Summer Bridge Activities: Preschool to Kindergarten
Summer Bridge Activities: Kindergarten to 1st Grade
I didn't want our son to forget what he had
learned in Kindergarten over the summer, so I decided to challenge him
for the 3 months he was off. This book was EXCELLENT!
Summer Bridge Activities: 1st Grade to 2nd Grade
Summer Bridge Activities: 2nd Grade to 3rd Grade
Engaging for the child. Mostly math and language activities of differnt
types, styles, and complexities. Tasks get progressively harder toward
the new school year.
Summer Bridge Activities: 3rd Grade to 4th Grade
Summer
Bridge Activities: 4th Grade to 5th Grade
This is a great book to use to work with your child a little (10 minutes)
every day during the summer months to keep the basic math and language
skills up to snuff. It has lots of motivating rewards built in and
my kids actually agreed to do it, in order to get the rewards.
Summer Bridge Activities: 5th Grade to 6th Grade
Summer Bridge Middle School 6th to 7th Grade
This book is a great way to avoid your child feeling as though they
have fallen behind or forgotten everything at the beginning of a new
school year. My son has attention deficit disorder, and needed something
over the summer to keep his skills and knowledge fresh.
Summer Bridge Middle School 7th to 8th Grade
Puyallup Library Summer Children's Events:
Summer Toddler Treasures Storytime
June 21 - August 16
Thursdays 11am-noon
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children 1 1/2 to 3 years old.
No registration necessary.
Summer Tales For Twos Storytimes
June 22 - August 17, 2007
Time: Fridays 10am-11am
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children 2 to 3 years old. No registration necessary.
Summer Special Ones Storytimes
June 22 - August 17, 2007
Fridays 11am-Noon
Stories, rhymes, and songs for children 1 to 2 years old. No registration necessary.
Summer Book Babies Storytimes
June 21 - August 16
Thursdays 10am-10:30am
Stories, nursery rhymes, and songs that stimulate the mind as well as small and large motor development for babies birth to 1 year old. No registration necessary.
Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
253-841-5454
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Summer Art Camps at Tacoma Art Museum
This year, add art to your children’s
summer vacation. Tacoma Art Museum offers day camps that teach
a variety of art-making techniques from painting and glass fusing,
to collage and Native American basket weaving.
“Summer art camps are a fun way for children to experience
art,” noted Tacoma Art Museum’s Community Programs
Coordinator Maija McKnight. “Not only do they view the
art in the galleries, but students have the opportunity to explore
art through projects and field trips.”
Summer art camps are available to children ages seven to fifteen,
and take place in July and August. Camps include:
Northwest Adventures
July 11 – 15
10:30
am – 4:30
pm
Children ages 7 – 9 will explore
traditional and contemporary Native arts with artist instructor
Janet Fagan-Smith. Inspired
by the exhibition Carving a Legacy: Innovation in Coast Salish
Art, students will create a Salish design t-shirt, make a mask,
weave a basket, and watch artists carve a welcome figure in the
galleries. Cost: members $125, non-members $175 (all art supplies
included).
Summer Art Glass
July 18 – 22
10:30
am – 4:30
pm
Children ages 9 – 12 will learn
about glass art from local artist Andrea Brannon. After viewing
the many works by Dale Chihuly
at Tacoma Art Museum and throughout the downtown area, students
will create their own glass works using slumping and fusing techniques.
Cost: members $150, non-members $200 (all art supplies included).
Melt, Slump, and Fuse
July 25 - 29
10:30 am – 4:30 pm
Young artists ages 13 – 15 will learn how to use a kiln
to melt glass together using slumping and fusing techniques under
the instruction of glass artist Andrea Brannon. Students will
create their own glass artworks and visit artists’ studios
to experience glassblowing in action. Cost: members $150, non-members
$200 (all art supplies included).
Mixed-Media Marvels
August 15 – 19
10:30
am – 4:30
pm
Presented in partnership with Metro Parks
Tacoma, children ages 9 – 12 will spend a week creating
masterpieces using various art making materials. Students will
receive training from artists
Gail Janes and Cheryl Rhodes, and gain hands-on experience with
pottery, sculpture, painting, collage, frottage, and much more.
Cost: members $150, non-members $200 (all art supplies included).
Register for Tacoma Art Museum’s
summer art camps online at www.TacomaArtMuseum.org or call
253.272.4258 x3007 to request
a registration form.
