Summer Camps List 2026

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 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.

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.

Broadway Experience Day Camp Musical Theatre Training Institute at the Coeur d'Alene Summer Theatre: Lights. Music. Action!, Weeklong camp 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6-Aug. 14 at North Idaho College is designed for ages 8-13. It features voice and movement training, improv games, behind-the-scenes theatre tours, and Q&A sessions with Broadway professionals from across the nation. Each session culminates in a real performance, with solo audition opportunities, before an invited audience. Sessions include Pasek & Paul Week July 6-10; Ahrens & Flaherty Week July 13-17; Jeanine Tesori Week; Alan Menken Week, July 27-31; Andrew Lloyd Webber Week; Aug 3-7; Stephen Schwartz Week, Aug. 10-14. info@cdasummertheatre.com, cstmtti.com/enroll/camps, (208) 219-5175.

Gonzaga University Summer Dance Intensives, July 27-31 and Aug. 3-7. Dance Intensives for ages 9-13 (junior/beginner/intermediate) and ages 13-20 (senior/intermediate/advanced) focus on ballet and contemporary technique with supplemental classes in jazz, hip-hop, modern, musical theatre, and multicultural dance forms. Classes taught by Gonzaga University Faculty and guest artists in the Gonzaga Dance Studios and the Myrtle Woldson Performing Arts Center. Registration includes an SDI t-shirt and lunch on final day. Auditions are not required as a placement class will be held on the first day of the workshop. Junior $350 until July 11 then increases to $400. Seniors $250, and increases to $300 on July 11. dance@gonzaga.edu, http://www.gonzaga.edu/college-of-arts-sciences/departments/theatre-dance/dance/prospective-student-programs/summer-dance-intensive, (509) 313-4417.

Sandra's Studio of Dance Summer Program, June 2-Aug. 20 at Spokane studio. Theme-based camps for boys and girls include high-quality, age-appropriate dance instruction, crafts, and storytelling. Fun choreography will promote rhythm and musicality while introducing foundational ballet movements. No prior experience necessary. Themes include Ballet at the Beach June 2, 4, 9, 11, 3:30-4:45 p.m., ages 3-6, $100. Fairytale Fantasy June 22-25 9-9:45 a.m. ages 2.5-4, $60. Bluey Ballet July 13-16 9-10:30 a.m. ages 3-5 $125. Carnival in the Clouds July 13-16 10:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. ages 6-9 $200. Animal Adventures July 27-30 9-9:45 a.m. ages 2.5-4 $60. Mermaid Magic July 27-30 10-11:30 a.m. ages 4-6 $125. Winter Wonderland Aug. 17-20 9:00-10:30 a.m. ages 3-6 $125. Marquee Mix-up Aug. 17-20 10:45 a.m.-2:45 p.m. ages 7-10 $250. Dance Intensive (ballet, tap, conditioning, modern improv) June 22-25 10 a.m.-3 p.m. ages 10+, 2+ years of dance experience recommended $350. Lunch Break Ballet Classes (open work, including pointe and pre-pointe) July 27-30 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m. ages 10+, 2+ years of dance experience recommended $100. Children under 10 may wear comfy clothes, ballet attire, or costumes. Dancers in the intensive and lunch break classes should wear ballet attire. Parents and caregivers encouraged to attend a short performance on the last day of camp. spokanestudioofdance@gmail.com, https://www.sandraolgardsstudioofdance.com/summer, (509) 838-7464.

All Northwest Football Passing Academy, 5-9 p.m. July 17 and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 18, The Fields at Real Life, Post Falls. Quarterbacks, wide receivers, running backs and tight ends will learn from a staff with extensive collegiate and professional experience as they participate in on-field skill development and position specific video analysis. $275, allnwfootball@gmail.com, allnorthwestfootball.com, (509) 859-3403.

