It happens every year. You blink, and it’s mid-May, and somehow summer is six weeks away and you have no camp plan.

If that’s you right now, you’re in good company — and you’re not out of options. I’ve been tracking down camps across Northeast Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods that still have spots (or are about to open registration), and I put them all in one place so you don’t have to do the legwork yourself.

One honest note before you dive in: spots at several of these are moving, and availability changes fast. Click through to check current openings before you get your heart set on anything. A waitlist isn’t the end of the world, but it’s better to know upfront.

Here’s what I found, starting closest to home. I will also update this list as I learn about more options!

Hall of Fame Team Camp — Outdoor Team Sports Camp

If your kid already knows Hall of Fame Team Camp from the after-school program at Wedgwood or View Ridge Elementary, the summer version is the same energy — just all day. Outdoor team games, tournaments, Bongo Bucks, popsicles, and a field trip each session (Kraken IcePlex, SkyZone, or Wild Waves depending on the week). Sessions run June 29–August 21 at parks around NE Seattle — including View Ridge Park (July 27–Aug 7 and Aug 10–21) and Maple Leaf Park (Aug 3–14).

Ages 6–12. Monday–Friday, 9am–3:45pm; optional extended care to 5pm. Starting at $410 for one week, $775 for a two-week session (field trip pricing varies by session). Sibling and referral discounts available. Scholarships available. → hof-teamcamp.com/summer-camp

Registration is open now for Wedgwood Drama’s outdoor summer camp at View Ridge Park. Kids spend the week doing theater games, character development, scene work, and filming their own stories — plus arts and crafts, singing, and dancing. It runs 9am–3pm daily at View Ridge Park (4408 NE 70th St), and there are separate sessions for rising K–1st, 2nd–3rd, 4th–5th, and middle schoolers.

$395 per session (includes a $50 non-refundable registration fee). Register at wedgwooddrama.com.

Squirrelly is right here in the neighborhood (5414 Sand Point Way NE, View Ridge), and their summer camp lineup is one of the more creative on this list. Week-long camps run Monday–Thursday and cover ceramics, mural painting, glass fusing, candy-making, tie-dye, and watercolors — sometimes all in one week. Morning, afternoon, or full-day options; if your kid is registered for both morning and afternoon, the lunch hour is included at no extra charge. Extended care available before and after camp.

Most camps are ages 5–12, with some sessions for teens and tweens. $140–$320 depending on session length and theme — one of the more flexible price points on this list. Check availability and register at squirrellyworkshop.com.

A brand-new studio in Wedgwood with four distinct camp tracks: Music Camp (rhythm, theory, and instrument-making), Jewelry Camp (polymer clay, beading, upcycled pieces), Nature Camp (natural dyes, flower pressing, charcoal drawing), and Sculpture Camp (clay and paper-maché). All camps run 9am–1pm, led by Lee and Maia — the studio’s art and music directors. Ages 5–9 or 6–10 depending on the camp.

Music and Jewelry camps are $350 (five days); Nature and Sculpture camps are $275 (four days). Sessions run June through August — earliest start is June 16th. 10% sibling discount available. Register at dayjoystudio.com/camps-2026.

Ten weeks of themed camps running June 22 through August 28 at 434 NE Ravenna Blvd, right near Green Lake. Each week pairs a STEAM topic (Food Science, Seattle History, Green Lake Ecology, Astronomy, Dungeons & Dragons — yes, really) with chess instruction. There are weekly field trips, playground time at Green Lake, and Friday pizza lunch for all campers.

Grades K–8. $449/week for standard hours (8:45am–3pm), with extended care available to 5pm for $610/week. Single-day options start at $60. Scholarships available. Register at orangutanacademy.com.

Week-long cooking camps for ages 4–14 at U Village (2643 NE Village Lane), with morning and afternoon session options. If your kid has been asking to learn their way around a kitchen, this is the one. Check current availability at froglegskca.com/summer-cooking-camps.

Formerly Seattle Audubon, Birds Connect is one of the most established nature camp programs in the city — and their North Seattle College location in Northgate puts it in easy reach for NE Seattle families. Week-long sessions run Monday–Friday, 9am–3:30pm, June through August, for grades 1–8. Each week has a different theme: birds, insects, forests, ecosystems, ocean & beach, and art. The Northgate sessions include a weekly field trip to local parks via chartered bus.

$475/week for non-members; $450 for Birds Connect members (membership pays for itself quickly if you’re doing multiple weeks). Scholarships available. Some sessions may already be full — check birdsconnectsea.org/nature-camp.

Run by certified educator Emilia Kister (20+ years experience, UW Music collaborator), this small camp of 15 kids meets at the UW School of Drama. Days revolve around music listening, journaling, art-making, hiking, and live music experiences. $400/week, Monday–Friday 9am–3pm. Scholarships available.

