NW Kids Magazine April 2018

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Planning for Overnight Camp Dealing with Allergies at Camp Teen’s First Job Farmers Markets

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Editor’s Note This weekend, we pulled the kids’ bikes out of storage to get them ready for summer. We checked the tires, oiled the chains, bought new helmets— everything possible to make the kids as safe and comfortable as possible.

Summer is a time for kids to test their independence. My kids spend week days in camps and weekends exploring the neighborhood, riding their bikes, splashing in a stream.

Summer is a time when they spend hours without direct adult guidance and oversight. It’s a time for them to take risks and experiment.

As parents, though, we still want to do everything possible to keep them safe. This month, read about how you can help kids with allergies enjoy camp, how to prepare for overnight camps—sometimes their first time without parents, and how to help older kids get summer jobs.

Make sure kids get the best they can out of summer—all of the action, imagination, and freedom that summer allows. They will remember these summer adventures for the rest of their lives.

Melissa

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Contents APRIL 2018 7 Teens’ First Jobs

19 Summer Camp Guide

13 Getting Ready for Sleepaway Camp

41 Shop at Your Farmers Market

16 Dealing with Allergies at Camp

Cover photography by BETH CONYERS, COURTESY OF OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT

44 April Events

Contents photography by CHRISTINE ALSTAT, SANDY HERB CAMP

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magazine Publisher Michelle Snell michelle@nwkidsmagazine.com

Photograph by MAD SCIENCE

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Listings Adventure Camp (SW Bible).........................10 Adventure WILD.............................................37 Aim High Martial Arts...................................18 All Families Surrogacy...................................42 Audubon Portland.........................................22 AWOL Dance..................................................10 Bennett Suzuki...............................................40 Big Lake Youth Camp.....................................10 B’Nai B’rith Camp...........................................14 Brian Baxter Sports Camps............................18 Camp Collins..................................................18 Camp Invention..............................................10 Camp Wahoo..................................................23 Chinook Book.................................................40 Christian Youth Theater..................................18 City of Hillsboro..............................................22 Club Pilates.....................................................40 Coding With Kids............................................37 Eclectic Institute (Sandy Herb Camp)............23 Empire Athletics/Surro..................................25 Engineering For Kids......................................26 FairyCamp......................................................39 German International School........................12 Green Schoolhouse........................................23 Havaya Arts....................................................23 Hearing Resources Audiology Center............42 Herrold Stables...............................................23 Hoffman Academy.........................................37 6 | NW Kids Magazine

Editor Melissa Kniazeva melissa@nwkidsmagazine.com Advertising Director Laurel Carrasco laurel@nwkidsmagazine.com Graphic Designer Robyn Barbon robyn@folkloremedia.com Client Services Coordinator / Web Editor Mary Brady mary@nwkidsmagazine.com Advertising Inquiries: 503-282-2711, ext. 1 sales@nwkidsmagazine.com Accounting & Business Services Heather Rex heather@nwkidsmagazine.com

Hope Chinese Charter School........................23 Imago Theatre................................................45 International Leadership Academy...............23 Jauregui Violin Studio ...................................37 KCLC................................................................23 Keys To Life Music..........................................22 Little Fruit Farm..............................................42 Mad Science...................................................28 MetroArts.......................................................12 Mr. David’s School of Film..............................23 Naydenov Gymnastics ..................................22 North Avenue Education ...............................40 North Clackamas Parks & Rec........................34 NW Dance Project..........................................39 NW Film Center..............................................28 NW Kids Camp Expo......................................11 NW Kids Camp Contest..................................39 OMSI...............................................................17 Omega Gymnastics........................................34 Oregon Ballet Theatre....................................35 Oregon Children’s Theatre..............................35 Oregon College of Art and Craft....................26 Oregon Episcopal School...............................48 Oregon Zoo....................................................... 2 Owl and the Dove..........................................45 PDX Vox (Caz Northwest)...............................22 PNCA..............................................................28 Pedalheads.....................................................26

Play Fit Fun....................................................... 9 Portland Children’s Museum.........................28 Portland Early Learning Project.....................22 Portland Jewish Academy.............................42 Portland Parks and Rec Aquatics...................26 Portland Rock Gym........................................17 Portland Trampoline........................................ 8 Pottery Fun.....................................................40 River Ranch....................................................39 Rose City Music Academy..............................23 Saturday Academy.........................................42 She-Wolf Adventure Camp............................22 Sit Still............................................................47 Sky High.........................................................30 Small Friends.................................................47 Soccer Shots..................................................... 3 SW Community Center..................................30 Spielwerk Toys................................................47 St. Mary’s Academy.......................................31 The International School................................31 The Kids’ Backyard Store.................................. 8 Tucker Maxon.................................................31 Villasport........................................................15 Westside Academy........................................22 Willowbrook Arts Camp................................31 World of Speed..............................................30 Youth Music Project.......................................30

Your Teen Can Land the Perfect Summer Job by CHRISTINE COUVILLON

Photograph by LUCY JANG

Whether they want to buy all the latest Urban Decay palettes or save for a new car, teenagers can find summer jobs to fund their purchases. What’s more, the right summer job can provide a teen with experience in a desired career field while creating professional contacts. These are a few tips and tricks for teens who need to find and land that perfect summer job.

