Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 offers a series of summer learning camps throughout July and August for children ages 7 to 15.

The camps, co-sponsored by Tutor Doctor, are designed to combine education with life experience.

Sessions begin July 9 and run through Aug. 24. They are held at various locations in Blaine and Birch Bay.

Participants can attend one week or join for several weeks.

The camps’ subjects include: biology geology, ecology, engineering, physics and writing.

Activities include: playing badminton, going fly fishing, taking photos, preparing recipes, as well as building hot-air balloons and gliders.

There are also one-day field trips featuring sea kayaking, whale watching and river rafting.

Schedules, with costs and registration forms, are available at www.nwparkandrec.org or www.washingtontutor.net.

Northwest Park and Recreation District 2 can be reached by phone at 360-656-6416, and Tutor Doctor can be reached at 360-778-3250.