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Tio Escott's Summer Day Camp 2026

Spanish immersion, kid's live karaoke, game-building, art, & dance parties.

Aug 31 – Sep 2 Burien (Shorewood) Ages 5–7 Inaugural!
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A note for parents: This is a dad-run day camp for friends and family — not a licensed childcare program. There's no business behind this, just a dad doing an experiment with an AI-forward day camp with stuff he likes doing with kids. All instruction is in Spanish (kids help each other translate). I need to know you and feel comfortable with the fit before accepting your kid(s). If you're reading this, I probably sent you the link, so if you have any questions just ping me!

What Is This?

An inaugural day camp run by one dad for friends and family.

Tio Escott's community — families, kids, and friends gathered together
Happy Birthday Scott

Philosophy

I was inspired by Jordan Shapiro's The New Childhood, which argues that instead of limiting kids' screen time, we should teach them to use technology with integrity — playing together, creating together, building digital skills alongside real-world ones. So I decided I'd give it a try: a camp where kids build video games with AI, do karaoke, make art, and play outside — all in the same day.

All instruction is in Spanish. Kids who know Spanish help translate for friends who don't. That's how it becomes fun, not homework. The idea is simple: if Spanish is what the cool kids at camp speak, everyone wants to speak it too. No prior Spanish needed.

A Taste of Camp

Kids karaoke in action.

Try Adrian's Game!

Adrian (age 6) designed this multiplayer maze game using AI. At camp, your kids build their own. Grab a friend and share the keyboard!

Player 1 (Dinosaur): Arrow keys to move, Up to jump
Player 2 (Robot): A/D to move, W to jump
🎮 Click to Play!

Race to the green door to win! Built by a 6-year-old with Claude Code. See the project on GitHub →

3 Days + 1 Night

Rough tentative schedule (subject to change).

Time Mon Aug 31 Tue Sep 1 Wed Sep 2
9:00 Drop-off & welcome Drop-off Drop-off
9:30 Karaoke & music 🎤 Build video games with AI 🤖 Art projects 🎨
12:00 Lunch & free time (we provide lunch — if your kid has a dietary restriction, please bring lunch/snacks or let us know)
1:00 Build video games with AI 🤖 Outdoor time 🌊 Karaoke & music 🎤
3:00 Dance party 💃
5:30 Pick-up + Parents' Evening
Kids' karaoke concert + show & tell + wine/beers 🍷		 No pick-up — Pajama Party! ⛺️
S'mores, stargazing, backyard camping		 Pick-up + Parents' Evening
Final concert + project demos + wine/beers 🍷

* All instruction is in Spanish.

FAQ

How much does it cost? ▼
Voluntary donations to cover food, supplies, and logistics. This isn't a business.
How many kids? ▼
Small by design. Depends on interest and how many counselors I can recruit.
What should my kid bring? ▼
Water bottle, sunscreen, clothes that can get messy. Sleeping bag for Tuesday night! We provide lunch (bring your own if dietary restrictions).
My kid has never been to camp. Is that ok? ▼
Yes. Small friendly group, not a giant camp. Great low-pressure first experience.
Do kids need to know how to code, play music, or speak Spanish? ▼
No. No prior experience needed for anything. That's the point.
Food allergies or special needs? ▼
Tell me when you express interest. We provide lunch, but if your kid has dietary restrictions please bring their own or let us know. For other accommodations, reach out.
What if it rains? ▼
It's the PNW. We plan for rain. Coding, art, music, and karaoke all work indoors.
This is awesome, can parents come too?! ▼
Of course, we'd love your ideas and help. Come to the Mon/Wed evening events at minimum. Welcome to stick around anytime.

Express Interest

Send me an email with your name, your kid(s)' name(s) and age(s), and what you're most excited about from the flyer. I'll follow up to chat and make sure it's a good fit.

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