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2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
It is time to start making summer camp plans and we have all of the best camps to ensure a happy, healthy, fun-packed summer for your kiddos! Whether your kids are interested in learning a new language, staying active outdoors, honing their science skills (or anything in between), this is the place to look! Be sure to add our 10th annual Summer Camp Expo to your calendar as well. This year’s expo will be Saturday, April 22nd at OMSI!
Academic
JA BizTown Summer Camp
The camp where students take charge! Campers explore jobs, earn an income and become entrepreneurs. This dynamic program teaches valuable life lessons while sparking your child’s excitement for the future. jaorswwa.org/ja-biztown-summer-camp-1-1
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 or Full Day camp options for ages 4-14 with drawing/painting, clay, mixed media, yoga, arts and crafts, calligraphy, sculpture, architecture classes daily! Before care option, outdoor playground time, and Early Bird Special available. artworldschool.com
Fine Art Starts!
Draw, paint, print & sculpt in our treed location! Small groups, quality supplies, skillful staff. Step-by-step lessons, then self-directed exploration. Fine art, not crafts. NEW projects daily/weekly! Full & half days. Extended care available. artcampspdx.com
The Hangout PDX
These fun and enriching K-5 summer camps are designed for the artist of every level! From the novice painter to the expert clay maker, they work with all campers to inspire creativity, self-confidence, and friendship while introducing them to new art mediums and exciting experiences! thehangoutpdx.com/summer-camps
Tucker Arts Camp
Tucker Arts Camp travels the world! Children in preschool through grade 5 explore art and culture from countries around the world at their SE Portland campus, where they will enjoy the gardens, goats and treehouse. Voted Best Summer Arts Camp 2022! tuckermaxon.org/camp
Willowbrook Arts Camp
Willowbrook provides 3- 18 year old’s opportunities for exploration, experience and expression in arts and nature. They have opportunities to be self directed, unscheduled and unplugged while exploring a broad range of fine, performing, ceramic, fiber arts and nature. willowbrookartscamp.org