Camps and Educational Programs

Camps and Educational Programs offers Winter Camps for ages 3-13. The program includes Half Day Camps for ages 3-9, optional Combo Care for ages 5-13, and Counselor in Training for ages 10-13. Winter Camps run December 21-30.

Programs

• Winter Camps for Ages 3-13 — 3-13

At a glance

• Ages: 3–13 years old
• Current session: Winter Camps (Dec 21–Dec 30, 2026)
• General schedule: Winter Camps run December 21-30. Half Day Camps are offered for ages 3–9. Optional Combo Care is available for ages 5–13. Counselor in Training is offered for ages 10–13.

About the provider

The Hands On Children’s Museum was founded in 1987. Its mission is to stimulate curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking through fun, interactive, and engaging exhibits and learning experiences for children, families, and the community. The Museum has received South Sound Magazine's Best Kids' Play Area 2026, King5 TV’s Best Family-Friendly Destination in Evening Magazine’s Best of Western Washington contest, and a Traveler’s Choice Award from TripAdvisor in 2020.

Full payment is required to register. $25 of camp tuition is non-refundable per half-day camp spot. $50 of camp tuition is non-refundable per full-day camp spot. Remaining tuition and materials fee is refundable for cancellations made 2 or more weeks prior to camp start date. Required camp forms must be submitted at least two weeks before camp start. For campers with allergies or medical accommodations, return forms at least two weeks before camp start. Behavioral issues may result in removal from the classroom and a parent pickup call.

What families say

“What a magnificent place to bring the family! Science, imagination, nature, gardening, art—this place has it all!” — social media post

Last updated October 14, 2026.