Summer
Guide 2015
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Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens
table of contents about boys & girls clubs of portland 4 summer program INFORMATION 5 sUMMER SERVICES 6 policies and guidelines 7 REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT 7 Summer Camps 8-44 Blazers 8-13
summer kids in the park 45 summer brain gain 46 ninth grade counts 46 locations & contact back
table of contents
Inukai 14-19 Jack, Will, Rob 20-25 Meyer Memorial 26-33 Regence 34-37 Wattles 38-43 East County 44
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about us Our mission is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland (BGCP) has been serving youth since 1946. The Clubs are at the forefront of youth development, offering kids and families access to after-school and summer programs designed to help develop the qualities needed to achieve academic success, become responsible citizens and leaders, and live healthy lives.
about boys & girls clubs of portland
Today, the Clubs have grown to operate six facilities located throughout the metropolitan area, along with school-based programs in partnership with the Parkrose, Reynolds and North Clackamas Districts.
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bgcp’s 5 key elements of youth development Safe, Positive Environment
Club staff, facilities and programs create stability, consistency and a sense of safety for members.
Fun
The Club is fun! Members develop a strong sense of belonging through connections they establish with staff and peers.
Supportive Relationships
Club kids develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Staff members display warmth, caring, appreciation, acceptance and guidance in their interactions with members.
Opportunities & Expectations
Club youth acquire physical, social, technological, artistic and life skills. Clubs encourage members to develop a moral character while staff reinforce high expectations.
Recognition
Clubs recognize and support young people’s self-worth and accomplishments. Staff members encourage youth and provide positive reinforcement and showcase young people’s achievements.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area does not discriminate on the basis of color, creed, disability, national origin, race, religion, physical or mental handicap, veteran status, marital status, sex or sexual orientation. The activities offered by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area are open to all youth between the ages of 6 (and in first grade) to 18. We are not limited to any geographic boundaries. Programs provided by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area are not sponsored by the following school districts: North Clackamas School District, Portland Public School District, Hillsboro School District, David Douglas School District, Washougal School District, Camas School District, Parkrose School District, Reynolds School District, Gresham-Barlow School District, and Centennial School District.
summers at boys & Girls clubs of portland Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland offers high-quality, affordable summer programming at all of our Clubs. In addition to regular Club programs, kids can attend specialized summer day camps and dive into topics including the arts, sports leagues & fitness, science, exploration, leadership and more.
important dates
Member hours are from 12:00 pm to 5:30 pm. Please refer to each Club page for detailed information about hours of operation.
April 15
typical Day structure 7:00 -9:00 Sunrise Club (not all sites)* 9:00 am -12:00 pm Morning Camp* 12:00 pm -1:00 pm Lunch & Recess 1:00-2:30 Summer Brain Gain 1:00- 3:30 pm Afternoon Camps* 2:30- 3:30 pm Activity 3:30-4:00 pm Snack/Free Choice 4:00 - 5:30 Activity 5:30 -6:00/6:30 Sunset Club (not all sites)*
Camp registration opens.
June 15
First day of summer programming for Blazers, Inukai, Meyer Memorial, Regence, and Wattles.
June 16
First day of summer programming for Jack, Will & Rob.
June 19
Last day for open scholarships.
July 3
All Clubs Closed for 4th of July holiday.
August 21
summer program information
hours of operation
Last day of summer programming.
*Requires fees in addition to $5 per year Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland membership.
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our summer services Sunrise Club
summer day camps
summer brain gain
teen camps
Sunrise Club is an early start to the day with safe and supervised fun!
BGCP offers specialized summer day camps that explore arts, sports leagues & fitness, science, exploration, leadership and more.
Summer is the best time to learn and keep an active mind!
Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland offer specialized teen camps at 4 sites: Blazers Club, Jack, Will & Rob Club, Inukai Family Club, and Meyer Memorial Club.
$20 per week*
Hours depend on Club site, but take place before drop-in, generally between 7:00 am and 9:00 am. This a great option for parents who work early!
Member hours
summer services
FREE with membership
Youth are welcome to drop in to our Clubs at any time during the afternoon for regular Club programming with a $5 annual membership. Member Hours are generally from noon to 5:30, but can vary depending on the Club.
$40 to $70 per week*
Sunset Club
$5-$10 per week*
Sunset Club offers parents and kids an additional hour of supervision in the evening after drop-in hours. See individual club pages for specific hours and fees.
free with membership
Our Summer Brain Gain program gives kids the chance to learn new things and explore new concepts outside of the classroom. Learn more on page 44.
Ninth grade counts
free with membership
Ninth Grade Count is a leadership and summer transition program for incoming 9th graders. The program offers teen leadership activities designed to develop or enhance communication skills, conflict and time management, basic youth development, and career preparation. Learn more on page 44.
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* see individual club page for more details
$50-$70 per week*
Teens may also apply for an intensive leadership in training camp, which is offered exclusively at the Inukai and Jack, Will & Rob Clubs. More details at the bottom on pages 17 and 25.
Friday fundays free with camp
Friday Fundays are special activities or fieldtrips provided every Friday at most Club sites. Friday Fundays are included in the cost of any camp. Inquire at your local Club for more details.
policies & guidelines ages & grades
Camps are open to youth in grades 1-12, as of Fall 2015.
Clothing & attire
Camps are structured to be active and can be messy. Children may spend time outdoors. Please consider this when choosing what to wear.
electronics
Please do not send children with toys, electronics or other valuables.
daily packing list
A water bottle, sunscreen and backpack are helpful items to send with your child. Please label each item with your child’s name.
arrival times
Please make sure your children are here at the camp start times as many camps go off-site. If your child arrives late you may be responsible for transporting them to their camp site. Unless your child is enrolled in Sunrise Club they should not arrive before 8:50am.
meals
Please note that not all sites provide meals and snacks for campers and Club members. BRING SNACK AND LUNCH for your child if they are attending a camp at Jack, Will & Rob Club or Meyer Memorial Club.
Closed toe shoes are required for all outdoor and sports camps.
Registering for Camp
Registrations and payment for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland’s Summer Camp programs are now online! Registration for our Summer programming will begin April 15th. Please visit our website at www.bgcportland.org to register and pay. All youth must be registered members of Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metropolitan Area in order to attend camps and member programming.
Becoming a Boys & Girls Club member
A Boys & Girls Club membership is just $5 per year.Visit your local Club facility and fill out a membership form to become a member.
scholarships
Scholarships are available. Please contact your local club for more details.
morning & afternoon camp bundles
Save when you sign up for both morning and afternoon camps in the same week! See Club pages for more details.
pro-rated camp policy
We do not pro-rate camp sessions. All sessions must be paid in full regardless of attendance.
policies, guidelines, registration & payments
registration & payment
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Camp Hours
Thanks to our Legacy Partner, Portland Trail Blazers.
Morning: 9:00 am -12:00 pm Afternoon: 1:00 pm -3:30 pm
Camp Price
blazers cLUB
Morning: $50 per session Afternoon: $40 per session Bundle: $80 for AM & PM
Club hours
5250 NE MLKJr Blvd • Portland, OR 97211 • (503) 282-8480
Sunrise Club: 7:30-9:00 am Member Hours: 12:00-5:30 pm Sunset Club: 5:30-6:00 pm
THIS SITE FEATURES:
Drop-in Program, Free Lunch & Snack, Sunrise Club (includes breakfast), Sunset Club, Morning Camps [aM], Afternoon Camps [pM], Teen Camps T .
Club price:
Sunrise Club: $20 per day Member Hours: Free (w/membership) Sunset Club: $5 per day
Week 1 june 15-19
Week 2 june 22-26
Flag Football
SPLAT Physics
Jewelry Making
[aM] GRADES 4+
[aM] grades 1-3
[aM] grades 4+
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. Learn fundamentals of the game and scrimmage at King School’s playground or in the gym.
Physics is fun when learning about things that SPLAT! Design an egg drop device, catapult a water balloon and more zany, messy experiments.
Learn to use the tools of trade to create your own unique pieces each day and much more!
Enhance your basic shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun.
Edible Art
[aM] GRADES 4+
[aM] GRADES 1-3
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[aM] GRADES 1-3
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Play with your favorite food this week while creating masterpieces from edible materials.
Nature Hikes [aM] GRADES 1-3
Did you know Portland has one of the top 10 best city park systems in the US? Explore scenic trails within city limits. Each day will include a field trip to a nearby park like Mt. Tabor, Laurelhurst, The Grotto and more!
Clay Creations Create amazing projects using the methods of coil building, slab building and pottery wheel. You’ll have awesome souvenirs to dry out, fire in the kiln, glaze and take home.
gaming unlimited [pM] GRADES 4+
Become a Games Room Champ! Learn new skills and have fun while while competing against your friends! Includes foosball, ping pong and pool tournaments and more!
Beat MakerS
[am] grades 1-3
Shake, rattle, roll and sing your way to stardom. Participants will learn what it takes to make a band and practice playing instruments and singing.
