Education and Child Care

Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Camps

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers hundreds of weekly camps throughout the summer for youth ages 3 to 17.

Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR)

How it works


  • Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Camps are for children and youth ages 3 through 17.
  • Programs run from June to August
  • Vacancies are filled on a rolling basis.
  • Scholarships are based on household size and parent/guardian income and successful applicants receive a 50% to 90% subsidy as funds are available.
  • Families apply for scholarships annually.

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  • All children and youth ages 3 to 17 are eligible for Seattle Parks and Recreation Summer Camps.
  • Your child can attend a minimum of 60% of days for each program requested
  • You meet one of the following income requirements:
    • You receive TANF/Welfare benefits
    • You qualify for the Utility Discount Program
    • Your family is at or under following income guidelines
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2$4513
3$5696
4$6874
5$8053
6$9234
7$10414
8$11593
9$12776
10$13954

Stuff you'll need


Information about you and each member of your household (Name, Date of birth, Gender, Race/Ethnicity)

Proof of income for all adults. Provide a document that can prove your income. here are some examples:

  • Preferred: 1040 Income Tax form (most recent)
  • Gross paycheck stubs (1 month for all household members before tax income)
  • Social Security benefits (SSA, SSI, Dependent, DDA- Disability, Survivor's, or Retirement) statement or benefit checks
  • Cash benefits (TANF/Welfare) statement or benefits check
  • Unemployment Income statement or benefits check
  • Utility Discount program qualification - provide bill statement (qualifies up to 50% scholarship)
  • Retirement benefits (Pensions, Annuities, or IRA) statement

Proof of dependents. Documents that can prove your dependent eligibility include:

  • Preferred: 1040 Income Tax form (most recent)
  • Birth certificates for dependents

Program selection for each child

Questions?


Contact your local Community Center: https://www.seattle.gov/parks/find/centers

How to apply


Download scholarship application on-line or request a copy in-person at any of our community centers or pool locations. -Application is available in English, Chinese, Somali, Spanish, Vietnamese.

Apply online:

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Printable application form:

Printable application here

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All community centers and pools

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