Vashon Park District is proud to work in partnership with a variety of Island groups, from parent-run youth sports organizations to the Vashon Youth Council for teens and various arts organizations for music and theatre. Some are Park District programs which share facilities and administrative duties with the Park District. Some simply use Park District facilities and share the Park District's mission of bringing healthy recretional activities to our community.
Here are a few:
Vashon Junior Civic Ballet - VJCB was formed in 1980 under the direction of Betsy Frazee and became a Vashon Park District program in 2000.
Their mission is to provide dance performance opportunities for Island youth, regardless of their prior experience or affiliation with other dance programs. They also have opportunities for support roles, ie backstage, lighting, music, and more, so youth can be involved in a staged production. Learn more at www.vashonballet.homestead.com
Vashon Seals Swm Team - VSST (a VPD Program) -- This is a parent-run, volunteer youth sports organization that provides swimming lessons to children and adults, along with training for competetive swimming. Learn more about the Vashon Seals Swim Team and VAC programming at www.swimvashon.org
Vashon Island Soccer Club (a VPD Program) -- Another parent-run, volunteer youth sports organization that runs a full soccer season annually, starting in August. Registration and information can be found at www.vashonsoccer.org
Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball Club (a VPD Program)-- Run by Vashon Island parents, VYBS works to "instill in our island youth life lessons of teamwork, individual achievement, a spirit of fair play and a healthy sense of balance between competition and honorable cooperation." Find out about their full season and more at www.vybs.org
Vashon Lacrosse Club -- The Vashon Lacrosse Club, a parent-run athletic oraganization, is dedicated to promoting the game of lacrosse and providing the opportunities for Vashon’s young men and women to participate in the “fastest sport on two feet.” Check out their offerings at www.vashonlacrosse.com
Vashon Island Junior Basketball -- Vashon Island Junior Basketball (VIJB) is a non-profit organization offering youth basketball to the Vashon community for players age 5 through 12. It is a Vashon Park District program. Season registration usually starts in October and the season ends in mid-March. For more information, contact VIJB president, Foss Miller.
Development of Island Teens (DOIT) -- Development of Island Teens (DOIT) is a catalyst that supports and develops the unique potential and contributions of Vashon Island youth through funding of activities by and for youth, educating the community about youth empowerment, and advocating on behalf of youth. Among other programs, DOIT helps to fund the Vashon Park District's Indoor Skate Park and the Vashon Youth Council, both Park District programs. Find out what DOIT is doing for teens at www.vashondoit.org
Vashon Youth Council (A VPD Program) -- The Vashon Youth Council is a self-sustaining, intergenerational force that provides the resources and opportunities for Vashon youth to manifest their dreams through learning, mentorship, and empowerment. Visit Vashon Youth Council at www.vashonyouthcouncil.org
Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust (VMILT)-- The Vashon-Maury Island Land Trust was founded in 1990 by a dedicated group of islanders who were concerned about preserving Vashon and Maury. Since that time, it has been instrumental in the acquisition and permanent preservation of hundreds of acres of carefully chosen property on Vashon and Maury. Furthermore, due to the Forest Stewardship class, another 3000+ acres have been enrolled in a semi-preserved status with the King County current use taxation programs. Find out more at www.vashonlandtrust.org
We welcome additions to our website. If you'd like to be included on our Island Partners page, please contact Susan McCabe at susanm@vashonparkdistrict.org