Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District School Age Programs

Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District School Age Programs offers themed events and clubs such as Kid's Night Out: Pajama and Movie Night, Creative Arts Night, Kid's Night Out: Valentine’s Edition, Craft Club, Creature Making Club, Slime Science Lab, and Pretzel Making Night. Activities in these programs include painting, drawing, hands-on crafts, games, active games, art stations, slime experiments, baking soft pretzels, and watching a family-friendly movie with popcorn and a hot cocoa bar. Some events include snacks, juice, or a hot cocoa bar, and all supplies or materials are provided for Creative Arts Night, Slime Science Lab, and Pretzel Making Night.

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Schedule: One-time evening events and six-week after-school sessions, including Kid's Night Out and themed nights, plus Craft Club and Creature Making Club six-week sessions
• Price: Kid's Night Out and special events range from $15.00–$25.00 per child; Craft Club and Creature Making Club are $65.00 each for a six-week session

Craft Club runs as a six-week session on Tuesdays from February 17, 2026, through March 24, 2026, from 2:50 PM to 4:30 PM, with a brand-new project each week using different materials and techniques. Creature Making Club runs as a six-week session on Thursdays from February 19, 2026, through March 26, 2026, from 2:50 PM to 4:30 PM, using a mix of 2D and 3D projects to bring imaginary creatures to life.

Kid's Night Out: Pajama & Movie Night is scheduled for Friday, January 23rd, from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM, where kids can wear pajamas, bring a blanket, play games, do crafts, and watch a family-friendly movie on the big screen, with popcorn and a hot cocoa bar provided and limited spots available. Creative Arts Night takes place on Thursday, February 5th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, with multiple art stations, all supplies included, and light snacks provided. Kids’ Night Out: Valentine’s Edition is on Saturday, February 14th, from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM, is Valentine’s-themed and focuses on friendship, creativity, and heart-shaped activities, with snacks and juice but no dinner provided and a drop-off window from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM and pick-up from 8:30 PM to 9:00 PM.

Slime Science Lab meets Monday, March 16th, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PM, teaching about polymers, chemical reactions, and the properties of slime, with all materials provided and participants taking home their custom slime creations. Pretzel Making Night is on Wednesday, April 1st, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM and teaches how to mix, twist, and bake soft pretzels from scratch, with all ingredients and supplies provided and optional toppings like salt, cinnamon sugar, or cheese, and families asked to bring only their appetite and creativity.

Avianne Engstrom leads activities with a bachelor’s degree in art education from Western Washington University, over four years of experience working with kids, and recent experience as the Special Activities Coordinator at the BBBPR2 summer camp. Avianne believes every child brings a unique perspective and personality and strives to celebrate those differences and encourage each child to let their individuality shine. The Blaine-Birch Bay Park & Recreation District activity registration system and website are used for sign-ups, and emergency contacts and medical information saved in family accounts are automatically placed into registration forms, with the site using cookies and requiring agreement to its Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.

Last updated January 7, 2026.