Summer Camp at The PlayGarden

The PlayGarden offers a fully inclusive nature-based summer camp experience for kids with disabilities and their typically developing peers, ages 3.5-21. Camps are Monday-Thursday, from 9:30 am-1:30 pm. With a high staff to camper ratio, we are able to support every child in their quest for adventure and play!  

Parent Testimonial

“The PlayGarden just feels right. Other day camps have required a lot of work to support Alex and help him be able to have a good time. Here it was easy. I didn’t have to explain about his wheelchair, his communication device, or his disability. We didn’t feel self conscious, out of place, or rushing to keep up. I was impressed by the quality of the people working with the kids. They really engaged the kids, and supported and expanded on their play. Thank you!”

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Ronni as a Junior Counselor
Annie as a teenager plays with a camper at Teen Camp.
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Huckleberries
Ages 3.5 to 8

Garden Explorers
Ages 4 to 12

Teen Camp
Ages 12 to 21

Junior Counselor
Ages 12 to 16

2022 Camp Dates 

6/20- 6/23  Huckleberries 1

6/27- 6/30  Garden Explorers 1

7/11 – 7/14 Green Thumbs Teen Camp 1

7/18 – 7/21 Garden Explorers 2

7/25 – 7/28  Garden Explorers 3

8/1 – 8/4 Garden Explorers 4

8/8 –  8/11 Green Thumb Teen Camp 2

8/15 – 8/18  Huckleberries 2

8/22- 8/25 Garden Explorers 5 

Download Camper Registration Form

How to Apply for Summer Camp 

*Camp is currently full. If you would like to be placed on the wait list, please email camp@childrensplaygarden.org*

To eliminate the strain of a “first come, first serve” are ensure a more equitable enrollment, we will accept forms during our open enrollment period from March 15th-May 3rd after which we will begin to fill camp spots until they are full. 

Please follow the application steps below:

  1. Complete the camper registration form. Be sure to include the weeks you are interested in above and return it via postal mail to the address below or via email. 
  2. When we receive your form you will be sent a confirmation email.
  3. We will confirm availability for the sessions you’ve requested and add your child to the roster or let you know if you are on the waitlist after May 3rd.
  4. Once enrolled, you will receive a welcome letter from the PlayGarden staff that will include a list of things to pack for camp, information about payment and request for your child’s immunization records.

    Mail Camper Registrations Forms Back To:

    The Seattle Children’s PlayGarden
    1745 24th Ave. S Seattle, WA 98144
    or email to: camp@childrensplaygarden.org 

2022 PROGRAM FEES 

The PlayGarden is here for EVERY child who wants to play! No family is turned away, because of financial restrictions and we need your help to make that happen. Therefore, our program fees operate on a sliding scale. We ask each family to consider what they can contribute to help cover the cost of camp. If you’re able, please consider paying the full cost of camp: $525. If the subsidized rate of $400 is accessible, please pay that. If $400 is out of reach, please contact us to request a partial or full scholarship. We also accept DDA and SPS recovery services to pay for camp. See below for more information. Once you are confirmed a spot in camp, payment in full will be due by June 6th.  

PAYMENT AND CANCELLATION 

If your child is unable to attend a session of camp, please give us as much notice as possible. We will make every attempt to fill the spot with another family from our waitlist. If we are unable to fill the spot, we will not be able to issue a refund. 

SCHOLARSHIPS, DDA, & SPS RECOVERY SERVICES

  1. You may apply for a partial or full scholarship by submitting a letter of request along with your application forms. In the letter, please include the specific amount of scholarship funds requested, as well as a description of your circumstances. 
  2. If you plan to use DDA respite funds to pay for camp program fees please include the caseworker’s name and email address on the form or in the email with your form to camp@childrensplaygarden.org. 
  3. If your child attends a Seattle Public School, has an IEP, and qualifies for recovery services you will be notified by your child’s IEP team about the cost of camp.
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Looking for more information?

Descriptions of each camp session can be found on our camper registration form. If you have more questions please read the Frequently Asked Questions and the PlayGarden’s COVID Policies and Precautions for 2021.  If you have more questions you can email camp@childrensplaygarden.org.