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Youth Programs

Inspiring youth through academic enrichment opportunities on a college campus

Programs

4 color bocks with science icon inside, STEM logoWestern’s Youth Programs inspire youth through academic enrichment and recreational activities. Students in grades K-12 enjoy access to specialized labs and university resources as they explore their intellectual and creative passions in a safe, lively college atmosphere.

Youth Programs provides educational courses and activities throughout the year including international youth programs, after-school programs, evening and weekend programs. Participants can enjoy full-day camps, half-day courses, or intensive one-time sessions taught by top quality educators in a hands-on, interactive learning environment that encourages inquiry by the student.

Western is an AA/EO institution.

  • Early Release: Anacortes: Winter

    Students will experience hands-on science and art activities at Island View Elementary and Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center.

    Anacortes
    Elementary

  • Grandparents U: Anacortes Grades 1-8

    Grandparents and grandchildren study marine science together at Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center.

    Anacortes
    Elementary

  • Kids Night Out @ Western (KNOW) Anacortes

    Students in grades 1-6 will explore hands-on science activities in Shannon Point Marine Center's student lab and library and then sit down to watch a movie. This is an awesome way to introduce marine biology and hand-on science activities to your children.

    Anacortes
    Elementary, Middle School

  • Ocean STEM: Anacortes, Winter

    Experience hands-on science, engineering and technology activities at Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center.

    Anacortes
    Elementary, Middle School

  • Odyssey of Science & Arts: Anacortes, Grades 3-6

    Students experience hands-on marine science and art activities at Western Washington University's Shannon Point Marine Center.

    Anacortes
    Elementary, Middle School

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