Campers will explore fruits, vegetables, and farm goodies through imaginative play, stories, and creative projects. Teamwork and kindness take center stage as we discover where food comes from, learn about farms, and meet the people who run them. Put it all together and feel the power of community in action as we build our very own farmers market inside the museum!
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 4-5 who have not yet entered Kindergarten.
Big Bug Adventure
August 24 – 28
Imagine Children’s Museum
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Crawl, flutter, wriggle, and wonder! Campers will explore the fascinating world of bugs through playful discovery, stories, creative art, and hands-on learning. Meet some bugs and make a bug hotel as we investigate where bugs live and their important role in nature—all while practicing curiosity, kindness, and scientific observation.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
CAMPS FOR AGES 6–8
- Designed for kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
- Age exceptions are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please submit an inquiry to education@imaginecm.org to find the most appropriate fit for your camper.
- All camps will have a brief (10-minute) snack break built into each day. Campers must bring their own snack and eat only at designated times and places. Campers should also bring a water bottle.
- All camps run Monday through Friday.
- All camps run full-days from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Campers must bring their own lunch for full-day camps (refrigerators and microwaves not available).
- The first Elementary Camps take place the week of June 22.
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
World Play Adventures
June 22 – 26
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Travel the globe through games, geography, and culture! Campers will explore countries around the world as they discover how sports and traditional games reflect the places and communities that created them.
Each day, we’ll focus on different continents and spotlight a few countries through movement-based games, hands-on creative projects, music, stories, symbols, and celebrations.
Campers will practice using maps and globes, learn greetings in new languages, and build an understanding that different cultures bring different ways to play—and that’s something to celebrate.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Outside the Lines Art Studio
June 29 – July 3
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Go beyond the canvas in a week all about various types of art! Campers will explore bold materials and creative techniques as they experiment with color, pattern, movement, and design. From optical illusions and kinetic sculptures to colorful chemistry and stop-motion animation, this camp is all about trying new art forms, building creative confidence, and making projects that wow.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
The Great Pirate Quest
July 6 – 10
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Ahoy! Campers will become part of a pirate crew where teamwork and character are the greatest treasure. We’ll create a Pirate Code based on fairness, bravery, and being true to yourself, then test it through team challenges and clue-solving missions. The week ends with an epic map-led search for hidden treasure.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Enchanted Engineering
July 13 – 17
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
How strong was the bridge in the Three Billy Goats Gruff? Could a huff and a puff really have blown the Little Pigs’ houses away? See the wonder behind design and engineering as we bring fairy tale builds to life with creative projects inspired by our favorite stories!
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Robots: Built for Adventure
July 20 – 24
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Robots are on the move! Campers will meet some robots and explore how they sense their surroundings, respond to commands, and help people solve problems every day. From robot dance parties to rover missions inspired by real-world explorations, get hands-on with robots and program them through each adventure we take!
Materials fee included
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Makers Studio
July 27 – 31
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will step into the makerspace to design, build, and create using a variety of maker tools and materials. Campers will follow the engineering design process to overcome various challenges with technology they build and test. This camp celebrates creativity, problem-solving, and the pride of making something original.
Materials fee included
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Dino Rangers
August 3 – 7
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join the Dino Rangers research team! Campers will travel back in time to explore dinosaurs and fossils through hands-on activities. We’ll hatch dinosaur eggs, map dig sites, and use paleontology tools to uncover prehistoric mysteries in a week full of discovery and fun.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Superhero Academy
August 10 – 14
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Suit up—Superheroes-in-training will design their powers and use imagination to save the day! Campers will create costumes, vehicles, and gadgets while exploring the real-life science behind superpowers like speed, flight, and invisibility. This high-energy camp blends creativity, teamwork, and heroic missions from start to finish.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Snack Attack!
August 17 – 21
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Get ready for a week of tasty creativity! Campers will learn how to make fun, healthy snacks using simple ingredients and real cooking skills they can practice at home. With guidance from instructors and a special visit from a locally recognized caterer, campers will build confidence in the kitchen and discover that making your own snacks can be delicious and empowering. Each camper will take home an “After School Snack” cookbook filled with recipes and ideas.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 6-8 who have completed Kindergarten, first, or second grade.
