Week 8 - Mythical Creatures - Seward Park

	Aug 10, 2026 through Aug 14, 2026
	8:00am to 4:30pm

Description

Summer Camp Volunteers act as assistant instructors for our summer camps and receive training in our unique approach to mentoring youth in nature, which focuses on curiosity, play and asking questions as much or more than a delivery of facts. You can learn more about this approach by exploring Coyote’s Guide to Connecting with Nature, available from our web store.

Campers will step into a magic realm of imaginative quests, forest hideouts, and nature-crafted treasures.

Your child will have an enchanting week in nature at Mythical Creatures Day Camp! This whimsical program invites young adventurers to explore the outdoors through imaginative play, hands-on discovery, and guided quests inspired by mystical beings said to roam the land.

At Mythical Creatures, the forest becomes a realm alive with stories and imagination. Our adventures use mythical creatures to teach real ecology, tracking skills, wildlife awareness, and plant knowledge. From studying the flight patterns of a phoenix to tracking unicorns, observing the clues left by their closest real world relatives, nature becomes a world of personality and learning becomes an unforgettable quest. Campers may set out on a dragon egg hunt, design whimsical faerie houses, craft mystical artifacts from natural materials, or try to catch a mischievous gnome hidden along winding woodland paths. Each day invites them into story-driven quests that encourage them to move, think, and explore like the mythical creatures they love.

Your child will enjoy:

Creative, imaginative play in a forest filled with mythical lore
Story-driven quests, group adventures, and creature-inspired challenges
Hands-on discovery of plants, animals, insects, and their mythical counterparts
Nature crafting inspired by ancient magic and wild creatures
A dragon egg hunt, faerie house building, and gnome habitat hideout
Wildlife awareness and beginner tracking skills
Adventurous movement and exploration through enchanted landscapes
Building confidence, friendships, and a lifelong connection to nature and imagination

Details

	Volunteers should be between the ages of 13 and 80.
	Is Family Friendly
	Is Outdoors
	Inclement Weather Plan: As an outdoor school, we enjoy spending summer camp days outside, rain and shine. At many of our parks, we have limited or no indoor space, and with the increased heat throughout summer we would like to let you know about some of our heat-related plans: We will take full advantage of the forest and the shade at our parks as it provides cooler temperatures We will limit high-energy games and activities. We will take more time for water breaks and hydration. Each Director will have spray bottles to mist and keep campers cool. At the parks that have water access, we will be using the lakes and rivers to our best advantage. You as a parent are always welcome to keep your child home if you feel that the Heat is not safe for your child. To support your child during high heat days is to pack extra water bottles, sunscreen, sun hats, sun shirts, and any clothing that can keep your child cool and limit sun exposure. There might be days when it is just too hot outside for camps to happen. There is the possibility of canceling camp on those days. We will reach out to you if we are planning to cancel a camp.
	Is Not Wheelchair Accessible
	Wear closed toe shoes

Location

5895 Lake Washington Blvd S
Shelter#3
Seattle, WA 98118

Volunteer Spots Remaining

Education

Program

Summer Camps - Seward Park