NW Kids Magazine March 2015

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RAD & SOCCER CAMPS NEW AMERICAN: A REVIEW A GREEN BEAN INTERVIEW WITH VICTORIA JAMIESON FOUND AROUND TOWN: SHOPS

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Contents MARCH 2015

8 Dine In or Take Out: Modern Comfort Food at New American

24 Best of Portland and Beyond: Our Top Picks for Getting Out this Month

10 Stay Rad at Camp this Summer

34 Dribble. Pass. Run. Have Fun: Soccer Shots Summer Camp

14 Resource Guide: Rad Camps 16 Found Around Town: Shops 18 Skating to Success: An Interview with Victoria Jamieson 4 | NW Kids Magazine

35 Resource Guide: Soccer Camps 36 Color Me Contest Winners Gallery

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Welcome to our first camps issue of 2015. As with every year, we start compiling camp options early for your kids, so you can start planning your summer. In this issue we feature RAD and Soccer camps. The rad camps focus became a love letter of sorts to our youth. We grew up surrounded by board enthusiasts; skaters, snowboarders and surfers who lived and breathed board culture. As girls, we were on the sidelines watching our rad male counterparts drop-in. We lived in Eastern Washington where, at the time, girls weren’t encouraged to skate. We documented our experience in photos and ‘zines, and soaked up what it meant to live by the board though, the utter radness of finding an abandoned pool or building a ramp in mom’s back yard.

Now, years later, as moms with girls, we still turn our heads at the sound of trucks meeting pavement and are so excited when we realize that the kid grinding is a girl. This month you’ll find camp options for your rad kids. We’ve defined rad camps as those where kids can carve, ride, shred or where they can learn how to create a ‘zine, books, or rock out! And yes, girls can head to a skate camp just for them. For those kids who would rather be running on the field, we’ve compiled a soccer resource guide and a profile on what’s to come this summer at Soccer Shots on p. 34. For roller derby skaters head to p. 22, we have a rad interview with local author and illustrator, Victoria Jamieson, whose new book, “Roller Girl,” will be out this month. And don’t miss our Color Me Contest Gallery of winners and honorable mentions’ work on p. 36. We received so many amazing entries and loved seeing what your kids like to do in the spring.

All of this talk about camps has us preparing for our camps expo on April 11th at OMSI. If you’re on the fence about which camp to choose, you should stop by the expo and talk to the camps themselves. With over 35 camp exhibitors of every variety, the possibilities are endless for fun this summer!

Kelley & Beth

Contents photograph courtesy of SKATE LIKE A GIRL

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Listings Amiguitos.........................................................................23 Atlas Immersion Academy..............................................19 Baby Sleep Trainer..............................................................9 Barre3.................................................................................7 Beanstalk..........................................................................37 Bennett Suzuki.................................................................37 Camp Westwind...............................................................19 Camp WILD......................................................................15 Canoe Island.....................................................................15 Catlin Gabel School..........................................................19 Dr. Pike Dentistry for Children............................................7 Echo Theater Company....................................................15 Experience Theatre Project...............................................15 Friendly House.................................................................19 German International School.........................................30 Glendoveer Tennis............................................................29 Goodtime Chinese School...............................................11 International School........................................................27 Just Between Friends.........................................................9 Kevaland..........................................................................25 Kids Community Learning Center....................................11 Laughing Planet...............................................................23 Leisure Sports Inc/Club Sport..........................................38 Little Fruit Farm................................................................23 Lumberyard......................................................................32 Mad Science.....................................................................25 Meadowood Springs.......................................................11 Metro Arts........................................................................38 Nelson Pediatric Dentistry.................................................2 Northwest Children’s Theater...........................................25 OCAC................................................................................32 Omega Gymnastics..........................................................29 Opal Creek........................................................................27 Oregon Children’s Theatre..................................................2 Oregon Zoo.......................................................................33 Portland Aquarium..........................................................37 Portland Children’s Museum...........................................27 Portland Early Learning...................................................19 Portland Jewish Academy...............................................27 Portland Montessori........................................................38 Portland Parks and Rec....................................................30 Portland Trampoline........................................................39 Propagize.........................................................................23 Pure Barre.........................................................................23 Rewild..............................................................................25 Royal Ridges.....................................................................29 Saturday Academy...........................................................15 School of Rock..................................................................32 Schoolita Alegria..............................................................38 Scuola Italiana.................................................................15 Soccer Shots.....................................................................40 Sound Roots.....................................................................11 Spanish with Sarah..........................................................32 Spielwerk Toys....................................................................9 Summa Academy............................................................31 Superkids Resale..............................................................37 SW Community Center....................................................29 Sweet Peas Kidzone.........................................................15 The Kids’ Backyard Store..................................................39 Trackers Earth.............................................................20-21 Trinity Lutheran ...............................................................32 Tucker Maxon.....................................................................9 Urban Farm Store.............................................................37 VillaSport.........................................................................28 Washington County Bicycle Transportation Coalition.....33 Westside Academy..........................................................32 WeVillage.........................................................................31 World of Smiles................................................................23 Young People’s Theater Project........................................33 Zenger Farm.....................................................................31 6 | NW Kids Magazine

