Summer Camps

Summer Youth Camps

Shoreline offers several summer camps for kids and teens! Topic areas include theater, music, computer programming/coding, video game design, film-making, athletics and more! Camps are scheduled July 8th to August 23rd, 2024. Camps open for registration on March 1st! 

Basketball Camps

Basketball Camps at Shoreline are back! Campers will work with Shoreline’s Basketball team coach Aaron Mackey and college players. These camps are very popular so early registration is recommended.

Ages: 10 - 18 years old

Location: Shoreline Community College Main Gymnasium, 3000 Building | See campus map

Dates Times Camp Instructor Details Ages
July 15-18                                                9:00am - 3:00pm Basketball All-Skills Aaron Mackey Basketball fundamentals for boys and girls grades 4-8. This Camp is designed for all levels of players: beginners, intermediate, and advanced. Players will be divided by level of play. Coaches will demonstrate, explain Basketball techniques and fundamentals, as well as run drills to simulate game situations. Grades 4 - 8
July  15-18                                      3:00pm - 6:00pm Advanced High School Basketball Skills Aaron Mackey Designed for varsity player’s grades 9-12 who are competitive and want to get ready to play for a JV  and varsity boys and girls teams. Camp focuses on individual skills and team work. Players will work on strategies and the mental game needed to win their games. Campers will work with Shoreline College coaches. This camp is very popular so early registration is recommended. Grades 9 - 12

Camp Fees: $195

Register March 1st!   Youth Basketball Summer 2024


Cascade Music Keyboard Discoveries Camp

Pianist Dr. Jensina Oliver will guide students in activities such as rhythmic reading and rhythm games, ear training with familiar songs, creativity with chords, notation and drawing, piano teams (duets and trios), and mini-lessons. There will be a recital performance for friends and family during the final hour on Friday.  Previous completion of method book primer level reading required.  Mid-Elementary through Early Intermediate students.  Pianist Dr. Jensina Oliver will guide students in activities such as rhythmic reading and rhythm games, ear training with familiar songs, creativity with chords, notation and drawing, piano teams (duets and trios), and mini-lessons. There will be a recital performance for friends and family during the final hour on Friday.  Previous completion of method book primer level reading required.  Mid-Elementary through Early Intermediate students. Books and materials provided. 

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 800 Building, Room 814 | See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Times Camp Instructor Ages
August 5 - 9th (Monday - Fri)  9:00 - 12:00 pm Keyboard Discoveries : Beginning pianists grades 2-4 Jensina Oliver Grades 2-4
August 12 - 16th (Monday - Fri)  9:00 - 12:00 pm Keyboard Discoveries! Session 1  (Students with some experience) Jensina Oliver Grades 2-4 
August 12 - 16th (Monday - Fri)  1:00 - 4:00 pm

Keyboard Discoveries! Session 2 (Students with some experience)

Jensina Oliver Grades 3-5

Camp Fees: $289

Camp Informations

Register March 1st

Black Rocket STEAM Camps

Shoreline Community College is proud to offer online STEAM camps in partnership with Black Rocket, a leader in national tech-education.  Black Rocket’s distinct programs in Creative Sciences and Digital Arts focus on the intersection of creativity and technology. Each course emphasizes self-empowerment, cognitive reasoning, and divergent thinking through hands-on learning. Whether in the classroom or the cloud, we believe every human being is unique in their ability and talents. Black Rocket's mission is to help ignite, unleash, and enhance these distinct talents.

In-Person Camps

Held in person on Shoreline's campus, choose from age-appropriate camps on four week-long sessions. Sign up for 2 sessions for a full day, and our staff will cover a 30 minute lunch break between 1:00 - 1:30pm.

Ages: Camps are grouped for students age 8 - 11 years old and 11 - 14 years old. 

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 1300 Building | See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Times Camp Ages
July 8 - 11th (Monday to Thursday)  10:00am - 1:00pm

JavaScript Developer Jam 

11 to 14 years old
July 8 - 11th (Monday to Thursday)  1:30pm - 4:30pm Cyber Spies 11 to 14 years old
August 19 - 22nd  (Monday - Thursday) 10:00am - 1:00pm Minecraft Modders  8 to 11 years old
August 19 - 22nd  (Monday - Thursday) 1:30pm - 4:30pm Make Your First Video Game! 8 to 11 years old

Camp Fees: $239.00 for each AM or PM session

Register  March 1st! 

Online Camps

Online classes run Monday through Friday with live instructors. Choose from age-appropriate camps in both the morning and afternoon to build the perfect schedule! Topics covered include coding, video game design, eSports, Roblox, Minecraft, video special effects, virtual reality, and so much more! See the technical requirements for online camps. Tech support is provided up to and after the start of camps.

