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Editor’s Note April is here and what a long, strange trip it’s been! With Spring Break behind us and many kids returning to some inperson instruction this month, we are on the downward slide into summer. April is the second in our three-part Summer Camp Guide series and there are a lot of options this year. Be sure to check nwkidsmagazine.com and the websites of the individual camps for the most up-to-date information on summer planning. Also on our site: Our Virtual Summer Camp Expo, sponsored by Art World School, is live! Head over to see what’s in store for a fabulous summer of safe learning and fun! Cheers,
Mary
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Contents APRIL 2021 8 2021 Portland Summer Camps Guide 22 PJA Perspectives 24 Bits & Bytes
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THE CIRCUIT BOULDERING GYM
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Listings Aim High.......................................................... 7 All Families Surrogacy...................................14 Alpengirl Camp .............................................11 Baxter Sports.................................................10 Bennett Suzuki...............................................11 Camp Wahoo..................................................11 Cherry Street Films.........................................19 German International School.......................... 7 Happy Hollow Children’s Center....................10
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Herrold Stables...............................................15 ILA..................................................................14 Little Fruit Farm..............................................14 Mad Science...................................................15 NWCT.............................................................10 OES................................................................... 2 OMEGA Gymnastics.......................................15 OMSI................................................................. 3 PJA..................................................................11
Play Fit Fun.....................................................18 Schoolita Alegria............................................14 Splat Action....................................................11 The Circuit Gym..............................................10 The International School................................19 THPRD............................................................18 Venvino Art Studios.......................................15 Willowbrook Arts Camp................................19 Xstream Learning Center...............................19
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PART 2 of 3
2021 PORTLAND SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE
April is here and with it comes the second in our 3-part series of Summer Camp Guides! Whether your kids are into art, sports, learning a new language, or anything in between, there’s something for everyone!
ACADEMIC Portland Jewish Academy PJA Summer Discovery PJA’s Summer Discovery program offers enriching classes from experienced, passionate, professional teachers who incorporate STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and math) to enhance learning in a fun and nurturing way. pjaproud.org/summer
ARTS & CRAFTS Art World School Established in 1997, Art World School offers oneon-one and small group in person or online classes, and half day or full day camps. Experience the professional skill based program with Fine Art, Clay, Arts and Crafts, and Calligraphy classes! artworldschool.com
Cognizart by MetroArts Inc. Immersive visual arts, music, theatre, and dance during one-day Spark Camps March-June and week-long Kids Camps this July in Portland. Incredible in-person instruction for kids ages 7-12 to create, collaborate, and shine. Scholarships offered. metroartsinc.org
Fine Art Starts! Love ART? This camp is for you! Fun, top-notch online drawing and painting instruction with professional artist and licensed teacher. Balance your unique ideas with lessons in fine art skills. Small groups, online gallery and art show! Grades K-8. fineartstarts.com 8 | NW Kids Magazine
NW Film Camp Lights, Camera, Action! Get the kids out of the house, off the screens and behind the camera. These project based, in-person and online programs are the perfect Summer activity for aspiring filmmakers and content creators. Limited Space, enroll today! nwfilmcamp.com
Venvino Art Studios Choose from any of their 36 different themed art camps for kids aged 5 - 14. Kids will paint, create, craft, imagine, play and have fun. Only 12 spots per camp, so register early to save your seat. venvinoartstudios.com
Willowbrook Arts Camp From June 28 – August 6, go outside to explore while celebrating individuality and interconnectedness. Experience visual arts, performing arts, nature and more in Brown’s Ferry Park. Registration opens March 15. willowbrookartscamp.org
DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY Echo Theater Company Circus Theater Camp is an action-packed week combining the physical challenges of circus with the creativity of storytelling! Each day campers will explore trapeze, aerial silks, acrobatics, juggling, physical theater & their own imaginations! echotheaterpdx.org/etc-school
OMEGA Gymnastics Keep your kids active with OMEGA’s gymnasticsfilled camps. Choose half-day or full-day, one day or multiple - built for flexibility. Full day includes field trip. Camp shirt and annual membership required. omega-gymnastics.com/camps
Play.Fit.Fun Their Mobile Camps come to you! Once per week, 2-3 days per week, 5 days per week, they match their schedule with your needs! PFF Kids Action Camps are a FUN mix of P.E., Minute To Win It, Field Day & Team Building! Fun! Active! Healthy! playfitfun.com continued on p. 12
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GENERAL Adventure Camp Adventure Camp includes eleven themed day camps for kids in Kindergarten - 5th Grade. Each week features field trips, art & cooking projects, water slides, STEM activities and much more! Adventure Camp is a ministry of Southwest Bible Church. adventurecampkids.org
