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2020 PORTLAND SUMMER CAMPS GUIDE
March is here at last and now is the time to start planning for summer! This month, take a look at Dance, Gymnastics & Active Play, Horse & Farm, Performing Arts and STEM camps, and then be sure to check out our April and May issues as we continue to explore a wide variety of camp options. Whatever strikes your children’s fancy, you’ll find a camp for it here. Also, make sure to join us at OMSI on April 4th for our 9th Annual Summer Camp Expo!
DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY A-WOL Aerial Dance Collective A-WOL offers a variety of aerial camps for the curious beginner as well as the budding young aerialist, both in their Portland warehouse and in the trees of Mary S. Young Park. Get upside down, learn to climb, prepare for auditions, and play! awoldance.org
Aim High Academy of Martial Arts Aim High Academy of Martial Arts’ camp program provides a safe, activ, and educational solution for kids ages 6-11. Weekly themes, daily martial arts lessons, Field Trip Fridays, and SO much more! Give them a call of check their website for more info! aimhighma.org/camps
Firefly Dance Creating a magical world through movement & art should be part of every childhood! For $100 each, ages 4+. Camp titles are: Feminist Princess Camp, Yeah We Think We CAN Dance, Alice Explores, Follow the Yellow Brick Road, & Dance Sampler Platter! fireflydancepdx.com
Intercultural Movement Arts Academy These fun summer dance camps for children 4 to 6 years old include arts and crafts, singing and story time to explore the cultural context of the dances they are learning weekly, including: Ballet Line Dancing, Bollywood, Contemporary and Samba Reggae. ima-academy.square.site
NW Dance Project Explore the magic of dance! Offering exceptional dance training in classical and contemporary dance forms through their summer dance camps, classes, and intensives for students ages 4 to 19. nwdanceproject.org/education/youth-dance/
OMEGA Gymnastics Keep your kids active with these gymnastics filled 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
One with Heart Looking for ways to Inspire your child to be active this summer? They can help you with that! Choose from the many Kung Fu themed camps at One with Heart. They will keep your child engaged, inspired and moving. onewithheart.com
Oregon Ballet Theatre School OBT School offers summer dance programs for children ages 3-13. Students will be introduced to the basic elements of classical dance and are taught to connect imagery with movement and begin to develop coordination, listening skills, and musicality. school.obt.org/summer-programs
Polaris Dance Theatre Kid’s Dance Camp offers students the ability to sample a wide range of dance styles while having fun in a safe and creative environment. There are full and half day options. Each week will conclude with a dance performance for friends and family! polarisdance.org/summer-programs
The Circus Project Keep your child jumping, spinning and flying while school is out! Each day starts with an engaging warm-up, then they’ll move through their core classes in aerial trapeze and fabric, partner acrobatics, juggling, and performance. thecircusproject.org
The Movement Park, LLC Parkour summer camps in Hillsboro. Weekly themed mornings sessions including Nerf, Spy School & Olympic camps, plus al-a-carte afternoon sessions with open gym & summer fun recreational activities. themovementpark.com
Yeates Academy of Irish Dance Jigs for Kids: Week-long, half-day camps in July celebrating Irish culture and dance via storytelling, music, arts, crafts and introduction to Irish soft and hard shoe dancing at the longest running Irish dance studio in Oregon. (360) 721-1614. yeatesacademy.org
HORSES & FARM Herrold Stables and Farm Horseback Riding Day Camps for beginning to advanced riders. 1 to 4 day camps for youth ages 3 to 16 years old and also Farm Fun camp with ponies, chickens, ducks, rabbits, etc. herroldstables.com
High Country Outfitters & Camp Wahoo! Camp Wahoo! For those who love horses and the outdoors. Experience true adventure, living in a rustic pioneer camp. Beautiful sights abound as you ride into the Cascade Mountains. Each camper gets their own trail-wise horse for their entire stay. campwahoo.com
PERFORMING ARTS Echo Theater Company Circus Theater, Aerial, & Parkour Camps for youth and teens! Explore acrobatics, trapeze, aerial, & physical storytelling in a variety of week-long camps! Half-day or full-day. Options for all levels of students. All camps are inclusive & accessible. echotheaterpdx.org
Northwest Children’s Theater and School Experience the magic of theater with NWCT! They have camps for all ages and levels. Enter the world of drama in an Explore Camp, enhance your acting and musical theater technique in a Skills Camp, or put on a fully-costumed play in a Playlab! nwcts.org/summer-camp-2020
Oregon Children’s Theatre Oregon Children’s Theatre Acting Academy classes are the perfect way for kids of all ages to learn, socialize and improve communication skills in a fun, safe environment! They welcome all and have financial assistance available for those who qualify. octc.org/classes
STEM Engineering for Kids They have summer camps suitable for kids aged 4-15 (Ages may vary by location). Through both directed and open-ended projects, campers will explore everything from aerospace engineering to electronic game development. engineeringforkids.com/portland/programs/camps
iD Tech The world leader in STEM education! Summer programs for ages 7-18 held at 150 prestigious campuses including Lewis & Clark, UW Seattle, and Caltech. Students build in-demand skills for futures in coding, game development, robotics, and creative arts. idtech.com/locations/oregon-summer-camps/ lewis-clark-college
Mad Science of Portland & Vancouver Green glowing, liquids; strange objects flying through the air; messages written in secret code; autonomous robots; mystery substances and curious creatures. Is this another planet? No, it’s Mad Science! Camps throughout the metro area all summer! portland.madscience.org
Mr. David’s School of Film Offering a range of hands-on and kid centered Lego Animation; Stop Motion; Movie Making; Photography and Acting summer camps for kids ages 6-14 years old. Over 11 weeks of camps including week-long; full day options or drop in options. SE Portland. mrdavidfilm.com
Neighborhood House In this STEAM focused summer program, children will explore and share their own creativity within the context of literary genres. Opportunities include exposure to different languages; arts and crafts; technology; nature exploration and theatre. nhpdx.org/youth-summer-program-2020
OMSI - The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry Make animated films; program a robot; pilot a drone; learn about animals and more this summer with OMSI’s awardwinning day camps & classes—or learn wilderness survival, dig up fossils, and learn to surf with OMSI’s ACA-accredited overnight camps. omsi.edu/camps-and-classes
Saturday Academy Follow your curiosity this summer with Saturday Academy! Their summer camps and classes are here! These camps and classes offer hands-on opportunities designed to inspire curiosity in science, technology, engineering, math and the arts. saturdayacademy.org
The TEK Center The TEK Center offers the most unique camps around! Robotics, Nerf, 3D printing, Dodgeball, T-shirt design, coding, Minecraft and more all in one spot! Campers get to choose an AM and PM camp. Experience a Summer like no other! PDXKidsCamp.com
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