NW Kids Magazine May 2023

Editor’s Note

It’s hard to believe, but we have finally made it to the last full month of school before summer vacation! We’re in the midst of Camp Mania over here and loved seeing so many of you at our Summer Camp Expo at OMSI. If you’re still undecided on your plans, this is the last full Summer Camp Guide of the year. If you’ve missed any content, head on over to nwkidsmagazine.com to see all of the previous guides and to finalize your family’s season of learning, movement, exploring and so much more! As the days become longer and the spring weather settles down a bit (so much hail this year!), we look forward to seeing you out and about. Until then, be well and enjoy May!

Cheers, Mary

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2023 SUMMER CAMP GUIDE

There is still time to make your 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!

ACADEMIC

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

Cognizart by MetroArts Inc.

360 Arts Camp

Only a few camper spots remain to attend 360 Arts Camp! Cognizart immerses kiddos 6 1/2 and 12 in visual arts, music, theater, and dance! With inspiring multicultural artists, counselors, teachers and venues they ignite creativity! Cost a concern?

Apply for a scholarship by 5/1. 360arts.org

The Hangout PDX

These fun and enriching K-5 summer camps are designed for the artist of every level! From the novice painter to the expert clay maker, they work with all campers to inspire creativity, self-confidence, and friendship while introducing them to new art mediums and exciting experiences! thehangoutpdx.com/summer-camps

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

DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY

A-WOL Dance Collective

Join A-WOL for a variety of weeklong summer camps and single day workshops this summer, outdoors in Mary S Young Park and indoors at The A-WOL Warehouse. Summer classes are for youth students and focus on building aerial skills or work on performance, choreography, dance, and more. awoldance.org

BODYVOX

Each day will feature a variety of classes including visual art and creative movement. Students will work with BODYVOX’s professional dancers and teaching artists. June 19 - 23 and June 26 - 30 | Ages 4-10. Contact audience@bodyvox.com or call 503.229.0627 to enroll. bodyvox.com

OMEGA Gymnastics

OMEGA’s Summer Camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction and craft. Choose half day or full day weekly options. Camp shirt ($15) and annual family membership ($40) required for all attendees. omega-gymnastics.com/camps

DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY (continued)

Oregon Ballet Theatre School

OBT School is excited to continue their Junior Intensive, Pre-Pointe & Conditioning Workshop, and Primary Ballet, and introduce their Youth Summer Camps! OBT School’s summer programs give students an opportunity to continue their ballet training with OBT’s professional faculty. school.obt.org/summer-programs

Revolution Parkour Beaverton

Full weekday (8am-3pm) summer camps. Themed weeks include: Parkour, Nerf, Jedi/Lightsaber, Hero and Flips & Freerunning. Your child will walk away with a one of a kind experience, new friends, all while getting a great workout. Rest, snacks, reading, crafts, and challenges are part of every camp. rvpkbeaverton.com/summercamps

DISABILITIES

ABI: Bike First!

Bike First! teaches children with and without disabilities the skills needed to ride typical bikes. nwdisabilitysupport.org/about-bike-first

Camp Yakety Yak

Looking for summer fun? CAMP YAKETY YAK is a social communication & friendship summer day camp for special needs kids, teens, and young adults ages 5-22. July 10-Aug 4, M-F, 10-3pm, located in Lake Oswego, OR CampYaketyYak.org

GENERAL

Aim High Martial Arts & Events

Aim High’s Martial Arts and Events teams provide 11 weeks of fun, themed summer camps! Camps are packed with themed crafts, special activities/visitors, martial arts lessons and more! aimhighma.org/camps

Camp Wild Oaks

Play, explore, learn and go wild at Camp Wild Oaks! Your pre-K to 5th grade explorer will enjoy art, music, robotics, science, nature and more at the beautiful 72acre Oak Hill School campus in south Eugene. oakhillschool.net/WildOaksCamp

Catlin Gabel School

The 67-acre Catlin Gabel campus is home to a host of weekly camps, June 26-August 11. Options include sports, arts, photography, DJ, robotics, academics, and day camps, with before/after-care available. Camps for ages 4-18. See web for details! catlin.edu/summer

Ekone Summer Camp

Ekone Summer Camps are spent outside, tech-free, and filled with community and exploration! They offer programs in art, music, farming, nature connection, and horses.

ekone.org

MJCC Summer Day Camp

Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Day Camp! Health + safety is their top priority. Enjoy quality, ageappropriate programs that are super fun: swimming, cooking, Jewish culture, art, + more! Flexible options 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Open to everyone ages 3-15. oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Oregon Episcopal School (OES)

OES offers fun, inquiry-based summer enrichment programs for campers ages 4-17. OES programs help campers build social, emotional, physical, and intellectual skills. Offerings include River Runners, Rock Climbing, Theater, Outdoor Exploration, Fencing, Design & Engineering, and more! oes.edu/summer

