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

Old McDonald’s Farm

Sign up for the Jr. Vet. Baby Goat Kid Program at Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc. (a non-profit, children’s program in Corbett). Catch the OMF, Inc. Bus at 16th/Irving NE. Bottle feed and care for a goat kid and big goats too. Learn the diagnostic plan Veterinarians use. Want to be a Vet. or Vet. Tech.? Then this is your class! For students going into 4th9th grades. The Jr. Vet. Baby Goat Kid Program is taught by an Oregon State Certified Teacher with decades of experience. June 26-29, 8:30-3:00. OldMcDonaldsFarm.org

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

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