NW Kids Magazine June 2024

Editor’s Note

June has arrived and we are all transitioning from our school year schedules to our summer schedules. In my household, some years are easier than others! Thinking back on the end of the 2019-2020 school year, with so many questions and turmoil surrounding Covid, this feels like a relatively smooth one. I hope the same is true for your families.

If you weren’t able to join us at this year’s Summer Camp Expo at OMSI, I hope you’ve enjoyed our monthly camp guides and have found some fun camps for your kiddos. If you’re still in the planning phase, check out our Last Minute Camp Guide (page 8!). This year’s roundup of camps that still have openings is our biggest yet with 28 amazing options. I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy this gorgeous and (generally) mild June weather. We can’t wait to see you around town!

Cheers, Mary

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28 Amazing Summer Camps You Can Still Sneak Your Kids Into!

Are you still waiting to finalize your summer plans but you’re worried that all of the best camps are filled? You’re in luck! We’ve rounded up a huge variety of camps that will keep your kids happy all summer long. And they still have openings! But act fast as space is limited!

Aim High Martial Arts & Events

Join them for 11 weeks of fun-filled summer camps. Every week is themed and filled with games, active play, crafts, Inflatable Friday’s and more! Special visits throughout the summer from Darth Vader, Kona Ice, The Reptile Man and more!

Ages 4-12

aimhighma.org/camps

All American Magic Academy

The All American Magic Theater Magic Camp is five days jam-packed with performance, instruction, and fun! Over the week, your kids will learn a variety of performance magic, from close-up to on-stage. You’ll watch as your kids increase in confidence and social skills as they learn how to be a great magician, including the arts of sleight of hand, stage presence, creativity & coordination. They’ll learn not only to entertain and amaze, but also how to think a step ahead of their audience, all while they have a great time!

Ages 7-12

nwmagiccamp.com

Anthony Newman Sports Camps

They offer full day sports camps: basketball, soccer, tennis and their most popular camp, multi-sports for ages 6-14. Beginner to seasoned athletes, their camps provide children a chance to develop good character, learn valuable life skills, discover new interests, make friends and learn skills that can be used on and off the sports court.

Ages 6-14

anthonynewmancamps.com

Art World School

Fine Art Camp with Drawing/Painting, Clay, Arts & Crafts, Yoga, Outdoor Recess, Calligraphy, 3D Art Classes offering daily in half day or full day sessions. Different classes for ages 4-6, 7-9. and 10-14. Discount offered for new school location, with Before Care available.

Ages 4+ artworldschool.com

Bridge City Theatre Camp

At Bridge City Theatre Camp your child will grow their confidence, enjoy learning life-long lessons, make new friends and explore their own creativity like never before! Guided by seasoned professionals, campers dive headfirst into the enchanting realm of character development, voice work, improvisation and learning lines. All of this will be balanced with outside play, costume and prop creation and social time. No Pressure - No screens - Just FUN!

Ages 10-15

bridgecitytheatrecamp.com

Fine Art Starts!

Drawing, painting, clay, pottery, digital art! Small groups, quality supplies, skilled staff. Step-by-step, then self-directed exploration. Fine art, not crafts. New projects daily/weekly! Full & half days. Payment plans & financial aid available.

Grades K-12

fineartstarts.com

French International School

French International offers various weekly camps and activities throughout the summer. Camps are open to current and incoming French International families (preschool through 8th grade) and families from the broader community. Camps have a wide range of themes including sports, dance, music, wellness, cooking, horseback riding, science, engineering, and more.

Ages 3-Grade 8

frenchintl.org/summercamp

German International School

German International summer camps offer students the opportunity to experience bilingual language camps in a supportive, safe environment no matter their level of foreign language knowledge. All camp teachers are bilingual in English and either German or Mandarin, depending on the chosen camp.

Ages 2-Grade 5

gspdx.org

Happy Hollow Children’s Center

Weekly

Enrollment with a different theme each week! Some of the themes include Red, White & Blue Week, Art Explosion! Week, and Farm Animals &n Ocean Animals Week!

