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Cover and contents photography by TRACKERS EARTH
Editor’s Note Here in Portland, May is the prize that we all get to share in after the long rainy season; even those of us who aren’t particularly good sports about the darker, colder months. As the days grow warmer and the bare trees give way once again to color and fullness, we’re reminded of how lucky we are to live and raise our families in such a spectacular place. May brings us the beginning of The Portland Rose Festival, the return of our beloved Farmers Markets, CSAs and Street Fairs, and a chance to put our rain boots away and dust off our sandals. It also brings us the opportunity to clean away the cobwebs, both literally and figuratively, and start making plans for summer. As the school year wraps up and we make our final decisions about summer camps and travel, we find ourselves exhaling just a bit and breathing in the sweet smell of a Portland spring. Whether you hope to seek adventure, hit the Oregon coast, or are just happy to kick back on your porch with a good book, I think you’ll find some inspiration in these pages. Cheers!
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12 Party on the Pavement: 2018 Street Fairs 16 19 Great Summer Camps for Teens
24 18 Awesome Camps for Preschoolers 29 The PJA Perspective: Mother’s Day Storm 33 Mother’s Day Events
20 Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years
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Listings Adventure Camp ...........................................10 Adventure WILD ............................................14 All Families Surrogacy..................................... 7 Baxter Sports.................................................23 Bennett Suzuki................................................. 8 Big Lake Youth Camp.....................................10 B’Nai B’rith Camp...........................................11 Camp Invention..............................................10 Camp Wahoo..................................................23 Circle of Life Surrogacy, LLC............................. 8 Coding With Kids............................................22 Empire Athletics.............................................19 Engineering For Kids......................................15 Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum........32 Givesie.............................................................. 8 German International School........................28 Hearing Resources Audiology Center.............. 7 Herrold Stables & Farm..................................23 Hillsboro Parks & Rec.....................................14 Hope Chinese Charter School........................15 International Leadership Academy...............15 Suzuki Stumptown........................................28 KCLC................................................................14 6 | NW Kids Magazine
Keys To Life Music School..............................28 Lice Clinics of America..................................... 7 Little Fruit Farm..............................................15 Math Gamers.................................................31 Mr. David’s School of Film..............................15 Mt. Hood Meadows.......................................27 Naydenov Gymnastics ..................................31 North Clackamas Parks & Rec........................11 NW Children’s Theater....................................22 NW Dance Project .........................................22 Omega Gymnastics........................................27 Oregon Children’s Theatre..............................30 Oregon College of Art and Craft....................27 Oregon Episcopal School...............................35 The Oregon Historical Society ......................... 7 Oregon Zoo....................................................... 3 Pacific Northwest College of Art....................31 Peninsula Children’s Learning Center............31 Play Fit Fun.....................................................32 Portland Jewish Academy.............................31 Portland Parks and Rec Aquatics...................30 Portland Trampoline........................................ 2 Pottery Fun....................................................... 7
Rose City Music Academy..............................23 Royal Ridges...................................................15 Saturday Academy.........................................31 Sensational Play.............................................23 Sit Still.............................................................. 8 Sky High Sports..............................................28 Soccer Shots...................................................36 Southwest Community Center......................23 Spielwerk Toys.................................................. 8 The Children’s Garden....................................14 The Green Schoolhouse.................................18 The International School................................35 The Kids’ Backyard Store.................................. 2 Tree to Tree Adventure Park............................32 Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy......18 Willowbrook Arts Camp................................35 YMCA Camp Collins.......................................22 Youngset Preschool........................................31
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BITS & BYTES Spring is finally here! After a long winter, we all need to get outside, stretch our legs and breathe in a bit of the natural beauty of the Northwest. We’ve discovered two brand new books, both written by authors who are local to the region, that will make that a bit easier.