Nature Hikes [aM] GRADES 4+
Did you know Portland has one of the top 10 best city park systems in the US? Explore scenic trails within city limits. Each day will include a field trip to a nearby park like Mt. Tabor, Laurelhurst, The Grotto and more!
basketball: basics
Flag Football [pm] grades 1-3
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. Learn fundamentals of the game and s crimmage at King School’s playground or in the gym.
Minecraft Mania [pm] grades 3+
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests. Includes Wunderland field trip.
Week 3 june 29-july 2 a Taste of Summer [aM] ALL AGES
Challenge your taste buds while learning kitchen skills and exploring new foods.
Soccer Camp
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Improve your soccer skills with drills, skills, challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’ or Ronaldo.
Graphic Design [aM] GRADES 4+
WORD!
[pM] ALL AGES
Come express yourself and gain experience being on stage. Showcase your art in the form of spoken word, performance, poems, and more!
basketball: 3 on 3 [pM] grades 4+
Enhance your basic shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills while competing in daily 3-on-3 challenges. This camp is for the avid player who is dedicated to improving their skills.
You will learn how to create and combine words, symbols, and images to create a visual representation of ideas and messages. Campers will use basic computer software to create graphic elements.
Week 4 july 6-10 blazers Got Talent
[aM] ALL AGES
Bring your unique skills to this weeklong workshop that culminates in a performance showcase starring you. Sports Creation [aM] ALL AGES
In this innovative camp, you will get to create and play your own gym games! Come and teach others to play your game.
Mad Scientist
[aM] grades 1-3
Sparkly explosions, balloon blow-ups, tornados in a jar, tiedyed milk, and so much more! Learn about the wonders of science.
cooking: iron chef [aM] GRADES 4+
Put your culinary skills to the test. Compete with peers to make the most delicious dish. Healthy habits, nutirition, and cooking are all part of this summer camp!
RUGBY
[PM] ALL AGES
Learn the rules and fundamentals of rugby and compete in scrimmages!
Mural Making [pM] GRADES 4+
Tour the city and learn about murals in Portland. Then, help us design and create a mural for the Club!
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friday fundays!
basketball basics: WEEK 6
Each Friday, the Blazers Club offers extra fun activities or field trips! These are free of charge with enrollment in a camp session. Week 1 OMSI Main Exhibit Week 2 Multnomah Falls Week 3 CLOSED 7/3 Week 4 OMSI Planetarium Week 5 Sauvie’s Island (Berry picking) Week 6 Go to the Movies Week 7 Peninsular Park (Field Day) Week 8 Oaks Park Rides Week 9 Waterfront/Downtown Week 10 Multnomah Falls Contact us for more details.
Week 5 july 13-17
Week 6 july 20-24
Delicious Desserts
basketball: basics
[aM] grades 1-3
Learn to make sweet treats your family and friends will love to eat! From mixing to decorating this class is for the baker-at-heart.
gaming unlimited
blazers Boys & girls club
[am] GRADES 1-3
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Become a Games Room Champ! Learn new skills and have fun while while competing against your friends! Includes foosball, ping pong and pool tournaments and more!
Young Inventors [aM] grades 4+
A workshop for anyone who loves to create! We’ll use Legos, K’Nex and all sorts of odds-nends to experiment and create!
Floor Hockey
[pM] grades 1-3 [aM] grades 3-5
Learn to shoot, pass and score like the Winterhawks! Learn rules and mechanics of this fast paced game without the skates, but with the FUN.
Soccer Camp
[pM] GRADES 1-3
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
Movie Making [pm] GRADES 4+
Come learn how to design and create of a short film! Share your ideas and creativity with others when you showcase your film for the whole Club at the end of the week!
[aM] grades 1-3
Improve your skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Real Ol’Skool photography
[aM] grades 4+ Learn the skills needed to take great photos and develop them in a dark room. Master composition, cropping, focus and exposure.
Cooking Around the Animal Kingdom [pM] ALL AGES World [aM] grades 1-3
Challenge your taste buds while learning kitchen skills and exploring new foods.
Learn about all different kinds of animals and their habitats. We will also have a very special animal visits and a trip to the Oregon Zoo.
Biking Expo
[pm] grades 1-3
[aM]grades 3-5
Go on fun adventures around NE Portland and learn about bike safety. (Please bring your bicycle and helmet if available)
tumbling time Play on mats and learn basic tumbling skills! We will focus on safety, stretching, and simple exercises, and take a field trip to G6!
Week 7 july 27-31 Art Outdoors
Young Inventors
Flag Football
basketball: 3 on 3
Explore and create art outdoors using traditional supplies and items found on your outdoor adventure!
A workshop for anyone who loves to create! We’ll use Legos, K’Nex and all sorts of odds-nends to experiment and create!
[aM] grades 1-3
Cooking Around the World
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. Learn fundamentals of the game and scrimmage at King School’s playground or in the gym.
Enhance your basic shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills while competing in daily 3-on-3 challenges. This camp is for the avid player who is dedicated to improving their skills.
[aM] ALL AGES
SPLAT Physics
Physics is fun when learning about things that SPLAT! Design an egg drop device, catapult a water balloon and more zany experiments.
[aM] grades1-3
[aM] grades 4+
[pM] grades 1-3
[aM] grades 4+
Challenge your taste buds while learning kitchen skills and exploring new foods.
Week 8 august 3-7 Girls Fitness [aM]ALL AGES
Girl power! Make healthy snacks and stay active with yoga, fitness camp, Zumba & more. Join this camp and learn ways to be active and healthy all at the same time.
Cooking Adventure Try something NEW! Prepare and eat exotic dishes. Visit the farmers market to explore unique foods.
Design your Brand [aM] ALL AGES
Designers and models wanted for Blazers Fashion week. Imagine your creations, then take them from the drawing boards to real life all while learning design principles and prepping for a fashion show!
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Join Meyer & Inukai Club teens for community service and leadership opportunities!
Mad Scientist
[aM] grades 1-3
Sparkly explosions, balloon blow-ups, tornados in a jar, tiedyed milk, and so much more! Learn about the wonders of science.
Flag Football: 5 ON 5 [PM] grades 4+
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. Learn fundamentals of the game and scrimmage at King School’s playground or in the gym.
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[aM] ALL AGES
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mural making: WEEK 10
Week 9 August 10-14
Week 10 August 17-21
Boys fitness
Jewelry Making
Space Invaders
Make healthy snacks and stay active with learning boxing technics, fitness camp, and working out. Learn how to weight train properly. Join this camp and learn ways to be active and healthy all at the same time.
Learn to use the tools of trade to create your own unique pieces each day
Do you have what it takes to be an astronaut? Gear up for life in zero G by learning, training, and experimenting with all things in outer space.
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[aM] ALL AGES
Clay Creations [aM] ALL AGES
Create amazing projects using the methods of coil building, slab building and pottery wheel. You’ll have awesome souvenirs to dry out, fire in the kiln, glaze and take home.
Acting Academy [aM] grades 1-3
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What is it like to be famous? Make your own Hollywood Star, play paparazzi, write your own movie script, and walk the red carpet for our Blazers Awards.
[aM] grades 4+
DANCE MACHINES [PM] ALL AGES
Learn modern dance techniques and how dance groups work together to create an amazing and jaw-dropping performance. Demonstrate your mad skills on Friday in a showcase for the whole Club! T
all star week
[pM] GRADES 7-12
Teens -- showcase your basketball skills in this All Star Week Challenge! Compete in the Vince Carter dunk contest, Stephen Curry three point shootout, Damian Lillard skills contest, and end the week with an All-Star 5-on-5 Basketball Game!
Soccer Camp [pM] ALL AGES
[aM] All ages
URBAN GARDENING
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
Mural Making
[PM] GRADES 1-3
[aM] All ages
By thinking outside the box (or planter), we will explore gardening in the most challenging spaces using only minimal supplies.
MULTICULTURAL ART [aM] All ages
From Japan to Mexico to France, learn about art around the world and try it for yourself!
Tour the city and learn about murals in Portland. Then, help us to design and create a mural for the Club!
Edible Art
[pM] GRADES 4+
Play with your favorite food this week while creating masterpieces from edible materials.
Back to School Kick Off! August 21st Celebrate the start of the school year with games, fun, free school supplies and a backpack giveaway!
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Thanks to our Legacy Partner, dick’s auto group.
Camp Hours
Morning: 9:00 am -12:00 pm
Camp Price
inukai family cLUB
$50 per session
Club hours
Sunrise Club: 7:30-9:00 am Member Hours: 12:00-5:30 pm Sunset Club: 5:30-6:00 pm
560 SE 3rd Ave • Hillsboro, OR 87123 • (503) 640-4558
Club Price
THIS SITE FEATURES:
Sunrise Club: $20 per week Member Hours: Free (w/membership) Sunset Club: $5
Week 1 june 15-19
Week 2 june 22-26
Awesome Art Camp
Around the World
Nature Exploration
Learn about different countries, cultures, and customs from around the world. Games, food and traditions are all what the week will be about.
Observe, detect & uncover fabulous facts through experimentation & exploration. Stimulate your mind through crafts, stories, games & songs.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
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Put your creativity skills to the test! Learn about different techniques in a variety of art projects.