Aim High Martial Arts Stable groups of 10 explore new camp themes each week. Camps include daily martial arts lessons, games and take-home and in-camp crafts and projects! aimhighma.org/camps
Catlin Gabel School Join Catlin Gabel on their 72-acre campus or online for summer camps from June 28-August 13. Choose from academics, sports, technology, music, day camps, arts, and more for ages 4-18. Before and after care available. catlin.edu/summer
MJCC Summer Day Camp Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Day Camp! Health + safety is their top priority. Enjoy quality, age-appropriate programs that are super fun. Half + full-day options 9am-4pm. Sports, art projects, games, and more! Open to everyone ages 5-15. oregonjcc.org/daycamp
Oregon Episcopal School Summer is on AGAIN at OES! We did summer safely last year and we’re back in 2021 with inperson and online camps for young people ages 4 to 18. Check out our offerings because we have a camp for everyone! Registration is open now! oes.edu/summer 12 | NW Kids Magazine
THPRD This year’s camp offerings will include sports, nature and games. For safety, Camp Pods will be limited in size. All camps/classes will be on their website on 4/12 and in-district registration opens on 5/1! thprd.org
HORSES & FARM Camp Wahoo! Camp Wahoo! is a week long summer camp for kids who love horses and the outdoors. Campers experience true adventure, riding daily and living in a rustic pioneer camp. campwahoo.com
Herrold Stables, LLC Horse Back Riding Day Camps, Riding Lessons, Horse Riding Parties. Open now for 2021. Social distancing and masks used. Experienced schooling horses, and professional instruction for ages 3 to adult group by age at event. herroldstables.com
Royal Ridges Royal Ridges offers a wide range of different camps including: Traditional Day Camp, Day and Resident Adventure Camp, Day and Resident Horse Camp and Paintball Day Camp. Ages range from 1st-12th grade, depending on the camp. royalridges.org
LANGUAGE Atlas Immersion Academy On-site camp at their Gabriel Park location beginning the week of 6/1, in two groups of up to 14 children (group 1: Spanish-English, group 2: FrenchEnglish bilingual group) Two groups intermingle for presentations, field trips, and at the park. atlasimmersionacademy.com continued on p. 16
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LANGUAGE (continued) German International School Join GIS for their German & Mandarin summer camp programs! Their camps offer innovative and unique ways to approach learning language through themebased activities in and outside the classroom. No German or Mandarin language experience needed. gspdx.org
Schoolita Alegria A fun children’s Spanish workshop for ages 3-7. Small group size (10). They sing! Each week, celebrate a new Spanish speaking country! Play outside in the garden! Plant! Theme/spirit days! Yoga/gym day! Cooking day! Water play! Creative centers! schoolita-alegria.com
The International School It’s a world of fun at The International School’s award-winning summer camp! Chinese, Spanish, or Japanese language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, games, outdoor fun, and more! Learn a new language or practice one that you know! intlschool.org/summer
MUSIC Backbeat Music Academy Backbeat Music Academy is built on the principles of growth mindset, autonomy, inquiry, connection, exploration and fun. Themes include: Try Anything: Try out hundreds of instruments from around the world! Write Music for Computer Games: Harness your kids’ love of gaming to learn music. backbeatmusicacademy.com
NATURE Ekone This year they’ll be offering adapted Family Camp programs as well as a few overnight camps for teens with various themes (art, music, stewardship, construction etc). All participants will have a chance to connect with their herd of Ekone horses. ekone.org 16 | NW Kids Magazine
ILA French Immersion School Join ILA for another exciting summer. (French Language Proficiency Not Required) Camp hours ar 9am-3pm. Space is limited. Please bring your own lunch and snack. $300/week full day regular camp. ilapdx.org/summer-camps-2021
Portland Audubon Portland Audubon’s Summer Camps are full of truly amazing, nature-based adventures! Their week-long day camps for grades 1-8 combine art, science experiments, & games with explorations of their beautiful, 172-acre Wildlife Sanctuary. audubonportland.org/our-work/learn/youthprograms/camps-for-kids/summer-camp/
Trackers Earth Experience outdoor sports, wilderness skills, fantasy role-play, art camps & more! Their mission is to inspire kids and families outdoors, creating stories & memories—new friendships & possibilities—within themselves, each other, & the world around them. trackerspdx.com/youth/summer-camps.php
SPECIAL NEEDS Camp Meadowood Springs Camp Meadowood is a unique camp experience for children ages 6-14 impacted by communication or social learning challenges. They also accept all children. meadowoodsprings.org
Camp Yakety Yak Camp Yakety Yak is an inclusive social skills day camp supporting friendship development in children (ages 5-15) with special needs, and promoting social skills in work place instruction for young adults aged 16-22. campyaketyyak.org continued on p. 20
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SPORTS & ROCK CLIMBING Alpengirl Camp Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for girls ages 11-16. Their 1-2 week outdoor camps are multi-adventure and include a variety of adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more! alpengirlcamp.com
Avid4 Adventure Experienced instructors empower kids of all ages and skill levels to bike, hike, rock climb and paddle in the outdoors. Day and overnight camps in CA, CO, Portland and Bend, OR. Avid4 has effective COVID-19 protocols and flexible cancellations. avid4.com
BaxterSports Camps Kids Love Them. Parents Trust Them. The most fun way to become a better athlete. All Sports Camps, Soccer Camps, and All Girl Camps Available. baxtersports.com
Pedalheads Bike Camps Pedalheads Bike is a learn-to-ride bike program for kids ages 2-12, best known for helping children get off training wheels and safely riding on the road! pedalheads.com