Oregon & Washington: 50 Hikes with Kids by Wendy Gorton 50 Hikes with Kids is a fantastic guidebook that is made just for families with little ones. It highlights hikes, organized by regions of both Oregon and Washington, that are under four miles in length and that have an elevation gain of 900 feet or less. There are beautiful, full-color photos throughout and each entry also gives information about fun things to do and see nearby, restroom access (which every parent knows is crucial!) and where you can grab a bite to eat close by. The author also gives some fun ideas on getting kids involved and excited, with tips on scavenger hunts, journaling and more. If you’re looking for specific features on your outdoor adventure (lakes, beaches, caves, waterfalls, etc…), there is also a handy guide to find exactly what you’re seeking. Each entry gives the reader an approximate timeframe to plan on for your hike, as well as outlining any day use fees and appropriate seasons for exploration. Shake off your cabin fever and go explore!
By the Shore: Explore the Pacific Northwest Coast Like a Local by Nancy Blakey By the Shore (on sale May 15, 2018) is not your average travel guide. The author takes readers on a journey, covering the basics on common and unusual beach activities, water sports and catching and cooking local, seasonal seafood. With tips and info on everything from storm watching to bioluminescence, and even squid jigging, By the Shore covers the coastal areas of the entire Northwest coast (from Florence, Oregon to British Columbia). In addition to being informative, this book is also visually stunning. With gorgeous line drawings, recipes and photographs throughout, this is a book that you will pick up time and again when you’re looking to quench your wanderlust.
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Party on the Pavement:
2018 Street Fair Guide One of the best ways to celebrate a Portland summer is hitting the pavement to enjoy the festivities of a neighborhood street fair. You can stay local and meet your neighbors or explore a new part of town, with its own history and traditions! Whether you’re looking for tasty snacks, local crafts or a rocking band, you’ve got plenty of options to choose from! Some of the bravest neighborhoods hold their events in May and the season extends through August, so you’ve got plenty of time to enjoy. May 12 St. Johns Parade and Bizarre Start the season in quirky St. Johns! Explore the bizarre with lots of local vendors and don’t miss the eclectic floats in the parade. Free, stjohnsbizarre.com, stjohnsparade.org
May 20 Kenton Street Fair Rain or shine, the Kenton Street Fair powers on! Enjoy a wide variety of activities, local eats and live entertainment. Free, kentonbusiness.com/2018kenton-street-fair
May-Sept, in different neighborhoods Sunday Parkways
by GESSE STARK-SMITH Photograph courtesy of THE DOWNTOWN OREGON CITY ASSOCIATION
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Ever wished that bikes owned the streets? Well, for five Sundays this summer, they do! Enjoy a carfree riding experience and be sure to take some breaks to enjoy the food and craft vendors. Free, portlandoregon.gov/transportation/58929
June 22-24 Good in the Hood You won’t want to miss this community-building, multicultural festival! If you only go one day, stop by Saturday, so you can also watch the parade. Free, goodnthehood.org
Photograph courtesy of the David Ashton, East PDX News
Photograph courtesy of the Downtown Oregon City Association
July 13-14 McMinnville Turkey-Rama
July 29 Montavilla Street Fair
Bored with typical street fairs? Head to McMinnville for something pretty different! This is the 58th annual festival, celebrating the historic role of turkey in the local economy. Free, mcminnville.org/about-mcminnvillearea-chamber-of-commerce/turkeyrama
Event organizers are making the “Kidvilla” section better than ever with engaging activities and music for all ages. They’ll even be featuring local music students who want to share their skills! Free, metba.org/calendar-event/montavillastreet-fair-2017/
July 14 Mississippi Street Fair
August 3-5 Gladstone Community Festival
Each year, this event benefits a charity and this year they’re supporting Boise Business Youth Unity Project. Have fun and give to a great cause? It’s a win-win! Free, mississippiave.com/streetfair
Whether you’re most excited about the parade, the car show or the evening outdoor movie--there’s something for everyone at this festival! Free, gladstonecommunityfestival.org
July 14 First City Celebration, Oregon City
August 11 Alberta Street Fair