Archery Camps, July 14-17 or July 28-31. Spokane Parks and Recreation offers two camps for ages 8-17. The first is Explore Archery Camp with Dragon Flight Academy. Program teaches skills for youth new to archery. Participants will learn range safety, proper form, and the basics of shooting while exploring different types and styles of archery through fun, skill-building activities. Archers will also be introduced to basic scoring and earn achievement tags as they complete each stage of the camp. All necessary equipment is provided. $150. Next Steps Archery Camp, ages 8-17, July 14-17 or 28-31. Camp is for youth who have completed Explore Archery and are ready to advance their training. Archers will sharpen their skills through focused practice, learn to shoot with greater precision, and take on new challenges designed to build confidence and consistency. This camp introduces basic scoring and structured practice, helping archers prepare for the next level of archery development. All necessary equipment is provided. $150. pokanerec.org, (509) 755-2489. Scholarships available: https://my.spokanecity.org/recreation/scholarships/

Chasing Gravity Activity Center in Spokane offers weeklong summer camps for kids of all skill levels June 22-Aug. 21. Campers will do instructional time in gymnastics, dance, cheer or ninja depending on the camp, plus play themed games and create crafts. Half day and full day options available along with an option for early drop off or late pick up. Pricing varies based on camp length and other options selected (509) 244-7061 or contact@chasingravity.com.

Disc Golf Super Summer Camp, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation offers weeklong sessions for ages 10-16 to help campers learn and discover new skills and talents or tune up their game with personal skill development. July 13-17 or Aug. 3-7. First two days at North YMCA Disc Golf Course, second two days at Liberty Park Disc Golf Course, and a final tournament Whitewater Disc Golf Course will conclude the week with prizes. All students receive 3 discs and a bag. Camp operated by US Youth Disc Golf Association. Welcome packet with further information provided after registration. Meet first two days at North YMCA 10727 N Newport Hwy Spokane. $149. spokanerec.org, (509) 755-2489. Scholarships available: https://my.spokanecity.org/recreation/scholarships/

NBC offers a variety of sports day and overnight camps for boys and girls of all skill levels ages 8-17. Camps at University of Puget Sound include Complete Player Volleyball Camp, June 29-July 2, girls 11-18; Elite Volleyball Camp July 27-30, girls 14-18. Whitworth University camps include Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, Aug. 3-6, boys/girls 10-14 and Aug. 10-12, boys and girls 8-12; Middle School Complete Player Basketball Camp July 13-16, boys 11-14; High School Player Basketball Camp July 13-16, boys 14-17; Middle School Volleyball Camp July 17-19, girls 11-14; High School Volleyball Camp, July 21-24, girls, 13-17; Middle School Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 27-30, boys and girls, 11-14; High School Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 27-30, boys and girls, 14-17; Complete Player Junior Basketball Overnight Camp, July 6-9, boys and girls, 9-11; Middle School Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 6-9, boys and girls, 11-14; High School Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 6-9, boys and girls, 14-17; Intro Volleyball Day Camp, June 17-19, boys and girls, 9-12; Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, June 17-19, boys and girls, 8-12; Middle School Complete Player Basketball Camp, June 22-25, boys and girls, 11-15; Middle School Complete Player Basketball Camp, June 29-July 2, boys and girls, 11-15. Walla Walla Community College Student Rec Center camps include Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, Aug. 3-5, boys and girls age 7-9; Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 20-23, boys and girls, 10-15; Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 6-9, boys and girls, 10-12; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 6-9, girls, 13-16. Pullman Christian School includes Complete Skills Volleyball Day, Aug. 3-6, girls 11-13, High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, Aug. 3-6, girls 14-16. Northwest Nazarene University, Complete Player Volleyball Camp, July 10-12, girls 11-17; Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 6-9, boys and girls, 11-17. Auburn Adventist Academy, Complete Player Basketball Camp, July 12-16, girls 10-15; girls Intensive Basketball Camp, July 12-16, girls 13-18; Complete Player Volleyball Camp, July 19-23, girls, 11-18; Complete Player Basketball Camp July 16-10, boys 10-18. North Idaho College, Complete Player Intensive Basketball Camp, July 13-16, girls 13-17; , Pure Shooting & Offensive Skills Basketball Camp, June 23-26, boys and girls 12-18; Complete Player Basketball Camp, June 28-July 2, boys, 10-18. Puget Sound Adventist Academy High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day July 13-16, girls 14-17; Complete Skills Basketball Camp, July 20-23, boys and girls, 11-14; Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 6-9, girls, 11-15. Anacortes High School, Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 14-16, boys and girls, 9-14. Kent Commons, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 20-22, girls 11-13; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 20-22, girls, 14-16. Cheney Middle School, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 20-22, girls 10-16. The Courts at Real Life, Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 20-23, boys and girls, 8-13; Shooting & Attack Moves Basketball Camp, July 27-30, boys and girls, 10-15; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Camp July 6-9, girls 13-16; Complete Skills Volleyball Day camp July 6-9, boys and girls 10-12; Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, June 15-18, boys and girls, 9-14; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day Camp, June 22-25, girls, 13-16, The Courts at Real Life, Complete Skills Volleyball Day Camp, June 22-25, boys and girls, 10-12. NW Sports HUB, Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 20-23, boys and girls, 9-14; Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 6-9, boys and girls, 10-12; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 6-9, girls, 13-16. Columbia Basin College, Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, July 20-23, boys and girls, 7-11; Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 27-30, boys and girls, 10-14; Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, July 6-9, boys and girls, 9-12; Complete Skills Volleyball Day, June 26-28, girls, 10-14; Complete Skills Volleyball Day, June 29-July 2, girls, 12-16. Treasure Valley Athletic Center, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 27-29, girls, 12-14. Palisades Christian Academy, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 27-30, boys and girls, 10-12; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, July 27-30, girls, 13-16. The Warehouse, Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, July 27-30, boys and girls, 10-13. Montesano Jr. Sr. High School, Complete Skills Junior Basketball Day Camp, June 11-13, boys and girls, 8-12. Aberdeen High School, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, June 22-24, girls, 10-12; High School Complete Skills Volleyball Day, June 22-24, girls 13-16. Cascade Christian Academy, Complete Skills Volleyball Day, June 22-24, girls 10-14. Puget Sound Adventist Academy, Complete Player Junior Basketball Camp, June 22-25, boys and girls, 8-12. Wenatchee High School, High School Position Basketball Day Camp, June 30- July 2, boys and girls, 13-18; Complete Skills Basketball Day Camp, June 30-July 2, boys and girls, 10-13. Camps vary in price. Nbccamps.com.