Natures Adventures
August 24 – 28
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Grab your field journals and explore the forces that shape our local environment! We’ll investigate how wind and water change the world around us, examine rocks and fossils, and create nature-inspired art along the way. Campers will also discover ways to care for the environment we love – and the flora and fauna we share it with – through curiosity, creativity, and hands-on discovery.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
CAMPS FOR AGES 9–12
- Designed for kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or above.
- Age exceptions are determined on a case-by-case basis. Please submit an inquiry to education@imaginecm.org to find the most appropriate fit for your camper.
- All camps will have a brief (10-minute) snack break built into each day. Campers must bring their own snack and eat only at designated times and places. Campers should also bring a water bottle.
- All camps run Monday through Friday.
- All 9-12 camps are full-day camps from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Campers must bring their own lunch (refrigerators and microwaves not available).
- The first Elementary Camps take place the week of June 22.
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Beat the Clock
June 22 – 26
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will compete in fast-paced physical challenges where every second counts. Each day features rotating “minute-to-win-it” style games that test speed, balance, coordination, and focus. Campers will work solo and in teams, build strategy, and learn how to bounce back, try again, and celebrate personal bests.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Cryptid Hunters
June 29 – July 3
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Calling all brave investigators! Campers will explore the weirdest corners of folklore and nature through cryptids and cryptozoology. We’ll follow maps and sightings, track clues, and work in teams to solve mysterious cases. Campers will create their own investigations and imagine what could be hiding just beyond the trail.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Innovation Studio
July 6 – 10
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Campers will take their ideas from concept to creation in a real makerspace environment. Using maker tools and technology in our Tinker Shop, campers will follow the engineering design process to design, prototype, test, and refine an original project of their own. This camp emphasizes creative problem-solving, craftsmanship, and learning how to think like a designer and engineer.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Spellbound Science
July 13 – 17
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Step into a world of wizardry where “magic” comes to life through mystery, imagination, and hands-on discovery. Campers will explore potions, illusions, enchanted challenges, and magical experiments while learning how science can create spellbinding effects. This camp blends creativity, teamwork, and wonder in a playful, fantasy-inspired setting.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Story Laboratory
July 20 – 24
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Calling all writers and illustrators! In this camp, campers will create their own children’s picture book from start to finish—writing an original story, developing characters, and illustrating each page. Campers will explore popular children’s literature, learn what makes an engaging tale, and discover how picture books are created and published. Each camper will leave with a completed picture book they wrote and illustrated themselves.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Camera to Canvas
July 27 – 31
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us in our exploration of photography as an art and science: learning how cameras work and what makes an awesome image. Explore multiple types of photography, from digital masterpieces to cyanotype sun prints! Campers will practice composition, visual storytelling, and photo editing techniques to enhance their artistic vision. We will finish the week with a collection of edited photos that showcase our new skills and creative points of view!
Materials fee included
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Spotlight Studio
August 3 – 7
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Explore performance in all its forms—acting, music, movement, comedy, spoken word, and creative storytelling! Campers will build confidence, stage presence, and collaboration skills through fun workshops, rehearsals, and performance challenges. Emphasizing encouragement and creativity, celebrate every camper’s unique talents with a joyful end-of-week showcase where everyone gets their moment to shine.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Studio Arts Lab
August 10 – 14
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Join us for a creative week filled with hands-on art exploration! Campers will experiment with a variety of mediums—including watercolor, mixed media, and clay—while learning through guided prompts, creative challenges, and plenty of open studio time.
Artists will have the freedom to focus on favorite materials or try something new, and will finish the week with a collection of original artwork that reflects their creativity, imagination, and personal style.
Materials fee included
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
Imagine Med School
August 17 – 21
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Welcome to Imagine General—Med School is in session! Campers will explore how the human body works and how modern medicine helps people feel better. We’ll learn about germs, organs, reflexes, and vital signs through hands-on discovery and imaginative hospital play. At the end of the week, campers will celebrate their learning with a Med School graduation.
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
For kids ages 9-12 who have completed third grade or higher.
The Party Project
August 24 – 28
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
The challenge: plan and host an end-of-week party for family and friends using a set budget. Throughout the week, campers will work in teams to build the event from start to finish, making decisions about theme, supplies, decorations, activities, and food planning.
Along the way, they’ll practice real-world money skills like tracking spending, budgeting, and making trade-offs, while building leadership, collaboration, and creative problem-solving. The week wraps with a celebration for families and friends that campers designed and brought to life.