Ages 2.5-8

happy-hollow.net/summer-at-hh

Herrold Stables, LLC

Students will receive horse riding experience in Western Equitation, Showmanship, and Horsemanship. Come to all or just one Spring and Summer Horse Camp this year.

Ages 3-16

herroldstables.com

i9 Sports Nike Kids Camp

Nike Kids Camp is a multi-sport camp that is geared toward building a foundation of techniques and skills that will help campers develop athletically. Campers will work on running, jumping, catching, throwing, kicking, balance and playing through fun practices and games. Two or more sports will be used to engage the campers and allow them to work on all the agility, balance, coordination and speed that is needed while playing sports and having fun.

Ages 5-12

i9sports.com

In a Child’s Path’s Forest & Farm Camp

They start each new week with a song that is relevant to the subject of learning along with open-ended activities. The yard the campers work in when they arrive each morning is comprised of six flower beds, a jungle gym, a large sandbox, a playhouse, a climbing structure, and tons of room to run! After breakfast, they could be found anywhere on the eight acres.

Ages 3-5

inachildspathfarm.com/summer-camps

International Leadership Academy

Camps taught both in French and English. Camps include Movie Making, Cooking, Arts and craft, yoga, dance, lego robotics and drumming. Camp hours 9am to 3pm - 7:30am (free). Lunches prepared by their own chef and snacks are included. Camps provide a lot of outdoor time in a forest setting. $400/week, with after-care available.

Ages 3-12

ilapdx.org/summercamp2024

New Life Christian School Camps

One week each, these fun and educational day camps will focus on geology, camping, and then art. Each topic is paired with a complementary Bible theme. One camp a month in June, July, and August for children ages 4 to 10 years old. Each camp is limited to 15 campers.

Ages 4-10

nlcshillsboro.com/camps

Next Gen Summer Camps at Saturday Academy

Saturday Academy offers hands-on STEAMfocused summer programs for grades K-8 in Portland, Oregon. Each program is full-day (9am - 4pm), full-week, with after-camp childcare available as needed. From LEGO building to Animation to Computer Science, there is a camp for any interest or passion.

Grades K-8

saturdayacademy.org/SummerCamp

Northwest Children’s Theater

Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance you singing, dancing, and acting skills, there’s something for everyone at NWCT! Camps for ages 4-14 are offered across Portland & Beaverton, June 17 – August 23. “All three of my children love the activities, teachers, and performing! I’m continually impressed with the quality of programming and caring of staff. It’s been wonderful watching my kids’ confidence grow with each performance!”” - Parent Ages 4-14 nwcts.org/summer-camp-24

OMEGA Gymnastics Summer Camps

OMEGA Gymnastics offers weeklong active camps throughout the summer. They have half-day options for Preschool and Pre-K students and full and halfday options for School Age children. Camp includes time in the gym filled with gymnastics instruction, games, and crafts. Ages 5-12 omega-gymnastics.com/camps

Oregon 4-H

4-H camps are science-backed, fun-filled experiences where kids can explore the outdoors, make friends, and try new things, all in the pursuit of making the best better. From rafting and archery to crafting and campfires, you can do it all there!

Grades 3-8 beav.es/4hcamp

PlayFitFun

PlayFitFun is teaming up with Every Body Active Coach to bring to you an amazing, action packed summer camp! During their KIDS SUMMER ACTION CAMP children get the opportunity to play various fun and active games.

Grades K-6

playfitfun.com/summer-kids-action-camps

Portland Preschool of the Arts

A play-based art camp for your little ones! Join them in SE Portland for new themes each week, loads of artmaking and exploration, and tons of fun in their imagination playground! Camps offered for weekly enrollment; sign-up for six weeks, get the seventh week FREE! Monday - Friday, 9AM - 1PM

Ages 3-5

portlandpreschoolofthearts.com/summercamp-2024

PTFC Camps

Kick off your summer with the Portland Timbers and Thorns Soccer Camps! Join Diego Chara and Eryk Williamson in these player-led camps for a once in a lifetime training, or dive into recreational camps located at Providence Park and all around the Metro area for a fun-filled introduction to the beautiful game. Advanced players ages 13-18, check out Residential Camps to see what it is like to be a collegiate soccer player. Players of all skill levels will find something they enjoy at PTFC Camps!