Tacoma Art Museum’s mission is to connect people through
art. The museum serves the diverse communities of the region
through its collection, exhibitions, and learning programs, emphasizing
art and artists from the Northwest. The museum’s five galleries
display an array of top national shows, the best of Northwest
art, creatively themed exhibitions, and historical retrospectives.
In addition, there is an Education Wing for children, adults,
and seniors with an art resource center, classroom, and studio
for art making. Tacoma Art Museum is located in the downtown
Cultural District, next to historic Union Station.
HOURS – Tuesday – Saturday 10am – 5pm, Third
Thursdays 10am – 8pm, Sunday 12pm – 5pm. Closed Monday.
ADMISSION – Adults $6.50, Military, Students, & Seniors
(65+) $5.50, Children 5 & under free. Third Thursdays free.
CONTACT – 253.272.4258, www.TacomaArtMuseum.org.
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TASTE OF TACOMA
June 29-30, 11 a.m.-9 p.m.; July 1, 11 a.m.-8 p.m
festival with local restaurants, arts and crafts, live music and more
Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; free; 253-305-1000
LAKE UNION WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL
June 30-July 4, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
features sailing lessons, explore wooden boats, food, entertainment and more
Center for Wooden Boats, 1010 Valley St., Seattle; 206-382-2628.
FOURTH OF JULY SYMPHONY CELEBRATION
July 1, 4 p.m.
outdoor pops concert by the Bremerton Symphony Association with the Kitsap Chordsmen barbership singers
Silverdale Beach Hotel, 303 N.W. Bucklin Hill Road, Silverdale; free; 360-373-1722.
SUMMER COMMUNITY PICNIC
July 1, 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
free event hosted by LifeWay Church featuring lunch, water slide, games, inflatable toys, relay games, crafts and more
Decatur High School, 2800 S.W. 320th St., Federal Way; 253-946-8107.
KENT’S FOURTH OF JULY SPLASH
July 4, noon-11:30 p.m.
car show, old-fashioned games, family activities, live music, fireworks show and more
Lake Meridian Park, 14800 S.E. 272nd St., Kent
TACOMA FREEDOM FAIR
July 4, 11 a.m.
festival with family activites, arts and crafts, car show, food court, air show and the fireworks finale
Ruston Way, Ruston Way, Tacoma; free
FEDERAL WAY RED, WHITE AND BLUES FESTIVAL
July 4, 4 p.m.
live music and entertainment, games, arts and crafts, food, games and more, fireworks display
Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St., Federal Way; 253-835-6900.
AUBURN FOURTH OF JULY FESTIVAL
July 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
kids’ bike parade, entertainment on three stages, craft tent, laser tag, games, inflatable toys, car show and more
Les Gove Community Campus, 910 Ninth St. S.E., Auburn; free; 253-931-3043.
TACOMA MUSICAL Playhouse
JULY 4TH CRUISE
July 4, 9 p.m.
view fireworks from Steilacoom, Tacoma, Seattle and beyond, cruise includes champagne, light summer fare, music and dancing
benefit for Tacoma Musical Playhouse building fund, Shuttle from Narrows Theater, boat departs from Steilacoom dock; $45; 253-565-6867.
MEEKER MANSION 4TH OF JULY
July 4, 4-6 p.m.
features band concert on the lawn, food and fun
Meeker Mansion, 312 Spring St., Puyallup; 253-848-1770.
WAMU FAMILY 4TH AT LAKE UNION
July 4,noon-11 p.m.
features games, music, food, entertainment, family activities, fireworks show and more
Gas Works Park, 2101 N. Northlake Way, Seattle; free.
FEDERAL WAY OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES
July 6, dusk
“Barnyard,”; bring lawn chairs and blanket, lawn seating
Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way; free; 253-835-6926
CINEMAGIG OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
July 6, 9 p.m.
Date Night series: “Beetlejuice”
Donkey Creek Park, 8714 N. Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor.
BREMERTON ART WALK
July 6,
5-8 p.m.
first Fridays, various art galleries in downtown Bremerton; entertainment and refreshments; 360-662-1638.
GABRIEL RUTLEDGE Comedian
July 6-7, 8 and 10 p.m.
Mainstage Comedy & Music Club, 315 First Ave., Seattle; $20; 206-217-3700, www.ticketmaster.com
tacoma museum district celebration of fifth anniversary of Museum of Glass
July 6-8
admission reduced in honor of the anniversary, special programs at each museum
Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and Washington State History Musemm; $5; 253-284-4750.
