2022 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE Summer will be here before you know it and now is the time to sign up for camp. We’ve rounded up options that will make for a fun, engaging summer for your kids!
ACADEMIC 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 Half day and full day camp options from 6/27 – 9/9 with 6 different art classes daily. Fine Art drawing/ painting, clay, arts and crafts, mixed media, 3D art, and calligraphy). Different weekly themes for ages 4 -14. artworldschool.com
Camp PDX Outdoor arts camp. Each week campers have a different theme - from goats & yoga, various arts, crafts & outdoor skills to water fun, music making & archery. They stress the beauty of independence & combine the art of cooperation with the focus on fun. camppdx.org
One River School of Art + Design One River School of Art + Design offers unique transformational week-long K-12 camps! Your child will have fun making amazing art while building friendships and skills. They welcome all levels and provide supportive small classes. Sign-up at 503.606.8861 lakeoswego.oneriverschool.com/camps
Tucker Arts Camp Tucker Arts Camp travels the world! Over the course of eight weeks, children in preschool through grade 5 explore the art of storytelling through music, visual arts & culture from diverse countries around the world at their beautiful SE Portland campus. tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp
Willowbrook Arts Camp June 27 - August 5. Join Willowbrook for their 40th summer! Step outside to explore. They offer a multi-aged, child-driven experience in visual, performing, literary and textile arts, and nature in Brown’s Ferry Park. willowbrookartscamp.org
DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY Bodyvox Each student will work with a BodyVox teaching artist to dance, expand their imagination, and move their body. They will explore the connections between dance, rhythm, music and creativity. bodyvox.com
OMEGA Gymnastics OMEGA’s Summer Camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction, and craft. Choose half day or full day weekly options. 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
Polaris Dance Theatre Polaris Dance Theatre is offering in-person camps all summer long for students ages 3-16. Camps will incorporate several dance disciplines including Ballet, Contemporary, Hip-Hop, Aerial, Jazz, and more. Child care options will be available. polarisdance.org
The Movement Park Experience the ultimate FUN at Parkour Camp! Climb through parkour obstacles exploring fictional worlds and storylines, work with new friends to conquer missions & challenges, and enjoy the “Best Day Ever”! Ages 5-11 themovementpark.com/summer-camps
GENERAL Adventure Camp Join for 9 weeks of themed day camps for kids in K - 5th Grade. Each week features field trips, art & cooking projects, water slides, outdoor games on their 26 acre campus, and much more! Adventure Camp is a program by Southwest Bible Church. adventurecampkids.org
Aim High Academy of Martial Arts They strive to offer a safe, creative, and integrated camp environment for all kids to learn, stay active and have fun! They host a wide variety of camps and other events throughout the school year and all summer long! Check out their website today! aimhighma.org/camps
Catlin Gabel School Catlin Gabel welcomes students from preschool to high school to their 67-acre wooded campus. Weekly camps run from June 27 to August 17 and offerings include academics, technology, sports, music, arts, and day camps. catlin.edu/summer
Cedarwood Waldorf School Bring some Cedarwood magic into your summer! Cedarwood’s camps are filled with crafting, storytelling, outdoor adventure, and plenty of time for play as campers explore the season of summer together. cedarwoodschool.org/break-summer-camps
International Leadership Academy June 27-Aug 19 Arts and Craft, Soccer, Yoga, Movie, Baking, Spanish and much more. Sing, Play, Explore, Learn. Open to all. Camp hours 9am-3pm. 7:30am early care (free). Lunches are prepared by their own chef and snacks are included. $385/week ilapdx.org/summer2022
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: sports, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, + more! Flexible options 7:45 am – 5:30 pm. Open to everyone ages 3-15. oregonjcc.org/daycamp
North Clackamas Parks & Recreation NCPRD offers a wide variety of affordable day camps to keep kids of all ages active, learning and having fun all summer long. Choose from science, nature, dance, horseback riding, theater, science, sports and more. ncprd.com/summer-camps
Oregon Episcopal School OES is excited to bring back all in-person camps for ages 4-17, expanded hours 8 a.m.-6 p.m. More variety than ever before. Offerings include River Runners, Rock Climbing, Dungeons & Dragons, Outdoor Exploration, Fencing, Leadership, and more! oes.edu/summer
Steve & Kate’s Camp Campers choose minute to minute from a variety of activities including, sewing, stop-motion animation, music, sports & recreation, makers crafts, baking, and more. They’ll decide what they want to do, and for how long. steveandkatescamp.com/portland
The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences The Gardner School’s summer camp program is returning to their 5 acre campus in Vancouver! Class offerings will include lots of outdoor play, exploring the wetlands, and being hands-on and creative. Check their website for summer camps to be posted soon! gardnerschool.org
Yoga Playgrounds Packed with playfulness, positivity and fun, these yoga camps include a wonderful mix of poses and movement, games, mindfulness, creativity, nature exploration and art. Join them! yogaplaygrounds.com/summer-camps
HORSES & FARM Ekone Summer Camps They offer a variety of programs that include art, wilderness skills, ranch life, cooking, music, horses and more! Programs give campers a chance to experience a supportive camp community, healthy peer relationships, and a positive work ethic. ekone.org
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