Premier Mitts Specialized Infield Camps, June 22-July 16, Shadle Park High School varsity baseball field. Camps designed to teach the fundamentals of high-level infield play for serious players only. Camps include Throwing Camp June 22-25, 8-10 a.m.; Backhands camp On the Run camp June 29-July 2, Double Play Camp July 6-9. Total Infield Camp July 6-9, Making the Routine Play Camp July 13-16, Playmaker Camp July 13-16. $200 per player per camp. Bring water and sunscreen. Discounts available for signing up for all seven camps. kenny@premiermitts.com, http://www.premiermitts.com, (509) 863-4605.

Spokane Gymnastics offers weeklong half-day and full-day gymnastic camps for ages 3-14 July 6-Aug. 14. Camps offer a mix of instructional gymnastics, games and activities, and crafts. Sessions include “Get the Summer Started” July 6-10, Adventure Camp July 13-17 and Aug. 3-7, Disney Camp July 20-24, Cheer, Parkour and Ninja Camp July 27-31, Last Chance Aug. 10-14. Prices vary depending on half-day or all day, and member or non-member. spokanegymnastics.com, servicedesk@spokanegymnastics.com or (509) 533-9646.

BASE Camp - Big Adventure Skills and Exploration. City of Spokane Parks and Recreation offer weekly BASE programs at Riverside State Park Bowl and Pitcher area, including Nature Explorers, ages 8-10. Includes daily expeditions with a focus on having fun and making memories exploring outside in nature. Sessions June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 13-17, Aug, 10-14. $439. BASE Leadership, ages 10-13. Program focuses on fun, teamwork, and skill development. Campers solve problems, help others, discover their strengths, and have a great time doing it. Each day builds on the excitement and learning of the previous day, and we take a mega field trip to somewhere awesome including Mt. Spokane, Amber Lake, and Spokane River. Sessions are July 6-10, 20-24, Aug. 3-7, Aug. 17-21. $439. spokanerec.org, (509) 755-2489. Scholarships available: https://my.spokanecity.org/recreation/scholarships/

Camp Fire Camp Dart-Lo Day Camp, June 22-August 21, 8:30 a.m.-4:15 p.m., grades pre-K-9 can enjoy days filled with ropes courses, swimming, nature programming and outdoor skills, hiking, handcrafts, cookouts, games, and so much more. Session 1 June 22-26, Session 2 June 29-July 3, Session 3 July 6-10, Session 4: July 13-17, Session 5 July 20-24, Session 6: July 27 - July 31, Session 7: August 3 - August 7, Session 8: August 10 - August 14, Session 9: August 17-21, Bus transportation available from four locations throughout Spokane. Extended hours available (free) as well as a Wednesday Overnight. $400. campfire@campfireinc.org, http://www.campfireinc.org, (509) 747-6191.