Start Networking Now This essential job skill seems daunting even to adults. However, starting early will make it second nature as you continue through your career. Networking is the ability to draw on people that you know in your career field to find new opportunities. Start conversations with your friends, family, and neighbors about what you’d like to do for a summer job. You never know—they might be shorthanded at work or know someone who needs an intern. Social media is another simple and fast way to connect with potential employers, but don’t forget to clean up anything that is too unprofessional. continued on p. 9

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Resumes and Applications

Ace the Interview

If this will be your first-ever job, you might be dreading the “Previous Employment” section. You might not have anything to put there, but that doesn’t mean that you should leave your resume empty! Add in your academic accomplishments, volunteer work, clubs, interests, and hobbies. Think carefully and honestly about your skills— social, technological, artistic—and talk them up on your resume.

The job interview may be nerve-wracking, but all you need for success is preparation and confidence. Dress according to the job you’re applying for—an office position will need a suit, but a camp counselor interview should be fine in a nice shirt and khakis.

Bring along copies of your resume and a list of references—trusted adults who will be able to speak about your work ethic.

Research common interview questions beforehand and work out what your answers will be. Most importantly, relax and answer the questions honestly. The interview is a chance to see if you and the job will make a good match, so don’t be afraid to ask some questions of your own!

What if a job only accepts application forms? These cut-and-dry documents allow little room to describe your non-work experiences and skills, so the follow-up is most important here. A few days after you submit your application, either call up the workplace or visit them in person.

When you follow up on your application, you get to show a potential employer your personality and eagerness to work.

Christine Couvillon is a freelance writer who spends her time drinking coffee, chasing after her dogs, and blogging at writingwithcoffee.com.

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Prepare for Your Kid’s First Sleepaway Camp Summer Camp season is on its way! If your child is heading to camp for the first time this year, it’s natural to be a little nervous. How will you handle it? How will your kid handle it? A little preparation can turn worry into confidence and make camp something to look forward to, rather than something to avoid.

by LISA WERKMEISTER

Finding the Right Camp There are a lot of choices when it comes to where your child goes to camp. The first step is finding the one that works best for your family. Is your child athletic and looking for a physical challenge?

Find a sports camp that will help your kid brush up on a favorite sport or activity.

If art is more your child’s style, find a camp that explores new art methods and techniques. The most important part of this step is including your child in the process. Talk about what they want and look at the options together. They’ll feel more confident heading out if they’re excited about everything they get to do when they arrive.

If your child has special medical needs, narrow down the choices before including your child in the search. The last thing you want is to find a camp your kid loves, only to realize it won’t work for your special circumstances.

Don’t Overpack Many parents want to prepare a child for everything, but chances are your kid won’t need much to thrive at camp. Look at the suggested packing list for your camp and make sure the essentials are in the bag.

Photograph courtesy of B’NAI B’RITH CAMP

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Skip the unnecessary items if you can.

They’re more likely to get lost or ignored once the camp fun starts.

Have your kid do most of the packing and bring them to the store with a list of any last-minute items you need. Not only will it help build confidence, it will ensure your child knows what’s packed, why, and when it should be used.

Keep in Touch A big worry for parents sending a child off to their first overnight summer camp is being away from family. A day at school or even a night at a friend’s house is less overwhelming than a week away from home. It’s okay to talk about missing each other, but it’s important not to pass your anxiety to your child. The more nervous you are, the more your kid may worry.

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Reduce those fears by talking about how you’ll communicate during the time at camp. Will your child be able to call, write, or receive letters? Are cell phones allowed and can they text or send pictures while at camp? Make sure everyone is on the same page about what’s allowed and what’s expected.

Have Fun Summer Camp is a place where kids make friends and memories that last a lifetime.

It’s natural to be a little nervous before embarking on a new adventure, but it doesn’t have to prevent the fun. With the right preparation, this will be the first of many summer camps you’ll both look forward to each year!

Lisa Werkmeister is a freelance writer and editor.

She lives on a small farm with her husband and two children.

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Dealing with Allergies at Camp by LISA WERKMEISTER

Summer camp is a rite of passage for many kids growing up. New friends, fun activities, and lifelong memories your child will cherish. Unfortunately, if your kid has allergies, finding a camp that is both fun and safe can be a challenge.

Depending on the severity of your child’s allergies, you may need a camp that specializes in providing a dedicated environment. In that case it might be easier to ensure your child’s needs are met since there will be medical and dietary protocols in place. Find out if the established policies work for your child or if they need to be altered.

If your child wants to attend a camp that may not be used to your specific circumstance, a little research and preparation is all it takes to have peace of mind while your child has a blast at camp.

Ask the Right Questions Check out the American Camp Association for a list of accredited camps in your area. Ask for any written policies or descriptions of how each camp addresses the needs of kids with allergies.

