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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.
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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Community Support Services
Navigating the System
Case Management
Mentoring
One-on-One Support
Adults
Developmental Disability
Intellectual Disability
Disability
Recreation
Care
Teens
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
A variety of outdoor and academic programs that operate seasonally throughout the year. Activities include biking, climbing, swimming, hiking, snowboarding, and kayaking when seasonally appropriate. All programs are free of charge and priority is given to Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, Newcomer and low income families. Visit website to view current activities and sign up.
A variety of outdoor and academic programs that operate seasonally throughout the year. Activities include biking, climbing, swimming, hiking, snowboarding, and kayaking when seasonally appropriate. All programs are free of charge and priority is given to Latine, Migrant, Multilingual, Newcomer and low income families. Visit website to view current activities and sign up.
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Childcare
Latino
Recreation
Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated.
Drop-in community playgroups located in Bellingham, Ferndale, and Lynden. There is no cost and no registration required for drop-in classes. Donations appreciated.
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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Parenting Education
Recreation
Day Camp
Adoption & Foster Care
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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Recreation
Teens
Children
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
Daytime Care
Care
Mentoring
Adult Daycare
Adults
Intellectual Disability
Developmental Disability
Teens
Disability
A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.
A day-use center for at-risk, runaway and homeless youth ages 24 and under. Youth can connect with supportive adults, receive basic needs items such as food, clothing and gear for sleeping outside, and connect with other resources that will help them end their experience of homelessness.
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Near Homeless
Personal Care Items
Homeless
Emergency Food
Personal Hygiene
Goods
Clothing
Teens
Adults
Recreation
Navigating the System
Community Support Services
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
Recreation
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.
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.
Categories
Day Camp
Recreation
Teens
Children
Adaptive riding lessons are taught by PATH International certified instructors. Lesson plans take into account the participant's physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Classes include arena riding, trail rides, and group activities.
Adaptive riding lessons are taught by PATH International certified instructors. Lesson plans take into account the participant's physical, emotional, and mental strengths and limitations. Classes include arena riding, trail rides, and group activities.
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Teens
Children
Adults
Recreation
Disability
Variety of classes, activities, and events to build community, practice lifelong learning, and maintain fitness.
Variety of classes, activities, and events to build community, practice lifelong learning, and maintain fitness.
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Seniors
Recreation
Exercise & Fitness
Community Support Services
An after school program that connects kids with the outdoors through exploration, play, art, and nature activities. Available for grades K-5.
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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Recreation
Children
Afterschool Care
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
Recreation
Families
Teens
Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Offers a variety of activities and program for seniors aligned with interests of the local population. Serves lunch on Wednesdays and Fridays.
Free community paddling session for all ages and abilities. Paddle partners and adaptive equipment are provided to increase accessibility.
Free community paddling session for all ages and abilities. Paddle partners and adaptive equipment are provided to increase accessibility.
Categories
Families
Physical Disability
Recreation
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.
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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Race/Ethnicity
Recreation
Families
The Bellingham Public Library has partnered with the Whatcom Museum, the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Mindport Exhibits to offer complimentary general admission to each museum. A Museum Pass allows free entry for up to 4 people, valid for use on the date and at the museum selected when registering. Each family is eligible for a pass for each museum every 60 days. Register online using the library calendar of events.
The Bellingham Public Library has partnered with the Whatcom Museum, the Spark Museum of Electrical Invention, and Mindport Exhibits to offer complimentary general admission to each museum. A Museum Pass allows free entry for up to 4 people, valid for use on the date and at the museum selected when registering. Each family is eligible for a pass for each museum every 60 days. Register online using the library calendar of events.
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Families
Community Support Services
Recreation
Children
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.
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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Adults
Teens
Children
Families
Recreation
Seniors
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.
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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Recreation
Immigrants
Latino
Day Camp
Childcare
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.
Categories
Afterschool Care
Recreation
Teens
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.
Categories
Day Camp
Recreation
Teens
LGBTQ
Calendar of Whatcom County Library System events, including story times, social gatherings, book clubs, and more.
Calendar of Whatcom County Library System events, including story times, social gatherings, book clubs, and more.
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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Developmental Disability
Disability
Teens
Adults
Adult Daycare
Daytime Care
Care
Recreation
Intellectual Disability
Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.
Summer camp programs for adults and teens with developmental and physical disabilities.
Categories
Developmental Disability
Recreation
Overnight Camp
Disability
Physical Disability
Teens
Adults