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Drop-in Program, Free Lunch, Sunrise Club (includes breakfast), Sunset Club, Morning Camps [aM), Teen Camps T .
Nature Exploration
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Observe, detect & uncover fabulous facts through experimentation & exploration. Stimulate your mind through crafts, stories, games & songs about the world we live in.
Around the World
[aM) GRADES 4-6
Learn about different countries, cultures, and customs from around the world.
Games, food and traditions are all what the week will be about.
Flag Football Camp [aM) GRADES 4-6
Join us for flag football skills. Work on fundamentals of the game and have a great time in this non-competitive environment. T
Cooking Camp
[aM) GRADES 7-12
Put your culinary skills to the test in this fun camp. You’ll learn to make everything from breakfast, to snack, to dinner, in this mouth watering camp.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Flag Football Camp
[aM) GRADES 4-6
Urban Adventures T
[aM) GRADES 1-3
[aM) GRADES 7-12
Join us for flag football skills. Work on fundamentals of the game and have a great time in this non-competitive environment.
Learn all about Hillsboro and the surrounding communities in this exciting camp. You may have lived here your whole life, but you have never seen Washington County quite like this before.
Awesome Art Camp [aM) GRADES 4-6
Put your creativity skills to the test! Learn about different techniques in a variety of art projects.
Week 3 june 29-july 2
Week 4 july 6-10
Iron Chef Camp
second-largest volcanic eruption in human history.
Hoops Camp
Hoops Camp
Join us for basketball skills. Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment!
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Put your culinary skills to the test. Healthy habits, nutrition, and cooking are all parts of this summer camp.
Music Makers
[aM) GRADES 1-3
From making your own instruments, to learning the foundations of music notation, this camp is a must for all music enthusiasts.
Ancient Eruptions [aM) GRADES 4-6
“Travel” to the Greek island of Thera to explore the site of the
[aM) GRADES 4-6
Join us for basketball skills. Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment! T
Video Game Camp
[aM) GRADES 7-12
Create your own video game and learn the art of computer coding all at the same time. At the end of the week you’ll be the creator of a one-of-a-kind video game.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Mad Science [aM) GRADES 1-3
Music Makers [aM) GRADES 4-6
From making your own instruments, to learning the foundations of music notation, this camp is a must for all music enthusiasts.
Awesome Arts [aM] GRADES 7-12 T
Put your creativity skills Fun science activities to the test! Learn about offered daily to teach different techniques in youth about the natural a variety of art projects. wonders of the world. Please bring one white shirt to this camp. iron Chef [aM) GRADES 4-6
Put your culinary skills to the test. Healthy habits, nutrition, and cooking are all parts of this summer camp.
awesome art camp: weeks 1, 2 & 4
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soccer camp: weeks 5 & 6
Week 5 july 13-17
Week 6 july 20-24
Engineering Camp
Soccer Camp
Soccer Camp
Put your problem-solving skills to the test as you learn to solve real world planning and building challenges.
Join us for summer soccer skills. Work on fundamentals of the game and have a great time in this non-competitive environment.
Join us for summer soccer skills. Work on fundamentals of the game and have a great time in this non-competitive environment.
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[aM) GRADES 1-3
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Paints & Prints [aM) GRADES 1-3
Brushes ready! Create a HUGE painting, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun!
Fashion Design Camp [aM) GRADES 4-6
Designers wanted! Take your creations from the drawing board to real-life, all while learning design principals and prepping for a fashion show.
[aM) GRADES 4-6
Delicious Desserts T
[aM) GRADES 7-12
Learn to make sweet treats your family and friends will love to eat! From mixing to decorating, this class is for the baker-to-be and the dessert lover alike.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Why Does It Do That?
rating, this class is for the baker-to-be and the dessert lover alike.
Explore the Titanic
[aM) GRADES 4-6
Join a team of scientists as they learn about and explore one of the most famous shipwrecks in history.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
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Fashion Design
Why does the moon camp have craters? How [aM) GRADES 7-12 does water stay in an upside down bucket? Designers wanted! Using the incredible Take your creations power of science we from the drawing board will reveal some of the to real-life, all while deepest mysteries of learning design the universe. principals and for a fashion Delicious Desserts prepping show. [aM) GRADES 4-6
Learn to make sweet treats your family and friends will love to eat! From mixing to deco-
Teen Leaders in Training summer institute The Inukai Club’s Teen Leaders in Training Program gives youth grades 7-12 a chance to participate in career development activities, discover the importance of community service, build customer service skills and have the opportunity to complete a Club apprenticeship.
Interested teens need to fill out an application and attend an program orientation and interview. More information is available by calling the Club at 503-640-4558 or emailing iteensupervisor@bgcportland.org. Space is limited.
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Week 7 july 27-31
Week 8 august 3-7
Fashion Design Camp
Paints & Prints
Craft-O-Rama
Designers wanted! Take your creations from the drawing board to real-life, all while learning design principals and prepping for a fashion show.
Brushes Ready! Create a HUGE painting, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun!
Get your creativity flowing! Glue & glitter, paste & paint, shred & sew to create fun and new crafts each day.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Sports Expo [aM) GRADES 1-3
Join us as we go over the basic skills and fundamentals of baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, and more.
Science: Icky Sticky Gooey [aM) GRADES 4-6
inukai family
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Open-minds are a must in this Gooey Camp! All that is messy and sticky will be part of this week. Make edible play dough, learn what makes “gack” real and much more!
ydp exploration camp: week 8
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[aM) GRADES 4-6
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[aM) GRADES 7-11
Learn how to be a Youth Development Professional through hands-on experience working with youth at Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland. Participants will get the opportunity to run camps for youth ages 6-12. This camp has limited availability.
[aM) GRADES 1-3
Science: Icky Sticky Gooey [aM) GRADES 1-3
Open-minds are a must in this Gooey Camp! All that is messy and sticky will be part of this week. Make edible play dough, learn what makes “gack” real and much more!
Arctic Adventure [aM) GRADES 4-6
Explore the wonderful marine mammals that live in the artic. From polar bears to beluga whales, this camp is going to be a real adventure !
Dodgeball Extravaganza [aM) GRADES 4-6
Learn the 4 D’s of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip and dive. Sting-free balls keep it safe and fun. Explore different versions of the game. T
fundraising
[aM) GRADES 7-12
Work together with other Boys & Girls Clubs. Raise money for a good cause and have an awesome time at the end of week celebration!
MAD SCIENTISTS: WEEKs 4 & 9
friday fundays! Each Friday, the Inukai Club offers extra fun activities or field trips! These are free of charge with enrollment in a camp session. Inquire at the Inukai Club for more details.
Week 9 August 10-14
Week 10 August 17-21
Cooking - Delicious Desserts
Dodgeball Extravaganza
[aM] GRADES 1-3
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Learn about the history of the Olympics and become an Olympian by competing in various events. Medal ceremony at the end of the week!
Mad Scientists [aM] GRADES 4-6
Each day, learn about a famous artist of the
Video Game Creator Camp [aM] GRADES 4-6
Create your own video game and learn the art of computer coding all at the same time. At the end of the week you’ll be the creator of a oneof-a-kind video game. T
College Camp
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Each day this camp will meet with other Boys & Girls Clubs and travel to colleges across Oregon and Washington. Campers will get to see what college is really like, and get a better idea of where they want to go after high school.
[aM] GRADES 1-2
Learn the 4 D’s of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip and dive. Sting-free balls keep it safe and fun. Explore different versions of the game.
Paints & Prints
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Brushes Ready! Create a HUGE painting, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun!
Nature Exploration [aM] GRADES 4-6
Observe, detect & uncover fabulous facts through experimentation & exploration. Stimulate your mind through crafts, stories, games & songs.
Super Snacks [aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn to make fun, healthy and easy snacks that your whole family will enjoy. You’ll also learn the art of making great appetizers and hors d’oeuvres.
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[aM] GRADES 7-12
Get together with all the friends you made this summer for even more awesome fun! Make some lasting memories of your best summer ever!
inukai family Boys & girls club
Indulge your sweet tooth in this yummy camp as you learn the art & science of how to create your favorite desserts and sweet treats. From mixing to decorating, this class is for the baker-to-be and the dessert lover alike! The Olympics
past and recreate their masterpieces making them your own!
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Camp Hours:
Morning: 9 am -1 pm Afternoon: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Camp Price:
Morning: $70 per week Afternoon: $60 per week Bundle: $110 for AM & PM
Club hours
Sunrise Club: 7:00-9:00 am Member Hours: 12:00 -5:30 pm Sunset Club: 5:30-6:00 pm
jack, will & rob club 2033 NE Ione St • Camas, WA • (360)-817-9966
THIS SITE FEATURES:
club Price:
Drop-in Program, Sunrise Club, Sunset Club, Morning Camps [aM], Afternoon Camps [pM], Teen Camps T .
Sunrise: $20 per week Member Hours: Free (w/membership) Sunset: $5 per week
Week 1 june 16-19 Candle-Making
Jack, will & Rob
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[aM] ALL AGES
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Learn how to make candles! Use different techniques and materials to make candles of different shapes, colors,and scents!