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Dine In or Take Out:

Modern Comfort Food at New American Article and photograph by LAURA LOCKER

New American (2103 N Killingsworth, in the old Mextiza space), whose catchphrase is “Bring It Home,” raises the bar for take out.

The restaurant is a spacious, modern, and comfortable place to dine, but if you have children who balk at the idea of leaving the comforts of home, their take out can be a lifesaver.

On their user-friendly website (newamericanpdx.com) you can order everything: mains, side dishes, desserts, even growlers of beer and a selection of retail items, such as a bag of coffee.

One of the great pleasures of their menu is that many of their dishes are offered in small, medium or large quantities. I ordered a smorgasbord of “small” sizes. The modest prices for the small sizes—ranging from $3.75 for small sides to $6-9 for mains—allowed me to pick and choose in the nostalgic fashion of cheap Chinese take out. My only suggestion for the site might be to allow for advance ordering, specified pick-up times, no matter when the order is placed, would be great for busy parents, and perhaps to provide some indication, upon checkout, of how long one should allow for the food to be prepared. I had time earlier in the day to peruse and put together my selection but could only finish the checkout when I was absolutely ready to jump in the car and pick it up.

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was quoted over the phone (I called to doublecheck before departing)—was impressive.

Their menu felt curated, in part, by an expert who knew what would hold and present well back at home. Almost everything I ordered could have been fearlessly served to company.

The skin of the rotisserie chicken ($21/whole, $12/half, $6.50/quarter) was beautifully burnished, and the fat nicely rendered. Its lemon and bay marinade permeated the juicy meat. The chicken, with a large order of the creamy polenta ($12.50) and one of their generous salads, would make a stand-out meal for four, for less than the price of most Chinese take-out. The beef braised in mustard and beer ($6.50 sm, $12 med, $21 lg) was extraordinarily tender, yet with a satisfying crust. Macaroni and cheese from the “Little Bites” menu ($5) hit all the expected comfort notes for my kids, even with the hint of nutmeg lingering in the sauce. The smoked trout pasta ($11), packed with a juxtaposition of lightly smoked fish and crunchy bits of fennel root, was rich and satisfying and the pasta perfectly al dente.

Tonight, skip the same old offerings at the local grocery’s hot bar and, instead, treat your family to the comforting, delicious offerings at New American.

Laura Locker is a native Portlander who has lived and eaten around the world. She has two restaurant-loving children, aged 6 and 10.

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STAY RPAD

AT CAM THIS SUMMER by KELLEY GARDINER

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Living in a city like Portland where individualism and innovation are at the crux of its culture, you know there are lots of talented people who love to share their knowledge with the next generation. Whether your kids want to shred, grind, carve, rock, start a ‘zine or change the world through art, here are some completely kickin’ and rocking summer camps to get them started.

OREGON SURF ADVENTURES Surf Camp Surf’s up! At least it will be at this two-day camp designed for kids and teens from 8-17.

Your kids will be stoked to hit the waves, but when they’re worn out, there’s plenty of other fun to be had learning about marine biology or playing games with new friends.

Water safety is stressed by their experienced instructors, helping parents breathe easy. Boards and wetsuits are provided.

Transportation and housing are up to you.

That sounds to us like a pretty rad reason for a family beach trip.