Ages 5-18

ptfccamps.com

Revolution Parkour’s Parkour, Nerf, Jedi, Hero, & Kids!

Revolution Parkour’s facility and staff allow your kids to grow in confidence, mobility, and character! Their camps are full day 8am-3pm and do include snacks. Please bring a lunch and no electronic devices. Kids camp is for ages 5-7.

Ages 7-17

rvpkbeaverton.com/summercamps

Rumble Summer Art Camp

Summer art camp working in a variety of media and projects, with a weekly trip to the library and trips to the park for outdoor exercise.

Ages 5-12

rumbleartstudio.net/summer-camp-portlandoregon-june

Scuola Italiana di Portland

Imagination Week is broken up into five exciting themes that explore a topic with Italian language, crafts, songs, adventures, games, and free play!

Ages 3-6

scuola.us/summer-camp-2024-week-ofimagination

Summer at OES

Summer at OES, offered June 24 through August 9, offers students in pre-K through fifth grade a variety of inquiry-based summer enrichment programs that build joy, wonder, and respect for one another. Several of their 90 exciting programs still have space! Register now to reserve your child’s spot.

Grades Pre-K-5 oes.edu/summer

Tryon Forest Adventures

Observe the sights and sounds of the forest while hiking tree-lined trails and crossing bridges over Tryon Creek. Hone your nature science knowledge with hands-on outdoor activities. Express your creativity by making arts and crafts in their indoor nature classroom space. Make memories and friendships that will last a lifetime! Ages 6-14

tryonfriends.org/forest-adventures

Yeates Academy of Irish Dance’s Jigs for Kids

This is a week-long, half-day camp celebrating Irish culture and dance. Storytelling, music, arts, and crafts. This is an excellent introduction to Irish soft and hard shoe dancing at the longest running Irish dance studio in Oregon, Portland and SW Washington. Camp is open to students completely new to Irish dance and beginner Yeates Academy students who have not yet started in hard shoes. All campers get a Yeates t-shirt as part of their registration.

Ages 5-10

yeatesacademy.com

Youth Runner Middle School XC Camp

Learn new running skills and get inspired for the upcoming cross country season at the base of Mt. Hood, in Oregon. Learn more on their website! Ages 10-14 youthrunnercamp.com

Jolliffe’s: Earth Conscious Choices for Your Life

Now open in Progress Ridge Townsquare next to Piccolo Mondo, Jolliffe’s carries consignment clothing and accessories for adults and children as well as earth-conscious products from Pacific Northwest makers. Favorites include Reusable Paper Towels by Porter Lee’s and Glass Boba Jars by BBTea Jars. IG: @jolliffesshop joliffesshop.com

2024 Language Immersion School Guide

There’s no question that the Portland Metro area has no shortage of fantastic schools, but did you realize how many language immersion options there are? Check out our roundup below and take a step toward helping your child become a global citizen!

Arco Iris

Spanish Immersion School

Tuition-free public charter school providing rich, immersive Spanish language and robust academics in a true multicultural setting. Bilingualism, Biliteracy, Multiculturalism and High Academic Achievement. Grades K-5 8205 SW Creekside Pl, Beaverton (503) 372-6052 arcoirisschool.org

French International School of Oregon

Language immersion, IB World School. Educating global minds to engage with inclusivity, achieve with integrity, and excel with distinction. Age 2.5-8th Grade 8500 NW Johnson St, Portland (503) 292-7776 frenchintl.org

German International School

As an IB World school, they educate their students to be internationallyminded by exploring other cultures and traditions and immersing children in language-learning. Ages 2-8th grade 3900 SW Murray Blvd. Beaverton (503) 626-9089 gspdx.org

International Leadership Academy

Bonjour! Welcome! Qué tel? ILA is an accredited French Immersion School serving families aged 10 weeks through 5th grade. 14788 Boones Ferry Road, Lake Oswego (503) 662-8452 ilapdx.org

International School of Portland

Since 1990, they’ve offered full language and cultural immersion in a warm, loving environment that encourages curiosity and kindness. International Baccalaureate. NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL!