This year’s festival features a special Kidzone with activities for the youngest fair-goers, as well as a full day of live music on the mainstage! Free, downtownoregoncity.org/firstcity
There’s always plenty happening on Alberta Street, but it will be even more amazing during this event! A highlight for many is the annual kids parade-Halloween costumes and musical instruments are encouraged! Free, albertamainst.org/whats-happening/ street-fair
July 21 Gresham Arts Festival More than 130 talented artists and artisans will fill the streets of downtown Gresham! Come ready to buy some unique local art pieces or just enjoy the festive, cultural atmosphere. Free, greshamoregon.gov/Events/2018/ Arts-and-Culture/Gresham-ArtsFestival-2018/
July 28 Party in the Park Looking for a more active fair? Party in the Park is jam-packed with opportunities to try new activities from a family triathlon to a climbing wall to playing giant jenga! Free, thprd.org/ events/party-in-the-park
August 26 Hawthorne Street Fair With a beer garden and a kids area, the Hawthorne Street Fair organizers know how to meet everyone’s needs. If you’re looking for local character and plenty of food options, you won’t want to miss this one. hawthornepdx.com/event/ hawthorne-street-fair
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For teenagers, learning does not have to stop just because it’s summer vacation. We’ve gathered together a list of camp offerings that are geared specifically for teens. With interests ranging from dance and sports to coding, SAT prep and camping, we’ve got you covered! Big Lake
Camp Wahoo
Big Lake offers 2 week-long, traditional overnight camp experiences for your teens, as well as specialty camps. Full-Week camps, ages 13-17; $465/week biglake.org
Camp Wahoo is a week-long, residential camp that instills a love of the outdoors and each camper is assigned their own horse to care for and ride for the week. There are co-ed and girls-only sessions available. 6-day sessions vary by age and level; ages 9-18; $925-$1100/week campwahoo.com/Camp-Programs
B’nai B’rith Camp BB Camp provides various overnight options for teens, from the Sinai Older Unit (rising 7th-8th graders); K’Far Noar (9th); Leaders in Training (10th); Outdoor Jewish Adventure (11th) and Staff in Training (rising 12 graders), as well as a Full Summer Program for youth entering grades 3-10. Various sessions and dates, rising 2nd-12th graders; pricing varies by program (see site) bbcamp.org/programs
Catlin Gabel Summer Camps With s different theme each week, your teen can explore everything from “YouTube Studio” to “Pottery Workshop” and beyond. 9am-3pm M-F, ages 10-18; $225-$375/week catlin.edu
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NW Dance Project
CODING WITH KIDS
Coding with Kids With four Portland area locations, Coding with Kids offers classes in Game Development, Minecraft Modding, Robotics & Electronics, and more! 9am-12pm (half day) or 9am-4pm (full day), multiple age levels (through age 18); $257-$409/week (half day), $359-$439/week CodingWithKids.com/PortlandCamps
Empire Athletics With locations in Albany and Portland, Empire Athletics offers acro, cheer, dance, tumbling, trampolines, gymnastics, arts and crafts, and obstacle courses. Camp days and times vary (check site for further details), all ages; class prices vary empireathleticsgym.com
Nw Dance Project offers classes throughout the summer, as well as a special Summer Dance Week for beginning to intermediate dancers. 2pm-6pm M-F, ages 13-18; $395/week nwdanceproject.org/education/youthdance/
Naydenov Gymnastics Weekly Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop, Ballet, Cheer, Pom & Gymnastics camps for a range of ages. 9am-12pm M-F, ages 3-18; $100/week ngymnastics.com/dance-camps/
North Clackamas Parks and Rec From sports to Minecraft to a collaboration with Schoolyard Farm, NCPRD has a summer full of fun and learning. Various times (most are 2 hour sessions) M-F, ages 4-18; $85-$305/week ncprd.com/summer-camps
Mr. David’s School of Film Mr. David’s School of Film offers various hands-on, kid-oriented Lego Animation, Stop Motion, Movie Making, Photography and Acting classes for elementary-ages through age 14. Times vary by class, ages 5-14; $165-$325/5 or 7 day camp mrdavidfilm.com
Mt. Hood Meadows Offering “Meadows Mountain Bike Camp,” and “Meadows Adventure Camp,” there are plenty of ways for your teen to explore Mt. Hood this summer. 7:30am-5:30pm M-T (check site for further details), ages 10-16; $319-$325/week skihood.com/schedule-events/summer
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OMSI Summer Camps Packed full of science-fueled fun, OMSI’s summer camp offerings include rafting, backpacking, electronics, and much more. Dates and times vary, grades 8-12; check website for pricing omsi.edu/summer