1116 S Roosevelt Drive, Seaside oregonsurfadventures.com

TWO_WHEELED SHRED CAMP The Lumberyard

It’s time to learn to shred. As long as your child can pedal on two wheels and brake, they’re ready to learn to take it to the next level. The Lumberyard has indoor and outdoor riding areas to challenge all takers. Ages 6-14 are invited to half- or full-day camps. Your little shredders should be comfortable riding, turning, and braking, but that’s all they need to start working on their flow.

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HIGH CASCADE Snowboard Camp

Snowboarding in the summer is just one more reason to be thankful we live in Oregon. High Cascade Snowboard Camp’s two private parks are built exclusively for snowboarding, so boarders can shred and jump to their hearts’ content. Jumps are hand-raked out of real snow daily. Kids nine and up can join in the action whether they’re snowbunnies or tried-and-true mountain hounds.

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Photograph courtesy of OREGON SURF ADVENTUR ES

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Photograph courtesy of SCHOOL OF ROCK

ROCK 'N' ROLL BOOT CAMP School of Rock

Playing an instrument is pretty cool. Playing with a rock ‘n’ roll band is even better.

Hanging out, learning new songs, and bonding with your band to get ready for a blowout performance? Nothing could beat it! Portland’s School of Rock works with kids ages 8-18 on musicianship, and everyone gets one-on-one attention from some pretty awesome local rockers.

1440 SE Hawthorne Boulevard portland.schoolofrock.com

D_BLOCK BOOTCAMP D-Block Indoor Skatepark

Sometimes, a kid just doesn’t want to be pegged in to one type of extreme sport.

BMX, roller skate, scooter, inline, skateboard, they don’t discriminate at D-Block Indoor Skatepark, and neither does their summer bootcamp. “Any wheels are welcome” to explore Portland’s favorite skateparks.

Campers will learn skatepark etiquette, get a little help with new tricks, and make some sweet new friends along the way. Campers should bring their own wheels and helmets.

Knee and elbow pads are encouraged, but not required.

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HIP HOP CAMP Ethos Music

Get that beat right at hip hop camp. This camp focuses on the musical side of hip hop, with volunteers helping students with rapping skills and beat production.

No experience is necessary for your little MC’s and DJ’s ages 6-12. Don’t miss the performance at the end of the week.

2 N Killingsworth Street ethos.org

ARTIVISM Mercy Corps Action Center

Is your middle schooler looking to make a change in the world? “Artivism” is “art for activism,” and campers learn how to focus their creativity to raise awareness of global and local issues. Kids can expect hands-on projects that run the gamut of artistic exploits: reading, writing, visual art, performance, you name it. Mercy Corps works around the world to help people dealing with poverty and hunger, and kids at this camp will find positive ways to raise themselves and others up.

28 SW 1st Avenue mercycorps.org/action-center/artivism

SKATE LIKE A GIRL Skateboard Camp

How do you Skate Like a Girl? By fostering confidence and building friendships, of course, all while doing some serious skateboarding. Camps will take place at Glenhaven and Ed Benedict Skate Parks, so take your pick of your favorite place to carve and grind. Girls will work one-on-one and in groups to develop skating skills like dropping in and doing jumps, all in a safe, fun, and supportive environment. For girls 8+.

Glenhaven Skate Park 2899 NE 82nd Avenue Ed Benedict Skate Park SE 100th Avenue & Powell Boulevard skatelikeagirlpdx.com

PHOTOGRAPHY BOOK,

BY YOU Catlin Gabel

Capture that Portland DIY spirit with a photography book that campers make with their own two hands. Participants from 6th to 12th grade are welcome, and don’t need to be students of Catlin Gabel.

First, students learn about photography and how to create arresting imagines.

Then, they’ll travel to Portland’s favorite spots to shoot their photos. To top off the experience, students will learn bookbinding techniques to create a oneof-a-kind handmade book that features their best work.