Cooking 101: Kitchen Basics [aM] GRADES 1-3
Learn the basics of kitchen safety, measurement, temperature, flavors and recipes in this fun and tasty camp!
Park Hoppers [aM] GRADES 1-3
Explore different parks around Camas and play several large group games!
Track & Field
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[aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn how to long jump, throw the shotput, pass the baton and beat your personal record in running events. Get ready for the Friday Field Day games!
Learn basic primitive survival skills and how to survive without electricity, running water, the local grocery store and even your cell phone!
Super Science Explorers
Artist Impersonations
[aM] GRADES 4-6
[PM] ALL AGES
Discover a world of possibilities while conducting experiments in physics, chemistry, astronomy, biology and botany in this enriching and engaging camp.
Learn from the masters by pretending to be them! Copy techniques and master works from history’s most famous artists.
Field Trips
[PM] GRADES 1-3
Go on a new adventure each day! Visit kid-friendly sites and explore with your fellow campers.
friday fundays! Each Friday, the JWR Club offers extra fun activities or field trips! Week 1 Scavenger Hunt Week 2 Field Day Week 3 CLOSED 7/3 Week 4 Pirate Day Week 5 Flash Back Friday Dance Week 6 Movie Day Week 7 Globe Trekkers Week 8 Water Play Week 9 Talent Show Week 10 Carnival Contact us for more information.
Week 2 june 22-26
Week 3 june 29-july 2
Clay Creations: Ceramics
Gardening
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Create amazing projects using the methods of coil building, slab building and pottery wheel. You’ll have awesome souvenirs to dry out, fire in the kiln, glaze and take home.
Weird & Wacky World of Science [aM] GRADES 1-3
Channel your inner mad scientist while conducting zany experiments and learning weird science!
Soccer
[aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
Improve you soccer skills with drills, skills challenges and soccer scrimmages.
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Parents like to sleep in on the weekends? Never be stuck with boring old cereal again! Learn how to make breakfast favorites for yourself and your whole family. T
DIY Days
[aM] GRADES 7-12
This camp will teach you how to design and create your own stuff, from small furniture to artful sculptures and even one of a kind fashions. Who needs the mall when you can do-it-yourself?
DIY Jewelry [PM] ALL AGES
Learn to use the tools of the trade to create your own unique pieces each day.
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Minecraft Mania!
Explore the wilderness of Lacamas Lake and other trails in the area. Learn about the environment and trail safety.
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
[PM] GRADES 1-3
[aM] ALL AGES
Tend to our garden, plant potted seedlings, make birdhouses, learn how to compost and more in this fun and educational camp.
Edible Art
[aM] ALL AGES
Play with your food this week while creating masterpieces from edible materials.
Cooking: Snack Essentials [aM] GRADES 1-3
SNACK ATTACK! Get inventive in this camp that aims to knock out those in between mealtime hunger monsters. Sports Explorers [aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn the basic rules and concepts of several popular sports and some lesser known but super fun sports as well!
Rockets & Catapults
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn about things that fling, fly, soar and glide. Make stomp rockets, paper gliders, trebuchets and even conduct helium experiments! T
App Inventor
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Use web-based software to create your own Android application to use and share with your friends.
Star Performers [PM] ALL AGES
Bring your unique skills to this weeklong workshop that culminates in a performance showcase starring you!
Lego Engineering [PM] GRADES 4-6
Explore fundamental principles of physics and engineering.
bring your lunch and snack! Please pack a lunch and afternoon snack for your child each day. Lunch is from 12:00-1:00. Afternoon snack is at 3:30pm. Please do not send any glass containers, items that need to be refrigerated or heated.
Jack, will & Rob Boys & girls club
Nature Hiking
Cooking: Breakfast Basics
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Week 4 july 6-10
Week 5 july 13-17
Geology of the Dinosaurs
Painting and Murals
Upcycled Art
Take a trip back in time to learn about these fascinating creatures, their environments, and how the times have changed. Have a dinotastic time exploring this time-period through art, science, and hands-on exploration!
Get your brushes ready! Explore basic painting techniques as you create your own masterpieces each day, all while working together to create a new mural on the wall in Will’s Studio!
Park Hoppers
[aM] GRADES 7-12
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Special FX Camp
The Camas area is full of parks to explore! This small group camp will visit hidden gems & Camas favorites.
Basketball
Robotics
Enhance your shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Do you like to build things? Are you fascinated by machines and how they work? Explore the emerging field of robotics in this camp with special mentors from the Liberty Middle School robotics team!
[aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
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Ever wonder how the movie industry magic works? Come learn the secrets to special effects makeup and techniques in this super cool camp.
[aM] GRADES 1-3
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[aM] GRADES 4-6
[pM] GRADES 1-3
Cooking: Vegetarian Cuisine Photography [aM] GRADES 4-6
[pM] GRADES 4-6
Forget Meatless Mondays, in this camp, we’ll be meatless every day! Learn how veggies can taste just as good if not better, when you learn how to prepare them correctly!
Learn the skills needed to take great photos. Master composition, lighting, focus and cropping along with basic digital editing and printing techniques.
[aM] ALL AGES
From trash to treasure, turn something old into something new. Make crafts and sculptures from everyday objects. A Bug’s Life [aM] GRADES 1-3
Learn about our creepy crawly insect friends in this science camp. Have a blast looking at the world from a bug’s point of view and enjoy hands on learning through discovery, art projects, and many other exciting activities!
Cooking: Adventurous Tastes [aM] GRADES 1-3
Do you know what a dragon fruit is? Try something NEW! Learn about new foods and prepare exotic dishes to share with your friends.
Biking
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Go on fun adventures around Camas and learn about bike safety. (Please bring bicycle and helmet).
Flag Football
[aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. This camp is for all skill levels. We will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game while competing with each other. T
Picture This!
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Film has come a long way since we first created it in the 1800s. From black and white to color, from silence to sound; we will learn about the road film has traveled and finish up with a movie field trip!
Comics & Cartoons
[PM] GRADES 4-6
Have you ever wanted to draw your own cartoon character? Discover the techniques to draw, write and develop your own original comic book and cartoon all while learning about famous comic and cartoon characters!
Field Trips
[PM] GRADES 4-6
Go on a new adventure each day! Visit kid-friendly sites and explore with your fellow campers.
comics & cartoons: WEEK 5
Week 6 july 20-24 Printmaking & Collages [aM] ALL AGES
Movie Makers [aM] GRADES 1-3
Lights! Camera! Action! Write, direct, and star in your own short film in this hands on digital camp.
Animal Planet [aM] GRADES 1-3
Learn about all different kinds of animals and
Boys fitness [aM] GRADES 1-3 [aM] GRADES 4-6
Stay active & healthy while learning how to push yourself physically. Beat your own time on the obstacle run and help your team comlete fitness challenges.
Cooking: Delicious Desserts [aM] GRADES 4-6
Indulge your sweet tooth in this yummy camp as you learn the art & science of how
to create your favorite desserts and sweet treats. From mixing to decorating, this class is for the baker-to-be and the dessert lover alike! T
Sports Nation
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Together we will learn basketball, football, soccer, and volleyball skills with our local college teams. Wrap up the week with a dodgeball match against another Boys & Girls Club.
Girls Fitness [PM] GRADES 1-3 [PM] GRADES 4-6
Girl power! Make healthy snacks and stay active with yoga, fitness camp, Zumba & more. Join this camp and learn ways to have fun and healthy all at the same time.
Minecraft Mania! [PM] GRADES 4-6
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
Jack, will & Rob Boys & girls club
Learn basic printmaking techniques and cut, glue and paste materials to make creative collages.
their habitats. We will also have a very special animal visit!
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dramaworks: WEEK 9
Week 7 july 27-31
Week 8 august 3-7
Forts & Mazes
Nature Art
[aM] ALL AGES
Discover how forts and mazes played a part throughout history, and helped shape culture today. Explore the architecture of fort and mazes and use your imagination to design your own creations!
Natural Phenomenon
Jack, will & Rob Boys & girls club
[aM] GRADES 1-3
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Clay Creations: Pottery [aM] GRADES 4-6
Create amazing projects using the methods of coil building, slab building and pottery wheel. You’ll have awesome souvenirs to dry out, fire in the kiln, glaze and take home. T
Adventure Time
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn about mother nature’s wild side! Explore the science behind volcanos, tornadoes, gravity, earthquakes, solar flares, and more in this exciting, explosive camp!
Adventurers are out there! Enjoy a breath of fresh air while learning about local ecology and some basic outdoor skills during this hiking exploration camp.
Cooking: Around the World
Zines & Scrapbooking
[aM] GRADES 1-3
[PM] ALL AGES
Go an adventure in global cuisine with this tasty camp. Try your hand in preparing different dishes from a different country each day.
Express yourself! Learn classic scrapbooking and layout tools to create booklets filled with original writing, photos, and graphic art.
Stick & Racket Sports
[PM] GRADES 4-6
[AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Explore the sports of tennis, badminton, lacrosse, field hockey and pickle ball in this active camp.