If the written materials don’t provide all the information you need, make a list of what’s missing before you follow up with staff. Include questions such as: 16 | NW Kids Magazine

• Are there trained medical professionals on-site and what are they authorized to do?

• What kind of training does the rest of the staff have when it comes to emergencies?

• Will my child be allowed to self-carry epinephrine and who else has access to camp supplies if needed?

• How far is the nearest hospital or medical facility and what is the procedure to get there?

• Who prepares the dietary plan and how is food prepared and served?

• How and when will I be informed if a medical issue arises while my child is at camp?

Think of situations that come up in your child’s day-to-day life and how you manage allergic reactions. Present these to the camp staff to determine how they would handle the same type of incident.

Communication is Key Camp workers are there to make camp enjoyable and they want you to rest easy knowing your child is in good hands.

Communicate your child’s needs fully from the start, and make sure you’re comfortable with how the staff responds to your questions.

Don’t hesitate to follow up as many times as necessary to get the answers you need. Your child’s safety is important, and the right camp will make it a priority for them as well.

Lisa Werkmeister is a freelance writer and editor.

She lives on a small farm with her husband and two children.

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Photograph by BETH CONYERS, COURTESY OF OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT

2018 Summer Camp Guide Arts & Crafts Camps Havaya Arts Havaya Arts offers amazing programming in the areas of theater, dance, music, and visual art.

Campers learn from expert artists and make lifelong friends!

Havaya Arts c/o University of Redlands, 1200 East Colton Ave., Redlands, CA 92373, (833) 428-2787 havayaarts.org

MetroArts Inc. MetroArts Inc. Kids Camp gives kids, 7-12, a chance to learn all the arts, Monday-Friday, up to three weeks at Portland’5’s Theatres and Northwest Academy.

1111 SW Broadway, (503) 245-4885 metroartsinc.org/kidscamp.html

Oregon College of Art and Craft’s Art Adventures OCAC’s art camps provide kids ages 4-18 with innovative 2D and 3D workshops to inspire creativity. They can explore art and discover their passion!

8245 SW Barnes Rd., (971) 255-4205 community.ocac.edu/art-adventures

PNCA Community Education Summer Youth Programs PNCA’s youth classes in Art + Design give young artists the chance to explore their skills in studios equipped for college students.

511 NW Broadway, (503) 821-8967 pnca.edu/kids

Tucker Arts Camp Over the course of eight weeks, children will experience art, music, movement and cultures from countries around the world at our beautiful SE Portland campus.

2860 SE Holgate Blvd., (503) 235-6551 x107 tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp NW Kids Magazine | 19

NW Dance Project

At NW Dance Project, students experience the joy of dance as they develop their creativity, coordination, balance, spatial awareness, flexibility and strength.

211 NE 10th Ave., (503) 421-7434 nwdanceproject.org

OMEGA Gymnastics OMEGA keeps campers active throughout the day with structured gym class, open play, crafts, games, and off-site field trip for full day campers.

9700 SW Harvest Ct., Ste.180, Beaverton (503) 466-4872 omega-gymnastics.com/camps.html

Oregon Ballet Theatre School OREGON BALLET THEATRE SCHOOL

Willowbrook Arts Camp Children explore theatre, music, dance, world arts and crafts, nature, creative writing, ceramics, basketry, weaving, photography, filmmaking and more.

Browns Ferry Park, Tualatin, (503) 691-6132 willowbrookartscamp.org

Dance & Gymnastics Camps A-WOL Aerial Dance Collective Flip your summer upside-down in our warehouse or in the trees. Specialized aerial & circus camps for all levels!

Multiple Locations, (503) 351-5182 awoldance.org

Naydenov Gymnastics Gymnastics, sports, and dance for preschoolers to teens at a state-of-the-art facility in a 30,000 sq. ft. facility.

5313 NE 94th Ave., Vancouver, (360) 944-4444 ngymnastics.com 20 | NW Kids Magazine

Camps offer a variety of dance programs for ages 3-11 at Portland and West Linn studios, including pre-ballet, beginning ballet, themed camps, and summer camps.

Multiple locations, (503) 227-6890 school.obt.org/summer-programs/ summer-camps-and-programs-foryounger-students

Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy Half day camps in dance, gymnastics and preschool activity, as well as All Day Activity Camp. Fun themes and flexible scheduling available.

11632 SW Pacific Hwy., Tigard (503) 639-5388 westsideacademy.com

General Day Camps Adventure Camp Adventure Camp provides 11 weeks of all-day camp for elementary kids in Beaverton, OR. Join them on their 27-acre campus for a different theme each week!

14605 SW Weir Rd., Beaverton (503) 524-7000 swkidsadventure.org

B’nai B’rith Camp A welcoming & fun summer camp experience for kids entering kindergarten-grade 5 with art, sports, music, dance, dress-up days, & field trips!