Soccer Shots Help your kiddo stay active by joining Soccer Shots for a Summer CAMP, running Monday Thursday! Campers will develop their soccer skills, their character, and their creativity while having fun and being active. soccershots.org/pdx 20 | NW Kids Magazine
Splat Action Paintball & Birthday Parties To ensure that the sport of paintball remains fun, exciting affordable, and safe, through education and awareness! Their 5 day summer camp will focus on teaching each player the fundamentals to becoming an exceptional paintballer! splataction.com
The Circuit Bouldering Gym The Circuit offers award-winning summer bouldering camps at all three locations! Sign your kids up to climb in a fun, social environment led by their instructors, where they will problem solve and build confidence on and off the wall. thecircuitgym.com
STEM Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver Do you have a future Einstein or Marie Curie on your hands? Send them to Mad Science Camp! Their interactive, engaging, hands-on programs allow kids to explore the different fields of science in an interesting and entertaining way. portland.madscience.org
OMSI Camps & Classes Celebrate summer, celebrate science! OMSI offers nearly 50 small group science-focused day camps— including drone pilot training, junior veterinarian, LEGO® robotics, forensic science, and more. omsi.edu/summer
Xstream Learning Center They coordinate with Engineering for Kids to offer summer camps. Their STEM camps offer both full day and half day options. Through interactive, engaging and open-ended projects, campers will learn in a fun, safe environment and explore everything engineers do. xstreamlc.com NW Kids Magazine | 21
Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich ThePortland PJA Perspective academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding writers from the middle school Humanities classes and writing exploratory to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life - from their perspective.
Alliteration Inspiration by Sadie Dark dreadful nights Walking past without a word Canceling plans without thought The prediction of presidential drama pugnacious Hundreds of humans stuck in full hospitals Greed from great things that gave out Mounds of masks from massive mistakes Harmful hate But then we remember What we will learn from this hassle We will recover from what mattered The judgment will STOP We will be left with art, not tags
Lightning will continue to strike But we will learn to hide when we hear the thunder And only the bravest will stay out in the wild And the bravest will survive The bravest will inspire the ones who bury themself when they hear the thunder They will show everyone that it is okay They will share their discoveries and their stories They will bond with the bland Everything will be okay
Sadie is a current sixth grader at the Portland Jewish Academy. In addition to writing, she enjoys playing piano, dancing, skiing, and eating! She likes helping others through service projects and random acts of kindness. She also loves traveling!
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This Wounded World by Maya This wounded world This wounded world This wounded world, where the sun sets every night in glowing beams of warm light. This wounded world, where the star-struck moon sings children to sleep. This wounded world, where the sun-baked sand burns and the chilled salted water cools. This wounded world, where tall buildings reach for the heavens and scream for freedom. This wounded world, where stretching fields of grass dance in the wind. This wounded world, where wavy water washes over life for miles. This wounded world, where powder-tipped mountains emerge through the clouds. This wounded world, where enchanted woods spike like thorns out of the ground. This wounded world, where rivers run, racing over pebbles and plants. This wounded world, where the skies are painted delicately every morning and every night. This wounded world, where even the strongest lightning and the heaviest rain sparkle and shine. This wounded world, where the coldest and blankest of things gracefully sparkle in white. This wounded world This wounded world This wounded world, where beneath the surface is a burning, boiling heat -- painful, cruel, and unforgiving.
Maya is a current seventh grader at the Portland Jewish Academy. In addition to writing, she enjoys reading and art.
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BITS & BYTES As many students are returning to some level of in-person school this month, we’ve been thinking of strategies to help ease the ensuing mix of excitement and trepidation. In addition to having age appropriate discussions, here are a few other ideas:
Buddha Board Buddha Board, a blank canvas that uses water as the “ink,” was founded on the Zen idea of living in the moment. As the water evaporates, the board slowly returns to its blank state; ready for another temporary masterpiece. The original Buddha Board has been around for over 20 years, but they’ve since added a mini board and also an Enso. The Enso comes with a refillable water pen, while the others have a paintbrush and an area for holding water in the base. $14.95-$34.95, buddhaboard.com
The Upside Delivered Carefully curated for children aged 5-10, this is a subscription box that focuses on helping kids manage their feelings and create a sense of calm. The Begin Box, which can be purchased on its own without a subscription, contains a variety of products that focus on various relaxation techniques. From a stress ball and Thinking Putty to bubbles and flow rings, even the bigger kids and adults found something of interest here. $29.99+, upsidedelivered.com
Once Upon a Pancake These hands-on books are full of unfinished stories for children of all ages. Each book (ages 3-5, 6-8 and 9-12) contains 20 stories with writing prompts that kids and parents can write and draw together. Young kids can write about superheroes, princesses and trucks, while older kids can write about saving the galaxy, sports and more. This is a great screen-free option for kids to get creative and enhance their reading and writing skills while also connecting with others. $12.95, onceuponapancake.com 24 | NW Kids Magazine
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