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Teen Drop-In Center - Bellingham YMCA

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

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.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Recreation

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.

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Environmental Education
Families
Parents
Recreation
Children (2-12 years old)

Tuesday Night Meditation - Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship

Tuesday evening meditation in-person or via Zoom. In-person entrance is from 6:30-6:55pm, and the zoom room opens at 6:45. Meditation is from 7:00 to 7:45 followed by a short reading, introductions and announcements.

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Alternative Medicine
Recreation

Adaptive Splash - CBC Wheelhouse

Free community paddling session for all ages and abilities. Paddle partners and adaptive equipment are provided to increase accessibility.

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Physical Disability
Families
Recreation

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.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Families
Recreation
Toddlers (1-2 years old)

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.

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Recreation
Meals
Seniors (55+ years old)
Exercise & Fitness
Community Support Services

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.

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Childcare
Recreation
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Preschool
Environmental Education
Children (2-12 years old)

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.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
Intellectual Disability
All Disabilities
Care
Recreation
Development Disability

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.

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Environmental Education
Teens (13-19 years old)
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation

One-Time Little Wish Program - Blue Skies for Children

Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for support of school trip fees, summer camp enrollment fees, bicycle and helmet, special needs equipment, tutoring, computers, school related supplies, sports fees and/or uniforms, cleats, and other items.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
Financial Assistance
Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Supplies for School

Sumas Senior Center - Sumas Community Center

A warm and friendly place for seniors and other members of the community to gather for food, fun and community events each week.

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Seniors (55+ years old)
Recreation
Community Support Services
Meals

Preschool Summer Camps - Wild Whatcom

Program for children ages 3-5 who are potty-trained. Activities include half-day outdoor adventures and mentor-facilitated learning.

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Preschool
Preschoolers (3-4 years old)
Recreation
Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Day Camp

Out and About - Wild Whatcom

An affinity program developed by, and for, adult members of the LGBTQIA2S+ community to get outdoors, explore nature, and foster community.

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LGBTQIA+
Recreation
Adults (31-54 years old)

Summer Camp Opportunities - Salvation Army

Every summer, The Salvation Army helps kids of all ages go to camp at Camp Arnold at Timberlake. Summer Camp experiences are offered based upon the age of the camper. For more information about sending your child to camp, contact The Salvation Army in Bellingham.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Teens (13-19 years old)
Overnight Camp
Recreation

Higbee Hikers - Max Higbee Center

A seasonal program offered to Max Higbee members that incorporates outdoor skills such as environmental stewardship, map reading and navigation, plant identification, healthy hiking snacks, and trail games.

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Teens (13-19 years old)
All Disabilities
Intellectual Disability
Care
Environmental Education
Recreation
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
Development Disability
Adults (31-54 years old)

Summer Migrant Program - Vamos Outdoors Project

In partnership with area schools, this service provides summer school programs for Migrant and Latine youth that combine bilingual academic instruction with outdoor experiences. These summer programs allow Vamos to help families that move temporarily to the area to work in agriculture by providing a space for their children to engage in meaningful activities and enjoy their temporary home while their parents are at work. Children are enrolled based on where they live and what school they attend, with priority given to participants that are multilingual and whose dominant language is Spanish.

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Latino
Day Camp
Recreation
Childcare
Immigrants

Enrichment Scholarship Program - Assistance League of Bellingham

Provides merit-based summer scholarships to middle and high school public school students in Whatcom County. Students may apply for summer enrichment camps in a variety of areas such as music, science, art, debate, technology, dance, leadership and many others.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Financial Assistance

Fiber Arts Group - BQC Center

Monthly Fiber Arts affinity group meeting.

What's Here

Peer Support
LGBTQIA+
Recreation

Point Roberts Senior Activity Center - Point Roberts Community Center

Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.

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Meals
Recreation
Seniors (55+ years old)

4-H Clubs - WSU Extension Whatcom County

Local youth development clubs to grow physical, mental, and emotional health. Clubs participate in a wide variety of activities, often focused on nature, farming, science, and culture.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Youth Development
Environmental Education
After School Care
Recreation

Events Calendar - Whatcom County Library System

Calendar of Whatcom County Library System events, including story times, social gatherings, book clubs, and more.

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Recreation
Community Support Services

BIPOC Walks - Wild Whatcom

Nature program by and for people of color to build community while spending time outdoors. Outings are facilitated by BIPOC leaders and are family-friendly.

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African American
Recreation
Latino
Families
Native American
Asian

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.

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Recreation
Female

Arne Hanna Aquatic Center - City of Bellingham

Offerings include lap swims, American Red Cross swim lessons and training courses, shallow water aerobics, deep water running, as well as preschool swims and open swims for people to play and enjoy the facility.

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Families
Children (2-12 years old)
Seniors (55+ years old)
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)
Adults (31-54 years old)

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