Survival Skills What does it take to survive in the wilderness? Are you prepared? Discover key facts about our northwest region and learn important basic survival tips that could help out in a pinch!
[aM] ALL AGES
This camp takes members outside to create art with the nature around them! Create beautiful art with leaves, sticks, and rocks. Gather your own supplies and turn nature into art.
taste good? Make all of your favorite foods with a healthy spin! We’ll challenge you this week to come up with healthy versions of even the junkiest of foods! Try healthy chocolate brownies and smoothies that pack a nutrious punch! T
Coding Crew
Under the Sea
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn about the oceans of the world and the plants and wildlife that inhabit them. Lego Architecture
Have you ever wondered how Facebook got its start? Harness your inner Zuckerberg and learn how to build a website in this summer’s Coding Crew.
[aM] GRADES 1-3
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Are you up for a Lego Challenge? Use teamwork and your own engineering talent to construct towers, bridges and super structures.
Volleyball
[AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Bump, Set, Spike! This camp will help you enhance your volleyball skills and learn new techniques.
Cooking: Healthy Junk Food [aM] GRADES 4-6
Who says you can’t make healthy food
Field Trips
[PM] GRADES 1-3
Go on a new adventure each day! Visit kid-friendly sites and explore with your fellow campers.
Fairytales, Folklores & Myths
[PM] GRADES 4-6
Dive into a world of historical imagination exploring stories of strange customs, exotic creatures and larger than life characters. Decide for yourself what is truly fact or fiction!
Week 9 august 10-14
Week 10 august 17-21
Cooking: No Bake Treats
Gardening
[aM] GRADES 1-3
No oven? No problem! From cookies to parfaits, we’ll explore recipes that are easy and delicious.
Farm Tours
[AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit a different area farm each day. Explore the farming lifestyle and experience picking your own fresh fruit and veggies.
Dramaworks [AM] ALL AGES
Be a star and tap into your inner actor while working your way to a performance at the end of the week.
Team Challenges [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Video Game Design [AM] GRADES 4-6
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College Visits
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Join teens from other area clubs as we explore what awaits us in life after high school. Tour campuses, talk to students and explore programs of study.
Nature Hiking [pM] GRADES 4-6
Explore the wilderness of Lacamas Lake and other trails in the area. Learn about the environment and trail safety.
DIY Clothes & Accessories [PM] GRADES 4-6
Who needs the mall when you can make your very own clothes and accessories? Make your design ideas come to life by using various materials and techniques to create one-of-a-kind clothing and accessories for you and your friends!
Robotics
[aM] ALL AGES
[AM] GRADES 4-6
Tend to our garden, plant potted seedlings, make birdhouses, learn how to compost and more in this fun and educational camp.
Do you like to build things? Are you fascinated by machines and how they work? Explore the emerging field of robotics in this camp with special mentors from the Liberty Middle School robotics team!
farm tours
[AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit a different area farm each day. Explore the farming lifestyle and experience picking your own fresh fruit and veggies.
Craft-O-Rama [AM] ALL AGES
Get your creativity flowing! Glue & glitter, paste & paint, shred & sew to create fun and new crafts each day.
Global Explorers [AM] GRADES 1-3
Take a trip around the world in five days! Explorers will learn about a different country,or world region each day! Have a blast discovering these new places through games, art, music, food, and cultural traditions.
You be the game maker! Learn how to use
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[aM] GRADES 7-12
Compete against teams from other Boys & Girls Clubs in an area-wide, week long, scavenger hunt. The ultimate summer challenge, this adventure camp has a big reward for the team who finds the treasure!
Clay Creations: Claymation [PM] GRADES 4-6
With modeling clay and a camera you will become an animator! Work with a group to create a film.
Minecraft Challenge! [PM] ALL AGES
Are you up for the ultimate challenge?This blended online and live-action challenge camp will test your skills in this popular game!
Teen Leaders in Training summer institute The Jack, Will & Rob Club’s Teen Leaders in Training gives youth ages 13-18 a chance to participate in career development activities, discover the importance of community service, build customer service skills and have the opportunity to complete a Club apprenticeship.
Interested teens need to fill out an application and attend an program orientation and interview. More information is available by calling the Club at 360-817-9966 or emailing abarnes@bgcportland.org. Space is limited.
Jack, will & Rob Boys & girls club
Hone your collaboration skills this week when you get together with your team and work through a series of mental and physical challenges.
software to build simple interactive computer games and puzzles. At the end of the week you’ll be the creator of a one-of-a-kind video game.
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Camp Hours:
Morning: 9 am -12:00 pm Afternoon: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
Camp Price:
Meyer memorial cLUB
Morning: $70 per session Afternoon: $60 per session Bundle: $110 for AM & PM
7119 SE Milwaukie Ave • Portland, OR • (503)-238-6868
Club hours:
Sunrise Club: 7:30-9:00 am Member Hours: 12:00 -5:30 pm Sunset Club: 5:30-6:00 pm
THIS SITE FEATURES:
club price:
Drop-in Programs, Sunrise Club, Sunset Club, Morning Camps [aM], Afternoon Camps [pM], Teen Camps T .
Sunrise: $20 per week Member Hours: Free (w/membership) Sunset: $5 per week
Week 1 june 15-19 6 & 7 Superheros
Nature Art
[aM] GRADES 2-3
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Calling all super six and seven year olds! Get your summer off to a great start in a camp designed just for our youngest heros.
This camp takes members outside to create art with the nature around them! Create beautiful art with leaves, sticks, and rocks. Gather your own supplies and turn nature into art. Will go off site.
What does it take to survive in the wilderness? Are you prepared? Discover key facts about our northwest region and learn important basic survival tips that could help out in a pinch!
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Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 2-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
Extreme Team Challenge
[aM] GRADES 3-6
Rockets & Catapults
Outdoor skills
Learn outdoor skills and put them to good use while hiking Oaks Bottom Park!
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Create your team mascot and banner and then compete to win in crazy sports challenges and games!
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn about things that fling, fly, soar and glide. Make stomp rockets, paper gliders, trebuchets and even conduct helium experiments!
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Survival Skills
Splash!
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Prepare to get wet! Explore fountains, splash pads and water features and play water games. Will go off site.
Viva! Mexican Food & Culture [pM] GRADES 1-6
Learn about Mexico and enjoy some delicious Mexican foods. Learn about empanadas and papel picado.
Digital Arts
[PM] GRADES 3-6
Learn the basics of photo manipulation and creating graphics.
Cycle Sellwood [pM] GRADES 3-6
Learn bike safety and ride the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood with staff! Members must already have bike basics down to join this camp.
Summer Open House and BBQ! May 28th, 4:30-6:30 Club Tour 4:30-5:00pm BBQ 5:00-6:00pm Parent Info Meeting 6:00-6:30pm
Week 2 june 22-26 Animal Planet [aM] GRADES 1-3
Learn about amazing animals and see them up close with a visit from the Zoo ZAP team.
Basketball
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Enhance your shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Gardening
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Calling all green thumbs! Learn about plants, help care for our garden plot and sprout some seedlings to take home!
Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
[aM] GRADES 3-6 [pM] GRADES 7+
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
Junior Coaches [aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn how to be a leader and coach on and off the playground
Paints & Prints [AM] GRADES 4-6
Brushes ready!! Create a HUGE painting, mix up homemade paints, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun! T
Cooking
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn how to make snacks, entrees and compete in the first annual Teflon Chef Competition.
Swimming
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
PDX Outdoors [pM] GRADES 1-6
Explore Portland metro. Hike at Tryon creek, visit the Hoyt Arboretum and more!
Girls Fitness [pM] GRADES 3-6
Girl power! Make healthy snacks and stay active with yoga, fitness camp, Zumba & more. Join this camp and learn ways to have fun and healthy all at the same time.
Craft-O-Rama [AM] GRADES 1-3
Get your creativity flowing! Glue & glitter, paste & paint, shred & sew to create fun and new crafts each day.
Field Trips
[PM] GRADES 1-6
Go on a new adventure each day! Visit kid-friendly sites and explore with your fellow campers.
Cooking 101: Kitchen Basics [AM] GRADES 1-6
Learn the basics of kitchen safety, measurement, temperature, flavors and recipes in this fun and tasty camp! Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
Heros & Villans, Monsters & Myths [AM] GRADES 4-6
Explore the world of comics, anime, mythology and fantasy. Create original characters and artwork.
Kid Wind
[AM] GRADES 4-6
Are you a future engineer? Are you interested in helping the planet? Learn about wind
energy and compete to create your own wind turbines. T
App Inventor
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn how apps and computer games are created and make you own. T
Art Portfolios
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Chose your medium, perfect your skills and find your artistic voice.
Masterpiece Artists
[PM] GRADES 1-6
Make fine art like the masters! Learn about history’s most famous artists and create work inspired by them.
Swimming
[PM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
School Yard Games
[PM] GRADES 1-6
Kickball, Wall Ball and Four Square! Develop new skills and become the King or Queen of recess! Digital Arts [pM] GRADES 3-6
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Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week! Minecraft Mania!
from the experts! Practice playing, leading and teaching indoor/outdoor games and sports.
