Academic/Science Camps
Camp Code for Girls+, July 13-17, Eastern Washington University. Free one-week coding/technology camp for students entering grades 7-9. Program intended to spark interest in pursuing future careers in the STEM fields. Participants take part in a variety of educational coding games and activities led by experienced women software developers. Camp Code introduces participants to a variety of women in technology and explores the diverse opportunities available to women who code. Before and after care available. Sponsored by Fast Enterprises in partnership with Eastern Washington University. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Free, https://www.fastenterprises.com/camp-code/
Camp Foley invites middle schoolers to experience a four-day immersive journey at the Foley Center Library at Gonzaga University. Program offered June 29-July 2 or July 6-9, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.) Exploring learning thematic topics under (Re)connecting with Spokane, campers can delve into regional history and environmental stewardship. Campers can also handle vintage artifacts in the University Archives, explore Lake Arthur, and visit the Bing Crosby House. Camp Foley balances hands-on learning and creation in the Digital Scholarship Lab with active games in the Foley Quad and quiet reading. $480, Lunch and snacks included. matthies@gonzaga.edu, https://www.gonzaga.edu/news-events/stories/2026/3/27/discover-your-story-at-camp-foley, (509) 313-7017.
Camp Sweyolakan Overnight Camp, June 22-Aug. 21, for campers grades 1-12, Camp Fire is about building confidence, friendships, and life skills in a fun, inclusive, and adventurous community. Camp runs Sunday-Thursday most weeks. Campers stick with a small group and counselor all week. They fill their days with swimming, boating, high and low ropes courses, nature programming and skill building, archery, outdoor cooking, hiking, games, and so much more. Unplug, explore, and make memories that last a lifetime!, Session 1 June 22-26, Session 2 June 28-July 2, Session 3 July 5-9, Session 4 July 12-16, Session 5 July 26-30, Session 6 Aug. 2-6, Session 7 Aug. 9-13, Session 8 Aug. 16-21 (Sunday through Friday), $675. Teens can join Dishwasher program to earn camp session for free, and adults are invited to volunteer and be part of the fun too. campfire@campfireinc.org, http://www.campfireinc.org, (509) 747-6191.
EWU 2-Day Community Forensics Summer Camp, June 25-26, explore the world of crime scene investigation. Designed for students in grades 7-12, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. both days, $150. pce@ewu.edu, https://pce.ewu.edu/ewu/course/course.aspx?catId=58
Gonzaga Prep academic programs include Future Founders, 10:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. June 22-25, campers grades 4-8 will engage in entrepreneurial thinking by identifying problems, developing ideas, creating business concepts, and presenting solutions through collaborative, project-based learning.$107.50. Middle School Study Skills 9:30-11 a.m. Aug. 17-20, grades 6-8, $107.50. Robotics 8-10 a.m. or 10:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. or 12:30-2:3 0 p.m. June 22-25, grades 4-8, $117.50. Science Safari 10:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. June 22-25, grades 3-7, $107.50. Smart Paws Chess Camp, 10:05 a.m.-12:05 p.m. or 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 22-25, grades 3-7, $122.50. STEM Stories, 8-10 a.m. June 22-25, grades 1-4, $117.50. Writers Workshop 8-10 a.m. or 12:30-2:30 p.m. June 22-25, grades 5-8, $107.50. Gprep.com/summercamps or mmcarland@gprep.com.
Satori Academic Summer Camp, July 19-25, Eastern Washington University. Week-long residential experience designed for gifted/highly capable high school and middle school students who enjoy the pursuit of academics. The “pre-college" experience offers participants the opportunity to enroll in their choices of 27 mini-courses such as criminal forensics, songwriting, the philosophy of Dungeons and Dragons, dollars and sense (beginners guide to financial success) and more. Participants will also have access to EWU's recreational facilities like the Olympic-size swimming pool, climbing wall, ice skating rink, and volleyball courts. satoricamp@ewu.edu or https://inside.ewu.edu/satoricamp/
Satori Junior Academic Camp, June 22-26, Hosted by Eastern Washington University but held at Libby Center. This year's theme is "Who am I?" Campers will investigate personal identity though hands-on inquiry and reflection with guiding questions such as: How do I learn best? How does my birth order influence my personality? What makes me... me? and which events in my life and family history have shaped who I am today? Learning will happen through a variety of activities which may include storytelling, projects, cooperative social investigations, and reflective workshops that will help campers connect evidence to a better self-understanding. Camp participants will also have a chance to participate in a variety of experiences, such as outdoor activities, linguistic exercises including Japanese calligraphy, problem solving puzzles and games, and inquiry sessions developing intuitive and deductive reasoning. All camp curriculum is carefully crafted to nurture higher level thinking skills. Email satoricamp@ewu.edu for info or https://inside.ewu.edu/satoricamp/satori-junior-camp/
Spark Central Creative Camps and Teen Workshops include Rip and Reclaim, June 22-26, grades 9-12; Video Adventure Lab June 29-July 2, grades 6-8; Making An Impression, July 6-10, grades 9-12; Girls Rock Lab, Central Spokane Public Library, grades 3-8, July 13-17, July 20-024 and rehearsal and cocnert July 24; Teen Writers Workshop July 27-31, grades 9-12; Stop the Motion Start the Beats July 27-31, grades 3-5; Lego Robotics Storytime grades 2-6, Aug. 10-14. Learn more at spark-central.org/camps or info@spark-central.org.
Spokane County Library District camps include Camp Read-a-Rama, June 22-July 30 at Spokane Valley Library, for kids entering grades 2-5. Summer program includes opportunities to read and explore children’s books during camp and then use the books’ themes for camp activities, crafts, music, and games. Registration is required. One registration covers all four days of camp. All camp sessions have the same themes. (Please register for only one session.) Sessions are June 22-25, June 29-July 2, July 6-9, July 13-16, July 20-23, July 27-30. Mini Camp Read-a-Rama, for kids entering grades 2-5. Campers will read and explore children’s books during camp and then use the books’ themes for camp activities, crafts, music, and games. Locations/sessions include Deer Park Library Aug. 3-5, Airway Heights Library Aug. 11-13. Library Camp in Spanish (Campamento de verano en la biblioteca) Para niños de grados escolares del 2–5, acompañaos a realizar manualidades, escuchar cuentos, jugar y hacer experimentos de ciencia en español. Este programa está destinado a niños que entienden y están dispuestos a intentar hablar español. Spokane Valley Library Aug. 4-6 Martes a Jueves. Register at scld.org/camp. Please register for only one session/week of camp..
Washington Business Week July 1-12-17 Eastern Washington University. Program places high school students into executive roles, lets them lead real-world business simulations, and pitch to investors. Students are mentored by professionals from the business community who guide the students through the college-level curriculum. There’s also a healthcare pathway. Tuition also includes two college credits. $1,150 (scholarships available) info@wbw.org, https://www.wbw.org/our-programs/summer/, (253) 237-3545.