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spring 2019 quarter 17 cob.org/recreation (360) 778-7000 parks@cob.org STEAM CAMP Join us for STEAM Camp where Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math mix and mingle in games, experiments, and crea ve cra ing. Time to put on your lab coats and spend the week exploring and conduc ng hands-on experiments, archeological digs, robo cs, and mathema c art. We will even test our real-life Minecra construc on skills with mining, designing, and building challenges! DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, July 8–12 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan THEATRE & IMPROV COMEDY CAMP Join us for a week of improv and theatre! Bellingham's own Upfront Theatre troupe will be visi ng our older Oaks while Sylvia Center for the Arts performers will visit our younger Acorns for fun theatrical exercises. We will also cast, costume, and stage our own produc on. All skills and comfort levels are welcome to this warm, inclusive, and non-pressure environment. DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, July 15–19 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan SECRET AGENT CODES CAMP Curious about what it takes to crack secret agent codes? Join us for Secret Agent Codes Camp to learn how to decipher codes, write in codes, and create your own secret code! We will challenge campers to decode scavenger hunts and puzzle out of escape rooms using Number Codes, ROT1, Transposi on, Caesar Shi Ciphers, Beaded Binary Codes, and Morse Code. DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, July 22–26 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan CAMP HOGWARTS You are invited to join us for a week at Camp Hogwarts School of Witchcra and Wizardry. Together, we will prac ce the subjects that every young witch and wizard needs to master. We'll acquire wands, hats, make magical treats, and learn how to play Quidditch. DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, July 29–August 2 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan NATURE & SUSTAINABILITY CAMP Want to know what it takes to survive in the wild and live with nature sustainably? Come join us on hikes and learn through playing games about environmental stewardship, outdoor skills, edible plants and berries in the Pacific Northwest, build shelter from scratch, use solar energy to build and cook with your own solar cookers, create art from things found in nature and upcycled items and play outdoor games! DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, August 5–9 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan GAMES GALORE CAMP Let's spend the second to last week of summer camp playing games! BellingCampsters will test their abili es and teamwork this week by playing games; relay races, tag games, card games, team games, board games, capture the flag, water balloon games! DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, August 12–16 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan INVESTIGATORS ON THE CASE CAMP Grab your magnifying glass, fingerprint collec ng kit, and hone your talents in crime solving! All week-long campers will learn and prac ce cri cal observa on, evidence collec on, handwri ng analysis, interviewing witnesses, iden fying imprints, play games, and more. We will have a special visit from a Bellingham Police officer and have a visit from a K9 unit officer! DAYS/DATES: Monday–Friday, August 19–23 TIME: 8 a.m.–5:30 p.m. LOCATION: Bloedel Donovan THINGS TO REMEMBER FOR BELLINGCAMP • Medical Liability Waiver (return to our office before first day of camp) • Transporta on and Check-Out Permission Form (bring your first day) • Swim suit, towel, and water shoes • Wear good walking/hiking shoes (a good pair of sturdy tennis shoes will be great) • Rain/wind jacket and sun hat (i.e. dress for the weather) • Filled water bo le • Lunch and two snacks (Allergen No ce: we are a nut-free camp) • Sunscreen • A posi ve and fun a tude!

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