Camp Fire Camp Sweyolakan Outbacker Day Camp, July 5-Aug. 13, for grades 1-5, fun-filled day camp lets kids unplug, explore, and make new friends in a safe, inclusive community. Pick-up and drop-off happen right at the Sweyolakan Landing, and campers are home in time for dinner. Each day is packed with hiking, swimming, crafts, games, and nature adventures, all guided by a dedicated counselor who stays with your campers small group all week. Lake Coeur d'Alene, 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., $400, Session 1 July 5-9 (Sunday-Thursday), Session 2 July 26-30 (Sunday-Thursday), Session 3 Aug. 9-13 (Sunday-Thursday), Options for Wednesday overnights at camp. campfire@campfireinc.org, http://www.campfireinc.org, (509) 747-6191.

Camp Ka-Mee-Lin, June 15-Aug. 28, weekly sessions in Post Falls for grades K-6. Overall theme is "Explore Nature. Build Character. Put Other First." Camp Ka-Mee-Lin is an outdoor, screen-free, old-fashioned day camp experience where kids connect with nature, build life skills, form lasting friendships and practice kindness. Swimming, crafts, archery, water games, field games and sports, field trips and special guests. Sessions 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Extended care available 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Themes include Super Heroes June 15-19; Jurassic Journey June 22-26; USA Outdoors June 29-July 3; Ahoy Maties! July 6-10; Trailblazer Trek July 13-17; Safari Seekers July 20-24; Mission: Innovation July 27-31; Into the Woods Aug. 3-7; Gone Country Aug. 10-14; Ka-Mee-Lin Live!, Aug. 17 – 21; Aloha Party! Aug. 24-28. Each week $190, plus occasional field trip fees. Extended care extra $50 per week. Discounts available when registering for multiple weeks, or to schedule a payment plan. recreation@postfalls.gov, https://postfalls.gov/307/Programs-Events, (208) 773-0539.

Chasing Gravity Activity Center in Spokane offers weeklong summer camps for kids of all skill levels June 22-Aug. 21. Campers will do instructional time in gymnastics, dance, cheer or ninja depending on the camp, plus play themed games and create crafts. Half day and full day options available along with an option for early drop off or late pick up. Pricing varies based on camp length and other options selected (509) 244-7061 or contact@chasingravity.com.

Green Gable Explorer Camp, June 15-Aug. 21. Area youth can enjoy a variety of topics including science, sports, and more. Locations in north Spokane and south Spokane. $700/session. (509) 434-9333.

Mount Spokane Ski & Snowboard Park offers programs in July for ages 5-13 that include playing hard, exploring the mountain, making friends, and getting dirty, with an emphasis on protecting our natural resources and environment. Camps are June 29-July 1, 6-9, 13-15 and 20-23, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Mountain Adventure Camp, $209; Mountain Bike Skills Camp, $329.

Museum of North Idaho Junior Historian Summer Camp, June 30-Aug. 27, Coeur d’Alene. Enjoy fun, educational, and exciting activities. Camps run 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesday-Thursdays. Programs for grades 1-3 include Planes, Trains and Paddlewheels June 30-July 2; Forest Legends of North Idaho July 7-9, Journey to North Idaho July 14-16, Mining and Mighty Floods July 21-23. Programs for grades 4-6 include Planes, Trains and Paddlewheels Aug. 4-6; Forest Legends of North Idaho Aug. 11-13, Journey to North Idaho Aug. 18-20, Mining and Mighty Floods Aug. 25-27. $125/week. Museumni.org/summercamp or (208) 664-3448 or programs@museumni.org.

Plum Tree School Little Kid Camps, Spokane South Hill, June 15-Aug. 14, Weekdays 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Search for rainbow treasure while making new friends and exploring color. Each day campers ages 3-6 will play with color, hear stories, play games, sing songs and make beautiful things. At the end of the week we'll solve a puzzle that ends with a rainbow picnic. Camps include A Bug's Life, June 22-26; Fairies & Friends, June 29-July 3; Dragon Tales, July 6 -10. Hidden World of Gnomes, July 13-17. As I See It, July 20-24; Drum & Dance, July 27-July 31; Nature Week, Aug. 3-7; Tell Me a Tale, Aug. 10-Aug. 14; Rainbow Treasure Hunt, June 15-19, Each session $200. phaedraj@plumtreeschool.com, http://www.plumtreeschool.com

Summer Climbing Camp, Coeur Climbing, weekly sessions 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 22-Aug. 28. Ages 5-9 and 9-14 can learn climbing fundamentals, movement techniques and hold types, safety, problem solving, and teamwork. Camp provides all gear, professional instruction, snacks and more. There’s also an optional Emerge Art add-on from 12:30-2:30 p.m. coeurclimbing.com/youth-camps (208) 773-9253 info@coeurclimbing.com.

