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ISAAC'S SUMMER SIBLING SPOTLIGHT A program for children whose siblings have autism or other special needs. The program aims to provide a healthy support system and coping skills through fun and engaging activities that help them navigate their lives. Ages 6-18. Sessions offered from April 19-June 21. Meets every third Saturday from 1-3 pm at the ISAAC Foundation, Spokane. Free. theisaacfoundation.org 509-325-1515
KROC CENTER DISCOVERY CAMPS Each week of camp offers a fun, new theme with crafts, games, activities and a movie. Visit the rock wall, swim in the cove pool, play gym/field games and more in a faith-based environment. Ages 6-9. Sessions offered weekly from June 9-Aug. 29, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-3:30 pm at the Kroc Center, Coeur d'Alene. $200-$235; scholarships available. kroccda.org 208-763-0594
NATURE ADVENTURERS DAY CAMP A day camp teaching outdoor awareness and stewardship through nature immersion, games, crafts, storytelling, songs and exploration. Ages 6-12. Sessions offered from June 9-Aug. 15 in Sandpoint, Coeur d'Alene, Spokane and Bozeman. $415; scholarships available. twineagles.org 208-265-3685
SAINT GEORGE'S SCHOOL ADVENTURE CAMP Experience the outdoors every day with a new activity. Hike a three-mile loop, rock climb on real rocks, build forts, learn to use GPS and kayak/stand-up paddleboard in the runoff pond behind the parking lot. Grades 3-6. June 9-13 from 8-11:30 am in the Saint George's Climbing Gym. $200. sgs.org 509-466-1636
CAMP CASLO Each week is based on a theme to provide campers with opportunities to play recreational games, make arts and crafts, go on field trips, hikes and walks, and participate in the Cheney Library's summer reading program. Ages 5-12. Sessions offered June 16-Aug. 15 at the Wren Pierson Community Center, Cheney. $148-$247/week. cityofcheney.org
SURVIVOR CAMP A camp inspired by the reality show Survivor. Campers will face exciting challenges designed as replicas of real challenges from the show and compete in obstacle courses, scavenger hunts and puzzles together. Grades 5-8. July 7-11, daily from 9 am-noon at Saint George's School. $150. sgs.org
CAMP DART-LO This forested, 51-acre camp on the Little Spokane River offers archery, leadership, outdoor activities, swimming, storytelling and more. Bus transportation also offered from several Spokane and Spokane Valley drop-off locations. Grades Pre-K-9. Nine weeklong sessions offered June 23-Aug 22; meets Mon-Fri from 8:30 am-4:15 pm (extended hours and bus transportation from select locations available). $310/session. campfireinc.org 509-747-6191
CAMP KA-MEE-LIN The City of Post Falls hosts this summer day camp offering a variety of fun and safe outdoor enrichment programs including swimming, crafts, games, weekly field trips and more throughout 11 weeks of themed sessions like "Blast Off to Space" and "Pirates Cove Adventure." Ages K-6. Sessions offered June 16-Aug. 29, camp meets from 9 am-3:30 pm at various locations, with extended care options available. Leader-in-Training opportunities also available. $190-$240/week. postfallsidaho.org/camp 208-773-0539
GIRL SCOUTS CAMP ASHWELL Each week of camp has a theme, and campers create art, explore science and go on trips related to that theme. On Friday afternoons, campers celebrate the week with All-Camp, and perform skits, play games and show off what they've learned to the entire camp. Each week ends with a ceremony of achievement to honor badges, patches and other accomplishments from the week. Girls, grades K-8. Offered June 23-Aug. 22; meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm with optional extended hours from 7:30 am-5:30 pm, at 1401 N. Ash St., Spokane. $175-$200/week; scholarships available. gsewni.org 509-747-8091
KROC CENTER ADVENTURE CAMPS Adventure camp is all about building friendships, having fun, and exploring your curiosities. Each week campers participate in various new activities like paddle boarding, hiking, swimming and more. Ages 10-14. Sessions offered weekly from June 9-Aug. 22, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-3:30 pm at the Kroc Center, Coeur d'Alene. Some sessions include overnight stays. $212-$270/week; scholarships available. kroccda.org 208-763-0594
KROC CENTER EXPEDITION CAMP This camp is designed for young teens to try various outdoor and indoor athletic activities in a faith-based environment. Activities include biking the Hiawatha Trail, swimming at Atlas Park, exploring Sierra Silver Mines and more. Coed, ages 12-14. Sessions offered weekly June 16-Aug. 15, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-3:30 pm at the Kroc Center.. $242-$285. kroccda.org
