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More value. More variety. More fun. Whether you're looking for a day camp or swim lessons for your child, fitness or art classes for yourself, or skateboard lessons for your grandchildren — or anything in between — Bellevue Parks & Community Services has hundreds of opportunities to help you lead a healthy life.
Save time! Register Online for classes and activities. Please be aware that program availability and schedules may change after publication of Connections. The most up to date information about programs is available online.
Need a printed copy of Connections? Copies are generally available at Bellevue City Hall and all of our community centers the week of the resident registration start date. Limited copies may also be available at mini city halls at Factoria and Crossroads malls.
Registration Dates
Mark your calendars for 2025 registration sessions!*
All registration periods open at 12 p.m. (noon) on the registration start date.
May-August, 2025
- Residents: March 31, 2025
- Non-Residents: April 7, 2025
2025 Summer Day Camps
- Residents: March 31, 2025
- Non-Residents: April 7, 2025
September-December, 2025
- Residents: August 5, 2025
- Non-Residents: August 12, 2025
*Registration dates for some programs may differ from published schedule.
Connections Catalogs
Summer Day Camps
Resident registration begins at noon on March 31, and non-residents may register beginning April 7.
May-August 2025
Resident registration begins at noon on March 31, and non-residents may register beginning April 7.
Financial Assistance
Did you know that Bellevue Parks & Community Services offers financial assistance to Bellevue residents meeting certain income guidelines? Want to help a kid attend a camp or activity? Need financial assistance so you can attend a program? To get started, visit our financial assistance page.
Es política de Parques y Servicios Comunitarios de Bellevue (Bellevue Parks & Community Services) poner las oportunidades del programa a la disposición de todas las personas interesadas, independientemente de sus ingresos. Ofrecemos becas para quienes de otra manera no podrían participar. Las becas se pueden otorgar por la cuota completa de la clase o se puede hacer un descuento, esto depende de las circunstancias particulares. Solicitud de beca
Registration, Payment and Refund Policies
Effective March 31, 2025
Every effort is made to ensure that the information in the Connections catalog is accurate at the time of publication. Because policies, personnel, and funding can change, Bellevue Parks & Community Services reserves the right to add or withdraw programs and to amend, revise, or modify any provision, including - but not limited to - price, date, and location, printed in the brochure. You are encouraged to visit Register.BellevueWA.gov for the most up-to-date information.
Food & Refreshments
Programs listed in the brochure may include a food or beverage refreshment. Please contact the Program Area site for more information; phone numbers are available in the brochure. Food and beverage cost, when applicable, is included in the cost of the program.
City of Bellevue Tax ID Number
91-6007020
Registration Priority
The City of Bellevue is committed to providing a wide range of recreation activities for Bellevue residents. Therefore, the City gives advance registration preference for those residing within the Bellevue city limits. Non-residents are welcome to take part in recreation programs on a space-available basis. Non-resident registrations are not accepted prior to the first day of non-resident registration. On this day, mailed and faxed registrations will be accepted, via phone at 425-452-6885, or online at
http://register.bellevuewa.gov.
Due to an interlocal agreement with King County, all registrations for programs at South Bellevue Community Center are processed in the order received.
Registration Confirmation
Registration receipts are mailed electronically after registration has been processed. Call 425-452-6885 to request a printed registration receipt. You may also access transaction history in your online account.
Payment
Payment is accepted in cash, gift certificates, checks, or Visa/MasterCard only. Payment for all programs, except day camps, is due in full at the time of registration. Please do not mail cash.
Financial assistance/Scholarship application is required prior to registration.
General Recreation Programs: Payment is due at the time of registration.
Day Camps (camps meeting10 hours or more per week): Each Day Camp requires a $50 non-refundable registration fee, per participant, per camp, at the time of registration, and will be applied toward the final amount due. Non-Bellevue resident fee differential is also due at the time of registration. Payment in full of the remaining balance is due thirty (30) calendar days prior to the first day of each session. The city of Bellevue will automatically charge a credit card/debit card on file for balances due for day camps on the payment due date and, if necessary, adjust or reverse a payment for any entry made to an account or credit card in error.
Credit Card
Include credit card number and expiration date on registration form.
Checks
All checks or drafts received by the city which are returned or dishonored by the drawee bank or other such depository shall be assessed a charge of $15.00 (Administrative Order 53).
Refunds
Classes cancelled by the city will result in a 100% refund of program fees. No refunds or credits will be issued on or after the first day of the program or camp. No refunds are available for programs $10 or less.
General Recreation Programs: A refund is granted if the withdrawal is made at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the start of class, less a $10 administrative fee per participant, per program.
Class withdrawals requested fewer than seven (7) calendar days prior to class will result in a refund of:
- Programs with fees $20 or less: program fee, less $10 administrative fee, per participant, per program.
- Programs with fees greater than $20: 50% of the program fee, per participant, per program.
Day Camps (camps meeting 10 hours or more per week): A refund is granted if the withdrawal is made at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to the first day of class, less a $50 non-refundable registration fee, per participant, per camp. Camp withdrawals requested less than fourteen (14) calendar days prior to camp will result in a refund of 50% of the program fee, per participant, per program. If you are interested in transferring to a different camp, please call 425-452-6885 for information on our transfer policy.
Resident Definition
A resident is defined as anyone living within the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Bellevue as determined by City records. If you have any question as to whether you are within the jurisdictional boundary of the City of Bellevue, please contact the Development Services Department’s Land Use Division at 425-452-4188.
The City of Bellevue prohibits sex discrimination in the operation or administration of community athletics programs for youth or adults. Third parties who receive leases or permits from the City of Bellevue for a community athletic program are also prohibited from discriminating on the basis of sex. In addition, the City of Bellevue does not discriminate on any other basis provided by Federal or State law. If you have questions or wish to file a complaint, contact Susan Freeburg at SFreeburg@bellevuewa.gov, or 425-452-4278.
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