8825 SW Barnes Road catlin.edu

Photograph courtesy of SKATE LIKE A GIRL

Kelley Gardiner is a Portland native, a freelance writer and blogger, and the mother of one sweet toddler. To see what she’s up to, visit kelleygardiner.com NW Kids Magazine | 13

RESOURCE GUIDE:

More Rad Camps BMX, SKATEBOARD & ROLLER SKATING CATLIN GABEL SKATE PORTLAND catlin.edu INDOOR GOALS INLINE SKATING & ROLLER HOCKEY indoorgoals.com PORTLAND PARKS & RECREATION SKATEBOARD PROGRAM portlandoregon.gov/parks/50045 WINDELL’S SUMMER BMX CAMP windells.com WINDELLS SUMMER SKATEBOARD CAMP windells.com

COMIC BOOKS & GRAPHIC NOVELS CARTOONING AND COMIC BOOK ART CAMP randyemberlin.com IPRC (INDEPENDENT PUBLISHING RESOURCE CENTER) SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS iprc.org OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SUPER HERO CAMP oes.edu

DIY/VISUAL ARTS/CRAFTS CAMP SCRAP scrappdx.org FASHION DESIGN CAMP fashiondesigncamp.com FIGGY’S STUDIO figgysstudio.bigcartel.com OREGON COLLEGE OF ART AND CRAFT ocac.edu OREGON EPISCOPAL SCHOOL SEWING & KNITTING oes.edu

ROCK 'N ROLL LITTLE WING portland.littlewing.com ROCK ‘N’ ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS girlsrockcamp.org SOUND ROOTS SUMMER ROCKS! soundrootsmusic.com

SKI & SNOWBOARD CAMPS LIGETY WEIBRECHT SKI CAMP skicampsinc.com MT. HOOD SUMMER SKI CAMPS mthood.com TIMBERLINE SNOW CAMPS timberlinesnowcamps.com WINDELL’S SUMMER SNOWBOARD CAMP windells.com

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Found around Town SHOPS

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1 SMALLFRY

Boutique resale shopping at its best! You’ll love the smart organization and rain boot wall.

4107 NE Tillamook Street smallfrypdx.com

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2 PALACE CAKES

Beautiful homemade cakes that would make your grandma smile. Try the lemon rhubarb or anything with buttercream frosting.

1401 SW Yamhill Street palacecakes.com

3 BARRE 3 CEDAR MILL

Prepare yourself to quake and shake at this new west side location. On-site childcare while you work out.

11805 NW Cedar Falls Drive, Suite 113 barre3.com

4 LITTLE OTSU

Letterpress lovers rejoice. Independent publishers and thoughtful curators of books, paper goods and cards for any occasion.

3225 SE Division Street littleotsu.com

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5 PURRINGTON’S CAT LOUNGE

Purr! A premier petting lounge and satellite adoption center. For ages 10+.

3529 NE Martin Luther King Jr Blvd purringtonscatlounge.com

6 MOTHER OF PEARL

For kids, preemie to ‘tween. Children’s resale and consignment in Beaumont Village.

4759 NE Fremont Street motherofpearlresale.com

7 SAMPLING LAB

Step 1: Try premium products for FREE. Step 2: Tell Brands what you think.

Step 3: Tell your friends and earn perks.

4019 N Williams Avenue samplinglab.com

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“All you can make” art bar and open studio.

Now open in Vancouver.

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by ROBIN ANDERSON, GREEN BEAN BOOKS

You may know author and illustrator Victoria Jamieson from her picture books ”Pest in Show”, “Olympig!”, and “Bea Rocks the Flock.”

She also teaches children’s book illustration at Pacific Northwest College of Art. This March marks the release of Jamieson’s latest work, “Roller Girl,” a graphic novel for kids about roller derby and coming of age set in Portland.

Green Bean Books will host a release party for “Roller Girl” on Saturday, March 14th at 2pm.

How did you start playing roller derby?

I first learned about roller derby, fittingly, through a book. I read “Derby Girl” by Shauna Cross. I was living in New York at the time, so I went to see a Gotham Girls Roller Derby bout and was instantly hooked.

I bought skates and started practicing the next week.

What makes roller derby stand out from other sports?

I love the message of empowerment that derby encourages. Portland’s league, the Rose City Rollers, has in its mission statement to “develop women of attitude, athleticism, and passion,” and I’ve definitely found that to be true. The growing popularity of junior derby around the world is exciting to me, as it carries the same message of empowerment to young women and girls.

Have you taught derby camp? If so, how has working with kids there influenced your book?

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I used to help coach the Seedlings, which is the training program for the Rose City Rollers’ junior league, the Rosebuds. I also coached an after-school running program.

