Challenger Camp
The YMCA provides teenagers with every opportunity to grow into tomorrow’s leaders.
Your teenager will engage in various activities throughout the summer that will teach them leadership skills that can be applied to life in and out of the YMCA. They will learn these skills through an impactful and fun summer program that includes: Outdoor Activities, Field Trips, S.T.E.A.M., and Leadership Development.
Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:
March 1: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2023 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in School-Age Care or at Heatherwood ECE.
March 15: Registration opens to all
Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about Challenger Camp by expanding a question below.
What themes are offered at Challenger Camp?
Start of Something New – Get your Wildcat on, step out of your comfort zone and kick off the summer with all new themes, games, challenges, fun vibes!
Challenger Games – Using your wits, creativity, and physical capacity – teens battle for the Challenger Cup!
Fantasy Adventure – Create a camp fantasy world filled with magic, mythical creatures, and epic quests (hikes). Campers can engage in activities like: scavenger hunts, wildlife observation, and teamwork through mystery-solving activities.
Water Week – Dive into a week of aquatic fun, promoting not just physical activity but also social connections and water safety awareness.
Sketching Skills – Sketching 101! This week we’ll earn skills related to storytelling, character design, storyboarding, and more!
Full STEAM Ahead – Unleash your creativity at STEAM week for teens, blending science, technology, engineering, math, and art through hands-on activities and experiments for a week of learning and innovation.
Blast from the Past – Explore different historical periods and time travel adventures. Each day will focus on a specific era- activities and can include historical reenactments, costume design, storytelling, and learning about significant events
Sports Week – Game on! This week is all about friendly competition and the ability to work as a team to push through challenges through sport.
Outdoor Week – Embrace the outdoors! Learn new activities and skills that you can do in the outdoors along with creative ways to do day to day tasks outdoors.
This is the End – It’s the end of camp- last chance to play your favorite games and activities for the summer!
How do I register for Day Camps?
Registration for all YMCA of Snohomish County Day Camps will open in March:
March 1: Priority Registration opens for participants (and their siblings) who were enrolled in 2023 Summer Camp, and for those who are currently enrolled in School-Age Care or at Heatherwood ECE.
March 15: Registration opens to all
To begin your registration for Day Camp, follow these steps:
- Scroll down to view the locations where this Camp is offered. Select a location.
- Review the “Camp Information” section to ensure this camp fits your needs.
- Review the “Available Sessions” section. Select each week of Camp you wish to register for.
- Press “Registered Selected.”
- Follow the prompts to login to your Y account.
- Select the child you are registering for Camp and complete all required Program Questions.
- Complete all required waivers.
- Next, the system will prompt you to review your selections and complete payment.
- Confirm your selections and complete your payment. Or, to complete additional registrations, add your selection to your cart.
When is payment for Day Camp due?
A $15 deposit is due at the time of registration for each week of Summer Camp.
Your final payment is due the Monday two weeks prior to the start of your camper’s scheduled session. If payment is not received by the due date, your reservation and deposit for that session will be forfeited and a “waitlisted” child will be notified of the available space. For your convenience, our system will prompt you to schedule future payments automatically at the time of registration.
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice 15 days prior to the start of your camper’s session. Refunds will be given as a YMCA credit when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred and applied to other YMCA programs.
Refund Requested 15 or More Days Prior to Camp: Deposit Can Be Transferred to Other Camps / 100% of any additional payments issued as account credit
Refund Requested 14 or Less Days Prior to Camp: Deposit is Forfeited / 0% of Fee Issued as account credit
What if I want to change/cancel my camp?
For cancellations or transfers, we require written notice on a camp change form. The camp change form can be found at: Day Camp Change Form.
Refunds will be given as a YMCA credit when applicable based on the schedule below. Deposits are non-refundable but can be transferred and applied to other YMCA programs.
Refund Requested 15 or More Days Prior to Camp: Deposit Can Be Transferred to Other Camps / 100% of any additional payments issued as account credit
Refund Requested 14 or Less Days Prior to Camp: Deposit is Forfeited / 0% of Fee Issued as account credit
Is financial assistance available at this camp?
Yes! Scholarship options are available to ensure everyone has an opportunity to experience the Y. To learn more, we invite you to submit an Access for All Worksheet online or at the Y.
Does this program accept state subsidy for child care?
No, this camp does not accept state subsidy for child care. We do accept state subsidy at our Fryelands Elementary Ready, Set, Go! camp and all Discovery camp locations.
Do I have to be a YMCA member to register?
No, you do not have to be a YMCA member to register for Summer Camp. However, Y members save an average of $40-60 per week on Camp. To explore Y membership options, visit this page.