🔍 Verify 2026 dates and registration before publishing. Check emiliakister.com/camp.

U Co-op’s summer camp runs out of their U-District campus (5601 University Way NE) and is open to kids entering K–5 in the fall — not just enrolled families. Week-long themes include cooking, nature exploration, crafts, and local adventures. Monday–Friday, 9am–4pm.

🔍 Verify 2026 pricing and availability before publishing. Based on 2025: ~$500/week. More at ucoopschool.org/summercamp.

This one is for families with older kids who’ve aged out of most camp options — Gage goes all the way up to 18. Their South Lake Union location (2107 Westlake Ave) runs full-day camps Monday–Friday, 9:30am–3:30pm, June 26 through August 28. Weekly themes for kids 6–11 include clay, watercolor, acrylic painting, and illustration. Teens 12–18 can choose from drawing, surrealism, scientific illustration, wildlife art, and more — plus multi-week intensives for serious artists.

$540/week; all art supplies included. Before and after care available. Financial aid offered. Some sessions may already be full — check gageacademy.org/summer-camps for current availability.

Part art camp, part sustainability lesson. Kids spend the week turning recycled and reclaimed materials into actual art — jewelry, fabric arts, collage, mixed media. Sessions run 9am–1pm Monday–Friday at their Greenwood location (8408 Greenwood Ave N), with optional aftercare extending to 3pm.

Ages 4–10. $375/week, with a sibling discount at $345. Runs June 15 through August 28 across 11 themed weeks. Some weeks may already be full — check availability and join the waitlist if needed.

If your kid is the type who’d rather be outside than anywhere else, this one’s for them. Chrysalis is a fully outdoor forest school running a summer session June 22–August 28 at Shoreview Park in Shoreline (700 NW Innis Arden Way). Kids ages 3–8 spend the day hiking, doing art, playing games, and exploring the forest — max 12 students, 9am–3:30pm.

$540/week or $150/day drop-in, with a 10% sibling discount. The drop-in option is the most flexible on this list — useful if you just need to fill a few days rather than commit to a full week. Check availability at chrysalisforestschool.org.

Week-long dance camps for ages 5–12 at PopRox’s U-District studio (4571 11th Ave NE), Monday–Friday 9am–3pm. Kids explore hip hop, breakdancing, jazz funk, and K-pop with guest instructors, learn a full routine they perform for parents at the end of the week, and do arts and crafts in between. No dance experience needed, and the studio is explicitly inclusive of all gender expressions and identities.

$450/week. Sessions are age-grouped (5–6, 7–9, 10–12), running June through early September. Several weeks are already on waitlist, but open spots remain across all age groups — check poproxdance.com/summer-camp-ud for current availability. Also available at their Capitol Hill location.

Seattle’s only indoor skatepark (3500 Stone Way N) runs week-long skate camps from June 22 through September 4 — the longest season on this list. Half and full-day options for ages 5–12, focused on first-time through intermediate skaters. $400–$600/week depending on hours. There’s also a Memorial Day camp on May 25th if you need something even sooner.

Register at alltogetherskatepark.com.

Which camps are still open for registration right now?

As of mid-May 2026, Hall of Fame Team Camp, Wedgwood Drama, Orangutan Chess Academy, FrogLegs, Gage Academy, Seattle ReCreative, All Together Skatepark, PopRox Dance, and Chrysalis Forest School all have registration open. Day Joy Studio opens registration May 21st. Availability varies by week and session — check each site directly for current openings.

Which camps are closest to Wedgwood and Ravenna?

Wedgwood Drama Studio is literally in the neighborhood (View Ridge Park). Day Joy Studio is in Wedgwood. Orangutan Chess Academy is on NE Ravenna Blvd near Green Lake — about 10 minutes from most of NE Seattle.

Are there camps for older kids and teens?

Yes. Gage Academy serves ages 12–18 with serious art instruction, including multi-week intensives for teens building a portfolio. Orangutan Chess goes through 8th grade. FrogLegs takes kids up to 14. All Together Skatepark camps go to age 12.

What’s the most affordable option?

Seattle ReCreative at $375/week (with a sibling discount at $345) is the lowest weekly rate on this list. Chrysalis Forest School offers the most flexibility at $150/day drop-in — useful if you just need to fill a few days rather than commit to a full week. Orangutan Chess single-day options start at $60.

Are any of these camps half-day?

Seattle ReCreative runs 9am–1pm daily (half-day), with optional aftercare to 3pm. Orangutan Chess has half-day single-day options (morning 8:45–11:45am or afternoon 12–3pm) for $60 each.

Do any camps offer financial aid?

Gage Academy offers full and partial scholarships. Orangutan Chess Academy offers up to two scholarships per camp session. Seattle ReCreative offers payment plans — email [email protected].

Know of another camp with spots still open? Let me know here — I’ll keep this post updated.

—Karen