Both experiences were inspirational to me, as I watched young women conquer intimidating physical challenges! At the same time, they were dealing with problems at home or with their peers. I began to think that roller derby could be a good vehicle for telling a story; the bumps and bruises of roller derby as a metaphor for adolescence.

“Roller Girl” is set here in Portland.

Which Portland spots were you happiest to include?

It was really fun drawing the Hangar, the home venue and practice space of the Rose City Rollers.

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Co-Ed Youth & Teen Camps for ages 6-18 Family Camps LGBTQ family CampOUT

One mile of Oregon beach front

Financial assistance available

westwind.org

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Photograph courtesy of LISA BURKE PHOTOGRAPHY

Roller derby players use pun-filled names, like your characters Rainbow Bite and Braidy Punch. What’s your derby name and why?

I wanted to find a derby name that related to children’s books. My runner-up name was Encyclopedia Frown, but I ended up choosing Winnie the Pow. Cute yet powerful, with good nickname possibilities!

Which character in “Roller Girl” do you relate to most?

There are parts of me in all of the characters.

Some of the stories of the main character, Astrid, are from my own childhood. However, I was not as headstrong or as independent as Astrid, even though I wanted to be. I was probably more like her best friend, Nicole, quieter and introverted.

Roller derby is introduced to Astrid through one of her mother’s Evenings of Cultural Enlightenment (ECE). Some of these evenings went over better than others. What were your most memorable ECEs as a child?

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thoughtful, “Hmmm, I give it an 8.3” would often get me off the hook. Another favorite was the Phildelphia Art Museum. It was free on Sunday mornings, so we would go there every week before having breakfast at my Aunt Mabel’s house. I don’t know if it was the art or the sticky buns, but I really enjoyed those Sundays.

In “Roller Girl,” Astrid often feels like she doesn’t fit in. Not with her former best friend, and not with her campmates either. What advice do you have for girls like Astrid?

This is probably the most difficult question to answer, because sometimes in those situations there IS no easy or quick solution.

In 7th and 8th grade I had a hard time finding friends in my new school after my family moved from Philadelphia to Florida.

I focused on things I enjoyed and was good at. Eventually I made good friends who shared my interests, but it took time to find them. I guess my advice would be to hang in there and keep doing what makes you happy, eventually you will find your tribe.

Robin Anderson loves sharing books for readers of all ages at Green Bean Books and Powell’s Books. Originally from outside of Buffalo, NY, she is proud to call Portland home.

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Best of Portland and beyond OUR TOP PICKS FOR GETTING OUT THIS MONTH

MARCH

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Feb 28-Mar 7 CINDERELLA

This season Oregon Ballet Theatre brings to light its first ever production of the classic fairy tale, “Cinderella.”

Showtimes at 2pm and 7:30 with tickets starting at $40. obt.org

Feb 28-Mar 22 TIMMY FAILURE

Get ready to laugh! Based on the popular book series

by Stephan Pastis, this Oregon Children’s Theatre original production is full of deadpan humor, visual gags, sophisticated storytelling, and a hint of the surreal.

Recommended for ages 8 and up. octc.org/onstage/timmyfailure

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March 7 2015 ANNUAL OWL FEST

Portland is teeming with owl activity in the springtime months.

If you love owls, come out to Tryon Creek State Natural Area for a whole day of owl celebration. Activities for the entire family including owl pellet dissection, owl crafts, owl presentations, guided hikes, snacks and the best; close-up encounters with the Audubon Education Owls, Hazel and Julio! 10am-7pm; free. tryonfriends.org

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

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March 14 & 15 BRICKS CASCADE

Calling all LEGOS® fans! On March 14 & 15, the adult LEGO® enthusiast group, Bricks Cascade, will be holding a public exhibition at the Oregon Convention Center. These LEGO® fans will wow you with thousands of creative and imaginative LEGO® creations. Made from vintage to new versions of LEGOS®, this showcase is certain to impress the whole family. brickscascade.com

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March 17 ST. PATRICK’S DAY MCMENAMINS

Bagpipes; check. Kilt; check. Shamrocks; check.