Ages 3-5th grade

2305 S Water Ave, Portland (503) 226-2496 intlschool.org

L’Etoile French Immersion School

L’Etoile French Immersion School is an independent school accredited by the French Ministry of Education for students aged 2½ through 12. 5839 S Hood Ave, Portland (503) 608-7109 letoilefrenchschool.com

Scuola Italiana di Portland

They offer a part-time Italian language and cultural immersion preschool in NW Portland, mirroring the scuola dell’infanzia (preschool) in Italy.

Ages 3-5

1542 NW 14th Ave, Portland scuola.us

INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

LGBTQ2SIA+ Resource Guide

by ERIN BEERY

June is Pride Month and Portland is full of resources for LGBTQ2SIA+ families. Check out our list below. For a more thorough guide to local resources and support, visit pridenw.org

All Families Surrogacy

Surrogacy services, founded by a member of the LGBT community. allfamiliessurrogacy.com

Brave Space, LLC

Creating community and facilitating access to expert providers and advocacy for transgender and nonbinary children, youth, adults, and their families. bravespacellc.com

Bridging Voices

A youth chorus for gay, straight and questioning youth, ages 13-21. bridgingvoices.org

GLSEN Oregon

Advocacy, tools, connection, and support for LGBTQ issues in K-12 education. glsen.org/chapters/oregon

New Avenues for Youth

Resources include: 24/7 support services for youth ages 9-17. Art, music, virtual support groups and individual check ins, clothing closet, food pantry, pregnancy & parenting support. newavenues.org

PFLAG Portland

Uniting the LGBTQ community with families, friends, and allies. pflagpdx.org

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Randall Children’s Gender Care Center

Affirming health care for transgender and gender-diverse youth. legacyhealth.org/children/health-services/ transgender

The Q Center

The largest LGBTQ community center in the Pacific Northwest. *Check their website as they are currently operating on an appointment-only basis due to a staff shortage. pdxqcenter.org

TransActive Gender Project at Lewis & Clark

Services and expertise to empower transgender and gender expansive children, youth, and families. graduate.lclark.edu/programs/ continuing_education/transactive

Transgender Health Program OHSU

Affirming health care for transgender and gender-nonconforming communities. ohsu.edu/transgender-health

Erin Beery is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in serving adolescents, adults, and the queer community. Her therapy practice is based in NE Portland. You may also find her in local agencies and schools carrying out her consultation and advocacy work. erinbeery.wixsite.com/erinbeerylcsw

Interested in queering up your family’s experience?

Here are some easy tips!

Head downtown to the 30th annual Portland Pride Waterfront Festival and Parade on the weekend of July 20th-21st. The theme this year is Feast and Love and the parade will be on Sunday the 21st at 11am. Check out Pride Northwest’s website for more information. portlandpride.org

Join the Portland Frontrunners on June 15th for the 2024 Pride Run & Walk! Poison Waters is the special guest and there will be music, snacks and fun to be had! pdxpriderun.com

Join the Portland Gay Men’s Chorus at the Schnitz on June 22nd for Our Corner of the Sky: Pride on Broadway. With show-stopping musical numbers and powerful stories, this concert celebrates the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and love, leaving audiences inspired and uplifted. pdxgmc.org/shows/our-corner-of-the-sky-pride-on-broadway

Head to Beaverton City Park on June 30th from 11am-5pm for the 7th annual Pride in the Park! The parade will begin at 11am and the farmer’s market will be filled with local vendors offering pride gear, artisan crafts, resources and more. pridebeaverton.org

Get your skate on with Gay Skate at Oaks Park on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month (excluding some holidays) from 7-9:30pm. Everyone is welcome! $13/person. oakspark.com/roller-skating-rink

Browse Powell’s City of Books for an LGBTQ-themed scavenger hunt. Some family-friendly favorites: Julian is a Mermaid, A Family is a Family is a Family and This is our Rainbow