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Wild Things - Wild Whatcom
Designed for children ages 0-6 and their adult(s). Wild Things is a place-based community program that visits local parks each month to see what nature has to offer.
Designed for children ages 0-6 and their adult(s). Wild Things is a place-based community program that visits local parks each month to see what nature has to offer.
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Parents
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Environmental Education
Bellingham Parks and Recreation
Supports a healthy community by providing high quality parks and recreation services.
Supports a healthy community by providing high quality parks and recreation services.
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Recreation
Shifting Gears
Empowering women through outdoor recreation and education opportunities, including programs for mountain biking, sea kayaking, backpacking, road biking, rock climbing, day hiking, bikepacking, and events and workshops.
Empowering women through outdoor recreation and education opportunities, including programs for mountain biking, sea kayaking, backpacking, road biking, rock climbing, day hiking, bikepacking, and events and workshops.
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Female
Recreation
Explorers Club - Wild Whatcom
A cohort-style outdoor education program for youth in grades 2 - 12. Outings focus on developing naturalist knowledge, cultivating leadership skills, and creating lasting connections to nature and community.
A cohort-style outdoor education program for youth in grades 2 - 12. Outings focus on developing naturalist knowledge, cultivating leadership skills, and creating lasting connections to nature and community.
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Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Environmental Education
Teens (13-19 years old)
Community Field Trips - Wild Whatcom
Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails. Family friendly, all ages welcome.
Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails. Family friendly, all ages welcome.
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Families
Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)
Welcome Senior Activity Center - Welcome Senior Community Center
Offers a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse interests of the local senior population. Activities include card games, pool tables, and potluck lunch on Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
Offers a variety of activities and programs to meet the diverse interests of the local senior population. Activities include card games, pool tables, and potluck lunch on Thursdays at 12:00 PM.
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Recreation
Seniors (55+ years old)
Community Support Services
Parks and Recreation Playbook - City of Bellingham
Your guide to recreation and educational opportunities in Bellingham. The new Playbook (formerly known as the Leisure guide) provides a complete listing of recreation activities available throughout Bellingham.
Your guide to recreation and educational opportunities in Bellingham. The new Playbook (formerly known as the Leisure guide) provides a complete listing of recreation activities available throughout Bellingham.
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Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Families
Whatcom Kid Insider
Online directory of family-friendly things to do with kids in Whatcom County. Categories include indoor activities, outdoor activities, sports and swim, schools, camps, classes, and more.
Online directory of family-friendly things to do with kids in Whatcom County. Categories include indoor activities, outdoor activities, sports and swim, schools, camps, classes, and more.
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Recreation
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Event Calendar - Bellingham Public Library
Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.
Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.
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Community Support Services
Recreation
Nature Preschool - Wild Whatcom
Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Children spend time connecting with and learning about our local natural environment as well as getting used to group dynamics and following instructions.
Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Children spend time connecting with and learning about our local natural environment as well as getting used to group dynamics and following instructions.
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Preschool
Childcare
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Environmental Education
Weekend Program - Max Higbee Center
An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.
An opportunity for members to have a fun weekend with friends while having a night on the town. Activities include Art Walk, evening strolls, in-house games and activities, and a fun place to hang out with friends.
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Intellectual Disability
Care
Adults (31-54 years old)
Development Disability
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
Recreation
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)
Toddler Time - Whatcom Center for Early Learning
Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated. See website for times and locations as they may vary.
Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, Blaine, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated. See website for times and locations as they may vary.
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Recreation
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Toddlers (1-2 years old)
Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation - The AIROW Project
Adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including climbing, swimming, pickleball, and biking.
Adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including climbing, swimming, pickleball, and biking.
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Physical Disability
Development Disability
Recreation
All Disabilities
Teen Drop-In Center - Bellingham YMCA
Free drop-in spot for teens 6th-12th grades, including snacks, games, art, homework help, and more.
Free drop-in spot for teens 6th-12th grades, including snacks, games, art, homework help, and more.
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Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
After School Care
Camp Skookum - The Firs Camp & Retreat Center
Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.
Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.
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Day Camp
Recreation
Parenting Education
Adoption & Foster Care
Wild Women - CBC Wheelhouse
Partnership between CBC and Shifting Gears for weekly all women sunset paddle.
Partnership between CBC and Shifting Gears for weekly all women sunset paddle.
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Female
Recreation
Recreation Mentor Project - Max Higbee Center
Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.
Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Recreation Leader to receive one-on-one support to create an individualized, goal-oriented and community-based recreation experience. This service is highly flexible and allows for people to schedule sessions that are tailored and designed based on short-term and long-term goals.
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One-on-One Support
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Development Disability
Mentoring
All Disabilities
Care
Intellectual Disability
Adults (31-54 years old)
Daytime Care
Adult Daycare
Summer Camps - Wild Whatcom
Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.
Summer camp programs for grades 1-8. Activities include all-day outdoor adventures, mentor-facilitated learning and discovery, and wilderness skills development.
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Recreation
Day Camp
Environmental Education
Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Camp Mariposa - Lifeline Connections
A year-round substance use prevention and mentoring program that meets bi-monthly on weekends, for youth ages 9-12 or teens ages 13-17 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. All camp activities are provided free of charge.
A year-round substance use prevention and mentoring program that meets bi-monthly on weekends, for youth ages 9-12 or teens ages 13-17 affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. All camp activities are provided free of charge.
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Teens (13-19 years old)
Support Network
Overnight Camp
Children (2-12 years old)
Addiction and Recovery
Group Therapy
Recreation
Support Groups
Lions Camp Horizon - Camp Horizon Foundation
Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.
Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.
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Overnight Camp
Adults (31-54 years old)
All Disabilities
Teens (13-19 years old)
Recreation
Development Disability
Physical Disability
Our Little Wishes Enrichment Program - Blue Skies for Children
Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b
Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b
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Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Financial Assistance
Children (2-12 years old)
Pride on the Farm - Animals as Natural Therapy
Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Get to know horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, participate in creative arts & crafts, playtime & learning with small farm animals, and more. LGBTQ+ staff and mentors will create a fun and empowering space for youth to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence.
Summer camp for LGBTQ+ youth ages 13-18. Get to know horsemanship activities like grooming, leading, and riding, participate in creative arts & crafts, playtime & learning with small farm animals, and more. LGBTQ+ staff and mentors will create a fun and empowering space for youth to make new friends, develop farm skills, and increase self-confidence.
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LGBTQIA+
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Day Camp
Pride Paddle Out - CBC Wheelhouse
Weekly casual paddle along Bellingham waterfront catering to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
Weekly casual paddle along Bellingham waterfront catering to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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Recreation
LGBTQIA+
Wonder Walks - Wild Whatcom
For people ages 18+ to explore the natural history of local parks on meandering walks meant to engage your senses and deepen your sense of place. Accessible to people of most abilities.
For people ages 18+ to explore the natural history of local parks on meandering walks meant to engage your senses and deepen your sense of place. Accessible to people of most abilities.
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Adults (31-54 years old)
Recreation
Bellingham Senior Activity Center
Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.
Programs include hiking and walking groups, fitness classes, health services, writing and discussion groups, artistic opportunities, card games, music and dance, recreation, senior community meals, and more.
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Meals
Exercise & Fitness
Seniors (55+ years old)
Community Support Services
Recreation