Portland Rock Gym Summer Camps Portland Rock Gym offers a “Double Digit” Outdoor Camp that is just for older kids. 9am-3:30pm M-F, ages 10 and up; $475/week PortlandRockGym.com NW Kids Magazine | 17
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Trackers Earth
Royal Ridges Retreat offers two Resident camps, “Horsemanship” and “Adventure,” that are geared just to teens, as well as an “Extreme Paintball” day camp. Resident Camp: Sun-Sat, entering 8th-12th grade; $325-$480/week Paintball Day Camp: 9am-3:30pm M-F, entering 6th-12th grade; $270/week royalridges.org
Trackers Earth’s award-winning summer camps offer a wide variety of wilderness and outdoor camps, with themes ranging from “Photography Camp: Planet Earth” to “Apprenticeship of the Blade,” and more. 7:30am-4pm (after care available), grades 6-12; $367/week TrackersPDX.com
Saturday Academy With multiple locations and courses ranging from “Street Photography” to “SAT Prep” to “The Neuroscience of Thinking,” and everything in between, Saturday Academy is sure to have something that will inspire your teen. Hours, times and pricing varies; financial assistance is available for some classes. saturdayacademy.org
Camp Collins offers traditional overnight camp sessions for youth entering grades 9-11, as well as Counselor in Training sessions for youth entering grades 11-12. Teen Camp puts an emphasis on selfdiscovery, personal growth, teamwork and positive communication. Various 7-day sessions, rising 9th-11th graders; $1099-$1199/week ymcacw.org/register-camp
She-Wolf Adventure Camp
Youth Music Project Summer Camps
“Hit the Road Camp” is a 10-day overnight camp that is just for girls (all who identify as girls are welcome) who are entering 9th grade in the fall and includes hiking, camping, horses and adventure. 8/6-8/16, girls who are entering their freshman year; $2100/10 days shewolfadventure.org
YMP is offering a week just for the teens (8/13-8/17). The week begins with forming a rock band and will end with a pizza party and a live performance! 11am-3pm M-T and 11am-5pm F (with a party and performance on Friday night), ages 13-18; $245/week youthmusicproject.org/summer-campsworkshops/
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Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years
by KIMBERLY MORELAND
Creative Partnership and Collaboration The Oregon Black Pioneers (OBP), in collaboration with the Oregon Historical Society debuted their fourth partner exhibition on January 15, 2018, entitled Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Rights Years on January 15th, 2018. Centered in Portland, the exhibition also includes activities on Oregon’s campuses and elsewhere in the state during this tumultuous era. Oregon Black Pioneers board members, Gwen Carr and Kim Moreland, co-led a community advisory team composed of local subject experts and activists, along with exhibit design firm Alchemy of Design, to develop an exhibit that utilizes artifacts, music, provocative imagery and interactive displays that allow visitors of all ages to experience a dynamic time in Oregon and American history. Kelley Mlicki, lead planner and writer says, “I was so honored to be a part of this project. From the beginning, our challenge was to tell the truth—the good, the bad, the ugly— from many perspectives. A strength of the exhibit is the inclusion of the many voices from those who lived through the events of the Civil Rights Movement.” 20 | NW Kids Magazine
Exhibit Photographs by STEPHEN GROSSMAN
Your Adventure Begins Visually appealing, this exhibition bursts with selfie opportunities. The visitor is greeted with a provocative quote by Malcolm X, and officially begins with the section entitled A Change is Gonna Come, a term borrowed from the 1964 song released by the late Sam Cooke. Emphasizing how ordinary people make extraordinary things happen, the exhibit profiles local unsung heroes who made a significant difference in Portland’s Civil Rights Movement. The following section opens with a dramatic Power to People graffiti piece, created by graphic designer, Cyrus Colemen, using a paint roll brush technique that was popular during this time. A small theater is set up to inspire youth to read and act out a scene from Smoldering Fires, a youth play, written by playwright, Kermit Frazier. Another section, that is named after an iconic 1968 song by the late James Brown, Say it Loud-I’m Black and I’m Proud, allows children to learn about the issues faced by young college students on campuses throughout Oregon. Youth can browse through a photo book with images of black athletes from Oregon, including two-sport star Mel Renfro.