Twin Eagles Wilderness Adventure Summer Camps, June 8-Aug. 14. Camps in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and Priest River are for ages 6-13 offer transformational experiences for kids and teens through both day and overnight camps rooted in deep nature connection and skilled mentoring. Campers build confidence, resilience, and real-world skills through hands-on adventures like fire by friction, shelter building, tracking, wild foods, and earth-based crafts. In small, supportive groups, they form meaningful friendships and develop a deeper relationship with themselves, their community, and the natural world. From engaging day camps to immersive overnight experiences, each program invites participants into a more grounded, capable, and connected way of life. Sessions include Nature Adventurers Day Camp Coeur d’Alene and Wilderness Survival Day Camp June 8-12; Wildness Survival Day Camp and Crafts and Foraging Day Camp June 15-19; Nature Adventurers Day Camp and Wilderness Survival Day Camp June 22-26; Wilderness Survival Day Camp and Forest Scouts Day Camp June 29-July 3; Crafts and Foraging Day Camp and Nature Adventurers Day Camp July 6-10; Twin Eagles Overnight Camp July 19-24 and July 27-Aug. 2; Wilderness Survival Day Camp Aug. 3-7, Nature Adventurers Camp Aug. 10-14. Costs $220-$435 for day camps including scholarships, $570-$1,135 for overnight camps including scholarships. (208) 265-3685, office@twineagles.org or twineagles.org/outdoor-adventure-camp.html.

Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center offers a variety of options at Lower Twin Lakes for campers K-12 to experience the beauty of escaping to the wilderness June 22-Aug. 28. Day Camp is Monday thru Thursday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday 9 am.-3 p.m. Overnight Camps Sunday 2 p.m.-Wednesday 3 p.m. (Primary Camp) or Sunday 2 p.m.-Thursday 3 p.m. (Elementary, Middle, and High School Camps), Day Camp $300/week, June 22-26, June 29-July 3, July 6-10, 13-17, 20-24, 27-31, Aug. 3-7, 10-14, 17-21, Aug. 24-28. Sibling discounts available. Twinlow.org or (208) 352-2671 office@twinlowcamp.org.

Wilderness Survival Camps for Youth, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation offers a variety of outdoor-themed programs including Intro to Wilderness Survival, June 29-July 3 or Aug. 17-21. Ages 6-9. Learn the basics of thriving in the wild. Campers learn confidence, initiative, communication, and common sense through fun survival scenarios in teams and on their own. Skills introduced include shelters, fire building, cordage, navigation, knots, traps, primitive skills, and more. No prerequisites needed. Bring appropriate clothing, snacks, water shoes, bug spray, and lunch. Pre-camp information emailed after registration, $398. Intermediate Wilderness Survival, June 22-26 or July 27-31, ages 9-11 receive a week of building survival skills and testing themselves against real life survival scenarios! Skills taught/practiced include shelters, fire safety/building, knife safety, tracking, foraging teamwork, traps, orienteering, cordage and knots, and primitive skills. No prerequisites. Bring appropriate clothing, water shoes, bug spray, snacks, and lunch. Call Coyle Outside 541-760-0774 Meet at Riverside State Park - Equestrian Area. $452 No prerequisites needed. Advanced Wilderness Survival, ages 4-10 will go in-depth into critical survival skills using fun, challenging real life scenarios. Participants work on their own and in teams to problem solve various skills challenges and scenarios while learning skills such as shelter, fire, tool use, knife safety, traps, rope and knots, plant uses, animal tracking, primitive skills, navigation, and more! Instructors help participants build initiative, self control, confidence, and communication skills while making new friends. We play survival themed games and the week ends with an exciting final scenario! Parents are welcome to join the final ceremony the final half hour of camp. Bring appropriate clothing, water shoes, bug spray, snacks, and lunch. Pre-camp information emailed after registration. $452Bush Crafting Camp Aug. 10-14, ages 9-14 can learn about building cool things, as well as tool use, creativity, and engineering. Each day we will introduce a new building project that participants will work on throughout the week to bring home. They may include creating a wood baton, natural fiber cordage, hand carved wood spoon and/or bowl, paracord survival bracelets or belts, dream catchers, feathersticks, natural dye projects, walking sticks, fishing spears/traps, and more, $456. Call Coyle Outside for details about curriculum 541-760-0774.Call Coyle Outside. (541) 0760-0774.