9400 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy, #200 (503) 496-7447 bbcamp.org

Catlin Gabel Summer Camps Come Learn! Open to all! Sports, Academics, Day Camp - FUN! 8825 SW Barnes Rd., (503) 297-1894 catlin.edu

Early Learning Center Summer Camp In June they will be creating messy and process-driven ART. In July they are experimenting in all things SCIENCE. In August, they become STORYTELLERS. 6975 SE Division St., (503) 517-1081 warnerpacific.edu/preschool

Friendly House A fun and engaging day camp for 1st to 6th graders, with weekly themes and field trips, including swim lessons for 8 weeks!

1737 NW 26th Ave., (503) 228-4391 friendlyhouseinc.org

Hillsboro Parks & Recreation Explore day camps for a summer filled with fun, friends, trips, games and more!

Adventure • Nature • Aquatic • Science • Sports • Creative Arts Multiple locations, (503) 615-6120 Hillsboro-Oregon.gov/ParksRec

ILA Summer Camps Sessions include Cooking, Mad Science, Climbing, Hiking, African Drumming and Dance, Arts and more!

14788 Boones Ferry Rd., Lake Oswego (503) 662-8452 ilapdx.org/summer-camp-2018

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Kids Community Learning Center KCLC summer program is for kids going into grades K-6th. Open 7am6pm. Engaging activities and field trips, compassionate and experienced teachers.

2033 NW Glisan St., (503) 916-6367 kidscommunitypdx.org

MJCC Summer Day Camp Great for working parents, tons of options from 7:30am - 6:00pm. Swimming, gymnastics, cooking, art, rock climbing, and more. Open to everyone – ages 3-15!

6651 SW Capitol Hwy., (503) 452-3436 oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Oregon Episcopal School Over 250 athletic, academic, and creative camps available for Pre-K–12. Experience their acclaimed inquiry-based approach with a fun summer style!

6300 SW Nicol Rd., (503) 416-9500 summer.oes.edu

PJA Summer Discovery Exceptional classes taught by experienced, passionate teachers.

Engineering, gardening, theater, and more. Full day options. Open to everyone - Ages 4-14.

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Steve & Kate’s Camp This award-winning camp give kids the freedom to choose what they want to do from a variety of activities! No reservations required. Lunch, snacks and materials included.

601 NE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd.

(503) 451-3032 steveandkate.com ST. MARY’S ACADEMY

Portland Early Learning Project Songs, games, cooking, crafts, and lots of outdoor play create a fun experience for our campers who are warmly supported by instructors to communicate in Spanish.

Multiple locations, (503) 284-0610 portlandearlylearning.com

Portland Parks & Recreation Ready. Set. Summer! Various themes and specialties offered city wide for kids age 3-12. Morning, afternoon, and full-day options to fit your schedule.

Multiple locations, (503) 823-PLAY (7529) portlandparks.org

Southwest Community Center

The Green Schoolhouse A summer camp for children ages 5- to 10-years old. Use the magic of a garden to encourage a child’s sense of wonder, imagination, and curiosity.

Multiple Locations, (571) 277-1963 greenschoolhousepdx.com

YMCA Camp Collins Overnight Camp programs for youth entering grades 2-12, Day Camp for youth entering grades 1-6, and Family Camps on Memorial Day & Labor Day Weekends 3001 SE Oxbow Parkway, Gresham (503) 663-5813 ymcacw.org

Horse Camps

SWCC offers 11 indoor/outdoor camps for kids between the ages of 3 and 12. If your kiddos enjoys art, sports, or just being outside than we have something for you!

6820 SW 45th Ave., (503) 823-2840 portlandoregon.gov/parks/60161

Camp Wahoo

St. Mary’s Academy

Horse Riding Camps for preschool to adult. Professional instruction on how to groom, tack up and ride English or Western equitation on experienced schooling horses.

32900 SW Wohler St., Hillsboro 971-235-4529 HerroldStables.com

2018 Summer Camp - Spark creativity and build confidence at St. Mary’s Academy! Explore athletics, science, theatre and leadership summer camps for 1st-12th grade girls.

1615 SW Fifth Ave., (503) 721-7728 stmaryspdx.org/summer-camp 24 | NW Kids Magazine

A week-long wilderness horse camp for boys and girls ages 9-16.

Teanaway Valley, WA, (888) 235-0111, mike@campwahoo.com campwahoo.com

Herrold Stables & Farm, LLC

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River Ranch Summer Equestrian Camp Weekly Horse and Pony Camps for kids 5-14 years old. Safe and fun small groups.

Each child receives a horse of their own to care for, learn from, ride, and love.

16000 NE Eilers Rd. Aurora (503) 678-5478 RiverRanchHorses.com

Royal Ridges Retreat Royal Ridges Retreat offers four different Day Camps and two Resident Camps.

Pricing starting at $135 and the ages vary.

Visit their website for more info!

20115 NE 354th St. Yacolt, WA (360) 686-3737 royalridges.org

Language Camps Aprende con Amigos At Aprende con Amigos, children “learn with friends” through an active and exciting learning environment immersed in the Spanish language for children ages 3-6!

5206 N. Interstate Ave., (503) 747-9561 aprendeconamigos.com

German International School Kindersommer Join the German International School’s Kindersommer, where learning a second language is fun! These camps are geared to children 3-11 years of age.

