Seattle Summer Camps that boost kids academic performance

Seattle Summer Camps

Summer in Seattle offers an abundance of exciting opportunities for kids to explore new interests, make friends, and dive into hands-on learning. Since 2010, Kids Science Labs has been the #1 destination for science summer camps. Whether you're a parent looking for ways to keep your child engaged or you're simply hoping to find something fun and educational, Seattle's summer camps are packed with options. From stem adventures to arts and crafts, and even science-driven activities, Kids Science Labs offers a camp for every interest. Let’s dive into some of the best summer camps Seattle has to offer.

Seattle Summer Camps Filled with Science Activities

If your child has a curiosity about how things work or loves experimenting, Seattle's science-focused summer camps @KidsScienceLabs are a great way to foster that interest. Many of these camps blend fun with learning, offering interactive experiments and explorations of the natural world.

Here are some of the top science camps to consider at Kids Science Labs:

1. Our World According to Physics – With hands-on exhibits and a focus on everything from robotics to astronomy, Pacific Science Center offers science camps that spark curiosity. They host themed weeks such as "Space Exploration" and "Wildlife Biology," perfect for campers who love discovering the mysteries of the universe and the world around them.

2. Design Time Live – These camps blend educational content with creativity. From building eco-friendly projects to exploring how toys are manufactured and made to last under various environmental conditions, kids get a chance to learn about sustainability, manufacturing, and how to design with empathy using design thinking using techniques learned by KSL’s founder during his time teaching engineering to freshman at Stanford University.

3. Gadgets & Inventions– Offering a mix of creativity, technology, and science, this summer camps allow children to explore Seattle's technological innovations, from the space needle to the waterfront. Kids learn to think critically while having fun with science-based activities.

4. ChemBusters – For children who are fascinated with mixing things, uncovering mysteries of chemistry, and using problem solving to design new formulas, potions, and lava infused concoctions, this camp is an excellent choice for Kids 4+

Seattle Summer Camps that Parents Love

As a parent, you want a summer camp that not only keeps your child’s mind developing but also provides a safe, enriching environment, led by teachers who are empowered to help your child grow. Seattle's summer camps at Kids Science Labs excel in providing these qualities, offering flexible schedules, expert instructors, and opportunities for both fun and learning.

Here are a few ways to enjoy Seattle Summer Camps at Kids Science Labs that are particularly popular among parents:

1. MaxLearning 4-Pack – Parents rave about this money saving membership for camp for its ability to cultivate creativity in kids while developing their communication skills. Through lessons in design thinking, ideation, experimentation, and applied physics, students gain the optimal learning experience at Kids Science Labs in Seattle Summer Camps.

2. SciencePro 2-Pack – For those who want to combine the beauty of Seattle’s Best STEM Activites with summer fun, our SciencePro 2-Pack offers science-based activities that promote collaboration and hands-on science education. With opportunities to two (2) STEM classes in the morning participate in an Art and Creativity Studio, and engage in traditional camp activities like our Greenlake Outdoor Experience, This two-week STEM camp at Kids Science Labs is a favorite for problem solving- families.

3. EasySTEM Individual Pack – For kids with a passion for the fun, but only have one single week available this summer, the EasySTEM Membership offers 11 weeks of unique Seattle summer camps that explore different artistic techniques, including painting, sculpture, and digital art. Parents appreciate how these camps not only focus on critical thinking skills but also teach kids about art history and creativity in a fun, hands-on way.

Seattle is full of exciting summer camp options, and Kids Science Labs will keep your kids engaged and inspired all summer long. Whether they are discovering the wonders of science, getting creative with the arts, or exploring nature, you’ll find a camp at Kids Science Labs that aligns with their interests and provides a safe, enriching environment for growth. Let us know how we can help at 773-798-2012!

Kid Genius enables future science enrichment activities for kids with her awesome questions

t’s common for our teeth to be the shining star of our oral health, but it is our gums that can really steal the show. Our gums are the protectors of our teeth, keeping out bacteria from invading the parts of our teeth that are not exposed and insulating our teeth allows us to enjoy a cold milkshake without any discomfort – YUM! One of our kids was curious about why they had to brush their gums as well as their teeth, so we took Jasmine’s question about science and turned it into science classes that kids love at KSL.

• Kids are designing their own models of gums and teeth out of everyday materials to evaluate how different models stack up when we’re chewing up foods like carrots and crackers. Seeing what happens when our “teeth” are crunchin’ is providing real-world context for how gums provide stability to our teeth!

• By creating the intense conditions that happen all the time inside of our mouths, like drinking hot chocolate or brushing our teeth with toothpaste, kids are exploring the other essential functions of gums. Just like real gums, kids’ models perform important jobs, such as naturally sealing teeth to protect them from bacterial invasions, as well as insulating our teeth’s pain receptors from extreme temperatures.

Kids are curious. It is our responsibility at Kids Science Labs to engage them and help their discovery

Wondering why can change the World. We believe this is true for scientists ages 2 to 100 yrs old, and our teaching faculty are passionate about inspiring kids of all ages to learn through the most engaging hands-on science and STEAM program available in the U.S.

Every class that we design at Kids Science Labs begins with a fundamental question that is asked by kids everyday, and then hands-on science is used as a vehicle for engaging, discovering, and learning through actual experience, not just explanation. 

Kids Science Labs offers classes in creativity, problem solving, and hands-on science to PreK-8th Grade

Let's face it, technology is taking the world by storm, and it is firmly grounded in science and creative design thinking.  Our kids need more opportunities to learn and love science and more importantly they need to be able to tackle challenging problems with creativity and confidence.  Much has been said about the need for more STEM and STEAM programs.  The supporting argument is strong: the wave of future economic prosperity lies in a workforce that is well-versed in rising job markets like science, technology, engineering and math.

At KSL, we love problem solving, critical thinking, and creative design - so we offer year-round programming options. Kids are curious and they want to be engaged in understanding how things work and need an inspired environment to learn and develop the things that they are curious about. We are the leader in hands-on science and creative thinking, core skills for your children to succeed in a complex world.