Camps

Are you starting to wonder what life will be like after high school? Join our camps and explore options for your future!

OLS students participate during summer camp.
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Participate in fun, engaging activities and discussions to help you better plan for the next step in your life.

Jump Start Your Future With OLS Summer Camps

Our camps introduce workplace readiness skills and career options to young adults. Led by our highly-trained staff, students with disabilities identify their unique strengths and explore vocational and educational options for their future in a safe, friendly environment.

Camps are not open to current OLS students.

Who You Are

  • 16-22 years old
  • Have an IEP, 504 plan, or documented disability
  • No history of behavioral issues
  • Able to participate in camps with minimal support*, including navigating a large college campus and nearby destinations (we visit a lot of different places each day!)
  • Willing to be part of group discussions and activities

*Parents, therapists, tutors and/or other supporting persons will not be allowed to attend camp sessions.

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Summer campers paint ceramic figures
An OLS student sits at a desk during summer camp.
OLS students and faculty work on a demonstration of a motor.

2027 Summer Camps

All camps run 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday–Thursday on the Bellevue College campus.

Our camps are limited to 16 attendees, and we offer a 16:2 camper-to-instructor ratio. We require a minimum of six attendees to avoid cancellation of the camps.

Skills for Work I

  • Dates: To Be Determined
  • Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Cost: $750; a $50 non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration.

More details will be available in spring 2027.

Join the 2027 Summer Camps Waitlist

Skills for Work II

  • Dates: To Be Determined
  • Time: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Cost: $750; a $50 non-refundable fee is due at the time of registration.

More details will be available in spring 2027.

Join the 2027 Summer Camps Waitlist

What You'll Learn

  • Discover your Dependable Strengths® and values
  • Explore post-secondary career and education options
  • Resume building and interviewing skills
  • Professional behavior and social expectations
  • Practice communication, teamwork, adaptability, and advocacy

…and so much more!

Sample Daily Schedule

Below is an example of what a day in the life at OLS summer camps looks like. No two days are the same, and this is just an example to get an idea of what we do each day.

  • 9 a.m.: Daily welcome activities and icebreaker
  • 10 a.m.: Classroom learning (e.g., building a resume, discovering your strengths, interviewing tips and discussion)
  • 11 a.m.: Brain break/fun activity
  • 11:30 a.m.: Field trip to on-campus job site
  • 12:30 p.m.: Lunch
  • 1 p.m.: Field trip to off-campus job site
  • 2 p.m.: Debrief on daily learning in classroom
  • 3 p.m.: Dismissal

Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled answers to the most common questions about OLS summer camps.

OLSBC does not provide camp scholarships; however, payment plans may be available. Contact us to learn more.

Contact Us

We are currently not partnering with DDA nor DVR, so neither agency will fund our camps.

Camp sessions are 9 a.m. –3 p.m., with camp staff available from 8:45 a.m.–3:15 p.m.

Transportation should be scheduled accordingly.

No. Our staff is not trained to provide hands-on care.

No. Campers will need to provide their own snacks and lunch each day of the camp. We also encourage them to bring a water bottle. Water filling stations are available on campus.

Payments are generally non-refundable. Exceptions may include:

  1. Payments made in error
  2. Applicant is not eligible for admissions (e.g., underage student)

To request a refund, contact ols@bellevuecollege.edu. If approved, refunds will be processed within thirty (30) days. A $35 charge-back fee will be applied for all credit card charge-backs and/or nonsufficient funds (NSF) checks.