HORSES & FARM

4-H Wagon Train

Live the history of the Oregon Trail! This camp is open to ALL youth ages 9-18. Their camp offers introductory leathercraft, woodworking, and blacksmith classes AprilMay, a family camp weekend excursion, and a week-long wilderness trek in June-July. 4hwagontrain.org

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. herroldstables.com

LANGUAGE

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. gspdx.org

International School of PortlandLanguage Immersion Summer Camp

It’s a world of fun at the International School of Portland’s award-winning summer camp! Chinese, Spanish, or Japanese language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, games, outdoor fun, and more! Learn a new language or practice one that you know! intlschool.org/summer

Spanish with Sarah

Ready to paint with your feet? Make tortillas? Sing, dance and get moving? Do science experiments and explore our beautiful parks? Are you ready to do it in SPANISH?! Come join these bilingual Fun in Spanish Camps. Preschool - 5th grade options available. spanishwithsarah.com

Summer Sing! – ORS Youth Choir

At Summer Sing, you’ll spend a week enjoying the wonderful experience of making music with new friends. Let your imagination take the lead... Who knows what you will create! Don’t miss out – register today! “I know I can...be what I want to be!” orsingers.org/youth-choir/summer-sing

International Leadership Academy

Open to all (French Language Proficiency Not Required). Camp hours 9am - 3pm; 7:30am early care (free). Chef prepared lunches and snacks are included! ilapdx.org/summercamp2023

NW Adventure Company

These week-long Summer Adventure camps focus on building community with one another and the natural environments they explore. Each week is a unique experience that builds upon previous camps and can exist as a stand-alone camp. Their instructors thoughtfully design week-long programming that delves deep into their passions. nwadventurecompany.com

Oregon 4-H Center Camps

Oregon 4-H Center offers archery, canoeing, ropes course, horseback riding, and so much more! ALL youth grades 3-8 can attend our camps. They offer camps June-August, from Wildlife Stewards Camp to Wild West Camp to International Multi-cultural Camp. oregon4hcenter.org

Portland Audubon

Join Portland Audubon for SWIFTS Nature Summer Camp! Whether kids discover newts along our trails, observe a Bald Eagle soaring over the Gorge, or gain new outdoor skills, campers get to learn, play, & explore, all while making friends! audubonportland.org/our-work/learn/youthprograms/camps-for-kids/summer-camp

Trackers Earth

These award-winning summer camps teach real skills with fantastic adventure. Connect with friends while learning with expert teachers and guides. Trackers offers epic camps for all ages. Discover action-packed outdoor skills, arts, DIY crafts and, and role-playing games! trackerspdx.com/youth/camps/summer-camp

OUTDOOR SPORTS & ROCK CLIMBING

Balance Soccer Summer Camps

The most FUN, OVERNIGHT soccer camps ever! Bunk with your friends and teammates after a long day of nonstop outdoor & soccer FUN! NO PHONES or SCREENS for 5 days & 4 nights | 350” slip n slide, outdoor pool, capture the flag, lazy river, 4way soccer tennis | Boys June 22-26 | Girls July 16-20 balancesoccer.com/camps

BaxterSports Camps

Looking for a place to unplug? Get outside with BaxterSports. With a variety of programming–All Sports, All Level and Competitive Soccer, All Girls, and Youth Leadership — their award winning camps for grades K-8 are fun, active, and engaging no matter your child’s experience or skill level. baxtersports.com

Mt. Hood Meadows

Sign your kids up for an adventure in their four-day Summer Daycare Camps. Running May – August and open to ages 2 ½ - 11. SkiHood.com/SummerDaycareCamps

Northwest Outward Bound School Summer Adventure Camp

This summer, bring the magic of Outward Bound to summer day camps! Over the course of each week, campers will climb, explore, and complete challenge activities while having fun with their crew. Join them for a week of adventure! nwobs.org/programs/summer-adventure-camp

Portland Rock Gym

Indoor Summer Camps at the climbing gym! For ages 9 - 11 and 12 - 14. The days are filled with games, technique instruction, and of course a lot of climbing! Campers 12-14 years old will also learn how to belay. Enrollment is by the week. PRG will be offering a few weeks of all outdoor camps for ages 10 - 14. portlandrockgym.com/camps

PTFC Camps

Spend the summer with the Portland Timbers and Thorns at their soccer summer camps all throughout the Portland area! Open to ages 5-18! ptfccamps.com

OVERNIGHT

YMCA Camp Collins

Adventure awaits at YMCA Camp Collins! Learn new skills, make new friends, spend time outside, and discover your best self. Campers will live in cabins and enjoy a variety of camp activities, such as horseback rides, archery, swimming, climbing tower, team buildings, crafts, and much more. ymcacw.org