13600 SW Allen Blvd, Beaverton (503) 626-9089 gspdx.org

Hope Chinese Charter School/ Global Citizen Camp Weekly Chinese immersion camp for PreK-K8 designed to strike the perfect balance of fun and language learning for a successful camp experience.

3500 SW 104th Ave., Beaverton (971) 226-7500 hopeccs.org/summerprograms

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Scuola Italiana di Portland Visit The Joy of Cooking Camp from June 25 – June 29 or The Mediterranean Fit Climbing Camp from July 9 – July 13.

1542 NW 14th Ave, (971) 270-0470 scuola.us/summer-camps

The International School Summer Camp Enjoy a world of fun while learning Spanish, Chinese, or Japanese! Language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, outdoor fun, and more!

025 SW Sherman St., (503) 226-2496 x100 intlschool.org/summer

Music & Theater Camps Caz Northwest Classes for adults and kids in music (beginner classes and intermediate ensembles), dance, theater, writing, and visual arts. Arts-based childcare for ages 2.5-5.

Sound View Camp, Longbranch, WA (360) 921-5182 cazfamilycamp.org/nw

CYT Theater Summer Camps Visit one of three camps in two locations!

Professional instructors. Ages 5-16.

Check the website for dates, times, and camp descriptions.

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Hoffman Academy Music Camps Piano, guitar, ukulele & choir. Whether you’re new to playing music, or ready for more complex jazz or songwriting, we’ll help make sure it’s a musical summer.

12660 NW Cornell Rd., (503) 336-3121 hoffmanacademy.com/portland

Multicultural Music Camp Third through eighth grade violin & piano students will make music together & celebrate diversity, creativity, & collaboration!

Portland State University, Lincoln Hall, 1620 SW Park Ave. , (503) 936-9857 suzukistumptown.com/events

Northwest Children’s Theater and School Students can hone theater skills; audition, rehearse, and perform a play; or explore theater via themed art and play!

1819 NW Everett St., (503) 222-2190 nwcts.org

Oregon Children’s Theatre Whether your child aspires to become an actor or just wants to have fun and make new friends–OCT has the best class options in town!

1939 NE Sandy Blvd., (503) 228-9751 octc.org/classes

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Summer Rocks! by Sound Roots Summer Rocks! 1 or 2 week-long camp experience builds kids’ self-confidence, creativity, musical skills, and culminates in a killer show at the end of each session.

Multiple locations, (503) 208-5637 soundrootsmusic.com

Youth Music Project Spend the summer learning songs by favorite musicians, unleashing your inner rock star in a band or learning to write lyrics to express the music inside you.

2015 8th Ave., West Linn, (503) 616-5967 youthmusicproject.org

Nature & Outdoor Adventure WILD

Nature is a playground as children laugh, learn, play, rock climb, and explore their urban and wild environments.

527 SE 43rd Ave., (971) 808-2267 adventurewild.org

Big Lake Youth Camp

Filmmaking and animation camps for 4th-12th grades.

934 SW Salmon St., (503) 221-1156 nwfilm.org

Enjoy week-long, overnight youth camps for ages 7 to 17. Family Camps also available. Over 30 activities to choose from. ACA accredited.

26435 Big Lake Rd, Sisters, (503) 850-3583 biglake.org

Rose City Music Academy

Fairy Camp

Beginner through advanced musicians ages 4-16 enjoy music & instruments, art, choir and time outside. It’s a fun and educational camp for any kid!

Catlin Gabel, Beaverton, (503) 308-8863 rosecitymusicacademy.com

Since 2004, FairyCamp® has offered Nature Crafts, Pixie Yoga, Fairy Fashion, Teenie House Building, Fluttering 101, plus many other EcoMagical experiences!

7528 N Charleston Ave., (510) 207-8563 fairycamp.org

NW Film Center

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Oregon Zoo

Tree to Tree Adventure Camp

Campers explore little-known areas of the zoo, learn about animals by meeting them face-to-face, and leave inspired. Weekly day camps + single day options.

4001 SW Canyon Rd., (503) 226-1561 oregonzoo.org/camp

Three days jam-packed with adventure, excitement, & new friends! Your camper will love spending time in the sunshine & exploring obstacles in the trees!

2975 SW Nelson Rd., Gaston (503) 357-0109 tree2treeadventurepark.com/ SpecialEvents/Camps

Philip Foster Farm Historic Site Living history day camp allows kids to experience life in the 1860s. Explore historic crafts, games, chores, foods and more.

22725 SE Eagle Creek Rd. (503) 637-6324 philipfosterfarm.com

Sandy Herb Camp

A fully outdoor summer camp exploring healing herbs on a 75 acre farm. Includes plant identification, wildcrafting, first aid and making lots of herbal remedies.

12960 Southeast Ten Eyck Rd. (503) 314-8093 eclecticherb.com/herbcamp

The Audubon Society of Portland Portland Audubon offers exciting camps that create memories that will last a lifetime! They inspire children to love and protect nature.