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tanabata Japanese star festival
July 7, 1-5 p.m.
sponsored by Tacoma Art Museum and Asia Pacific Cultural Center, features dancing, poetry and more
Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave., Tacoma; $5; 253-272-4258
CINEMAGIG OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
July 7, 9 p.m.
Family Night series: “Over the Hedge”
Skansie Brothers Park, downtown Gig Harbor; free
Gig harbor art walk
July 7,
1-5 p.m. first Saturdays, downtown Gig Harbor. Get an Art Walk passport at participating galleries and be eligible to win a prize; 253-853-3554, www.gigharborguide.com.
SUMNER’S MUTT OFF MAIN
July 7, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
pet parade booths, dog obstacle course, pictures with pets and more, Heritage Park, 906 Kincaid Ave., Sumner; free; 253-720-9846
Lakewold Summer Nights
July 11, 10:00 - 8:00
Don't miss out on the opportunity for a early evening stroll through the gardens. Watch the sun set as you enjoy a picnic dinner.
Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact: Becky Roger, 253-584-4106
Admission: Regular Admission
WALKING WITH DINOSAURS – THE LIVE EXPERIENCE
7:30 p.m. July 11-12, 1 and 7:30 p.m. July 13-14, 1 p.m. July 15,
life-size dinosaurs fully animated and articulated walking across the Tacoma Dome
Tacoma Dome; $24.50-$79.50; 253-627-8497, www.ticketmaster.com
PUGET SOUND BEAD FESTIVAL
9 a.m.-8 p.m. July 12, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 13, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 14, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 15
with more than 120 bead merchants and 100 classes available to participants
Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center, 1500 Broadway, Tacoma; $7; 253-572-5529, www.pugetsoundbeadfestival.com.
Jazz Under the Stars, Jovino Santos Neto
JULY 12, 7 to 9 p.m.
Brazilian pianist, flutist and composer Jovino Santos Neto obscures the barriers between classical music, jazz and indigenous Brazilian music. Born in Rio de Janeiro, he is now based in Seattle and teaches at the Cornish College of the Arts. He has been nominated for two Latin Grammy Awards, most recently for his 2006 album “Roda Carioca,” and he received the Golden Ear Award for the Best Jazz Instrumentalist of the Pacific Northwest in 2004.
PLU, Mary Baker Russell Amphitheater, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7602
Graham Jam 2007
July 14, 4-9 p.m.
Free Family Fun in the Park. Three bands plus improv comedy for the whole family. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy. Check website for more info.
Frontier Park, 218th and Meridian, Graham, WA. 98338
Admission: Free
WINES OF WASHINGTON FESTIVAL
July 14,2:30-6:30 p.m.
featuring 12 local wineries, live music, lectures on topics including pairing wine and food, dessert wines and more, admission includes four tastings and dinner
Fairweather Lodge No. 82, 817 S. Vassault St., Tacoma; $15
WASHINGTON ARMS COLLECTORS SHOW
9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 15
ShowPlex, Puyallup Fair & Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup
NEW TACOMA NARROWS BRIDGE BENEFIT RUN
July 15, 8 a.m.
proceeds to benefit Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Tacoma General Hospital, 5K course over the new bridge, preregistration only, $30; 1-800-392-9253
RALLY FOR THE TROOPS
July 15,10 a.m.
group ride to benefit The Fisher House at Fort Lewis, followed by dinner and entertainment
Destination Harley-Davidson, 2302 Pacific Highway E., Tacoma; $15; info@destinationharley.com.
Raspberry Fruit Festival
JULY 18, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Enjoy raspberries and ice cream while listening to The Islanders, a Caribbean steel drum band.
PLU,
Red Square, located on campus in front of Eastvold Auditorium, 12180 Park Ave. S., Parkland
Admission: $2.50; free with valid PLU ID;
Contact: 253-535-7450
Jazz Under the Stars, Bill Anschell
JULY 19, 7 to 9 p.m.
Seattle pianist Bill Anschell will perform. Anschell spent 25 years studying, composing and performing around the world and returned to his hometown in 2002. He received a Golden Ear Award for the “Northwest Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year” in 2005 and his trio was named the “Best Northwest Acoustic Jazz Ensemble” in 2006.
PLU, Mary Baker Russell Amphitheater, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7602
Second City Chamber
July 19, 6:30 p.m.
