KENT — Mondays at Club Getaway, tie-dying T-shirts, water balloons, science experiments and themed barbecues are all on the list of this year’s offerings at the Parks and Recreation summer camp at Emery Park in Kent, where youngsters in grades one through eight participate in a range of educational and fun activities.
Each week now through Friday, Aug. 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Camp Director Kevin Kalach oversees up to 24 children, the maximum number of children accommodated weekly.
Swimming is a popular activity; camp participants Ben Soule, Faith Theisen and Christopher Sanchez all agreed that this was one of their favorites.
“I also really like the art projects,” Faith said. “One time we bedazzled sunglasses with jewels, and another time we made a penguin with pompom balls.”
Ben and the other campers were also enthusiastic about the sports they were able to play.
“I like the sports we get to do,” he said, “especially kickball.” Capture the flag was another top choice.
A camp highlight this year was a regional science summer program students were able sign up for. The science program was held July 20 in Kent. Students explored the topic of rockets.
Registration is still open to interested students; there are still some spots available for the remaining weeks.
Campers may choose to attend for as many or as few weeks as they wish. The fee is $115 per week for residents, and $135 per week for non-residents. A $5 sibling discount is available for siblings who attend during the same week(s).
Justine and Victor Valla in their studio with a painting of Victor’s,”Jonah and the Whale.” Robin Roraback 
A ceramic vase by Kathleen Heidemann.Provided 
Joy Brown’s delightful ceramic sculptures.Provided 