Ages: Camps are grouped for students age 8 - 11 years old and 11 - 14 years old

Location: 100% online

Dates: Ongoing sessions throughout Spring and Summer 2023

Camp Fees: $59 to $139 per session with varying dates, times, and number of weeks

View Black Rocket online camps


Dandylyon Drama Summer Theater

Join us on stage as we spotlight your unique strengths in favorite songs from Broadway musicals. The first week experience SpongeBob, Mamma Mia, Grease, and High School Musical 2 and the 2nd week, act/sing to Addams Family, Wicked, Little Shop of Horrors and Into the Woods. Our team of professional Teaching Artists will support your growth as a performer and team member. Gain theater etiquette, acting skills, and confidence! This class will culminate in an end of week Musical Theater Celebration for friends and family. Students will be provided Dandylyon Drama T-shirts, simple accessories, and props for this showcase, so we can focus on learning how to wear and use individual microphones. Performance on the Shoreline CC Theater stage on the final day of class.

Ages: Ages 10 to 15

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 1500 Building  and final performance om stage in the Shoreline CC #1600 Theater.| See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Time Camp Instructor Ages
August 5 - 9th, 2024 (Monday - Friday) 9:00 - 3:00pm Melani Lyons and Staff  Broadway's Summer Hits! Ages 10-15
August 12 - 16th, 2024 (Monday - Friday) 9:00 - 3:00pm Melani Lyons and Staff  Broadway's Wicked Fun Hits! Ages 10-15

Camp Fees: $450 (Payment plans and scholarships provided by Dandylyon)

Register  March 1st 

 

Hello China! A Summer Study of Basic Mandarin

The Chinese Summer Program is suitable for 9 to 15-year-olds at a beginner's level, with limited or no Chinese language experience. The summer program provides a structured framework around key Chinese locations, supported by accompanying videos. It serves as a stimulating starting point for exploring Chinese history and culture. The instructor will pack every day with language content and classroom games. It's a chance for young learners to have a taste of the Chinese culture and learn primary Mandarin. The content of this program is aligned to the requirements for the Youth Chinese Test (YCT) Level One.

Ages: Ages 9 to 15

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 1500 Building | See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Time Instructor Camp Ages
July 29 - August 1, 2024 (Monday - Thursday) 1:00 - 4:00pm Fei Ke Chinese Language and Culture Youth Camp Ages 9-15

Camp Fees: $79

Register March 1st 

 

Filmmaking with Rising Reels

This camp will introduce students to learning about how to create a short film with an introduction to professional film equipment. Students will learn to create concepts and characters, script writing and the elements inside producing and directing to shoot their own short film. Requires a cell phone with recording abilities, a tripod, and a mounted camera mic, water bottle, and a snack. For more details about Rising Reels: HOME | Risingreels (rising-reels.org)

Ages: Ages 9 to 17

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 1300 Building | See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Time Instructor Camp Ages
August 5 - August 9, 2024  (Mon-Fri)  9:30am - 12:30pm Trina Griffin Filmmaking with Rising Reels (Age 9-13 AM) Ages 9-13
August 5 - August 9, 2024 (Mon - Fri) 1:30pm - 4:30pm Trina Griffin Filmmaking with Rising Reels (Age 13-17 section) Ages 13-17

Camp Fees: $199

Register March 1st


Advanced Coding for Video Games & A.I. for Kids

Margaret Royzen is a professional software developer with more than 30 years of experience, holds an MS in Computer Science and is certified as a C# Programmer and a C# Web Developer. All of the camp and coding/game design teaching material has been developed or customized to cover specific language syntax and best design and programming techniques.

Ages: Camps are for students age 11 to 17 years old

Location: Shoreline Community College campus, 1300 Building | See campus map

Camp Details:

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Dates Times Instructor Camp Details Ages
July 22 - July 26, 2024 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 3:00pm Margaret Royzen Making Video Games with JavaScript Good keyboard/typing skills required 11 to 17 years old
July 29 - August 2, 2024 (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 3:00pm Margaret Royzen Introduction to AI - Artificial Intelligence for Kids!  Good keyboard/typing skills required 12 to 17 years old

Camp Fees: $799

Register  March 1st


Shoreline Youth Band Camp

Join the NEW Shoreline Youth Band this summer! Under the direction of Dr. Christopher Vongvithayamathakul (Mathakul) who is a full-time music faculty member at Shoreline CC and director of the Shoreline Concert Band.  This is a fill week half/day camp on campus in this music building and will end with a performance on stage in the Shoreline Community College Theater on Friday evening.