Celebrate St. Patricks Day with live music, bagpipers and perhaps some Irish Coffee and Stepping at all McMenamin’s locations. Check out Edgefield and Kennedy School for a long list of performers and family friendly activities. mcmenamins.com

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March 21 CARSON ELLIS

Influential artist Carson Ellis makes her solo picture-book debut with a whimsical tribute to the many possibilities of home. Carson Ellis will share her gorgeous new picture book, “Home,” at Green Bean Books on Saturday, March 21st at 2pm. greenbeanbookspdx.com

March 21 WELCOME BACK VULTURE DAY

It’s your chance to play, “Upchuck Chuck!” and celebrate the return of vultures at the Audubon Society of Portland’s Welcome Back Vulture Day! Held at The Leach Botanical Garden in SE Portland, this family-friendly event will keep kids of all ages engaged with fun, hands-on activities focused on increasing their knowledge of these amazing creatures.

12-3pm; free. audubonofportland.org Remember to check the NW Kids online calendar for dozens more outings and activities each day.

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Dribble. Pass.

Run. Have Fun: Soccer Shots Summer Camp by KELLEY SCHAEFER-LEVI

Photographs courtesy of SOCCER SHOTS

Are your kids itching to try soccer? Maybe they’ve been playing for a while, can’t get enough and are hoping to build on their skills. A Soccer Shots camp may be the perfect camp for your young players. Camps are right around the corner and are filled with fun, skill building, games, socialization, character building and a ton of soccer. This summer coaches will use a special curriculum celebrating the 2015 Women’s World Cup and work in small groups to ensure a positive experience for every child.

Camps differ from Soccer Shots park programs because camps happen every day for a week and are an extended format. This means more soccer (and fun) for a longer period of time. Campers start each day with a song, do a soccer craft, and learn about the World Cup. Then, trained professional coaches work with players to embrace soccer fundamentals and challenge them to try or master advanced soccer concepts and skills through imaginative, high-energy game play.

Of their camps, coach and Executive Director Joel Newman says, “Campers can expect to have a lot of fun and to get a lot of exercise. Playing in our non-competitive, skill developing games, kids get to use their imagination and pretend to be race cars, mountain climbers and World Cup players.”

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Camps offer a low coach to player ratio of 1:7 so each camper has a lot of one-onone time with the coaches. Coaches also introduce different character concepts to campers through games. The games they play are silly, reinforce soccer fundamentals, teach advanced skills and challenge players to embrace positive character traits like sportsmanship, respect and honesty that they can practice on and off the field. As an added bonus, campers will improve their coordination, balance, and agility.

Kids aged 4-8 can attend Soccer Shots camps and skill level doesn’t matter. According to coach Kailyn Lamb, “We welcome the newcomer and the advanced player. Our coaches are professionals who are great at tailoring the camp to challenge all skill levels.”

Registration is open now and Early Bird specials will save you money! Families registering in March save $30, in April $20 and in May, camps will be their regular price.

For more information about dates, camps and to register, head to pdx.ssreg.org

RESOURCE GUIDE:

soccer Camps ANTHONY NEWMAN’S SPORTS CAMPS anthonynewmancamps.com BAXTERSPORTS baxtersports.com BERNIE FAGAN SOCCER berniefagansoccer.com CLACKAMAS UNITED SOCCER CLUB clackamasunited.com CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY GIRLS SOCCER CAMPS cu-portland.edu/concordia-girls -soccer-camps EASTSIDE TIMBERS eastsidetimbers.com

Photograph courtesy of SOCCER SHOTS

INDOOR GOALS indoorgoals.com LAURELHURST SOCCER CLUB laurelhurstsoccerclub.org PORTLAND TIMBERS AND THORNS timbers.com/youth PORTLAND CITY UNITED SOCCER CLUB pcusc.org/camps ROSE CITY FUTSAL rosecityfutsal.com SOCCER SHOTS soccershots.org/pdx

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Color Me Cover Contest Runner’s Up

Grand Prize Winner & Cover Illustrator 2nd Grader, Advith, enjoys art, music, reading books, riding his bike, laughing and playing with his friends. He writes scripts and hopes to make a movie someday.

Sid, age 4

Sydney, age 10

Honorable Mentions

Abby, age 7

Alayna, age 9

Amelia, age 7

Connor, age 7

Ella, age 8

Frances, age 7

Jamilia, age 8

Lucas, age 5

Mayu, age 9

Nathan, age 9

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