Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1
The Summer H2O Adventure Camp in Bellevue, WA, offers a variety of water-based activities including swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding for children.
▌ Editor's read The provided website, bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/recreation/camps, loads successfully and is the official site for Bellevue Parks & Community Services, indicating a municipal-parks owner type. The Summer H2O Adventure Camp is a day camp offering activities like swimming, kayaking, and paddleboarding for specific age groups (e.g., ages 8-10, 11-13). While the site does not explicitly state ACA accreditation, it does mention that all staff are background checked and trained in first aid and CPR, indicating a commitment to safety. Google reviews for 'Bellevue Parks & Community Services' show a rating of 4.5 stars from over 1,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the quality of programs and facilities. Social media handles found are @bellevueparks on Instagram and 'BellevueParks' on Facebook. No specific staff-to-camper ratio is published on the site. The camp is part of a larger municipal summer camp offering, suggesting a well-organized and resourced program.
Who thrives here Ages 9–12
Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right aquatic fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- Municipal parks department
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Aquatic
- Ages: 9–12
- Hours: 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Address: 3519 108th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost notes: $300 for residents, $320 for non-residents
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1
- What ages does Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 accept?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 is open to children ages 9–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 cost?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 publishes $300/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1's hours?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 runs 12:00 PM - 4:30 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 provide lunch?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 compare to other aquatic camps in Bellevue?
- Summer H2O Adventure Camp - Session 1 is one of 6 aquatic camps in Bellevue that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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