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The core of our outreach work is our performances and workshops for kids in the community and around the Northwest.
Every summer, we take Jet City Improv across the state of Washington to perform summer camps for kids with life-altering illnesses or disabilities (such as cancer, Muscular Dystrophy, juvenile diabetes, physical disabilities, or developmental disabilities), or kids recovering from the loss of a loved one. We bring laughter to kids that need it the most, at no cost to the organizations that operate the camps. |
These kids have to deal with hardship all year round, but at these camps they can laugh, play, be with one another, and just get to feel like being a kid. As the camp counselors tell us, Jet City Improv’s performances are one of the highlights of their stay at the camps, and they always greet us with excitement, smiles and cheers, because they know that as soon as we arrive, they are just minutes away from laughing at a great show, shouting out suggestions for our improv scenes, and sometimes even joining us in the fun on stage.
In the summer of 2019, over 1000 campers, staff and parents at 13 different camps were treated to JCI performances or workshops. In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most of our camp shows were performed virtually (on line), but in Summer 2021 & 2022 returned to a mix of some virtual shows, and some in-person shows.
In the summer of 2019, over 1000 campers, staff and parents at 13 different camps were treated to JCI performances or workshops. In 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, most of our camp shows were performed virtually (on line), but in Summer 2021 & 2022 returned to a mix of some virtual shows, and some in-person shows.
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We don’t want to turn down any camp that requests a visit from Jet City Improv and a chance to laugh in addition to a great summer camp experience. Please help us make that goal a reality. |
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Dear Mike, Just wanted to send you a note to thank you and your group for coming to Camp Discovery. You are a real treat for the kids and they always look forward to seeing you guys! I personally have been to Jet City several times and always appreciate your hilarious performances! Thanks again for donating the time and energy to making camp a special experience for our kids! Best Regards, Kevin Program Director Epilepsy Foundation Northwest |
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JCI Camp Season 2022
In the Summer of 2022 we will be 8 individual camps for a total of 11 performances and two days of improv workshops with these children. Camp Leo (for children with Juvenile Diabetes) – 7th year visiting this camp, visiting this camp 6 times this summer Camp Eyabsut (for burn-affected youth) – 24th year visiting this camp Camp Kesem (for children impacted by a parent's cancer) – 7th year visiting this camp Camp Stand By Me (for children and adults with disabilities) - 6th year visiting this camp Camp Goodtimes (for children whose lives have been affected by cancer) - 23rd year visiting this camp Kiwanis Camp Casey (for children with physical disabilities) – 11th year visiting this camp Seattle Parks and Rec Specialized Programs (for youth and adults with developmental disabilities) – 5th year visiting this camp Camp Discovery (for children living with epilepsy and other seizure disorders) – 8th year visiting this camp |
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Camp History
Jet City Improv has visited dozens of camp over two+ decades. We often perform as a many as 25 times around the Puget Sound area in a single summer.
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Camp Goodtimes (for children whose lives have been affected by cancer) – 23 years of serving this camp
Camp Eyabsut (for burn-affected youth) – 23 years serving this camp MDA Summer Camp (for children with Muscular Dystrophy) - 10 years serving this camp Kiwanis Camp Casey (for children with physical disabilities) - 10 years serving this camp Camp Discovery (for children living with epilepsy) - 7 years serving this camp Camp Kesem (for children impacted by a parent's cancer) – 6 years serving this camp Camp Korey (for children with life-altering medical conditions) – 6 years serving this camp Camp Stand By Me (for children and adults with disabilities) - 5 years serving this camp KAT-FISH Camp (for children with Juvenile Arthritis) - 5 years serving this camp Camp Leo (for children with Juvenile Diabetes) - 4 years of serving this camp Camp Fire – 4 years serving this camp Seattle Parks and Rec Special Programs (for youth and adults with developmental disabilities) - 4 years serving this camp Camp Erin (bereavement camp) – 3 years serving this camp Camp Oasis (for children with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) 2 years serving this camp |