Week 3 june 29-july 2
Learn the basics of photo manipulation and creating graphics.
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weird & wacky world of science: WEEK 4
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Weird & Wacky World of Science
Adventure Camp
[aM] GRADES 1-3
[AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Experiments that bubble, pop, fizz and even explode! Discover things about science you never could’ve dreamed of in this crazy, fun experiment-filled week.
Cooking: Breakfast
Clay Creations: Claymation
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
French Toast, omelets and plenty of bacon. Wipe the drool off your face and sign up for a weeks’ worth of the best meal of the day.
With modeling clay and a camera you will become an animator! Work with a group to create a film.
Soccer
Nature Art
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
Gather your art supplies from the great outdoors. Explore, hike and create amazing art.
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Pioneer Life
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Learn what life was like in the days of Laura Ingalls Wilder. Make your own bread and butter. Craft your own candles and learn homestead skills.
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Junior Coaches [aM] GRADES 4-6
Learn how to be a leader and coach on and off the playground from the experts! Practice playing, leading and teaching indoor/outdoor games and sports.
[aM] GRADES 7+
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The Game of Life
Everything from choosing the right career to laundry to budgets. Learn the skills you will need for life beyond your parents house.
Swimming
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
[pM] GRADES 3-6
Edible Art
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Art you can eat! Play with your food this week while creating masterpieces from edible materials.
Farms: The inner workings [pM] GRADES 1-6
Visit a working farm, pick fresh berries and take a trip to a Farmer’s Market!
Week 5 july 13-17 Cooking: Breakfast Basics
Adventure Camp
Parents like to sleep in on the weekends? Never be stuck with boring old cereal again! Learn how to make breakfast favorites for yourself and your whole family.
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Floor Hockey [aM] GRADES 1-6
Learn to shoot, pass and score like the Winterhawks! Learn rules and mechanics of this fast paced game without the skates, but with the FUN.
Dramaworks [aM] GRADES 1-6
Be a star and tap into your inner actor while working your way to a performance at the end of the week.
[AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Paints & Prints
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Films
[aM] GRADES 7-12
By Grabthar’s hammer… what a week. Laugh with Galaxy Quest, hold back tears with Cast Away and figure out what is going on in Inception while learning basic film theory.
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[aM] GRADES 3-6
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Brushes ready!! Create a HUGE painting, mix up homemade paints, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun!
Learn skills and tricks for navigating, exploring and surviving Portland.
Micro World [aM] GRADES 4-6
Explore the world of microorganisms. Grow mold and bacteria, conduct yeast experiments and use microscopes to view creatures invisible to the naked eye.
Each Friday, the Meyer Club offers extra fun activities or field trips! These are free of charge with enrollment in a camp session. Week 1 Movie at the Moreland Theater Week 2 Cosmic Space Party Week 3 7/2- Meyer Club “County Fair” Week 4 Lego Party Week 5 Halloween in July Week 6 Red Carpet Event Party Week 7 Movie at the Moreland Theater Week 8 Superhero Party Week 9 August 14- Water Party Week 10 Oaks Park Rides! See parent handbook for more information. Handbooks will be available at the front desk of the Meyer Club.
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety. Off Site at pool.
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Portland is full of parks to explore! This small group camp will visit hidden gems & PDX favorites. Playgrounds, Fields, and Fountains Galore!
Funky Fashions [pM] GRADES 1-6
Tie dye clothing, make plastic shrink pendants and more. End the week with a crazy fashion show!
Video Game Design [pM] GRADES 3-6
You be the game maker! Learn how to use software to build simple interactive computer games and puzzles. At the end of the week you’ll be the creator of a one-of-a-kind video game.
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Swimming
Park Hoppers
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Week 6 july 20-24
Week 7 july 27-31
Lego Architecture
Art Concoctions
Minecraft Mania! Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
[AM] GRADES 7-12
Are you up for a Lego Challenge? Use teamwork and your own engineering talent to construct towers, bridges and super structures.
Are you the master of kickball? Wanna try your hand at street hockey or touch rugby? This camp will cover sports of all sorts.
Art recipes that squish and slime. Create your own paint, silly putty, playdough and more.
Mini Golf
Prehistoric Predators
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Make your own mini golf courses and puttputt challenges. Visit a real mini golf course on the final day! Goes off site to mini golf on Friday.
Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
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Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
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[AM] GRADES 1-6
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Basketball
[AM] GRADES 4-6
Enhance your shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Super Sculpture [aM] GRADES 4-6
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Movie Making
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn how films are made and make your own chase scene and a 20 second short film.
[pM] GRADES 1-3
Learn all about dinosaurs and fascinating prehistoric creatures. Hands on projects will make the jurassic world come alive!
Splash!
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Prepare to get wet! Explore fountains, splash pads and water features and play water games.
Swimming
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
Grossed Out! [pM] GRADES 1-6
Everything icky, stinky and sticky! Guess gooey mystery items, learn disgusting facts and find out the science behind them.
Movie Maker [pM] GRADES 3-6
Lights! Camera! Action! Write, direct, and star in your own short film in this hands on digital camp.
[aM] GRADES 1-3
Never Bored Make a game from anything. Paper football, Cats-cradle, mini pool and mini foos ball‌ with these tiny games and more you will ALWAYS have something to do.
Sports: Dodgeball Extravaganza
[aM] GRADES 3-6
Science: Human Body [aM] GRADES 4-6
The human body is amazing! Extract DNA, view cells with a microscope and learn about organs, cells and body systems with hands-on activities. T
Geek Out
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Learn the 4 D’s of dodgeball: dodge, duck, dip and dive. Sting-free balls keep it safe and fun. Explore diffirent versions of the game.
Anime, Dr. Who, Magic the Gathering and more. This camp will let you get your geek on.
Cooking: Healthy Junk Food
[aM] GRADES 7-12
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Make all of your favorite foods with a healthy spin! Try healthy chocolate brownies and smoothies that pack a nutrious punch!
Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
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See the natural wonders of the Portland area. Visit Tryon Creek, the Columbia gorge and more.
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Week 7 cont. Week 8 august 3-7 Swimming
Geology ROCKS!
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
Explode volcanoes, grow your own crystals and delve deep into the layers of the earth. Get down and dirty digging for jewels and identifying minerals and materials.
[pM] GRADES 1-6
PDX Outdoors [pM] GRADES 1-6
Yarn, Fiber and Fabric [pM] GRADES 1-6
Create weavings, fabric collages, felt creations and more as you explore fabrics & fibers.
Russian Food & Culture [AM] GRADES 1-6
Learn about Russia while making blini, pirozhki, traditional art and more!
Building & Construction [AM] GRADES 1-6
Calling all future engineers! Build bridges, structures and more!
Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, ex-
other Boys & Girls Clubs. Raise money for a good cause and have an awesome time at the end of the week celebration.
Craft-O-Rama
Swimming
Get your creativity flowing! Glue & glitter, paste & paint, shred & sew to create fun and new crafts each day.
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Soccer
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo! T
DIY
[AM] GRADES 7-12
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FUNdraising
[AM] GRADES 7-12
Work together with
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Europe in five days [PM] GRADES 1-6
Explore the UK, France, Germany and other Europian countries. Learn about their food and culture.
Clay Creations: Claymation [pM] GRADES 3-6
With modeling clay and a camera you will become an animator! Work with a group to create a film.
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Explore Portland metro. Hike at Tryon creek, visit the Hoyt Arboretum and more!
[AM] GRADES 1-3
ercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
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bring your lunch & snack!
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Please pack a lunch and afternoon snack for your child each day. Lunch is from 12:001:00. Afternoon snack is at 3:30pm. Please do not send any glass containers, items that need to be refrigerated or heated.
Week 9 August 10-14 Super Sculpture [aM] GRADES 1-3
Construct creative 3-dimensional art. Use clay, wood, found objects and more!
Cooking- Delicious Desserts
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Indulge your sweet tooth in this yummy camp as you learn the art & science of how to create your favorite desserts and sweet treats. From mixing to decorating, this class is for the baker-to-be and the dessert lover alike!
Flag Football
Adventure Camp [AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
Science Fiction [aM] GRADES 3-6
Time machines, time lords, aliens and outer space. Explore the world of science fiction and create your own original stories.
Natural Phenomenon
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. This camp is for all skill levels. We will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game while competing with each other.
Learn about mother nature’s wild side! Explore the science behind volcanos, tornadoes, gravity, earthquakes, solar flares, and more in this exciting, explosive camp!
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College Camp
[aM] GRADES 7-12
Swimming
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Each day this camp will meet with other Boys & Girls Clubs and travel to colleges across Oregon and Washington. Campers will get to see what college is really like, and get a better idea of where they want to go after high school.
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim! Members must demonstrate basic pool safety.
Drama: Creating a Character
Learn bike safety and ride the Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood with staff! Members must already have bike basics down to join this camp.
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[aM] GRADES 7-12
If the world is a stage then what is your role going to be? Explore improv, role playing games and drama while you flex your creative side.
Dramaworks [pM] GRADES 1-6
Be a star and tap into your inner actor while working your way to a performance at the end of the week.
