Salish Scientists Summer Camp
are you looking for a fun and educational summer experience for your child?
Salish Scientists is a week-long, hands-on, outdoor day camp located at our hatchery in Edmonds. Your child will get to explore a wetland, investigate water quality, and learn to be a steward to their environment, all while meeting new friends and growing their independence.
Salish Scientists will empower students with the knowledge to make waves within their communities and will have students diving into the realm of scientific inquiry and using professional tools to complete their own research of freshwater, marsh, and coastal ecosystems. The program integrates a place-based, interdisciplinary approach to learning that builds upon ecological concepts and related experiences. Students will gain a deeper understanding of the environmental challenges our region faces. Our vision is to work with the youth in the area to create viable interworking communities of empowerment and stewardship for the surrounding world.
WHERE?
Program located at Willow Creek Salmon & Watershed Education Center: 95 Pine St., Edmonds, WA, 98020
WHEN?
Week 1: July 13th - 17th, 2026 - 3rd - 5th grade - Registration Closed
Week 2: July 27th - 31st, 2026 - 5th - 7th grade - Registration Closed
Week 3: August 10th - 14th, 2026 - 3rd - 5th grade - Sold Out!
Drop off is between 9:00 and 9:15 am M-F
Pick up is between 3:30 and 4:00 pm M-Th. Friday is an early release ending at 1:00 pm after the family picnic lunch and camper presentations.
WHO ARE THE INSTRUCTORS?
The program will be facilitated by Sound Salmon Solutions staff, Megan and Denver. To learn more about them, visit our Staff page.
WHAT WILL MY CHILD LEARN?
The purpose of this curriculum is to engage learners in actively working with, caring for, and understanding the earth and acknowledging their own place within it. The curriculum emphasizes the interconnectivity of the Salish Sea and introduces students to their individual responsibility to care for the Earth.
Cost?
$385 plus tax per camper. Includes: t-shirt, other crafts and a picnic lunch on Friday
Scholarships
At Sound Salmon Solutions we strive to ensure our programs are accessible to all youth no matter what their financial resources are. Our scholarship program supports families by covering part or all of the costs for a one-week camp.
Thanks to the generosity of the Mill Creek Chamber of Commerce, the Olympic Fly Fishers, and individual donors like you, full scholarships are available for our 2026 Salish Scientists Summer Camp. If you would like to contribute to our scholarship fund, please use the link below to make your donation, indicating how you would like your contribution to be designated. Your support is truly appreciated.
Photos below are from our previous summer camp seasons!
Quotes from Previous Campers
“I’m passionate about salmon and the Puget Sound. I learned a lot and feel like I found the perfect place.”
“I wish tomorrow wasn’t a weekend.”
“It was really fun and I learned a lot. I got to know my fellow campers better and I learned more than I did in all of third grade.”
"I want to go to camp every year until I'm too old, then I want to be a camp counselor!"
Parent feedback
“As a parent, I feel like my camper has had her world expanded and had her thought processes challenged and encouraged about how the different aspects of the natural world interact with and affect other parts.”
“This camp is a hidden gem! My son loved it and we plan to sign up for more sessions.”
“My son has been asking me what kind of plants I have around the house. He's never shown interest in them before so I credit that to the plant identification work he did at the camp.”
“The kids were happy to go be outside and meet new friends, and excited to learn about how important salmon, and the natural world in general, is important to everyone. The camp was organized with good communication. All the counselors were positive and helpful and happy to see the kids each day.”
“Camp was all outdoors and seemed to be a perfect mix of learning and active fun. My daughter came home everyday bouncing with excitement and couldn’t wait to tell us everything she did and learned.”
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Please bring:
Reusable water bottle
Snack and lunch
Sunscreen
Dress for the weather
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Yes, please send us an email with your camper information and mail your check to our office attn: Summer Camp Team. Your spot will be reserved for 2 weeks after emailing camper information. Once we receive you check, we will contact you confirming registration. Please note the cost per camper with tax included is $425.81
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Our maximum number is 25 campers per week and we require a minimum number of 10 campers to run the program. Please encourage your friends and family to sign up!
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Send us an email to brittany[at]soundsalmonsolutions.org
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The concepts we teach in 2024 will be similar and we have kept a few of the campers’ favorite activities from last year, but we’ve also added an array of new activities to keep it engaging for returning campers.
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We are working on securing funding to offer scholarships to families in need of financial assistance. Please complete the scholarship application above to apply. If you would like more information about this, please email brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org
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Cancellations made prior to May 15th will receive a full refund, minus a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made between May 16th and June 5th, receive a 50% refund, minus a $50 processing fee.
Cancellations made after June 5th are non-refundable.
Transfers to another open week are free of charge.
In the event SSS cancels, a full refund will be given.
All cancellations must be emailed to finance@soundsalmonsolutions.org and brittany@soundsalmonsolutions.org
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As of October 1, 2025, Washington State changed the sales tax laws so we are now required to pay sales tax on our education programs. Prior to this law change, as a 501(c)(3) charity, we were exempt.
Want to learn more?
Contact us via email at:
Brittany Ahmann, Development and Education Manager
brittany[at]soundsalmonsolutions[dot]org
Or give us a call at (425)252-6686.