5151 NW Cornell Rd., (503) 292-6855 audubonportland.org/tripsclasses-camps/camps/summer/ summercalendar

Trackers Earth Camps Trackers Earth’s award-winning summer camps offer day and overnight options to introduce kids to outdoor adventure, authentic skills and new friends.

Multiple Locations, (503) 345-3312 TrackersPDX.com

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Tualatin Riverkeepers Summer Nature Camps Our camps foster an appreciation for nature through place-based, hands-on learning while exploring the outdoors, paddling on the river and having fun.

Multiple locations, (503) 218-2580 tualatinriverkeepers.org enger Farm Z Enjoy adventures on the farm!

Campers grow, harvest and cook fresh farm treats while making friends, playing games and exploring their 16-acre farm and wetland.

11741 SE Foster Rd., (503) 282-4245 zengerfarm.org/summer

Special Needs Camps Upward Bound Camp Recreational, respite & educational opportunities for youth and adults w/ special needs since 1978. Celebrating life w/purpose. Overnight, holiday & day camps.

PO BOX C, (503) 897-2447 upwardboundcamp.org

Sports Camps Aim High Martial Arts Nobody does Summer Camp like Aim High Martial Arts! Experience camps that are parent-friendly, educational and tons of fun!

16205 NW Bethany CT #100, (503) 828-4499 aimhighma.org/camps

BaxterSports Camps

Portland Rock Gym

Participate in sports camps during spring, winter, and summer breaks, plus all PPS days off. Summer Soccer Camps for 5-13 and 9-16 year olds Multiple locations, (503) 309-3347 baxtersports.com

Portland Rock Gym Summer Camps run weekly with whole day and half day options. Camps run ages 6-9 & 10-15. Older kids climb both indoors and outdoors!

21 NE 12th Ave., (503) 232-8310 PortlandRockGym.com

The Circuit Bouldering Gym Camps provide a friendly environment for kids to explore and be challenged.

Campers learn through games and activities led by experienced instructors.

Multiple locations, (503) 246-5111 thecircuitgym.com

Empire Athletics Stay active with acro, cheer, dance, tumbling, trampolines, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and obstacle courses.

Multiple locations, (503) 477-4534 empireathleticsgym.com

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District NCPRD offers a variety of affordable and fun camps for kids of all ages, including track and field, lacrosse, tennis, cheer, horseback riding, theater and dance!

Multiple locations, (503) 794-3877 ncprd.com/summer-camps

PedalheadsÂŽ Bike Camps Frustrated with training wheels and looking for a fun and safe way for your kids to learn? Check out Pedalheads and register for the week long half or all day camp!

Multiple Locations, (888) 886-6464 pedalheads.com

Planet Granite Kids stay active and have fun as they scale bouldering walls, high-rope climb, and play awesome climbing games.

1405 NW 14th Ave., (503) 477-5666 planetgranite.com/pdx

Sky High Sports Four fun-filled days of climb walls, trampolines, basketball, dodgeball, arcade time, foam pit, arts & crafts, scavenger hunt and build your own pizza day. Ages 7-12.

11131 SW Greenburg Rd., Tigard (503) 924-5867 por.skyhighsports.com

Soccer Shots Enroll in a Soccer Shots Summer Camp at a location near you.

Soccer Shots camps feature low coach-to-player ratios and a unique camp curriculum.

Multiple Locations, (503) 913-4542 soccershots.org/pdx

Stafford Hills Club Get your kids active and moving at SHC! Day camps, tennis lessons, swimming lessons, swim team & MORE! Ages 5-12.

5916 SW Nyberg Ln. Tualatin, (503) 612-2400 staffordhills.com

VillaSport Adventure Zone Camps Each week is full of fun and exploration. Kids need to bring a sense of adventure to navigate through different lands and experience worlds of wonder.

13900 SW Meridian St., (971) 317-2600 villasport.com/beaverton/camps

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Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver Mad Science offers a wide range of kids’ camp programs where science is the star!

Science camps will fascinate kids with rockets, robots, chemistry, and more.

Multiple Locations, (503) 230-8040 portland.madscience.org

Math Gamers Active© MAD SCIENCE

STEM Camps Camp Invention Experience an all new program allowing children in grades K-6 to create a vehicle of the future, design a mechanical robot dog, and build futuristic dream homes.

Multiple Locations,(800) 968-4332 campinvention.org

Coding with Kids

Coding with Kids offers a variety of STEM camps for kids from ages 5 to 18.

Camps available in Game Development, Minecraft Modding, Robotics & Electronics, & more!

Multiple locations, (650) 278-2687 CodingWithKids.com/PortlandCamps

Engineering For Kids Bring STEM to kids 4-15 through fun and challenging directed and open-ended projects in LEGO Robotics, Aerospace, Minecraft, Game Design, and More!

Multiple Locations, (971) 727-4058 engineeringforkids.net/portlandmetro

iD Tech Camps for Kids & Teens Students ages 7-17 learn to code, design video games, mod Minecraft, create with Roblox, engineer robots, print 3D characters, work with AI, and more!

