Don’t let your child spend all summer in their room, alone with a screen! Get them out, making new friends, exercising and learning! These 2026 summer camps in Vancouver and throughout Clark County have something for every child.
DanceWorks Summer Camps
For children who want to jive, pirouette or get funky this summer, check out summer dance camps in Vancouver by DanceWorks! These single and multi-day camps for kids ages 3-12 are full of fun activities, skill learning and more! They also have evening classes on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The 2026 summer camp themes include Minecraft, K-Pop, fairies, unicorns, aerial and more! Check out their full schedule and register on the DanceWorks website.
Columbia Dance Summer Camps
Need more dance summer camps? Of course you do! Columbia Dance has 2026 summer camps in Vancouver for kids who love to move! Summer camps run June through August for ages 3 to 14. Some of the 2026 themes include “The Greatest Showman,” “Wicked,” dogs, and superheroes! Financial aid is available. Find out more and register on the Columbia Dance website.
LEGO Summer Camps
Kids who love to build things will definitely have fun at Brickzone Kids summer camps in Washougal! LEGO will be used to do all sorts of things – from robotics and science to Minecraft and Pokémon! Camps run from June through mid-August and are for ages 3 to 11, depending on the camp. For more information and to register, visit the BrickZone website.
Outdoor Summer Camp
Royal Ridges’ faith-based summer camp is perfect for kids who love the outdoors and want to grow in the Bible. Camps include a pony express, theater camp and more. All electronic devices are prohibited, so your kids can really unplug and reconnect with others. For more information, visit the Royal Ridges website.
Camp Collins
Camp Collins, run by the Clark County YMCA, has camps for youth entering grades 9 through 12. During the week-long camp, youth will learn teamwork while participating in fun activities, including a full-day rafting trip! Day Camps are also available for kids entering first through sixth grades. Week-long day camps are a great way for your grade-schoolers to learn new things while having fun. Visit the Clark County Family YMCA website for details.
Arts and Science Summer Camps
The Gardener School of Arts & Sciences will have week-long summer camps July 6 through August 14. They have camps for kids 3 to 14 years old. Kids will get to learn about nature, cooking, ceramics, space, LARPing, digital art and more! They even have a school readiness camp. For more information, visit the Gardener School of Arts & Sciences website.
Summer Theater Camp
For dramatic youth, check out a summer theater camp at the Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy. They have summer camps June through August for ages 6 to 12. For 2026, there will be wizards, LARPing, sci-fi, Schoolhouse Rock Live and more! For more information and to register, visit the Metropolitan Performing Arts Academy website.
Fitness Day Camps
Kids Club Fun & Fitness in Vancouver has School’s Out Day Camps for kids ages 4-11. Each day is themed and children are split into two age groups, so kids can participate in activities that are appropriate for their age and development. Hands-on activities including science and art; interactive stories and songs; literature; cooking; culture exploration are just some of the things they may learn, depending on the camp. Older kids also have the chance at field trips. For more information and to register, visit the Kids Club Fun & Fitness website.
Academy Summer Camps
This Vancouver summer camp has something for every youth aged 2 to 12! Kiddie Academy’s CampVentures includes field trips and outdoor time with age-appropriate learning and play following their Life Essentials curriculum. Learn more by visiting the Kiddie Academy website.
Parks and Recreation Camps
City Park and Recreation put on summer camps and programs every year, for all ages even adults! From crafts to sports and dancing to STEM, there is something for everyone. Some cities have camps for persons with disabilities up to 30-years-old. Learn more at the following websites:
