Puyallup School District
2024 Summer Resources
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Food/Meals/Pets
- Emergency Food Network Search for Food Near You
- Christ Episcopal Church - 210 5th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 - Grab-and-Go Lunches between June and September, Wednesdays 11 a.m. -1 p.m. (253) 848-2323
- New Seasons Fellowship - 204 4th Ave SE, Puyallup, WA 98372, Meal on Fridays from 5 to 7 p.m. (253) 753-9977
- Nourish Pierce County - Food Bank Locator
- Pierce County Hot Meal Sites
- Puyallup Hot Meal Sites
- Sumner Community Food Bank - Serves every address/city/zip code
- Metro Parks Tacoma - Free Lunch Program (Tacoma Locations)
- Puyallup Food Bank - by appointment only
- Pet Food Bank Puget Sound
- Summer Meal Site Finder - Hotlines: 1-866-348-6479 (English), 1-877-8-HAMBRE (Spanish), or text "Comida" to 304-304
- SUN Bucks - New State EBT Program to Replace Summer Meals
- Mountain View Community Center
- 3607 122nd Ave E Suite A, Edgewood, WA 98372
- Phone: (253) 826-4329
- Hot Dinner Thursdays - 5 to 6:30 p.m.
- Summer Youth Food Packs – Grab and Go
Housing/Utilities
Pierce County
- Energy Assistance Program (EAP) Phone: 253-798-4328
- Energy Discount Program - Puget Sound Energy (PSE)
- Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP) - Puget Sound Energy
- Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)
- Minor Home Repair Assistance
- Eviction Prevention
- Internet Essentials Application
Puget Sound Energy
Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness
- Showers and Day Centers
- Pierce County Overnight Shelters Resource& Safe Parking
- Coordinated Entry Locations
- Coordinated Entry Request Online Form
Tenants Union of Washington State
The Tenants Rights Hotline offers trained non-attorney Tenant Counselors via free phone counseling services to assist people with questions about landlord-tenant laws and discuss strategies to prevent housing loss.
Mental Health Resources
- Pierce County Mental Health Crisis Line - 800-576-7764 or text 741741
- 9-8-8 Mental Health Crisis Line for ANYWHERE in the United States
- Kids Mental Health Pierce County - Youth Mental Health Resources in Pierce County
- Washington Children and Teen Mental Health Referral (English) (Russian) (Somali) (Spanish) (Vietnamese)
- Phone - 833-303-5437
- Comprehensive Life Resources (CLR): Open for Walk-In Intakes - (253) 396-5800
General Support/Needs
Affordable Auto Repair
- OSLC Car Shop - 4519 112th St E, Tacoma, WA 98446, Phone: 253-531-2112 (limited monthly reservations reservations)
- Clover Park Technical College Auto Shop
Resource Locator
- Puyallup School District Community Resources
- FindHelp.org -Find Resources in your local area (food, housing, financial assistance, health care, and more)
- 211 Resource Locator - Call 211 or go to their website
- St. Francis House - Clothing and Emergency Assistance, Phone: (253) 770-6991
- St. Vinnie's Emergency Assistance by Zip Code
- Associated Ministries - Community Resource Connection and Center Navigation and Resource Request, Phone: (253) 383-3056 ext. 109
- All Saints Parish - Emergency Assistance: Rent, Utilities, Prescriptions Meds, and Food, Phone: 253-845-7521, ext. 014
- Bridges of Love NW - Emergency Assistance: Utility Bill, Gas Cards, Household Supplies, Food
- DSHS Reduced Cost Services Guide
Emergency Domestic Violence Services and Shelters
- Exodus House - Phone: (253) 862-6808
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233 or text START to 88788
- Pierce County Domestic Violence Hotline: 253-798-4166
- YWCA Domestic Violence Hotline: 253-383-2593
- KWA Domestic Violence Survival Assistance: 253-359-0470
- Crystal Judson Family Justice Center Domestic Violence Hotline Domestic Violence Hotline: 253-798-4166
- Police: 911
- Family Renewal Shelter, 6832 Pacific Ave, Tacoma, WA 98408, 253-485-9010
Domestic Violence Legal/Advocacy
- Crystal Judson Family Justice Center: 253-798-4310
- YWCA Legal: 253-365-6352
- Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association: 253-572-5134
- Northwest Justice Project: Clear: 888-201-1014
- Tacoma Community House: 253-383-3951
- Northwest Immigrants’ Rights Project: 206-587-4009
- Community Domestic Violence Advocacy Program - Puyallup Tribe of Indians: 253-680-5499
Legal Assistance
- Pierce County Human Services
- Tacoma Pro Bono - (253) 572-5134
- YWCA Pierce County: Legal Services
- Northwest Justice Project - 206-464-1519
Academic Tutoring/Support
- Kahn Academy - Free Lessons to Review
- Literacy Center Education Network (English) (Spanish)
- Unite for Literacy - Multiple Languages Available for Narration
Tutoring Services for Hire
- Kumon - Math and Reading Tutoring
- Sylvan - Math and Reading
- DS Learning Center
- Huntington Learning Center
Summer Sports/Camps
- Rainbow Parrot Art - Summer Art Camps
- Metro Parks Tacoma - Nature Camps
- United Way Summer Activities for Kids and Family Resources
- Sahale Outdoors - Offers a variety of programs from children's day camps to overnight backpacking excursions. They also have scholarships available.
- NW Theater Lab Summer Camps - cost associated - 1416 E. Main Ave, Suite E, Puyallup, WA 98372
- Fred Oldfield Western Heritage and Art Center Summer Art Camps - ask about scholarships -9th Avenue SW & 4th St SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
- Wolf Camp and School of Nature Science - Kids Day Camps in Puyallup-Tacoma
- Right At School Summer Camps 2024 - Ask if your childcare subsidy can assist with the costs
City of Puyallup
- Parks and Rec Youth Sports - cost associated
- Counselor in Training: Ages 13-15 - small cost associated
YMCA
- Counselor in Training: ages 13-17 - FREE
- Summer Day Camp - cost associated - Ask about scholarships.
- Summer Clinics - Ask about scholarships
- Scholarships
Pierce College
- Summer Junior Space Camp & Scholarship Application
- Pierce Kids College (click Puyallup: Pierce Kids College to view classes)
Pierce County
- Camps & Clinics - ask about scholarships
- Free Activities and $10 field trips
- Scholarship Application for Youth Programs at Parks and Recreation
- Planet Fitness - Free summer pass for teens 14-19
- Scroll down to "Pre Register for High School Summer Pass Now" and click "Pre-Register Now"
- Sahale Outdoors
- They offer a variety of programs from children's day camps to overnight backpacking excursions. They also have scholarships available.
- Theater Lab Summer Camps - cost associated
- Fred Oldfield Summer Art Camps - ask about scholarships
- Wolf Camp - Nature & Wilderness - ask about scholarships
- Right At School Summer Camps 2024 - ask if your childcare subsidy can assist with the costs
- Metro Parks Tacoma - Nature Camps
- United Way Summer Activities for Kids and Family Resources
- Free Movies In The Park at Meridian Habitat Park
- Family Fun Calendar Puget Sound Region
- Museum Pass - Borrow
- State Parks Pass - Borrow
- Rogers High School Pool Summer Calendar
- Puyallup Children's Garden
- Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden - Youth Programs
- Children's Museum of Tacoma
- Steam Nights FREE
- Pacific College Science Dome Schedule of Shows
- Puyallup Farmers Market - outdoor shops to explore
- Washington State Historical Society - Family Saturdays
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium -
- Hope Depot Kids In Store Workshops, Projects, Activities, and Virtual Field Trip
- DSHS Reduced Cost Services Guide
Family Activities
- Puyallup Farmers Market
- Gig Harbor Demonstration Garden - Youth Programs
- Ludus - Pierce College Science Dome
- Puyallup Children's Garden
- Rogers High Aquatic Center
- Washington State Historical Society - Family Saturdays
- Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium - Discounted Tickets with ID and Eligible Program Documentation
- Home Depot Kids In-Store Workshops - Projects, Activities, and Virtual Field Trip
- Puyallup Public Library Summer Reading and Activities - Summer Reading Wins Prizes!
Greentrike
Pierce County
- Summer Reading Program
- Free Movies In The Park at Meridian Habitat Park
- Borrow a Check Out Washington Backpack - Contains a Discover Pass, binoculars, field guides, and local State Park maps
At-Home Activities
- Free Virtual Field Trips
- STEM Activities to Do at Home
- Smithsonian's Fun Stuff for Kids and Teens
- NASA for Kids at Home
- San Diego Zoo Live Animal Cameras
- Cosmic Kids Yoga YouTube Channel
- Google Arts and Culture Collections
- For Kids - Pierce County Library
Libraries
Pierce County Libary System
- Youth Resources (ebooks, magazines, and audiobooks)
- Free Online Resources (with free online library card)
- Get a Library Card - mail verification required
- You will need:
- Name
- Address - they could put the school address
- Phone number
- Email address
- Date of Birth
- Local Library Branch (choose the one closest to the school you are in)
- How did you find out about getting a library card
- Choose “other” - Type School District Social Worker (this is not for credit, it's so they recognize and hopefully highlight our partnership)
- You will need:
Once you have a library card these things are available to you for free.
Online
- K-12th grade tools for students
- Online Homework Help
- OverDrive/Libby has e-books for kids of all ages. Your library access also includes Tumblebook Library and Tumblebook Math, which provide a dynamic collection of narrated e-books for younger readers. Login required.
- TeenBookCloud provides e-books on demand for middle school and high school students, including many classics.
- Post-high School information on
- SAT & GED practice tests and study guide
- Adult Learning Center
- College Funding
- Testing
- Community Resources
- Digital Literacy Opportunities
In-Person Pierce County Library System Branches
Your Pierce County Library opens a world of imagination and information through more than just books. Check out these additional resources:
- Online Resources such as Consumer Reports, Ancestry, ValueLine, and more.
- Newspapers and Magazines.
- Book Club Kits.
- Computers, Printing, Scanning and Faxing.
- Meeting, Conference, and Study Rooms.
Ask your library staff a question about community resources or library materials.
Puyallup Public Library
This library is right next to the Pioneer Playground Park. It is the perfect place for a picnic, play on the playground and then go into the library. Ask for a paper calendar of events. They always have great things going on. You can also borrow Museum passes for FREE from the library.
Get a library card online it is best to get the card in person but if you just want access to online you can apply online. Click “I do not have a card” to start.
- Weekly Calendar of Events
- Puyallup Public Library
- Library Events
- Free Online Resources (with free online library card)
- Summer With the Library 2024 Reading
Eye Exam or Prescription Glasses
- Email 7638@nationalvision.com - Provide Name, Phone Number & Email.
Child Care
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