This page offers information about “child-friendly" locations and programs on campus for when your child is on campus with you or a caregiver. This page also offers information about activities and programs for older children.
| Program | Program/Facility Description | Ages | Phone/Email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burke Museum | A major, national resource on the natural and cultural history of the Pacific Northwest. | All | 206-543-5590 recept@u.washington.edu |
| Experimental Education Unit (EEU) | A comprehensive early childhood center providing inclusive educational services for children with and without disabilities. | infant - 7 | 206-543-4375 Experimental Education Unit University of Washington, Box 357925 Seattle, WA 98195-7925 |
| GEAR UP | A state-wide UW based pre-college program serving middle and high school students and teachers. | 11-18 | 206-616-6245 gearupinfo@u.washington.edu |
| Halbert and Nancy Robinson Center for Young Scholars | Programs for gifted students. The Center’s Diagnostic and Counseling Service serves families with children who exhibit advanced intellectual abilities. | 4 to 14 | 206-543-4160 cscy@u.washington.edu |
| Henry Art Gallery | A nationally recognized center for the exploration of visual culture. The Gallery offers family and children's art programs. | All | 206-534-2280 gallery 206-543-2281 administrative info@henryart.org |
| Husky Union Building (HUB) | Hosts a games area, movies, art exhibits, and more. Programs and facilities appropriate for children vary. | All | 206-543-8131 |
| Intramural Activities Building (IMA) | The UW health and fitness center. Children 16 & older may participate as a guest of a current student, faculty or staff member, or spouse/registered same-sex domestic partner. There is a $7 fee per use, and the sponsor must be present. | 16 & older | 206-543-4590 ima@u.washington.edu |
| Making Connections | UW Women’s Center sponsored, the center is a mentoring program for socioeconomically disadvantaged Seattle area high school girls, promoting college enrollment and offering career explorations in math, science, and technology. | 14-18 | 206-616-1963 |
| Junior Husky Club | For a $15 membership (for August through May), kids get free general admission to many UW sports events, a $10 admission to a Husky football game, a T-shirt, and more. Space is limited to the first 500 applications received. | 12 & under | 206-543-3086 |
| University Book Store | Vast selection of books for young readers of all ages and hosts kids’ events at its many locations. | All | 206-634-3400 |
| UW Libraries Children's and Young Adult Literature | Links for finding books, articles, electronic journals, book reviews, and special topics and events. | 5 & over | 206-685-2771 librarian collinsk@u.washington.edu |
| UW in the High School | High school students can complete University of Washington courses – and earn UW credit – in their own classrooms with their own teachers. | High School | 206-543-9686 |
| Washington Park Arboretum | 230 acres of landscaped and natural areas, wetlands, and a world-class collection of 10,000 trees, shrubs, and other plants. Contact the Arboretum for information on youth and family programs. | K-8 | 206-543-8800 uwbgeduc@u.washington.edu |
| Program | Description | Ages | Phone/Email |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cybercamps | Computer classes in three course areas (user, coder, gamer) at various universities and colleges across the United States. Look for discounts for Cybercampus on the UW Discount page. | 7-16 | 206-442-4500 888-904-CAMP info@giantcampus.com |
| iD Tech Camps | Week-long day & overnight camps. Students create video games, experience game modding with Battlefield 2142 from Electronic Arts, improve gaming skills with the Gaming Athletes course, build robots, design Flash animated websites, film and edit digital movies, learn programming, and more. One computer per student and an average of five students per staff. | 7-17 | 888-709-8324 info@internalDrive.com |
| UW Medical Center Teen Program | Shows how teens can volunteer at UWMC. | 14+ | Volunteer Services 206-598-4218 |
| UW Summer Youth Programs | Unique summer learning opportunities for elementary, middle, and high school students. | 6-18 | 206-685-8936 youth@extn.washington.edu |
| UW Summer Quarter Advanced Study Program | High school students earn college credit by enrolling in regular UW summer quarter courses with enrolled UW students. | 14-18 | 206-221-6010 registra@u.washington.edu |
| Washington Summer Sports Camps | Camps operated independently of the UW athletic department, in baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, women’s gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, and volleyball. | All | See website by sport |
| Name | Service Description | Contacts/Information |
|---|---|---|
| Changing Stations | Diaper changing stations available at several campus locations. | |
| Hall Health Center Pediatrics | Well child exams, immunizations, sports physicals, and treatment of acute illnesses and minor injuries. | Appointments 206-616-2495 Pediatric Triage/Consulting Nurse 206-616-2368 Community Care Line 206-731-2500 (after hours only) |
| K-12 Resource Guide | Searchable database providing information about a wide variety of educational resources. | 206-543-2320 k-12@extn.washington.edu |
| Lactation Stations | Provides specific information on locations, hours, access, equipment required, and contacts for UW campus lactation stations. | UW Benefits and Work/Life 206-543-6963 worklife@u.washington.edu |
| Name | Program Description | Contacts/Information |
|---|---|---|
| Child Care Resources | School-age programs provide children and youth with a place to hang out in a safe environment as well as learn and develop important social skills. | |
| Cornish College of the Arts | Offers summer arts education programs for teens and adults in dance, design, visual arts, and music. | 206 726-5123 registrationrecords@cornish.edu |
| Passages Northwest | Wilderness trips for girls ages 10 to 18 offer opportunities to rock climb, backpack, and sea kayak in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. After-school programs provide middle school girls with an opportunity for fun and adventure in a safe, creative community. | 206-286-8601 info@passagesnw.org |
| Seattle Children's Theatre | Education Programs provide theatre education and theatre arts training by professionals that ensure participatory experiences for young people. Programs include Education Outreach, the Drama School, and the Deaf Youth Drama Program. | 206-443-0807 educationoutreach@sct.org dramaschool@sct.org dydp@sct.org |
| Seattle Parks and Recreation Before & After School Programs | Programs include the After School Activities Program (ASAP) for middle school youth, the Key Project for elementary-age children, Kidsplace for school-age children from low-income families in designated neighborhoods, and community center classes and programs. | 206-684-4360 |
| Seattle's Child | Seattle's Child magazine’s website contains a calendar of events. | 206-441-0191 |
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