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Summer Opportunities

Seattle Children’s Summer Camps:
Applications Due March 23, 2026

  1. The application for Seattle Children’s Nurse Camp is now open! During this five-day camp, students will gain insight into the world of pediatric nursing by participating in clinical observation sessions. In these sessions, students will shadow nurses in a clinical environment and observe as they provide patient care and interact with patients and families. Camp dates: July 13 – July 17, 2026. Visit our Seattle Children’s website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to nursecamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions. Due March 23, 2026.
  2. The application for Seattle Children’s Mental & Behavioral Health Camp is now open! During this five-day camp, students will explore careers within the mental & behavioral health field. By participating in hands-on skills and observing the day-to-day workflow of professionals, students will gain insight into various roles within pediatric mental health. Camp dates: July 27 – July 31, 2026. Visit our Seattle Children’s website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to MBHCamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions. Due March 23, 2026.
  3. The application for Seattle Children’s Scrubs & ‘Scopes Camp is now open! During this five-day camp, students will explore various allied health careers by job shadowing medical assistants, pharmacists, laboratory scientists and technicians/technologists in Pharmacy, Radiology, Surgery, Sterile Processing and Anesthesia in a clinical environment, observing as they provide patient care. Camp dates: August 10 – August 14, 2026. Visit our Seattle Children’s website for more information including how to apply, eligibility requirements, and camp schedule. Please reach out to sscamp@seattlechildrens.org with any questions. Due March 23, 2026.

SPS Expanded Learning

Visit the SPS Expanded Learning page for complete details about the program. If you are interested please email your Counselor for more information.


SPS Skills Center | Summer

Skills Center Summer Courses Information

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Summer Schedule

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Music During Summer Break for SPS Students

Stay connected to music instruction over the summer with the Summer Music Program and Seattle All-City Band! The Seattle Public Schools’ Summer Music Program is for band and orchestra students entering grades 5-9 and Seattle All-City Band is for students in the graduating classes of 2025-2029 that participate in upwards of 20 parades and community celebrations throughout the summer. Please click below for more detailed information and registration.

Seattle All-City Band and Summer Music at SPS

As of March 5, 2026