LANGUAGE German International School GIS Summer Camps are fun, adventurous, and filled with learning opportunities! They are a great way for interested families to try GIS out and get exposure to the German or Mandarin language. gspdx.org
International School of Portland It’s a world of fun at their award-winning, language immersion summer camps! Japanese, Chinese and Spanish come to life through hands-on projects, field trips, and outdoor fun! Beginner through Advanced levels. Ages 3 5th grade. Extended-day options! intlschool.org/summer
Scuola Italiana di Portland Memorable Italian adventures are made through language, culture, cuisine, art, music and more. Camps are available for children ages 4 – 12 years-old. Camps are tailored to the age and language experience of the children; although, no prior Italian language experience is necessary. scuola.us
NATURE Alpengirl Camp Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for girls ages 11-16. Their 1-2 week outdoor camps are multiadventure and include a variety of adventure activities such as backpacking, horseback riding, rafting, sea kayaking, rock climbing and more! alpengirlcamp.com
NW Adventure Company Their week-long Summer Adventure camps focus on building community with one another and the natural environments they explore. Each week is unique and builds upon previous camps or can exist as a standalone camp. Their instructors thoughtfully design week-long programming that delves deep into their passions. nwadventurecompany.com
Portland Audubon Join Portland Audubon for nature-based adventures all summer long! Camps combine art, science experiments and games with explorations of their beautiful, 172-acre Nature Sanctuary neighboring Forest Park and adventures all over the Pacific Northwest. audubonportland.org/our-work/learn/youthprograms/camps-for-kids/summer-camp
PERFORMING ARTS Northwest Children’s Theater and School Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance your acting, singing, and dancing skills, there’s something for everyone at NWCT! Half-day and fullday options are available across the Portland metro area for ages 4-15. nwcts.org/summer-2022
Oregon Children’s Theatre OCT’s Acting Academy offers classes for ages 3-18 in NE and SW Portland. Whether it’s your child’s first experience acting or they’re ready to take their skills to the next level, they’ll help them learn and grow while having fun along the way! octc.org/classes
SPECIAL NEEDS ABI Bike First! Bike First! teaches people with & without disabilities skills to ride typical bikes. Quick Start! is for those who need a jump start! A Refresher is also available. BF! is for 8 years and older. QS! is for 5 years and older. abicommunity.org/bikefirst
Camp Yakety Yak Camp Yakety Yak is an inclusive social skills day camp supporting friendship development in children with special needs, along with their typical peers, ages 5-15, & a 4-week Program focusing on social skills in the work place for ages 16-22. campyaketyyak.org
SPORTS & ROCK CLIMBING Balance Soccer The most FUN, OVERNIGHT soccer camps ever! Designed to encourage personal responsibility, develop soccer skills, improve self awareness and have tons of FUN! Join them for their 5 year anniversary! Boys Camp: June 23-27 / Girls Camp: July 13-17. balancesoccer.com
BaxterSports Camps Est. 2008 in Portland, BaxterSports offers a holistic approach to teaching and coaching kids. Mixing traditional sports with a variety of creative games, their camps are fun, active and engaging no matter your child’s experience or skill level. baxtersports.com
Infinity Golf Infinity Golf is offering13 weeks of 5 day Summer Camps for ages 8 - 17. They use a fun and engaging method for rapidly improving your child’s golf skills using games, contests, and points mixed with hands-on instruction and video swing analysis. Their simulators speed improvement with precisely measured swing and ball data. Kids are grouped by age and skill level. infinitygolf.com/kids-summer-camps
Portland Rock Gym Camps include games, technique instruction and a lot of climbing! Campers as young as 8 will also experience slack-line, rope-swing and a huge cargo net. Kids aged 10-15 will head outside to climb around the greater Portland area once a week! portlandrockgym.com
The Circuit Bouldering Gym Sign your kids up to climb in a fun, social environment where they’ll participate in climbing activities to improve their balance, coordination, and problemsolving abilities. Daily games + lessons help cultivate confidence on and off the wall. thecircuitgym.com
STEM Cadence Academy Preschool Their summer program is safe, fun & focused on elementary school readiness. The theme for 2022 is “World Odyssey” where children will learn about various countries like Greece, Brazil, China, and Egypt as they take a virtual journey around the world. cadenceeducation.com/programs/summer-camps-programs
Code Ninjas Bridgeport/Bethany Their camps offer an immersive environment for children ages 7-14 to explore technology, develop new skills, and have a great time with friends. They’ll participate in FUN, engaging camps, gain valuable tech skills and make new friends. codeninjas.com/or-tigard/camps
Code Ninjas Hillsboro Code Ninjas Camps offer an immersive environment for kids to explore and develop new tech skills, gain confidence, & have fun with friends. It’s an unforgettable experience for kids ages 5-15. Camps include: Minecraft, Roblox, Python, STEM, & more! codeninjas.com/or-hillsboro
Coding With Kids Leap forward on your coding journey! Coding with Kids provides online camps through their unique Coders Pathways®️ for ages 5-18. Virtual camps are conducted live, in small groups, and teach a variety of subjects, from game development in Scratch or Python to Minecraft Modding, Roblox, Java/C#, and 3D Design. In-person camps are also available at many locations. codingwithkids.com
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
Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI) Find your summer adventure! With 200+ day and overnight camps to choose from, OMSI offers a variety of K-12 programs designed to spark your students’ curiosity. Become an OMSI member to get 20% off all camps and classes! omsi.edu/summer
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