Dr. Christopher Vongvithayamathakul (Mathakul) joined Shoreline Community College in the 2022-23 academic year as a full-time music faculty member and director of the Shoreline Concert Band. Previously, Dr. Mathakul directed the Symphonic Band and served as Music Ensembles Program Coordinator at the University of Illinois Chicago. Dr. Mathakul completed the Doctor of Musical Arts degree in instrumental conducting at the University of Washington in 2022.  He earned a Master of Music degree in Wind Conducting from the University of New Mexico and also served as the music director for the Symphony Orchestra of Albuquerque, a community orchestra. Prior to his doctoral studies, Dr. Mathakul earned a bachelor's degree in music education at the University of Hawai'i at Manoa and spent seven years as a high school and middle school band director in schools on the island of O’ahu, Hawai’i. 

Dates Times Instructor Camp Details Ages
August 5-9, 2023 12:30-4:30 pm Dr. Chris Vongvithayamathakul, Shoreline Music Faculty  Shoreline Youth Band Camp M-FR with concert Friday at 6 p.m.  Rising 8th to 12th grade musicians, with band experience. 

Register March 1st

Steel Toe Teens Camp

Sponsored by Washington Women in Trades

Steel Toe Teens is a 5-day indoor/outdoor summer camp created by Washington Women in Trades where girls, ages 11-14, will learn the basics of tools; safety, mechanics and skills. Yes! They’ll learn to use power tools! Learning objectives include the basics of tool use; safety, mechanics and skills. Students will work together just as they would on a job, learning to respect and connect to create a project.

Ages: Ages 11 - 14

Location: Shoreline Community College, 2100 Building, Room #2100 | See campus map

Camp Details:

Dates Times Instructor  Camp Ages
July 22 - July 26, 2024  (Monday - Friday) 9:00am - 3:00pm WA Women in Trades and Shoreline CC faculty Steel Toe Teens Camp 11 to 14 years old

Camp Fees: $250

Register for Steel Toe Teens March 1st


Additional Youth Workshops & Classes

Shoreline's Continuing Education is offering more youth classes and workshops this spring and summer! Spring registration is OPEN NOW! Summer registration begins June 3, 2024 and classes are scheduled July 1st to August 30, 2024. Choose from Pressing Flowers, Forest Bathing, Chinese language classes & calligraphy, art workshops, pickleball and Weight training/cardio fitness, creative writing and more! 

View the Current Course Catalog

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Check out our most frequently asked questions about about Shoreline's Continuing Education Camps.

Class size for all groups is limited 10 to 48 students, depending on the session and camp.

An adult will be present 15 minutes before each class starts and 15 minutes after the class ends. For your child’s safety, please let us know of any relatives who might be picking up your child after the class ends. That way we can ensure your child always leaves with the right person. There will be a section for this information on our Emergency Contact Form.

Click the button above and you will be directed to the Continuing Education Course Catalog and online registration page where you can pay with a credit card.

Call the Continuing Education office and we can help register your student over the phone and discuss your payment options. If you come to campus, you will be directed to the Shoreline Community College Cashiers in the #5000 Building, main floor, to pay with a credit card or check to complete the transaction.

If you are registering a new student, use their name and birth date to set up the profile. You will be able to provide your name in a different screen.

Each student should be entered individually with their own online profile. Make sure to exit back to the home registration menu before registering a second student.

Effective April 2, 2022, masks will be voluntary on Shoreline's campus, both indoors and outdoors.

 

Policies and Consent Information

To cancel a registration and withdraw from a class, contact the Continuing Education office by phone at (206) 546-6966 or emailing continuing-ed@shoreline.edu three (3) business days prior to the start of the class. You will be refunded 100% of the course minus a $10 processing fee. No refund will be made after that date. There are no partial refunds.

Shoreline Community College reserves the right to cancel a class. In the rare event of a cancellation, you will be notified at the latest one week before the class start date and will receive a 100% refund.

If you have registered for a camp on campus, you will be sent parental consent/waiver paperwork to the email address you provided during registration. The 2024 form will be posted by March 1st.

Please fill out the 2024 Parental Consent Form by the first day of camp. You can print it out, complete it, and bring it to the first day of camp or you can fill it out digitally and email it to Suzanne Gugger at sgugger@shoreline.edu by the first day of camp.

 

Questions? Contact Us!

Continuing Education

Email
continuing-ed@shoreline.edu
Phone
(206) 546-6966
Hours
See the College's operating hours