Summer Activities for Kids and Other Resources for Families
CLICK HERE for a printable summer resource list - En español en la página 2
Summer Activities for Kids |
Resources for Families |
| Low-cost day camps by Metro Parks - https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/activities-and-sports/category/camps/ | Cash and food assistance through DSHS - https://www.dshs.wa.gov/food-cash-medical |
| Pierce County Library System - https://summerreading.pcls.us/ | Pandemic EBT (additional SNAP benefits for summer) - https://www.dshs.wa.gov/os/office-communications/media-release/washington-families-get-help-buy-food-during-school-closures |
| Remote learning tutorials for many subjects of all ages - https://www.khanacademy.org/ | Basic info on SNAP Benefits (EBT, 'food stamps', etc.) - https://www.dshs.wa.gov/esa/community-services-offices/basic-food |
| STEM lesson plans for younger kids - https://pbskids.org/apps/the-cat-in-the-hat-invents.html | Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Information for families with children 5 and younger - https://www.doh.wa.gov/youandyourfamily/wic |
| Lesson plans and videos for different subjects for all grades - https://ca.pbslearningmedia.org/ | Using SNAP at WA Farmers Markets - http://wafarmersmarkets.org/ebt-match/ |
| Minecraft themed education website - https://education.minecraft.net/ | Comcast Internet Essentials for Low-Income Families - InternetEssentials.com |
| Yoga channel for kids - https://www.youtube.com/user/CosmicKidsYoga | To see all the benefits you are qualified for visit https://www.washingtonconnection.org/home/ |
| Fun and engaging math lessons - https://www.prodigygame.com/ |
For Financial Education visit https://goodwillwa.org/career-pathways/services/financial-opportunity-center/ |
| Virtual Activities for Children & Families from Amara - Live, virtual activities including games, arts and crafts, story time, and more. Activities are offered seven days a week, between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., for all children ages three and older. Email virtualactivities@amaraputskidsfirst.org for full details. |
Rental assistance in Pierce County - https://piercecountywa.gov/housinghelp |
| Resources to support at-home learning - https://www.fbmarketplace.org/free-resources/ |
Mortgage assistance in Pierce County |
| Celebrate Diversity in STEM calendar - includes learning resources and fun activities. (Please note that clicking this link will download a PDF to your device.) |
Assistance for veterans - including rent, mortgage, food, vehicle, and back payments of rent and utilities - https://piercecountywa.gov/123/Veterans-Assistance-Programs |
| Northeast Pierce County Resource Guide -
Click HERE for a copy of the NE Pierce County Resource Guide |
Do you need masks for yourself and your family, click here to find a mask distribution site near you (please call before going to make sure they have masks in stock).
Looking for something not listed above, 211 offers hundreds of health & human resources - housing, mental health, parenting and more! Just dial 2-1-1!
