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Adaptive and Inclusive Recreation - The AIROW Project

Adaptive and inclusive recreation opportunities for individuals with disabilities, including climbing, swimming, pickleball, and biking.

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Recreation
Physical Disability
Development Disability
All Disabilities

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

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.

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Children (2-12 years old)
Environmental Education
Recreation
Day Camp
Teens (13-19 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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Meals
Seniors (55+ years old)
Community Support Services
Recreation
Exercise & Fitness

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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After School Care
Recreation
Teens (13-19 years old)

Community Engagement Service - Max Higbee Center

Max Higbee Center members are paired with a Community Engagement provider to receive one-on-one support to introduce community resources and create lasting relationships, develop goals and strategies, and learn skills that will facilitate integration into the community. This program is contracted through DDA and must be approved by your case manager prior to program start.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Mentoring
Community Support Services
Teens (13-19 years old)
Intellectual Disability
All Disabilities
One-on-One Support
Adult Daycare
Navigating the System
Development Disability
Recreation
Case Management
Daytime Care

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

Community/Senior Center Activities - Lynden Community / Senior Center

Services include dine-in and delivered daily lunches, wellness programs, exercise & strength training classes, recreational activities, entertainment, art & music classes, special events, and information about community support services.

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Exercise & Fitness
Adults (31-54 years old)
Community Support Services
Families
Recreation
Seniors (55+ years old)

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.

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

Play and Learn Groups - Kaleidoscope Play and Learn

Play group for children ages 0 - 5. Meet weekly to connect with families and caregivers around songs, stories, and show and tell, and offer support as needed.

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Recreation
Support Network
Children (2-12 years old)

Neighborhood Nature - Wild Whatcom

An after school program that connects kids with the outdoors through exploration, play, art, and nature activities. Available for grades K-5.

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

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
Recreation
Supplies for School
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.

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Recreation
Community Support Services
Seniors (55+ years old)

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.

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

Event Calendar - Bellingham Public Library

Calendar of Bellingham Public Library events, including story times, SkillShare sessions, classes, and community events.

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Recreation
Community Support Services

Warriors on Water - CBC Wheelhouse

Kayaking program for veterans and their families.

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Veterans
Recreation

Fiber Arts Group - BQC Center

Monthly Fiber Arts affinity group meeting.

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Recreation
LGBTQIA+
Peer Support

Community Field Trips - Wild Whatcom

Outdoor group outings to explore local parks, beaches, and trails. Family friendly, all ages welcome.

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

Digital Content - Whatcom County Library System

A library card gives you access to eBooks, eAudiobooks, music streaming and downloads, online language tutorials, digital magazines, reference resources, and more.

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Recreation
More Education

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

Ladies Night Out - Wild Whatcom

For female-identifying and non binary people ages 18+ to get outdoors and explore nature under the full moon, with other adults.

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Adults (31-54 years old)
Female
Recreation

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

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

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

Camp Skookum - The Firs Camp & Retreat Center

Annual weekend retreat for families impacted by the foster care system.

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Adoption & Foster Care
Recreation
Day Camp
Parenting Education

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

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