Horseback Riding Camp, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation offers weeklong programs June 22-Aug. 21 at Relational Riding Academy for ages 8-13 to learn riding and other activities and equestrian knowledge. Open to beginners and kids of all levels of experience. Limited to 20 participants working in groups of 5. Camp includes horse-themed crafts, games and educational activities. Each group has a qualified adult supervisor at all times. While on horseback, each rider has a helper as needed in addition to instructor. This program is open to 2nd year campers and experienced riders. Required equipment: bicycle helmet, long pants, boots. Courses June 22-26, July 6-10, 20-24, Aug. 17-21. $350. spokanerec.org, (509) 755-2489. Scholarships available: https://my.spokanecity.org/recreation/scholarships/

Horseback Riding Camp, City of Spokane Parks and Recreation offers weeklong programs June 22-Aug. 21 at Relational Riding Academy for ages 8-13 to learn riding and other activities and equestrian knowledge. Open to beginners and kids of all levels of experience. Limited to 20 participants working in groups of 5. Time spent at camp includes horse themed crafts, games and educational activities. Each group has a qualified adult supervisor at all times. While on horseback, each rider has a helper as needed in addition to the instructor. This program is open to 2nd year campers and experienced riders. Required equipment: bicycle helmet, long pants, boots. Courses June 22-26, July 6-10, 20-24, Aug. 17-21. $350. spokanerec.org, (509) 755-2489. Scholarships available: https://my.spokanecity.org/recreation/scholarships/

Camp Spalding, a Christian camp on Davis Lake, offers weekly programs for grades 5-6, 7-8, and 9-12, and half-weekly programs for grades 2-4. Youth can participate in activities including horses, swimming, boating; rock climbing; mountain biking; zip line; ropes course; crafts; team sports and more. It also offers Family Camp Aug. 12-16, and Mom/Dad & Me Overnight June 12-13 for entering K-2 and a parent. $610 for full-week camp. http://www.campspalding.org

Twin Eagles Wilderness Adventure Summer Camps, June 8-Aug. 14. Camps in Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Sandpoint, and Priest River are for ages 6-13 offer transformational experiences for kids and teens through both day and overnight camps rooted in deep nature connection and skilled mentoring. Campers build confidence, resilience, and real-world skills through hands-on adventures like fire by friction, shelter building, tracking, wild foods, and earth-based crafts. In small, supportive groups, they form meaningful friendships and develop a deeper relationship with themselves, their community, and the natural world. From engaging day camps to immersive overnight experiences, each program invites participants into a more grounded, capable, and connected way of life. Sessions include Nature Adventurers Day Camp Coeur d’Alene and Wilderness Survival Day Camp June 8-12; Wildness Survival Day Camp and Crafts and Foraging Day Camp June 15-19; Nature Adventurers Day Camp and Wilderness Survival Day Camp June 22-26; Wilderness Survival Day Camp and Forest Scouts Day Camp June 29-July 3; Crafts and Foraging Day Camp and Nature Adventurers Day Camp July 6-10; Twin Eagles Overnight Camp July 19-24 and July 27-Aug. 2; Wilderness Survival Day Camp Aug. 3-7, Nature Adventurers Camp Aug. 10-14. Costs $220-$435 for day camps including scholarships, $570-$1,135 for overnight camps including scholarships. (208) 265-3685, office@twineagles.org or twineagles.org/outdoor-adventure-camp.html.

Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center offers a variety of options at Lower Twin Lakes for campers K-12 to experience the beauty of escaping to the wilderness June 22-Aug. 28. Overnight Camps Sunday 2 p.m.-Wednesday 3 p.m. (Primary Camp) or Sunday 2 p.m.-Thursday 3 p.m. (Elementary, Middle, and High School Camps). Cost $300-$525 depending on which camp. Sibling discounts available. Twinlow.org or (208) 352-2671 office@twinlowcamp.org.