The After School Program provides year-round enriching activities designed to support youth in their academic, social-emotional, and life skills development. Offers a safe, supportive, and engaging environment where students can thrive academically through personalized assistance, targeted literacy development, diverse enrichment activities, and access to technology. Beyond academics, the program promotes social-emotional well-being and life skills through a variety of recreational indoor and outdoor activities, including amateur sports teams such as basketball, flag football, and soccer. These team-based sports provide opportunities for youth to build teamwork, leadership, and resilience while staying active and engaged. Additionally, field trips and enrichment groups further support personal growth and foster a sense of community and belonging. During the summer, the Summer Splash program combats the "summer slide" by reinforcing literacy and math skills to help students maintain and improve their academic performance. Also partners with the Kent School District to provide free summer lunches for youth under 18 at all three program locations. The program operates at three King County Housing Authority sites. Each community recreation center features computer labs, activity rooms, teen spaces, and a variety of recreational and educational programming to create a well-rounded experience. Students also receive healthy snacks to stay energized and focused. The program focuses on key life skills such as leadership, teamwork, and resilience, while fostering both soft and durable skills. With the guidance of positive adult role models, youth are empowered to overcome challenges, build confidence, and succeed academically and personally.

Arranges recreational sports to meet the needs of youth. Current sports are soccer, basketball and cultural dance. Coordinates a youth sports tournament. Provides transportation by appointment with a community van.

Provides programs for individuals in the Renton area with special needs, including those who are mentally or physically challenged.   Includes Special Olympics program, softball and a social program which meets on Thursday nights.

Offers an after-school program that integrates soccer, poetry and service-learning through community service projects. Students play soccer and learn lessons about teamwork, sportsmanship and leadership while taking part in physical exercise. During the fall, participants work on reading and writing skills through poetry, which is also performed to build self-confidence. In the spring, students work with teammates to design and implement a community service project in their neighborhood.   Program takes place at nine elementary schools in South Seattle. Each session is 90 minutes. Provides transportation, uniforms and other necessary supplies for youth to participate.

Provides activities for teens that shape values and encourage life-long community service. "Asset Building" approach helps teens develop skills for success.  Programs and services include: -  Arts and humanities -  Camp leadership opportunities -  Education -  Employment and school-based programs -  Fitness -  Recreation and after school programs -  Freedom sports camps -  Leadership development -  Service and civic engagement -  Marine science -  Summer residence camps -  Swimming and water fitness -  Teen expedition trips -  Volunteer opportunities  Program details vary by branch location.

Provides programs and services designed to help older adults gain strength, energy and flexibility through physical activity, as well as enjoy a wide variety of clubs and social events.  Clubs and Social Events are available.  Group Exercise includes: -  Stretching -  Yoga -  Silver Sneakers Walking Club -  Aerobics Body Shop -  Core Strength -  Enhance Fitness -  Moderate Movement -  Stability Ball and Tai Chi  Swimming and Water Fitness Programs include: -  Arthritis Foundation YMCA Aquatic Program -  Shallow Water Aerobics -  Water Workout  Program details vary by branch location.

Offers classes and leisure and recreational activities for community members of all ages.

Provides an after-school drop-in center for teens. Activities at the center include indoor basketball, volleyball, badminton, dodgeball, indoor soccer, DJ multimedia, foosball, ping pong, video games, movies, martial arts classes and an art lab with painting, drawing, coloring and carving activities.  Also offers a computer lab with tutoring and homework help. Serves as a site for the YouthForce job training program.

Provides organized leagues in all major sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, track, and football. Additional programs include parties, dances, holiday activities, dance camps and table games (table tennis, billiards, air hockey, etc.) Occasionally offers a late-night program for teens.

Provides organized basketball leagues which include Rotary Style Select, In-House Basketball and PeeWee Basketball. Rotary Style Select Basketball Program (Style) is an elite, AAU basketball program for youth in grades 5-12. Style teams often travel to tournaments and face the most competitive opponents from across the country. In-House Basketball is offered year-round for boys and girls grades 3-9. Youth learn basketball skills in a positive environment, with particular emphasis on teaching fundamental skills, teamwork and sportsmanship. Pee Wee Basketball program provides Club members in grades K-2 an introduction to organized basketball. Participants learn basic basketball skills and teamwork with the support of volunteer coaches.

Provides informal peer counseling, information and referral, monthly meetings for local members and adaptive sports programs.