Display cases featuring Afrocentric clothing and hair accessories of the time challenge children to guess the purpose of these items as well as the meaning of slang terms that were commonly used back then. Visitors can take a break at the Build Your Community display and play with foam blocks printed with words designed to help youth build their own supportive and successful community. Although designed for children, adults can join in the fun as well.
We Are The Change That We Seek Co-Curator Gwen Carr says that working on the exhibit brought back memories. “At the time I considered myself one of those young activists who were working to bring about change in this country. This is MY story.”
The exhibit ends with inspiring activism of today, including that of Black Lives Matter. As you walk through the exhibit you soon realize that the issues of the time are those that are still in the forefront: employment for everyone, fair housing, police brutality, quality education and economic justice. As visitors exit Racing to Change, a powerful parting quote by former President Barack Obama meets them: “We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek.” We hope that the Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Right Years exhibition (open through June 24th, 2018) initiates conversation and ACTION. We hope that it initiates conversation and ACTION and that youth find themselves in the activism of the sixties and seventies and visitors of all ages will become inspired to make a difference in their respective communities, in their own unique ways.
Black United Front leader, Ron Herndon, stands on a desk at a School Board protest against the closure of Harriet Tubman Middle School, March 30, 1982. Photographed by Steve Nehl. Oregon Historical Society Research Library, Oregon Journal Collection, digital image no. ba018353, copyright Oregonian Publishing Co.
Expanded Learning Opportunities You can learn more about Racing to Change: Oregon’s Civil Right Years through an exhibit trailer at ohs.org/ racingtochange that highlights the exhibit development process through interviews with community leaders.
SAVE THE DATE: On May 19, join the Oregon Black Pioneers and the Oregon Historical Society for a free Family Saturday event with an African American Twist! Hand-on activities, protest songs and demonstrations will be taking place between 12pm and 4pm at the Oregon Historical Society. We hope to see you there!
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Awesome Camps for Preschoolers!
The Portland area has an abundance of fantastic camps for school-age kids; there is no doubt about that! But what if your child is a bit younger? Whether you need a full-day, M-F spot for your preschooler over the summer break or you’re just hoping to find shorter opportunities for enrichment and socialization, we’ve pulled together a list of some great options! Adventure WILD! With a different theme each week, from “WILD Science and Discovery” to “WILD Plants and Pollinators,” Adventure WILD will keep your kids learning and experiencing the outdoors all summer. 9am-5pm M-F, ages 4-10; $325/week adventurewild.org
German International School Summer Camps Kindersommer features a different theme each week, from “A Week in Moana’s World” to “Fairy Tales.” 9am-3pm M-F (before and after care available), ages 3-6; $220/week gspdx.org
International Leadership Academy Sessions include “World Cup Soccer,” “Mad Science,” “Fairy Tales” and more. 9am-3pm M-F, ages 3-5; $280/week ilapdx.org/summer-camp-2018/
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Mittleman Jewish Community Center Simcha (joy) Day Camp is offered in 2, 3 or 5 day/week sessions, with themes ranging from “Superhero” to “Splish Splash” to “Outdoor Explorers.” 9am-1pm (before and after care is available), ages 3-5; see site for pricing details oregonjcc.org/daycamp
NW Children’s Theater “This is NOT a Good Idea!” Join favorite characters, from Curious George to the Pigeon to the Animaniacs as NWCT explores stories about ideas that are so “bad” they’re good! 9:30-11am M-F, ages 3-4; $75-$95/week nwcts.org
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TRACKERS
WARNER PACIFIC
TUCKER ARTS CAMP
Oregon Children’s Theater
Peninsula Children’s Learning Center