When registering for Camp online, you may be prompted to select a membership type. To register for Camp without joining as a Y member, select the membership type, “Non-Member.” This membership type will add no cost to your purchase.
Locations
Expand a location below to view more information and start your registration. Campers must be picked up and dropped off at the location where they are registered to attend. Camp dates and locations subject to change based on school calendars and site availability.
Arrowhead Ranch (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at Arrowhead Ranch is offered through the Stanwood-Camano Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Arrowhead Ranch | |
Camp Address |
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Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM | |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM | |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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06/24/24 - 06/28/24
Start of Something New
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 06/19/2024 |
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07/01/24 - 07/03/24
Challenger Games
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 06/26/2024 |
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07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Fantasy Adventure
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/03/2024 |
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07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/10/2024 |
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07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/17/2024 |
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07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/24/2024 |
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08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/31/2024 |
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08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/07/2024 |
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08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/14/2024 |
Marysville Y (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at the Marysville Y is offered through the Marysville Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Marysville Family YMCA |
Camp Address | 6420 60th Dr NE Marysville Wa 98270 |
Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | ||
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07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Fantasy Adventure
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/03/2024 |
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07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/10/2024 |
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07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/17/2024 |
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07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/24/2024 |
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08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/31/2024 |
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08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/07/2024 |
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08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/14/2024 |
Mill Creek Y (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at the Mill Creek Y is offered through the Mill Creek Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Mill Creek Family YMCA |
Camp Address | 13723 Puget Park Drive, Everett, WA 98208 |
Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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06/24/24 - 06/28/24
Start of Something New
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 06/19/2024 |
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07/01/24 - 07/03/24
Challenger Games
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 06/26/2024 |
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07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Fantasy Adventure
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 | Waiting List | ||
08/26/24 - 08/28/24
This is the End
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 08/21/2024 |
Monroe/Sky Valley Y (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at the Monroe Y is offered through the Monroe Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Monroe Family YMCA |
Camp Address | 14033 Fryelands Blvd, Monroe, WA 98272 |
Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 8:45 AM – 9:00 AM |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:00 PM – 4:15 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | ||
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07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/10/2024 |
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07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/17/2024 |
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07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/24/2024 |
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08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/31/2024 |
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08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/07/2024 |
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08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/14/2024 |
Mukilteo Y (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at the Mukilteo Y is offered through the Mukilteo Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Mukilteo Family YMCA |
Camp Address | 10601 47th Pl W, Mukilteo, WA 98275 |
Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:15 PM – 5:00 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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06/25/24 - 06/28/24
Start of Something New
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$ 15.00 | $240 - $264 |
Register Closes 06/20/2024 |
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07/01/24 - 07/03/24
Challenger Games
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 06/26/2024 |
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07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Fantasy Adventure
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/03/2024 |
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07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/10/2024 |
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07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/17/2024 |
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07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/24/2024 |
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08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/31/2024 |
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08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/07/2024 |
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08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/14/2024 |
Silver Lake (Entering Grades 6-9)
Challenger Camp at Silver Lake is offered through the Everett Family YMCA.
To begin your registration, check the boxes below for each session of Camp you wish to register for.
Camp Information
Camp Location | Silver Lake |
Camp Address | 11405 Silver Lake Road Everett, WA 98208 |
Camp Hours | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
Drop Off Begins & Ends | 7:30 AM – 9:00 PM |
Pick Up Begins & Ends | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Contact Information
Camp Registrar | [email protected] |
Program Director | [email protected] |
Registration Information
Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
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2024 | 3/1/24 | 9/15/24 | Online / Front Desk | $ 300.00 | $ 330.00 |
Available Sessions
Date(s) | Minimum Deposit | Special Rate | ||
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06/24/24 - 06/28/24
Start of Something New
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 06/19/2024 |
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07/01/24 - 07/03/24
Challenger Games
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 06/26/2024 |
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07/08/24 - 07/12/24
Fantasy Adventure
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/03/2024 |
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07/15/24 - 07/19/24
Water Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/10/2024 |
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07/22/24 - 07/26/24
Sketching Skills
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/17/2024 |
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07/29/24 - 08/02/24
Full STEAM Ahead
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/24/2024 |
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08/05/24 - 08/09/24
Blast From the Past
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 07/31/2024 |
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08/12/24 - 08/16/24
Sports Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/07/2024 |
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08/19/24 - 08/23/24
Outdoor Week
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$ 15.00 |
Register Closes 08/14/2024 |
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08/26/24 - 08/28/24
This is the End
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$ 15.00 | $180 - $198 |
Register Closes 08/21/2024 |