π This resource serves as a comprehensive 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
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, 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