With different weekly themes, including “Fairy Tale Theater” and “Journey in the Jungle,” OCT offers an early intro to character creation and movement. 2-hour sessions (varies by class) M-F, ages 4-5; $100/week octc.org/summer-class-schedule
With weekly themes ranging from “Martial Arts” to “Dance & Inspiration,” you can choose just one week or a full summer of fun in this full-day program. 7:30am-5:30pm M-F, ages 3-6; $260/week, $1924/summer (6/18-8/10) penchild.org/programs/summer-camp/
Oregon College of Art and Craft OCAC’s art camps provide weekly camps for the littlest learners, guiding their campers through an exploration of visual art, play, and song as a first step towards interdisciplinary creation. 9am-5pm M-F (before and after care available), $335/week community.ocac.edu
Pedalheads Bike Camps Pedalheads offers bike camps and lessons for kids as young as 2 with their “Riding Rookies” camps, as well as “Trikes ’N’ Trainers” for 3-year olds and “Balance Bikers” for the 3-4 year-old set. Once they are ready to go, Pedalheads has classes and camps that will carry them through to advanced riding, mountain biking and teen some trick riding. 1-hour sessions M-F, ages 2-4; $109/week pedalheads.com
Portland Early Learning Project PELP offers fun camps for Spanish speakers of all levels, with activities including singing, cultural arts, cooking and more, while your little learner stamps their “passport.” 9am-3pm M-F, ages 4-6; $290/week portlandearlylearning.com/ SpanishCamps.html
Soccer Shots With various locations, Soccer Shots offers summer camp programs for kids ages 4 and up that are filled with fun, skill building, games, socialization, character building and a ton of soccer. 9am-12pm M-F, ages 4 and up; $190/week soccershots.org/pdx
Steve & Kate’s Camp Steve and Kate’s “Launchpad” program prepares the littlest campers for a summer of success and fun with a little more guidance and a simpler approach to their free-choice system, which includes Film, Break-Baking, Fashion, Carnival and much more. 7:30-6pm M-F, ages 4 and up; Check website for pricing as this is a very flexible program with many options steveandkate.com NW Kids Magazine | 25
The International School The International School offers language immersion summer camp programs for pre-K through 5th grade, with a special Yellow Camp that is just for 3-4 year olds (of any fluency level). There are three 2-week sessions with themes ranging from “Imagineer Academy” to “Mysteries of the Past.” 8:30am-3:45: full day, 8:30am-12pm: half day M-F (after care available), ages 3-4; $520$575/session (full day), $470-$520 (half day) intlschool.org/summer/
Tracker’s Portland Trackers offers weekly camps with various themes, from “Jr. Forest Ninja” to “Faeries, Elves & Mostly Friendly Dragons.” 7:30am-4pm M-F (after care available), ages 4-5; $367/week TrackersPDX.com
Tucker Arts Camp Choose from a different regional theme each week, from “The Roots of Americana” to “African Artistry in Motion” and many more! 8:30am-2pm M-F (after care is available), ages 3-5; $179-$209/week tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp/
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Warner Pacific Preschool Summer Camp Choose from Art (6/11-6/29), Science (7/9-7/27) or Storytelling (7/30-8/17) in these three-week sessions. 8am-1pm M-F, ages 3-5; $400/session warnerpacific.edu
Westside Academy Half day camps in Dance, Gymnastics and Preschool Activities, with various fun themes. 8:45-11:45am M-F, ages 3-12; Daily $41/Weekly $170 (non-member), Daily $38/Weekly $155 (members) westsideacademy.com/camps/
Willowbrook Arts Camp Willowbrook offers an outdoor summer day camp that provides opportunities for children to develop their creative potential through experiences in the arts and nature. Though children ages 3-18 are welcome, Their “Squirrels Nest” program is just for the littlest campers. 8:30am-2:45pm (before and after care available, as well as half-day sessions) M-F, ages 3-4; $260/week (full day), $130/week (half-day) willowbrookartscamp.org
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The PJA Perspective Portland Jewish Academy (pjaproud.org) provides a rich academic and cultural learning experience for kids from early childhood through 8th grade. We’ve invited budding journalists from PJA’s writing club for 6th-8th graders to join our team for a series that gives you a glimpse into thoughts and life – from their perspective.
