Summer Day Camp at the Arboretum
2009 Information
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Arrivals and Departures
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The Summer Day at the Arboretum program runs from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. each day. Extended care is available at no additional cost between 9-10 a.m., and 3-4 p.m. Please note that no staff is available prior to 9 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Pick Up/Drop Off Location:
Arboretum Greenhouse in the Graham Visitors Center Parking Lot
2300 Arboretum Drive East
Seattle, WA 98112
Directions to the Washington Park Arboretum:
From I-5: Take Exit 168-B (Bellevue-Kirkland) onto Hwy 520. Immediately take the first exit (Montlake Blvd) from 520. From the exit ramp, go straight across Montlake Blvd onto E Lake Washington Blvd and follow it into the Arboretum.
From westbound 520 (Evergreen Point Floating Bridge): Take the first Seattle exit (Lake Washington Blvd. S). At the stop sign, turn left into the Arboretum.
The Graham Visitors Center is located near the north end of the Arboretum Drive E, the "upper" (eastern) Arboretum road. To reach it, turn left at the "Y" in the road as you enter the Arboretum, then right onto Arboretum Drive E.
Schedule
The program runs from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. each day. Curricular activities are held from 10 a.m.-Noon and from 1-3 p.m. each day. Extended care is available from 9-10 a.m. and from 3-4 p.m.
Children will need to bring their own lunches and water bottles. This is a very active program with all activities held outdoors. Swimming is not available.
What to Bring
Appropriate Dress: Campers will spend the majority of their time exploring the wonders of nature outside! Trails can be muddy. We recommend that participants wear layers of clothes that can be removed or added to stay dry or warm, sturdy comfortable shoes and raingear — just in case. Please try to dress appropriately for ALL weather conditions.
Materials Needed: Children are responsible for their own belongings and must be prepared to carry their belongings with them throughout the day. Children should bring along a backpack for things like: lunch, water bottle, rain gear, sunblock, or hat.
Lunch: Each child will be responsible for providing his/her own lunch and water bottle.
Stuff to Leave At Home: Please do NOT bring beverages in glass containers, electronic pocket games, stereos, or other valuables. Summer Day is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Discipline: Minor offenses will be handled on the spot. Interventions may include verbal reminders, mediated discussion, or a time out, etc. Repeated minor offenses will result in more formal disciplinary intervention, including a contact or conference with a parent. Major offenses will always result in parent contact. Consequences may include short suspension or dismissal from the program. Examples of major offences include: physical endangerment of others, damage or stealing of property, possession of dangerous or illegal objects or substances (e.g., drugs, alcohol, tobacco substances, weapons). Please note that such behaviors will result in immediate parent/guardian contact and an emergency removal. Should a child be removed from the program for any of these reasons, no tuition will be refunded.
Safety
Accommodations for Disabilities: The University of Washington is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation, contact us at 206-543-2320, or the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 (voice), 206-543-6452 (TTY), 206-685-7264 (fax) or dso@u.washington.edu (e-mail) at least 10 days in advance of applying.
Special Conditions: For your child’s comfort and safety, please indicate on the “Risk and Consent Form” (downloadable from the registration page) if there are special conditions we need to know about (allergies, medical prescriptions, recent illnesses or injuries.) Bees, hornets, and wasps live in the Arboretum, so please help us be aware of any children with known allergies and make appropriate arrangements. Please inform camp counselors of specific allergies.
Questions
Are there any other summer programs offered by the UW?
If you're interested in other UW summer programs, please see our list of other UW resources for elementary, middle and high school students.
Questions: If you have questions about the program prior to its start, please call us at (206) 685-8936 or contact us via email at: youth@extn.washington.edu, and we will be happy to assist you!
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