Cycle Sellwood [pM] GRADES 3-6
Video Game Design [pM] GRADES 3-6
You be the game maker! Learn how to use software to build simple interactive computer games and puzzles. At the end of the week you’ll be the creator of a one-of-a-kind video game.
Week 10 August 17-21 Ocean Explorers
Sports Explorers
Dive into the depths of the majestic oceans. From sharks to jelly fish, this camp explores the amazing wonders of the deep blue sea.
Learn the basic rules and concepts of several popular sports and some lesser known but super fun sports as well!
Lego Architecture
Adventure Camp
[AM] GRADES 1-3
[AM] GRADES 1-6
Are you up for a Lego Challenge? Use teamwork and your own engineering talent to construct towers, bridges and super structures.
Puppet Making [AM] GRADES 1-6
Create your own puppet characters and watch them come to life in your own puppet performances.
[AM] GRADES 1-6
[AM] GRADES 1-3 [AM] GRADES 4-6
Visit parks, play traditional & new games, exercise your team skills, explore Oaks Bottom, go on scavenger hunts, learn about the great outdoors and have fun. New fun each week!
Minecraft Mania! [aM] GRADES 3-6
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and
create in teams and individual quests.
Japanese Art & Culture [AM] GRADES 4-6
Origami to anime. Learn about both traditional and pop Japanese arts and culture.
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area and into the great unknown of Vancouver and Camas as we join with the JWR Club in the great Metro Treasure Hunt!
Yoga & Zumba [pM] GRADES 1-6
Have fun and get active. Learn basic yoga and zumba skills.
Park Hoppers
[aM] GRADES 7-12
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Learn the basics of debate, conflict resolution and persuasive speaking. Know where you stand and be able to convince others to agree!
Portland is full of parks to explore! This small group camp will visit hidden gems & PDX favorites. Playgrounds, Fields, and Fountains Galore!
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[aM] GRADES 7-12
Work together in scavenger hunts across the Portland metro
[pM] GRADES 1-6
Splash & Swim! This small group camp walks to the Sellwood pool for supervised fun during open swim!
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Camp Hours
Thanks to our Legacy Partner, regence blue cross/blue shield
Morning: 9:00 am -1:00 pm
Camp Price
$50 per session
Club hours
Member Hours:12:00 -5:30 pm
regence cLUB 4430 N. Trenton St. • Portland, OR • (503)-853-8678
Club price
Member Hours: Free (w/membership)
THIS SITE FEATURES:
Drop-in Program, Free Lunch, Morning Camps [aM].
Week 1 june 15-19 Paints & Prints [aM] ALL AGES
Brushes ready!! Create a HUGE painting, mix up homemade paints, learn about printmaking and have tons of colorful fun!
Sports Explorers [aM] ALL AGES
Regence
Boys & girls club
Learn the basic rules and concepts of several popular sports and some lesser known but super fun sports as well!
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Week 2 june 22-26 Forts & Mazes [aM] ALL AGES
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Discover how forts and mazes played a part throughout history, and helped shape culture today. Explore the architecture of fort and mazes and use your imagination to design your own creations!
Space Invaders [aM] ALL AGES
Have a BLAST traveling through space! From the stars & planets to the clouds that float above. Gear up for life in zero G by learning, training, and experimenting with all things in outer space.
Week 3 June 29-July 2
Week 4 july 6-10
Football Skills
Famous inventors
This camp is designed for our younger football lovers to build their skills through fun drills, relays, & games.
Each day, explore the minds of famous scientists & Inventors to recreate some cool contraptions and create your own invention!
Masterpiece Artists
Football Skills
[aM] GRADES 1-3
[aM] ALL AGES
Make fine art like the masters! Learn about history’s most famous artists and create work inspired by them.
[aM] ALL AGES
[aM] GRADES 4-6
This camp is designed for our older football lovers to build their skills through fun drills, relays, & games.
Week 5 july 13-17
Week 6 july 20-24
Drama: Improv
Icky Sticky Gooey
Come play fun Improv games to build your self-confidence and get your chance to shine as an actor & perform for an audience.
Open-minds are a must in this Gooey Camp! All that is messy and sticky will be part of this week. Make edible play dough, learn what makes “gack” real and much more!
[aM] ALL AGES
SURVIVOR
[aM] ALL AGES
Lego Architecture
[aM] ALL AGES
Do you have what it takes to master the hardest obstacle courses, and race other camp members in fast-paced relays? Can you last til the end to be a SURVIVOR?
Each Friday we will offer Friday Fun Day activities or fieldtrips! Week 1 Summer Kick off Karaoke! Week 2 Space Race: Galactic Adventures Week 3 CLOSED 4/3 Week 4 Regence Olympics Water Week 5 Park/Slip n’ Slide Week 6 Around the World Day Week 7 Jumbo Board Games Week 8 Minute 2 Win It Challenge Week 9 Regence Got Talent Week 10 Summer’s End Dance Party
Are you up for a Lego Challenge? Use teamwork and your own engineering talent to construct towers, bridges and super structures.
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friday fundays!
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Week 7 july 27-31
Week 8 august 3-7
Nature Art
Animal Planet
This camp takes members outside to create art with the nature around them! Create beautiful art with leaves, sticks, and rocks, gather your own supplies and turn nature into art.
Come explore animals of the wild and tame! We’ll ventrue into the safari, rain forest, desert and many other environments! Oregon Zoo ZAP will visit Friday.
[aM] ALL AGES
Soccer skills [aM] GRADES 1-3
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
[aM] GRADES 4-6
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
Week 10 August 17-21
Comics & Cartoons
Field Sports & Table-Top Games
Have you ever wanted to draw your own cartoon character? Learn the techniques to draw, write and develop your own original comic book and cartoon. Learn about famous comic and cartoon characters while you create your own!
Camp members will explore many fun sports and games both outside and inside. Learn what else you can play in the grass other than tag and on a pool table other than regular pool!
Park Hoppers [aM] ALL AGES
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Soccer skills
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This camp will take members off-site to explore parks of their community and the larger Portland area! Playgrounds, Fields, and Fountains Galore!
[aM] ALL AGES
Geology ROCKS! [aM] ALL AGES
Explode volcanoes, grow your own crystals and delve deep into the layers of the earth. Get down and dirty digging for jewels and identifying minerals and materials.
mark your calendar! August 4th is National Night Out!
did you know?
Columbia Pool Swim Trips!
The Regence Club is the newest Club site in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland Metro, opening in 2007.
Every Wednesday Leave Club at 12:30 pm Return at 3:30 pm $3 per member
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Camp Hours:
Morning: 9:00 am -12:00 pm Afternoon: 1:00 pm- 3:30 pm
Camp Price:
Morning: $50 per session
Club hours
Sunrise Club: 7:30 am -9:00 am Member Hours: 12:00 -5:30 pm Sunset Club: 5:30 pm-6:00 pm
wattles Club
9330 SE Harold St. • Portland, OR • (503) 775-1549
club price:
Sunrise Club: $20 per week Member Hours: Free (w/membership) Sunset Club: $5 per week
Week 2 june 22-26
Soccer
Flag Football
Forts & Mazes
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. This camp is for all skill levels. We will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game while competing with each other.
Discover how forts and mazes played a part throughout history, and helped shape culture today. Explore the architecture of fort and mazes and use your imagination to design your own creations!
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
Minecraft Mania! [aM] GRADES 1-6
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Drop-in Program, Free Lunch, Sunrise Club (includes breakfast), Sunset Club, Morning Camps [aM].
Week 1 june 15-19 [aM] GRADES 1-6
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THIS SITE FEATURES:
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
Skittles Drama [aM] GRADES 1-6
Are you able to put together a skit on the spot? Each day we will pick a topic and create drama skits to perform!
Superheroes & Villains [aM] GRADES 1-6
If you had a superpower, what would it be? Join your fellow masked marvels in this camp for a week of fun through creative activities and comic creations
Weird & Wacky World of Science [aM] GRADES 1-6
Experiments that bubble, pop, fizz and even explode! Discover things about science you never could’ve dreamed of in this crazy, fun experiment-filled week.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Party Planners
Gardening
Get together and plan the Friday Funday! Learn how to plan, decorate, design, and put together an awesome party!
Calling all green thumbs! Learn about plants, help care for our garden plot and sprout some seedlings to take home!
Dramaworks [aM] GRADES 1-6
Be a star and tap into your inner actor while working your way to a performance at the end of the week
Week 3 june 29-july 2
Week 4 july 6-10
Clay creations: Ceramics
Table Top Games
Basketball
Mad Science
Come one, come all as we expand our experiences with different styles of card, board, and group games!
Enhance your shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Sparkly explosions, balloon blow-ups, tornados in a jar, tiedyed milk, and so much more! Learn about the wonders of science while performing awesome experiments.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Outdoor Adventure
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Build amazing creations with clay and different materials in this imaginative camp.
Floor Hockey [aM] GRADES 1-6
This camp is designed to teach the rules and mechanics of this fast paced game without the skates, but with the FUN.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
World Travelers [aM] GRADES 1-6
Discover what makes different cultures unique though their crafts, food, and games. Each day you will be excited to see where you will “travel� to next.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Healthy Habits
Tend to the garden, learn how to eat and cook with what we grow, and start on your path to healthy living!