Programs have a wide variety of themes, including arts & crafts, cheerleading, dance, educational movies, farm animal care, fitness activities, hiking, martial arts, music, nature and wildlife exploration, parkour, pottery, rock climbing, safety classes, swimming, sports, theatre and zip lining.

Provides a year-round schedule of adult and youth recreational activities and programs.   Also maintains parks and trails in the city of Maple Valley.

Provides recreational, educational and art activities for community residents of all ages.  Programs may include acting, aerobics, babysitting classes, basketball, chess, dance, drawing, jazz, martial arts, origami, piano, science and environmental workshops and much more. Serves families with quality, positive education and fun activities for school-age children in an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment.  Activities include homework/tutoring, arts and crafts, games, sports and other recreational opportunities. Offers unique programming to Teens, including Advisory Teen Council, service learning opportunities and field trips.

Provides recreational, educational and art activities for community residents of all ages.  Programs may include acting, aerobics, babysitting classes, basketball, chess, dance, drawing, jazz, martial arts, origami, piano, science and environmental workshops and much more. Serves families with quality, positive education and fun activities for school-age children in an inclusive, safe and nurturing environment.  Activities include homework/tutoring, arts and crafts, games, sports and other recreational opportunities. Offers unique programming to Teens, including Advisory Teen Council, service learning opportunities and field trips.

Offers athletic programs including basketball, soccer, golf, karate, gymnastics and volleyball.  Sporting goods equipment and games are available for rental for picnics and outdoors events.

Supervises late night recreation on Saturdays for youth and young adults.  Drop-in informal activities and organized activities include movies, games, dances, swimming, bowling, weight lifting, ping-pong, live entertainment, arts and crafts, socializing, cooking, roller skating, basketball, and more.  Special events include sports tournaments, hikes, and camping trips.   Adult volunteers and staff are trained to lead activities, offer support, and respond to youth issues.

Provides programs and services for families that span a range of activities for all generations designed for fun in a safe, caring and welcoming environment. Includes programs that meet the needs and interests of individual members or have fun at special events.  Some locations may include: -  Parent-child fitness classes -  Recreational swimming -  Family Nights -  Parents Night Out -  Family camp -  Family dinners -  Cooking classes  Program details vary by branch location.

Provides a fun and engaging environment while at the same time promoting summer learning retention for children entering grades K-6. Actual summer locations may change from year-to-year.

Offers a variety of programs for youth of all ages.   Programs include: -  Art -  Dance -  Games -  Gymnastics -  Martial arts -  Music -  Sports  Also offers camps for youth when there are school holidays and breaks.

Offers an afterschool program to elementary age students to get involved in activities that get them up and active as well as encouraging healthy cooking and eating choices. Activities include projects involving the arts, traditional and non-traditional sports, games and homework help. Focuses on making exercise fun for all levels of skill, healthy eating and lifestyles and less screen time. Once a month, conducts an interactive cooking demonstration utilizing healthy foods and items kids can make. Currently offered at three middle schools within the Kent School District.

Offers youth sports leagues year round including basketball, volleyball, flag football, track and field and baseball. Summer sport camps available June-August.

Kent Parks offers an inclusive day camp for children with disabilities as part of our Camp WALKAPALA day camp program. WALKAPALA Too is led by Adaptive Recreation Program Coordinator Lara Castillo and space is extremely limited; campers must be entering grades 4-6 in Fall 2025 (currently in grades 3-5). WALKAPALA Too offers a safe, memorable, and entertaining experience full of friends and fun. Each day is filled with a variety of sports, games, arts and crafts, songs, and activities to keep campers active and engaged all summer long. Fees include all camp activities, field trip admission fees, afternoon snack, and one camp t-shirt per child for the summer. Kent School District offers a free lunch daily or you may send a sack lunch with your child. All field trips are subject to change. The first week of camp is also subject to change, based on the last day of school for Kent School District.

Provides field trips, monthly meetings, exercise classes, a fitness center, arts and crafts, computer classes, workshops and a recreation center for older adults.

Supervises late night recreation on Saturdays for youth and young adults.  Drop-in informal activities and organized activities include movies, games, dances, swimming, bowling, weight lifting, ping-pong, live entertainment, arts and crafts, socializing, cooking, roller skating, basketball, and more.  Special events include sports tournaments, hikes, and camping trips.   Adult volunteers and staff are trained to lead activities, offer support, and respond to youth issues.