KROC CENTER PEE WEE CAMPS Preschoolers gain social skills in a creative, fun, safe environment. Each week is centered around a theme including "Cowboys & Cowgirls," "Swashbucklin' Seadogs," "Space is the Place" and more. Campers enjoy all the Kroc has to offer: rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, Bible lessons, field/gym games, scavenger hunts, science experiments and more. Ages 4-5. Sessions offered weekly from June 16-Aug. 22, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-12:30 pm at the Kroc Center, Coeur d'Alene. $119-$140; scholarships available. kroccda.org
SCHWEITZER ADVENTURE CAMP Each week, campers participate in themed adventure camps. The 2025 themes include "Spies," "Weird Science," "Creepy Crawlers" and more. Includes transportation from the bottom of the mountain. Ages 6-10. Weekly sessions offered June 16-Aug. 15, meets Mon-Fri from 8 am-4 pm at Schweitzer, Sandpoint. $300. schweitzer.com 208-255-3081
MT. SPOKANE MOUNTAIN DAY CAMPS Located on top of our region's iconic mountian, campers spend their days playing hard, exploring the mountain, making friends and getting dirty — always with an emphasis on protexting natural recources and the environment. Ages 5-15. Sessions offered June 23-25, July 14-16 and 28-30 (Adventure camp) and July 7-10, 21-24 and Aug. 4-7 (Mountain Bike camp) . All sessions meet 9 am-4 pm daily. $209-$329. mtspokane.com 509-238-2220
SKYHAWKS DAY CAMP A fun, safe and positive environment for kids to be introduced to a new sport each week, along with arts and crafts, swimming, field trips and other activities. Ages 5-12. Weekly sessions offered June 16-Aug. 22 at Pavilion Park in Liberty Lake. $169/week; $1,659 all 10 weeks. skyhawks.com
SPOKANE VALLEY SUMMER DAY CAMP The City of Spokane Valley offers fun, creative and memorable activities. Each week, campers go on field trips and visit local parks. Themed camps include "Camp Olympics," "Jurassic Quest," "Under the Sea" and "Camp Survivor." Ages 6-12. Sessions offered June 16-August 22 at various locations. $144-$180/week. spokanevalley.org/recreation 509-720-5408
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL DAY CAMP Campers experience nature and learn skills including wilderness survival, wildlife tracking, finding wild edible plants, obtaining clean water and more. Ages 8-13. June 23-27 (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho), July 7-11 (Sandpoint, Idaho) and Aug. 11-15 (Spokane). All sessions meet 9 am-3 pm daily. $415; scholarships available. twineagles.org 208-265-3685
CAT TALES SUMMER FAMILY CAMPS Learn about animal care, explore zookeeping and STEAM, discover a variety of animal-related activities from Cat Tales Zookeepers. Ages 5-15. Sessions offered weekly from July 8-Aug. 21 at Cat Tales Wildlife Center, Mead. $200-$250. cattales.org
YMCA SUMMER DAY CAMP Summer programs are designed to help children grow in their sense of belonging as they meet new people and develop lifelong friendships in a fun and adventurous atmosphere. The YMCA offers a wide variety of exciting and enriching activities for kids to engage over the summer and school breaks. Grades 1-7, maximum age of 12 years. June 18-Aug. 27, meets Mon-Fri from 7 am-6:30 pm. See website for complete details. $300/week. Scholarships available. ymcainw.org 509-777-9622
CAMP DART-LO TEEN LEADERSHIP PROGRAM Program Aides in Learning (PALS) is a program for teens in grades 6-9 offering hands-on training and experience with camper groups. Teens work with adults and younger campers to develop camp program skills, behavior management and teaching skills. During the PALs program, teens enjoy traditional camp activities while guiding younger campers in outdoor play, communications, service-learning and team-building. Jr. PALS (grades 6-8) is July 28-Aug. 15; Sr. PALS (grades 7-9) is July 7-18. Youth in grades 8-12 can also serve as a Camper Buddy, assisting special needs campers. Application process/prerequisites needed. $310-$410. campfireinc.org 509-747-6191
CAMP IMAGINE A no-cost, one-week summer mini camp for incoming Spokane Public Schools 1-5 graders. Camp consists of various activities outdoors as well as educational crafts and more. Sessions offered July 7-10, 14-17 and 21-24, Mon-Thu from 8 am-noon at Browne, Linwood, Scott, Willard and Wilson Elementary. Free. spokaneschools.org
SOLE LEADER OF THE DAY Camp participants head out on the trail or water for five days where they engage in adventure-based and service-learning activities with their peers. There, they learn firsthand about the local community's and environment's needs, providing them an opportunity to develop outdoor skills and their own wildland ethic. Ages 10-12. June 24-28. Camp hosted in North Idaho; details TBA. $375. soleexperiences.org
