Funhouse Commons

04/23/2026

Dia de Los Ninos is happening soon! All children welcome to celebrate! Piñatas, bounce house, quesadillas, ice cream, lotteria, face painting, and fun!

04/22/2026

The Funhouse Commons Science Fair is fast approaching and it's not too late to sign up! Over $1,000 in cash prizes available for middle and high school students!

Sign up here: https://www.funhousecommons.org/science-fair

04/21/2026

Outdoor Discovery Squad starts Tuesday 4/28!
Our FREE outdoor environmental program for 4th-6th graders is starting up at the end of this month, and will run on Tuesdays after school from 3:30-5:30! We have two naturalists who will guide the group on hikes and adventures all over the island using our 16 passenger bus. Questions? Contact sarah@thefunhouse.org

Register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-funhouse-commons/schedules/activity-set/1866874?day=2026-04-28&view=cal&source=all-activities

04/21/2026

Science Fair is Almost Here!

We’re less than TWO WEEKS away from one of the most inspiring events of the year at the Funhouse Commons!

Saturday, May 2nd
12:00–2:00 PM

This is your chance for young minds to imagine, experiment, and shine in a fun, community-centered celebration of creativity and discovery.

Why participate?

Top Prizes:
High School: $500
Middle School: $250
Everyone wins — every participant receives an award and a prize
A chance to share ideas, curiosity, and innovation with the whole community

Good news — it’s NOT too late to join! Registration is still open.

Sign up here:

Join us for the 2026 Science Fair!Saturday, May 2nd from 12-2pm at the Funhouse Commons. We will provide pizza, ice cream and refreshments!Every participant receives an award. The top three scores in each category will receive cash prizes. The top three from each age category receive the best in sho...

04/16/2026

The Science Fair is May 2nd at noon, and there is still time to register and present an amazing project! Register here: https://www.funhousecommons.org/science-fair
Need help with your project? Stop by the Funhouse on Thursdays from 3:30-4:30.
We can’t wait to see what great projects are being created!

04/11/2026

A new addition to the Funhouse, this camp is for kids going into grades 4-7, and focuses on creative exploration of all sorts, including arts and crafts, music, story-telling and theater, gardening and nature study, and more. There will be six sessions offered. Please visit our website for all the details. If you have questions about Camp Create, email Mary Wachter at mary@thefunhouse.org.

To learn more and register: https://www.funhousecommons.org/camp-create

04/09/2026

Interested in joining the Science Fair, potentially win an amazing prize, and definitely eat ice cream and pizza? Register here: https://www.funhousecommons.org/science-fair

The Science Fair is open to ALL Orcas youth grades K-12 with prizes and fun for all participants. Come by Thursdays 3:30-4:30 if your student would like support with their project.

04/07/2026

Join us at the Funhouse for music this Spring! Group Violin, Group Ukulele, and Kids’ Chorus are all open for enrollment now and begin the week after Spring Break. For more info and to explore other music activities at the Funhouse, visit www.funhouse commons.com/music. Scholarships are available and instruments are provided! Questions ? Email mary@thefunhouse.org or feel free to DM Feral Mary aka Mary Wachter, our Music Program Director.

04/01/2026

We're gearing up for summer here at the Funhouse and registration for Summer Camp, Camp Create, and Academy of Sound are OFFICIALLY OPEN!

SUMMER CAMP: Camp runs for 8 weeks throughout the summer, Monday–Thursday, from 9:00am-5:00pm, and Friday, from 9:00am-3:30pm. Each day campers participate in a balance of structured and choice-based activities, including arts and crafts, outdoor play, active group games, sensory projects, and walking field trips around town. Our schedule is designed to support creativity, movement, and social connection while also giving children time to relax and follow their interests. Questions? Contact Sarah McKay at sarah@thefunhouse.org

CAMP CREATE: A new addition to the Funhouse, this camp is for kids going into grades 4-7, and focuses on creative exploration of all sorts; including arts and crafts, music, story-telling and theater, gardening and nature study, and more! There will be six sessions offered. Questions? Contact Mary Wachter at mary@thefunhouse.org

ACADEMY OF SOUND: Attention musical Orcas teens! The Funhouse is pleased to announce the advent of a brand new music program: Academy of Sound. In this two week summer camp, teens will form bands, develop talent, build and perform a live set, and have fun! There will be workshops on everything from music history to making merch, featuring all sorts of musical guests from the community and beyond. The camp will culminate in a big showcase for the public. Inspired by School of Rock. Questions? Contact Pedro LopezDeVictoria at pldv10@gmail.com

Please visit our website to learn more and to register: https://www.funhousecommons.org/

03/24/2026

We’re excited to share that Funhouse Commons is hiring a Development Director—a key leadership role focused on fundraising, donor engagement, and strengthening community support for programs serving young people from birth through age 18 on Orcas Island.

If you or someone you know is passionate about building relationships and helping sustain a place of belonging and discovery for our island’s young people, we invite you to take a look.

Please see visit our website for more details:

Join our team! Development DirectorChildren’s Discovery Foundation (Funhouse Commons) is seeking a dynamic and relationship-driven Development Director to lead fundraising and donor engagement efforts that sustain and grow programs serving young people from birth through age 18 on Orcas Island.Mis...

03/24/2026

03/20/2026

Gear up for another 8 weeks of science and tech! In this course we'll be exploring the physics of omnidirectional displays, creating a functional Andotrope with the use of a few handy-dandy smartphones. Where the zoetrope bridged the gap from still life images to bring us motion pictures, the Andotrope builds the bridge to approachable holographic immersion.

Learn more and register here: https://www.hisawyer.com/the-funhouse-commons/schedules/activity-set/1841859?source=semesters