Concert starts at 7:30 p.m. with garden strolls and picnicking beginning at 6:30 p.m. This popular event will feature classical chamber music specially selected to compliment this unique and beautiful setting.
Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Dr. SW, Lakewood, WA 98499
Contact: Becky Roger, 253-584-4106
Admission: Call for ticket information
Tacoma ArtWalk
Jul. 19, 5-8 p.m.
third Thursdays, various art galleries and museums in downtown Tacoma; free; 253-274-1630.
FEDERAL WAY OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES
July 20, dusk
“Night at the Museum,”; bring lawn chairs and blanket, lawn seating
Steel Lake Park, 2410 S. 312th St., Federal Way; free; 253-835-6926
CINEMAGIG OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
July 20, 8:45 p.m.
Date Night series: “A League of Their Own”
Donkey Creek Park, 8714 N. Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor.
CINEMAGIG OUTDOOR MOVIE SERIES
July 21, 8:45 p.m.
Skansie Brothers Park, downtown Gig Harbor; free;
Jazz Under the Stars, Emerald City Jazz Orchestra
JULY 26, 7 to 9 p.m.
The Emerald City Jazz Orchestra is a modern big band made up of Seattle’s top young musicians. The group performs the arrangements of saxophonist Matso Limtiaco. The group most recently released “Come Rain or Come Shine” in November 2005.
PLU,
Mary Baker Russell Amphitheater, 124th Street South and 10th Avenue South, Parkland
Admission: Free;
Contact: 253-535-7602
International Flamenco Performance
July 27, 8pm
Maria Bermudez and Sonidos Gitanos form Jerez de la Frontera, Spain will be appearing for one night only. Don't miss out on the most exciting flamenco event of the year! Contact box office at 425-275-9595 for tickets.
Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 Fourth Avenue North, Edmonds, WA 98020
Admission: $19-$38
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Celebrate! Spanaway Street Fair, Car Show & Parade
July 28-29, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Old fashioned outdoor street fair located beside Spanaway Park, two blocks off SR-7, featuring live stage entertainment, fre kids' pavilion, arts and crafts, clowns, ethnic foods.
Historic district, 161st & Park Ave. So., Spanaway, WA 98387
Contact: Jean Sensel, 253-531-8520
Admission: free
Educational Black River Canoe Trip
July 28, 10am - 3pm
Join Capitol Land Trust on an educational canoe trip down the Black River on July 28th. On this guided trip we will learn about salmon, riparian buffers and preserved land.
Black River Canoe Trips, 15847 Littlerock Rd, Rochester, WA, 98579
Contact: Laura Hurson, (360) 943-3012
Admission: $30 to rent a boat, $10 if you bring your own boat
Vacation Bible School - Dinosaurs and More!
July 30 - August 03, 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Explore the world of dinosaurs, look at bone castings, find out about how real digs are done. We will look at God's creation and some of scientific theories.
Amazing Grace Christian Church, 4301 North Stevens, Tacoma WA 98407
Contact: Mark Latham, 253 460-7600
Admission: Free
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
9 a.m.-12:15 p.m. July 23-27 entering kindergarten through entering fifth grade, Calvary Lutheran Church, 2415 S. 320th St., Federal Way; $10 suggested donation; 253-839-0344.
Free Guitar Classes
June 25 - July 30, 2007
6:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Free guitar classes. This six week series of classes will teach the student basic guitar chords and fun Christian songs. Some maintenance tips and tuning instruction is included.
Call or email to register.
Amazing Grace Christian Church
4301 North Stevens, Tacoma WA 98407
Contact: Mark Latham, 253 460-7600
Admission: Free
Month-Long Events for July
Children's Summer Dance Workshop
July 09-13 9:00am- 11:30am
Mon-Fri classes revolve around a classical ballet. Activities include 45 ballet class, craft making, story and discussion, music and choreography. Classes are designed to introduce each child to the story and music of the ballet with a hands on approach
Washington Contemporary Ballet, 4020 South 56th St Suite 105, Tacoma, WA 98409
Contact: Ken Kaiser, 253-474-4312
Admission: $150 ($125 if received by June 15)
Orting Saturday Market
July 07 - August 11
Saturdays 9am-1pm
Come join us for the First Annual Orting Saturday Market! Garden, Gifts and more!
