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Axios
6 days ago
- General
- Axios
Seattle summer camps fill fast as prices soar
With the school year coming to an end, Seattle-area parents are scrambling to lock in summer camps and grappling with a price tag that can run into the thousands per child. Why it matters: Summer camp is more than just a fun break — it's critical child care for many working families, Kyle Bywater, a Seattle Parks and Recreation manager, told Axios. The city works to keep its prices low, but the cost still forces some parents to make tough financial trade-offs or forgo camp altogether, he said. State of play: City-run day camps typically serve ages 5–12, while other programs offer preschool options or teen-focused tracks. Seattle Parks still has spots at most of its 14 licensed day camp sites — which run from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. — but they're filling quickly, said Bywater, who oversees summer camp programs for the city. Between the lines: While there are spaces, the city has depleted its scholarship funds, said Bywater. Low-income households may be eligible for subsidies through the state Department of Children, Youth and Families or Best Starts for Kids Child Care Subsidy - BrightSpark, Bywater said. Families can contact the DCYF client help line at 844-626-8687. What they're saying:"Finding something that's not going to bore my kids or break my pocket is a real struggle," Senika Smith, a Seattle-area mother of five, told Axios. Smith said she's spent hours digging through websites, calling around, and hoping things will line up. Her advice for next year: Start looking in December. But now? "Get them on every waiting list you can." By the numbers: In the Seattle area, the cost of summer camps varies dramatically based on the type and duration of the program. City-run day camps, such as those sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation and ARC Seattle, can run around $390 to $470 a week, depending on the program and location. Specialty STEAM camps, such as iD Tech at the University of Washington, run from around $1,000 for a one-week coding camp to nearly $6,000 for a two-week robotics camp. Some organizations have lower-cost options, including the Salvation Army, which is running camps throughout August at a cost of $115 a week and $50 for every additional child. Camp Aurora at Aurora Community Church in Shoreline offers three- and five-day camps throughout summer at $150 to $225 per week. Plus: Many churches offer one-week vacation Bible schools for nominal fees that can be used for enrichment or to fill child care gaps. Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Parish in West Seattle is hosting a five-day camp June 23-27 with a $75 fee for the first child and $35 for each additional child. Bethany Community Church offers a four-day camp in July for $40 a kid or $100 for three or more. Thought bubble: As an extremely broke, single working mother of three, there were a few years where migrating from Bible school to Bible school was the core of my summer child care strategy.
Business Wire
22-04-2025
- Health
- Business Wire
A new weapon in the global fight against malaria
BASEL, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Malaria is one of the world's most deadly diseases, and it is becoming more pervasive – despite decades of effort and some successes on the path to eradicating it. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria infected 263 million people and killed nearly 600,000 people in 2023 – 75% of whom were children under the age of 5. Of those afflicted, 94% are in Africa – where malaria crushes communities and can cripple economies. Syngenta launches a next-gen insecticide that takes on the toughest, treatment-resistant mosquitoes. With WHO prequalification, this breakthrough could help save thousands of lives. A global health game changer #WorldMalariaDay #InnovationAgainstMalaria Share Spread by parasites in infected mosquitoes that are highly adept at evolving, malaria's rise reflects the reality of insecticide resistance and the difficulties developing new solutions. The effective control of mosquitoes remains a key strategy for reducing disease transmission. Syngenta, a global leader in agricultural innovation, today announced that its next-generation insecticide Sovrenta ® has received pre-qualification by WHO, paving the way for its use in malaria-afflicted countries. For decades, Syngenta has been at the forefront of the fight against malaria, reflecting its commitment to researching new solutions through in-house R&D efforts and working alongside key partners across sub-Saharan Africa; its products such as Actellic ® already help avert as many as 100 million cases of malaria in more than 30 countries. Sovrenta ® works by targeting a mosquito's nervous system, blocking signals that enable the insect's muscles to relax. The effect paralyzes the mosquito, so that it eventually dies. The ability of Sovrenta ® to provide long-lasting, effective control means just one application is required each season, reducing the cost for malaria prevention programs. Sovrenta ® is based on Syngenta's cutting-edge PLINAZOLIN ® technology that features a new mode of action, ensuring effective control of mosquitoes even where the insect's populations are increasingly resistant to older insecticides. When used in rotation with other products, Sovrenta ® can further ensure that important vector control solutions remain effective for longer. Andy Bywater, Global Head of Marketing for Vector Control at Syngenta Crop Protection, said: 'This marks an important milestone in Syngenta's quest to bring its most advanced innovations to malaria-endemic countries, and to advancing the health and safety of the millions still at risk.' Bywater said Sovrenta ® is a crucial addition to Syngenta's vector control portfolio that allows for enhanced resistance-management strategies. That is key in regions where mosquitoes are resistant to older insecticides based on pyrethroids – the most common forms of treatment. 'Sovrenta ® is the only insecticide recognized to provide year-long protection and gives malaria control programs a powerful tool to safeguard communities,' Bywater said. 'We are dedicated to collaborating with partners to ensure Sovrenta ® is deployed sustainably and effectively.' The WHO's Vector Control Product Pre-Qualification (VCPP) is a rigorous process that ensures the safety, efficacy, and quality of vector-borne disease control products. Its list of prequalified vector control products is used by international procurement agencies and by countries to guide bulk purchasing of these products for distribution in resource-limited countries. Web Resources About Syngenta Syngenta is a global leader in agricultural innovation with a presence in more than 90 countries. 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