Held at Lewis & Clark College (844) 788-1858 iDTechCamps.com 36 | NW Kids Magazine

A fun, math enrichment program using active games to help avoid summer brain drain! Kids also create a “math craft” to take home!

Multiple Locations, (503) 880-4988 mathgamers.net

Mr. David’s School of Film Mr. David’s School of Film offers a range of hands-on and kid-centered Lego Animation, Stop Motion, Movie Making, Photography and Acting camps for kids ages 5-14.

Multiple locations, (818) 744-4887 mrdavidfilm.com

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Packed full of science-fueled fun, OMSI summer camps & classes offer 200+ adventures for all. From backpacking, to robotics and animation, hands-on discovery awaits.

1945 SE Water Ave., (503) 797-4661 omsi.edu/summer

Portland Children’s Museum Become a scientist, artist, explorer, inventor, author, engineer, and musician at Portland Children’s Museum Camp! Each week has a new theme for campers to discover!

4015 SW Canyon Rd., (503) 471-9918 portlandcm.org

Saturday Academy Classes & camps in science, technology, engineering, math & the arts to students in grades 2-12 taught by community experts. Follow your curiosity!

Multiple locations, (503) 200-5858 saturdayacademy.org

World of Speed Summer Camp Kids are engaged, excited, and challenged in a fun, supportive environment.

They explore car engines, go-karts, 3D printers, and more!

27490 SW 95th Ave, Wilsonville, (503) 563-6444 worldofspeed.org

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Portland's Best Summer Camp Contest is Back!

Now in its 6th year, NW Kids’ Best Summer Camp Contest, sponsored by Trackers Earth, is your chance to give back to the camp that gives your cherished kiddos unforgettable summers, year after year. This year, we have 14 categories, plus the illustrious Best Overall Camp award.

Starting April 1, visit nwkidsmagazine.com and nominate camps. The top three nominated camps in each category are finalists. Nominations close on April 15, and then it’s voting time!

Vote from April 16 through April 30. With each vote you cast, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win a free week of Trackers camp!

The 2018 winners will be announced mid-May. Here are the reigning champs of 2017: Best Academic Camp OMSI omsi.edu

Best Farming-Sustainability Camp TRACKERS EARTH trackerspdx.com

Best Arts & Crafts Camp WILLOWBROOK ARTS CAMP willowbrookartscamp.org

Best Outdoor & Adventure Camp TRACKERS EARTH trackerspdx.com

Best Cooking Camp THE MERRY KITCHEN themerrykitchen.com

Best Overall Camp WILLOWBROOK ARTS CAMP willowbrookartscamp.org

Best Dance & Gymnastics Camp COLUMBIA DANCE CENTER columbiadance.org

Best Overnight Camp CAMP WESTWIND westwind.org

Best General Camp STEVE & KATE’S CAMP steveandkatescamp.com

Best Performing Arts Camp WILLOWBROOK ARTS CAMP willowbrookartscamp.org

Best Language Camp PORTLAND EARLY LEARNING PROJECT (PELP) portlandearlylearning.com

Best STEM Camp SATURDAY ACADEMY saturdayacademy.org

Best Music Camp SCHOOL OF ROCK schoolofrock.com

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Best Special Needs Camp HAPPY MINDFUL PEOPLE happymindfulpeople.com Best Sports Camp TUALATIN HILLS PARKS & REC (THPRD) thprd.org

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7821 SE Stark St 503-253-8070 Open Daily potteryfupdx.com

Tag your finished piece with @potteryfunpdx #potteryfuncontest for a chance to win a $20 gift card!

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5 Great Reasons to Shop at Your Farmers Market From fresh air and unique products to colorful arrays of veggies and local artisans, there are dozens of reasons to shop at a farmers market. Below is a list of our top five.

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Get what’s in season

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Support local agriculture

Most fruits and vegetables aren’t intended to be eaten year-round. Eating seasonally appropriate meals means more nutrients from fresh, ripe produce, and a better selection of items at the peak of flavor. The taste of fresh fruits and vegetables from a farmer’s market is sure to beat the grocery store versions any day.

Supermarkets create a vast disconnect between the producer and the consumer. Shopping at a farmer’s market is the best way to support local people and local agriculture. This act keeps money in your area instead of funding giant food conglomerates. In addition, buying local means not contributing to pollution created from the transportation of food.

At farmer’s markets the consumer can chat with the farmer who harvested the produce, learn about their methods, and ask questions. It’s an experience that shoppers could never have in the supermarket!

3

Taste tests

At many farmers markets, vendors offer small samples of their products.

Imagine taste-testing every variety of apple to see which will go best in a salad, or sampling five different jams to discover a new favorite.

This style of grocery shopping is much more fun than perusing aisle after aisle of food, and it can be an event in itself, particularly for those who haven’t experienced a farmers market before. Shoppers can branch out and taste products that they might not have otherwise considered, all while enjoying some fresh air.