North Park, Next to Work Sports, Orting, WA 98360
Contact: Beckie Meek, 360-893-5200
Admission: Free
“THE WHO’S TOMMY” Village Theatre production, through July 15. Showtimes: 8 p.m. selected Tuesdays and Wednesdays-Saturdays, 2 p.m. selected Saturdays, 2 and 7 p.m. Sundays, Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front St. N., Issaquah; $25-$49; 425-392-1942
Events happening all Summer long:
 Kids,
take the Governor's
Summer Reading Challenge
Just read 15 hours or more throughout the whole summer, then tell the Governor
for chances at prizes!
Summer Preschool Stories
June 22- August 17
Fridays 10am-11am
Stories, songs, and rhymes for children 3 1/2 to 5 years old. No registration necessary. 253-841-5454
Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup, WA 98371
Admission: Free
Clover Park Farmer's Market
Satrdays July 8-Aug. 26, 9a.m-3 p.m.
arts and crafts, antique vendors, local farmers, entertainment and food booths, Clover Park Technical College, 4021100th St.SW,
lakewood
BUCKLEY COUNTRY FARMERS MARKET
fresh produce, craft vendors, prepared foods, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays, Thunderbird Park, Main Street, Buckley; goes through September; 360-829-1226.
FEDERAL WAY FARMERS MARKET
fresh produce, nursery stock, pet supplies, kids’ activities, artisan crafts, live entertainment, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 27, The Commons parking lot, South 320th Street and Pacific Highway South, Federal Way
Gig
Harbor Farmers Market
8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Sept. 24,
Stroh’s Field, west side of Highway 16, Gig Harbor; 253-884-9672
Mukilteo
Farmers Market
April - October 20
Every Thursday 3:00-8:00pm
Rosehill Community Center
304 Lincoln Ave, Mukilteo, WA
Contact: Eden
Trenor, or
425-750-6945
OLYMPIA FARMERS MARKET
fresh produce, nursery stock, prepared foods, two bakeries, plants, live music and more, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Thursdays-Sundays through Oct. 28, open Saturdays and Sundays in November and December, 700 N. Capitol Way, Olympia
Port Orchard Farmers Market
April 29- October 14
Time: 9am-3pm, Saturdays
community farmers market on the downtown waterfront, near shops & the beachfront park & marina. Master Gardeners on duty.
360-377-3173
Marina Park, Bay Street, Port Orchard
Proctor
Farmers Market
Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
(April-October)
Insurance parking lot 4001 North 26th at Madison
Tacoma,WA 98402
Puyallup
Farmer's Market
Saturdays 9am – 3pm
Sundays 10am – 2pm
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup
253-840-2631 X1001 or fmkt@puyallupmainstreet.com
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET
fresh seasonal produce from Washington growers, seafood, meat, wine, nursery stocks, prepared and packaged foods, artisan vendors, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, through Oct. 18, Broadway between Ninth and 11th streets, Tacoma
TACOMA FARMERS MARKET DOME DISTRICT
fresh seasonal produce, nursery stock, packaged and processed foods, live entertainment, geared for the commuter, 3-7 p.m. Tuesdays, June 5-Aug. 28, East 25th Street between D and G streets, across from Freighthouse Square, Tacoma
T.H.E. FARMERS MARKET
Washington-grown fruits, vegetables, herbs, plants and local craft items, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13, Bridgeport Way and 37th Street West, University Place
VASHON ISLAND GROWERS ASSOCIATION FARMERS MARKET
fresh produce, farm products, packaged foods, kids’ activities, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturdays through Oct. 13; holiday markets, Nov. 17, Dec. 1 and 8, Village Green Park, Bank Road and Vashon Highway Southwest, Vashon; free; 206-498-0986.
WILD WAVES
AND ENCHANTED VILLAGE
more than 25 rides and attractions, wave pool, TimberHawk roller coaster, season
opening 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 29-31, various hours through Sept. 6, Enchanted Parkway
off Exit 142B of Interstate 5, Federal Way. Admission: $24.99-$29.99 plus tax;
save $2 per ticket by using Print-N-Go.
Tukwila Music in the Park Series
July 13 - August 24
6:30 pm- 7:30pm
Every Wednesday Night Join
us for some great concerts this summer!
Performers:Juliet Wyers, Vicci Martinez, Men of Worth, Annie Rapid,
Kim Virant, Ed Hartman, Normando Brenis & Los De Rio
Cascade View Community Park
14211 37th Ave S.
Tukwila, WA 98168
Admission: FREE
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