SUMMER DAY CAMP AT MERKEL This camp lets kids explore a variety of activities, discover new interests, make friends and gain confidence while trying something new. Activities include traditional camp games, arts and crafts, sports, BMX bike riding, skate park activities and more. Ages 7-11. Weekly sessions offered June 23-Aug. 25, meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-4 pm at Dwight Merkel Sports Complex. $249/session. spokanerec.org
TWINLOW DAY CAMPS Day campers get to do the same activities and programs as overnight campers, including nature walks, archery, swimming, kayaking, sports, games and more in a faith-based setting. Grades 1-5. Weekly sessions offered June 23-Aug. 29; meets Mon-Fri from 9 am-5 pm (full) or 9 am-3 pm (half). $1,100-$2,050. twinlow.org 208-352-2671
WILDERNESS CRAFTS & FORAGING CAMP This camp immerses kids in the fields, forests and riversides to gather natural materials to make functional crafts, tools, foods and medicine, while also learning how to identify native and non-native species, and ethical harvesting practices. Ages 8-13. June 30-July 4 from 9 am-3 pm at Blue Creek Bay in Coeur d'Alene. $415; scholarships available. twineagles.org 208-265-3685
WILDERNESS SURVIVAL CAMPS Participants work on their own and in teams to problem solve and master the basics of shelter, fire, tool use and knife safety, traps, rope and knots, plant uses, animal tracking, primitive skills, navigation and more. Ages 6-14. Sessions offered from June 23-Aug. 29. At Riverside State Park. $338-$426. spokanerec.org
GENERATION ALIVE This camp is designed to offer students a fun and exciting opportunity to dive deep into the needs of their city. Throughout the week, students volunteer at various local nonprofits, where they spend time working for each organization and learning the work that goes into solving needs in their community. Sessions offered June 24-27 (Leadership Camp for returning campers), July 15-17 (Grades 5-8), July 29-31 (Grades 7-12) and Aug. 12-14 (Grades 6-12). $150-$200. generationalive.org
TWIN EAGLES EMERGING WILD LEADERS CAMP This day camp is designed for pre-teens and young teens to connect with peers and be guided further along the journey of wilderness skills and nature based mentoring. Ages 11-14. July 7-11, daily from 9 am-3 pm at the Spokane House. $415; scholarships available. twineagles.org 208-265-3685
THE NEST COMMUNITY SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP Explore 50 acres of private Spokane Nature Conservation Land. Children will spend time outdoors and enjoy moments of open play, art programming and other activities. Ages 6-9. July 7-Aug. 22, Mon-Fri from 8 am-4 pm at Nest Conservation Campus. $350/week. nest-school.org
INLAND CHESS ACADEMY CAMPS A chess camp for all skill levels with opportunities for seminars and participation in a four-round tournament. Sessions offered July 8-10 and Aug. 5-7 at St. John Vianney School. $20-$90. inlandchess.org
CAMP SWEYOLAKAN OUTBACKER DAY CAMPS A traditional rustic day camp for youth on Lake Coeur d'Alene, accessible only by boat. Campers enjoy swimming, boating, archery, outdoor activities, ropes courses, arts and crafts and much more. Grades 1-6. Sessions offered weekly from July 13-Aug. 14. Programming runs Sun-Thu from 8:30 am-4 pm each day. $310. campfireinc.org 509-747-6191
CHENEY PARKS & REC NATURE EXPLORER CAMP Campers explore Sutton Park, identify local plants and trees, learn bird calls, study wildlife tracks, play nature detective games and practice wildlife observation. All campers will take home their own nature journal and water bottle. Ages 9-12. Aug. 16 from 9 am-12 pm. At Sutton Park, Cheney. $30. cityofcheney.org
WILDERNESS CAMP A full day of building survival sills and testing yourself against real life survival scenarios. Skills taught/practiced include shelter, fire safety/building, tracking, foraging and more. Ages 8-12. Aug. 4-8, daily from 9 am-4 pm. Location TBD. $371. spokanevalley.org/recreation
COOKING CAMP Kids explore the world through different culinary creations and hands-on, practical skill-building exercises. Ages 10-13. June 23-26 from 9 am-noon. At Cheney Middle School. $150. cityofcheney.org
UNPLUGGED GAMES CAMP An unplugged summer camp focused on traditional board and card games with no screens needed. Grades 4-7. Aug. 4-8, daily from 12:30-3:30 pm. At Saint George's School. $150. sgs.org
FLIGHT 509 ADVENTURE PARK GAUNTLET CAMP This high-energy camp builds confidence, teamwork and coordination through exciting obstacle courses and friendly competitions within Flight 509 Adventure Park. Ages 6-12. Aug. 4-8, daily from 9 am-3:30 am at Flight 509, Spokane. $375. flight509.com
JUNGLE SAFARI SPIRIT CAMP Kids will explore expressing in themselves and the world through storytelling and drama, cooking, crafts, cooperative games, yoga and music in a faith-based environment. Grades K-5. Aug. 4-8, daily from 9 am-noon at Unity Spiritual Center, Spokane. $20-$100. indaspokane.org