Mother’s Day Storm by MAYA WELIKY
Mother’s Day Memories Flashing in my head like lightning My eyes watering like rain clouds She’s gone, but the memories are still there Thundering in my head Memories of giving my mother presents and cards Memories of giving her all my love and devotion Memories of taking her out to a nice dinner And snuggling her tight before bed Mother’s Day Memories Making my heart shake like an earthquake Making my emotions rage like a tsunami She’s gone, but the memories are still there Swirling in my head like a hurricane Mother’s Day Storm
Maya Weliky is a fifth grader who loves to write songs and make art.
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Mother's Day EVENTS Are you ready for Mother’s Day? Maybe you have a family tradition of brunch or a special nature walk, or maybe you want to try something new this year! From plant sales to 5K runs to high tea, you’ve got plenty of options to explore!
RUN MAMA RUN
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Camas Mother’s Day Plant & Garden Fair Moms who enjoy gardening won’t want to miss the wide variety of plants, trees and garden supplies on offer from local vendors. Activities for kids include facepainting and a petting zoo, and the whole family will enjoy live music, raffle prizes and delicious snacks. Free, cwplantfair.org
May 12
Run Mama Run Want to celebrate by enjoying some beautiful Portland scenery and getting some exercise? Sign up for a 5K or 10K option and as the website says “stroller it or go solo!” Starting at $39 for online sign-up, runmamarunpdx.org
CAMAS PLANT AND GARDEN FAIR
May 12
Super Women in Tech Looking for some feminist inspiration? Come listen to women and non-binary folks tell their own stories of working in tech, making change and overcoming obstacles. This event is recommended for those 16 and up. $12-$30, aladdin-theater.com/event/1630689-superwomen-in-tech-live-portland
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Wooden Shoe Mother’s Day Brunch Head to Wooden Shoe Vineyards in Woodburn for an all-inclusive meal, cooked by Loco Ono. Grilled Pork Lion, Eggs Benedict Casserole, Moscato Fruit Salad, Potatoes Au Gratin, Spanakopita and more, the price also includes a mimosa with their estate-grown Sparkling Albarino (or a juice for the non-drinkers). $22 per person, rhodies.org/chapter/sales-shows/ Mothers/flyers/mothersday.pdf
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May 12-13
Weekend Tea at Pix Patisserie
WOODEN SHOE VINEYARDS
Sure, Pix offers high tea every weekend, but why not make it a Mother’s Day tea? The decadent menu features everything from mini eclairs to smoked salmon tea sandwiches. Now, that’s a celebration! $36, pixpatisserie.com/about/
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Mothers Day Rhododendron Sale Don’t miss peek rhododendron season! Avid gardeners can enter flowers in the show, avid flower appreciators can check out the show and everyone will have the chance to buy some flowers, with proceeds benefiting the garden. Free, rhodies.org/chapter/sales-shows/ Mothers/flyers/mothersday.pdf
GEEKCRAFT EXPO PDX
BIRDS AND BLOOMS
May 13
Mother’s Day Birds and Blooms at Cooper Mountain Nature Park Why buy flowers when you can come see them in their natural element? A naturalist will take the group on a relaxed stroll, sharing information about wildflowers along the way. Chances are good that local birds will provide a background serenade! $10, oregonzoo.org/events/ mothers-day-birds-and-blooms
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May 13
Any moms out there who enjoy superheroes, Cosplay and other aspects of “nerd culture?” Well, you’re in luck! This free, family-friendly event offers a wide variety of wares from local crafters and makers. Free, geekcraftexpo.com/gce-pdx-2018
From an omelet bar and beignets to house-made fennel sausage, and everything in between, this brunch has something for everyone. $65/ adult, $25/children 10 and under, urbanfarmerportland.com
GeekCraft Expo PDX
Mother’s Day brunch Buffet at Urban Farmer Portland
Looking for more? Check out our online calendar: nwkidsmagazine.com/events
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