Care and learning for every stage.
Starfish for toddlers, Dolphin for preschoolers and Orca for school-age children, all under one roof on five acres.
Educating children since 1997.
Our center was founded by Liz Fisher, a parent of three wonderful children. Liz rented the old cannery buildings at Semiahmoo Park until 2004, when she purchased the land for the center on Legion Drive. She holds a CDA and a BA in Elementary Education, plus hundreds of annual credit hours in Early Childhood Education.
Semiahmoo Kids Kamp is a Level 3 facility in Washington's Early Achievers rating system. We remain committed to bringing the highest quality early childhood education and care to our children and their families, and we regularly update our curricula to align with national and state accreditation standards. We have also developed new enrichment programs, and we host several family and community events throughout the year.
The Starfish Room
Play activities are designed to encourage stimulation in fine and gross motor development and positive social and emotional interactions. Our days are child driven and by choice. A basic routine is followed and adapted to children's needs and moods.
A few examples of what your toddler will be doing:
Sensory experiences
- Water, sand, rice and corn meal sensory table
- Bubbles
- Playdoh
Social and emotional
- Following simple rules like "gentle hands" and "quiet voices"
- Following instructions such as "pick up the toy"
- Following routines like "let's wash our hands and then..."
Fine motor
- Pouring, sifting, filling and dumping
- Simple puzzles
Gross motor
- Dancing and marching
- Crawling, climbing, jumping and running
Language
- Reading stories and singing songs
- Talking and communicating with one another
Self help skills
- Washing hands
- Eating and cleaning up independently
- Taking off and putting on shoes
Creative expression
- Easel, finger or sponge painting
- Coloring with crayons, markers and chalk
The Dolphin Room
The Dolphins' curriculum is a combination of Creative Curriculum and weekly themes. The Creative Curriculum focuses on concepts that promote social, self-regulation, literacy, language and cognitive development through child-directed and teacher-led activities. Its materials complement our themes and routines already in place, and help us assess each preschooler's progress.
What your preschooler will be doing:
Social and emotional
- Following basic rules and instructions
- Communicating with peers and teachers
- Sharing, choosing and participating in group times
Language development
- Reading stories and singing songs
- Listening to stories on tape
- Small group conversations
Self help skills
- Cleaning up
- Washing hands and face
- Potty training
Creative expression
- Dress up and imaginary play
- Painting, gluing, cutting and coloring
- Singing and dancing
Discovery
- Math, sorting, measuring and categorizing, simple experiments
- Understanding of social roles and rules
- Awareness of our environment and surroundings
Kindergarten readiness
- Counting and number recognition
- Phonemics and letter recognition
- Following three step directions
The Orca Room
Our school-age program is directed by a certified teacher and an assistant, and it covers mornings, afternoons, school breaks and summer.
Before school
We recognize how important it is that your child's morning transitions be smooth, structured and secure. We offer a welcoming atmosphere that includes a nutritious breakfast, quiet activities and the extra attention children need to prepare for a good day at school. We then walk your child to the end of the driveway to catch the school bus.
After school
Our after school program fills that critical time after school for working parents and their children. Children spend time with friends and enjoy activities relevant to school-age interests. We meet your child at the Semiahmoo Kids Kamp bus stop each day.
Our school-age program also aligns with school calendars, providing a fun-filled day during holidays, teacher in-service days and other school breaks. Our staff is chosen for experience and education as well as commitment to children and life-long learning.
Program features
- Homework support in the Homework Center
- Fitness activities to keep your child active and healthy
- Builds leadership and communication skills through classroom activities
- A comfortable environment where your child builds confidence, self esteem, character and social skills
- Daily communication between teachers and parents keeps you informed about your child's day
Summer camps
- A variety of special programs and activities in a camp-like atmosphere
- Exciting field trips
- A safe and trusted environment
Want to see a room in person?
The best way to know if Kids Kamp is right for your family is to walk the grounds, meet the teachers and watch the children at play. To register, call or email us to schedule a tour.