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It’s economical

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It’s a safer choice

Locally grown, organic produce doesn’t have to break the bank. Farmers markets offer great value, particularly for those wanting or needing to buy in bulk. Many fruits and vegetables can be purchased for lower prices than what you’d find at the supermarket. Even more importantly, farmers have the best knowledge of a food’s ripeness and vitality, meaning shoppers can buy based on when the food will be used. No more tossing out moldy items that ripened too quickly, or snacking on fruit that hasn’t yet reached its prime.

Compared to factory operations and the mass production of food items, farmers market vendors operate on a much smaller scale. Shoppers won’t find assembly line food stuffed in plastic bags, and there’s less threat of recalls for dangerous foodborne illnesses.

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The PJA Perspective Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s writing club for 6th-8th graders to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life – from their perspective.

Corn

by Noah Zeitzer Corn, sweet and yellow Corn, with its stalk so tall Corn, wrapped up in a leafy-green blanket Corn, like a ray of sunshine Corn, juicy and ripe Corn on the cob, with butter dripping down my chin Corn in the garden...

Popcorn!

Yellow and Red Flower

by Sivan Safran Red and yellow intermixing, blending together from the flower’s blossom Cracks and lines of the stump, hosting bugs and insects Wasps floating through the air, trying to find their next victim Look at the tree branches, waltzing in the wind A cloud, mousing through the clear blue sky

A Flower’s Life

by Amitai Kosak A little bud, small and scared Frail, just barely hanging on Slowly unraveling its inner self A deep, dark, red and orange Bright as the sun

Even the raised bed protects the plants from harm’s way An evergreen looking at the beauty of a tree, turning the colors of autumn The poet, writing a poem as complex as a spider’s web The same yellow and red flower, going to sleep at night with fog and dew overhead

A fire, blazing on and on with color, warmth, and feeling Then slowly shriveling into the moon, losing all its blaze, color, warmth, feeling and meaning A flower’s life

SIVAN, NOAH, AND AMITAI

Sivan Safran, a fifth-grader at PJA, enjoys Martial Arts, dance, and hanging out with her family and friends.

Noah Zeitzer, a fifth-grader at PJA, enjoys playing basketball, doing Parkour, and writing poems. Amitai Kosak, a fifth-grader at PJA, enjoys playing basketball, hanging out with friends, and playing with his pets.

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WOODEN SHOE TULIP FEST

Get Out and Play!

This month’s local adventures

April 1-30

April 1-30

A colorful and kinetic play full of creatures from four different stories including The Artist Who Painted Blue, Mister Seahorse, The Very Lonely Fly, and The Very Hungry Caterpillar. $14$28, octc.org/hungry-caterpillar

Animals have been the subject of wonder and symbolism for eons.

Humans have been depicting them from the start of time. Enjoy pieces from a 500 year span.

Included in general admission, portlandartmuseum.org/exhibitions/ kingdom-animalia

The Very Hungry Caterpillar Show at Oregon Children’s Theatre

April 1-30

Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years at the Oregon Historical Society This exhibit is for people of all backgrounds to learn of the ‘60s and ‘70s, a time of change. It illuminates the Civil Rights Movement in Oregon.

Free, ohs.org/museum/exhibits/ racing-to-change-oregons-civil-rightsyears.cfm

Kingdom Animalia at The Portland Art Museum

April 1-30

Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest at Wooden Shoe Tulip Farm Enjoy 40 acres of beautiful flowers, delicious food, and great memories for not only the kids and parents, but for the dog, too. Plus, a little wine for the adults! Prices start at $5, woodenshoe.com/events/tulip-fest

Please confirm calendar events and performances as scheduling changes may occur.

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OREGON AG FEST

ROCK SHOW

April 2

April 27-29

Learn the richness of Western African song and dance with authentic costumes, singing, and movement. The audience gets involved in the dancing and singing, too! Free, multcolib.org/ events/african-song-and-dance

Exhibits full of beautiful gems and comprehensive demonstrations are just part of the fun! Join in raffles and auctions while the kids go play in the kid’s area. Free, mthoodrockclub. wordpress.com/annual-rock-show

April 14 & 28

April 28-29

African Song and Dance at Troutdale Library

Meet a Scientist at OMSI Meet local scientists here to share their knowledge and research every second and fourth Saturday of the month through fun hands-on activities.

Included in general admission, omsi.edu/calendar

April 26-28

Soar With the Jefferson Dancers at Newmark Theatre This elite group of ethnically diverse teenagers do their annual spring performance, all the while dancing their way into our hearts. $16.50-$26.50, portland5.com/newmark-theatre/ events/soar-jefferson-dancers

Annual Rock Show at W.D. Jackson Armory

26th Annual Spring Paddle Festival at Vancouver Lake Park With fun classes of all different kinds, the festival is perfect for both beginners who want a little adventure and old pros. Free, aldercreek.com/ spring-paddle-festival

April 28-29

Oregon Ag Fest at Oregon State Fairgrounds, Salem Help your child learn where their food comes from with many activities such as pony riding, planting, and petting farm animals. Plus, all events and activities are free! $9, oragfest.com

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