Recreation for Life
Your Seattle.
Your ARC.
Across every neighborhood and every generation, ARC connects people through active, inclusive programs designed to inspire and engage.
Associated Recreation Council
Associated Recreation Council (ARC) serves the city of Seattle by offering a wide variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. As the non-profit partner of Seattle Parks and Recreation, ARC inspires engagement and participation in equitable, dynamic, culturally relevant, and responsive recreation, childcare, and lifelong learning programs for over 50 years.
Your Community, Your ARC
Year-Round Support
Childcare & Preschool
In partnership with SPR, ARC is among the largest childcare providers in the state of Washington. With award-winning childcare & Seattle Preschool Program sites in a wide variety of community centers and schools across the city, we can meet your childcare needs year-round.
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Engage In Your Community
As a non-profit, ARC is empowered by a Board of Directors as well as 30+ volunteer groups called Advisory Councils all across the city’s neighborhoods. Learn more about our volunteer groups and join our amazing community!
Program Donations
Invest In Your Community
Donations allow us to strengthen our amazing childcare programs, offer recreation activities at little to no cost to families in need, and continue building a community where everyone has access and opportunity to thrive. Make a direct impact in your local community by giving today.
Now Hiring
Work With Us
Year-round, ARC is hiring entry-level to expert team members to serve as childcare counselors and directors, community center class instructors, sports and recreation coaches, administrative staff and more! We are seeking talented and passionate individuals to support a range of recreation programs in our community. Check out our open roles today!
Donate to Programs
Your donation will ensure that every member of our community has access to high quality recreation activities, childcare, and lifelong learning opportunities. Please make a gift today.
Programs Across Seattle
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