π This resource serves as a guide to keeping kids engaged and entertained throughout the summer: click here
ποΈ Summer Camps: Day camps and specialty camps available locally for all interests and ages
π Summer Reading: Free programs like Pizza Hutβs Summer of Stories and local library challenges with prizes
πΆ Free Events: Summer concerts, movies in the park, bowling, and community festivals
π³ Outdoor Adventures: Parks, trails, splash pads, and nature walks
π¦ Attraction Discounts: Oregon Zoo, OMSI, and more with discounted/free passes
π¨ Pay-to-Play Options: Indoor play places, art studios, trampoline parks, mini golf, amusement parks, etc.
π½οΈ Help page offers aΒ list of free and low-cost resources to support families in the Vancouver, WA area during the summer months.Β Summer Help Resources: click here
βοΈ 211 Helpline β Call or text for help with housing, food, utilities, and other basic needs.
π½οΈ Free Summer Meals:Β
π½οΈ EPS Breakfast & Lunch (0-18)
π SUN Bucks ($120 per eligible child)
π₯« Share Vancouver
π§Ί Clark County Food Bank
π Clark County Resource Guide β Comprehensive guide for local assistance programs.
π§ Mental Health Support:
π Southwest WA Crisis Line: 800-626-8137
π² National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Mental Health Emergency? If you can take your child to Randall Children's Hospitals
βοΈΒ Practical strategies to help children maintain their academic skills during summer break. Summer Learning Activities: click here
π Grocery Store: Write shopping lists, read labels, and add up totals
π©βπ³ In the Kitchen: Read recipes, measure ingredients, and practice fractions
π Car Rides: Play spelling games, spot and read road signs
π³ At the Park: Explore nature, observe animals, and identify plants
π Library Visits: Join summer reading programs and discover new genres
βοΈ Travel Time: Research places, history, read maps, and journal adventures
π At Home: Play board games, build puzzles, and practice handwriting
π§© Hands-On Fun: Use scissors, draw, craft, and build with blocks or LEGOs