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air with high energy large group games and challenges.
Wattles Got Talent [aM] GRADES 1-6
floor hockey: week 3
Show us your talent, practice and prepare and put on a talent show for the rest of the Club!
Each Wednesday the Wattles Club offer cooking or baking classes for just $5. Week 1 Cupcakes Week 2 Sugar cookies Week 3 No-bake cheesecake Week 4 Pizza Week 5 Smoothies Week 6 Fondue Week 7 Popsicles Week 8 Frozen Yogurt Week 9 Homemade Ice Cream Week 10 Shaved Ice Contact us for more details.
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Wednesday cooking classes!
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Week 5 july 13-17
Week 6 july 20-24
Music Makers
Lego Architecture
Animal Planet
Flag Football
From making your own instruments, to learning the foundations of music notation. This camp is must for all music enthusiasts.
Are you up for a Lego Challenge? Use teamwork and your own engineering talent to construct towers, bridges and super structures.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Soccer
This camp will be full of awesome animal-themed activities where you will be able to explore the ordinary and extraordinary species that inhabit this earth.
Ten hut! Skills, drills and scrimmages fill this exciting week on the fields or in the gym. This camp is for all skill levels. We will learn the rules and fundamentals of the game while competing with each other.
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Scrapbooking
Spend the week creating layouts and learning techniques to use in a scrapbook with your own personal touch.
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Fashion/Beauty
Improve your soccer abilities with drills, skill challenges and soccer games. Be the next Pele’, Wambach, or Ronaldo!
It doesn’t take an expert to be fashionable! Learn to do your nails, make hair wraps, braid, and more!
[aM] GRADES 1-6
[aM] GRADES 1-6
Minecraft Mania! [aM] GRADES 1-6
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
Week 7 july 27-31
Week 8 august 3-7
Get your Dance On
Paints & Pastels
[aM] ALL AGES
Upcycled Art [aM] ALL AGES
STEP, hip hop, modern, free movement, etc. Whatever gets your blood pumping and your body moving.
From trash to treasure, turn something old into something new. Make crafts and sculptures from everyday objects.
Olympics
Wilderness Survival
[aM] ALL AGES
Learn about the history of the Olympics and become an Olympian by competing in various events. Medal ceremony at the end of the week!
[aM] ALL AGES
Learn how to navigate, survive, and thrive off the natural resources you can find at your fingertips in the great outdoors!
Basketball
[aM] ALL AGES
[aM] ALL AGES
Here is your chance to create artwork with vivid colors by improving your skills and technique through different mediums
Enhance your shooting, passing, dribbling, and rebounding skills! Work on the fundamentals of the game and have fun in this non-competitive environment.
Music Makers [aM] ALL AGES
From making your own instruments, to learning the foundations of music notation. This camp is must for all music enthusiasts.
Minecraft Mania! [aM] ALL AGES
Build your own world in the popular video game. Design and create in teams and individual quests.
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Week 9 August 10-14
Week 10 August 17-21
truct a building out of Wild Water Week boxes and rope? Come [aM] ALL AGES [aM] ALL AGES use your mathematical brain and learn how to Summer is going to be Summer is going to be engineer our future! hot! So you better cool hot! So you better cool off in this camp. Learn off in this camp. Learn Scrapbooking about water through about water through [aM] ALL AGES games, experiments, games, experiments, and animals. Prepared and animals. Prepared Spend the week creto get wet, too!! to get wet, too!! ating layouts and learning techniques use in a scrapbook Science: Icky Sticky to Girls Fitness with your own personal Gooey [aM] ALL AGES touch.
Wild Water Week
[aM] ALL AGES
Open-minds are a must Floor Hockey [aM] ALL AGES in this Gooey Camp! All that is messy and This camp is designed sticky will be part of this week. Make edible to teach the rules and play dough, learn what mechanics of this fast paced game without makes “gack� real and the skates, but with the much more! FUN.
Engineer our Future [aM] ALL AGES
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What does it take to build a bridge? Con-
Girl power! Make healthy snacks and stay active with yoga, fitness camp, Zumba & more. Join this camp and learn ways to have fun and healthy all at the same time.
Clay creations: Ceramics [aM] ALL AGES
Build amazing creations with clay and different materials in this imaginative camp.
Party Planners [aM] ALL AGES
Get together and plan the Friday Funday! Learn how to plan, decorate, design, and put together an awesome party!
Table Top Games [aM] ALL AGES
Come one, come all as we expand our experiences with different styles of card, board, and group games!
Thursday field trips! Each Thursday the Wattles Club offers a field trip opportunity for just $15! Week 1 Mt. Scott Rollerskating Week 2 OMSI Week 3 Multnomah Falls Week 4 The Movies Week 5 Japanese Gardens Week 6 Oregon Zoo Week 7 Downtown Water Fountains Week 8 OMSI Week 9 Mt. Scott Rollerskating Week 10 Oaks Park Contact us for more information.
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Camp Price:
$20 per week
Camp & Club Hours: 8:30 am-1:00 pm
program ages: Grades 1-6
this site includes: Breakfast & lunch, morning programs.
east county programs Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland offers extended summer services at two elementary schools in the Parkrose and Reynolds School Districts. East County Club Sites are open to youth grades K-5 and are offered Monday-Friday from 8:30 am-1:00 pm. At these camps, youth will participate in academic activities, called Summer Brain Gain, designed to prevent summer learning loss and foster critical creative-thinking skills. After Summer Brain Gain, participants will choose an enrichment activity, which could include art activities, physical fitness activities, science or more! For more information or to enroll in East County Summer Programs, please visit www.bgcportland.org or contact eastcountyclubs@bgcportland.org.
Daily Schedule 8:30am-9:00am: Breakfast & Check In 9:00am-9:15am: Club Meeting 9:15am-10:45am: Summer Brain Gain 10:45am-11:00am: Club Meeting 11:00am-12:00pm: Enrichment Activities 12:00pm-12:30pm: Lunch 12:30pm-1:00pm: Pick Up
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Olympics Pacific NW Fantasy & Folklore Time Travel Around the World Safari Space Tropical Vacation Pirates vs. Ninjas Superheroes vs. supervillains
summer kids in the park! Enjoy the sunshine with your family! Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is teaming up with City of Gresham to offer FREE recreation and lunch for youth ages 1-18! No registration required. Sack lunch is provided by U.S. Department of Agriculture lunch program. This is a great family activity, and parents are encouraged to attend with children. Older children may attend on their own with parental discretion.
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Activities
June 15 to August 21. Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Monday through Friday. Art Activity Science Daily Special Guest Nature Day Experiment Challenge / Fun Day
Parks Vance Park
Lunch: Activities:
12:00 pm-1:00 pm 1:00 pm -2:30pm
Main City Park 11:30 am -12:00 pm 12:00 pm -1:30 pm
Red Sunset Park 12:30 pm-1:00 pm 1:00 pm -2:30pm
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academic programs summer brain gain Summer Brain Gain is offered at all Club sites for elementary kids daily from 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm, free of charge, in order to help curb summer learning loss! No sign up is required. Boys & Girls Clubs of Portland is commited to keeping kids’ brains active and engaged this summer! Summer Brain Gain gives kids the chance to have fun while learning through fun experiments, inventing, and exploring the world around them. Summer Brain Gain is 10 one-week modules with fun, themed activities for elementary school members. Each module takes a project-based learning approach to develop critical problem-solving and creative-thinking skills; youth engage in a process of learning through discovery, imaginative expression, group work and a final project or production.
Theme Weeks Each week, every Club will focus on a theme for Summer Brain Gain programming! Themes include:
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Team Me Dream Team from History Making Things Work Better Go Global and Represent Yourself You’ve Got to Move It, Move It you Are What You Eat Wacky Weather Watch It’s Easy Being Green Race to the Future
ninth grade counts In partnership with All Hands Raised, the Boys & Girls Club of Portland Metropolitan Area will offer Ninth Grade Counts, a summer transition program for incoming 9th graders. Ninth Graders Count provides the support youth need to start high school on the right track. The program also offers a variety of teen leadership activities designed to develop or enhance skills like communication, conflict management, time management, basic youth development, money management, and career preparation. Ninth Grade Counts is a key component of the All Hands Raised Partnership effort to ensure the success of every child and youth from birth to career. Ninth Grade Counts will be available to teens at all Club sites during the summer. Inquire at your Club to learn how to get involved.
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summer club facilities MeyeR Club
Blazers Club
5250 NE MLK Jr. Blvd. Portland, OR (503) 282-8480
7119 SE Milwaukie Ave. Portland, OR (503)-238-6868
Inukai Family Club
Regence Club
560 SE 3rd Ave. Hillsboro, OR (503) 640-4558
4430 N. Trenton Portland, OR (503)-853-8678
Wattles Club
Jack, Will & Rob Club
Parkrose School District reynolds School District administrative offices
8203 SE 7th Ave., Suite 100 Portland, OR (503) 232-0077
mailing address (for all clubs) PO Box 820127 Portland, OR 97282
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