PERFORMING ARTS

Northwest Children’s Theater

Northwest Children’s Theater’s award-winning summer camps are coming to a neighborhood near you. Campers ages 4-14 will learn theater skills in a safe and welcoming environment, while gaining confidence, building social skills, and having fun! nwcts.org/2023-summer-camp

Oregon Children’s Theatre

Keep kids engaged all summer long at OCT’s Acting Academy! Full-day and half-day options available for kids and teens, offering week-long camps that are perfect for learning new skills, strengthening collaboration, and having fun in a safe, welcoming environment. Four locations throughout Portland! octc.org/camps

Portland Drama Club

They teach Portland’s youth the power in themselves through play, practice and performance! Theater skills are life skills! Kids will learn to focus their minds and bodies, problem solve, build confidence and pride as they work hard to put on a show! portlanddramaclub.org

STEM

Code Ninjas Hillsboro - Tigard - Beaverton

Code Ninjas camps offer an immersive environment for kid to explore technology, develop new skills, & have a great time with friends. It’s an unforgettable experience for kids ages 5-14! Camps include: Minecraft, Roblox, Python, LEGO, STEM & more! codeninjas.com/or-hillsboro/camps; codeninjas.com/or-tigard/camps codeninjas.com/or-bethany/camps

Coding with Kids STEM Camps

They provide online and in-person camps through their unique Coders Pathways®️ for ages 5-18. Online camps are led live by an instructor. Their camps have small groups size, and teach a variety of subjects like Python Programming, Scratch Game Development, Minecraft Modding, Roblox Adventure Games, Little Coders, Robotics, and much more! Their half-day camps are available for AM & PM sessions or combine into a full-day camp. codingwithkids.com

Experiment PDX

Experiment PDX is all about science and art and this summer’s offerings include Lego Explorers, Art Studio and camps offered by Coding for Kids and Mad Science. experimentpdx.com

Mr. David’s School of Film

Lego Animation and Movie-Making Summer Camp for kids aged 5-13 in SW Portland! Explore animation and movie-making in a creative environment, make new friends and learn new skills. Daily outside time at Pendleton Park keeps your child active. Sign up now for a summer of fun! mrdavidfilm.com

Mother's Day Events

Mother’s Day Brunch at Topaz Farm

Enjoy a private day on the farm, exclusively for Mother’s Day brunch box pre-orders! Their resident Farm to Plate Chefs have two amazing 5-course meals (for two) available — and also kids brown bag lunches available for pre-order too. Adults can choose from a selection of adult beverages including “Farmimosas,” local wines, beer, ciders as well as non-alcoholic choices. Finally, last year’s bouquets by Sweet Delilah Farm were a such a hit they’ll be available again by pre-order. 10am2pm, $10-$100 topazfarm.com/mothers-day

Bricks Cascade LEGO Fan Expo

Head to the Oregon Convention Center and get your LEGO on! Voted one of the “best 50 events in Oregon”, Bricks Cascade™ has something for the whole family, including hundreds of amazing LEGO®️ creations on display, various opportunities to build and play, and several specialty vendors. 2023 will be their 11th year in operation with hundreds of builders bringing their original LEGO®️-based models for your viewing pleasure! 1am-4pm, Free-$20/person brickscascade.com

Mr Ben at Wonderwood Springs

Come sing songs and get the wiggles out with Mr. Ben in the magical land of WonderWood Springs! Wonderwood Springs is a new immersive fantasy cafe experience that transports you from Portland and into the magical realm of Wonderwood. The magical pairing of Mr. Ben and Wonderwood Springs give you a chance to enjoy some family time with your community on a Sunday morning while the kids sing and dance and you relax with your favorite beverage and a snack or pastry.  10am, $10 to $20 per family recommended, but no one will be turned away, and donations/tips are anonymous.

wonderwoodsprings.com

Elephant & Piggie’s: We Are in a Play!

Elephant & Piggie is the first show on The Stage at The Judy: NWCT’s new home at 1000 Broadway! Meet “bestus friends” Gerald the Elephant and Piggie the Pig. Together, they tackle friendship’s big questions: What happens when two friends want to play with ONE toy? What DO you wear to a fancy party? And will ANYONE say “Banana?” 11am & 2pm, $25-$35 nwcts.org/shows/elephant-piggie

Where the Mountain Meets the Moon at Newmark Theatre

Based on the award-winning novel by Grace Lin, this musical tells the story of Minli, a young girl who lives in a ramshackle hut with her parents in the valley of Fruitless Mountain. In the evenings, her father regales her with old folktales of the Jade Dragon and the Old Man on the Moon, who knows the answers to all of life’s questions. Inspired by these stories, Minli sets off on an extraordinary journey to find the Old Man on the Moon to ask him how she can change her family’s fortune. She encounters an assorted cast of characters and magical creatures along the way, including a dragon who accompanies her on her quest for the ultimate answer.

11am & 2pm, $22-$45 octc.org/where-the-mountain-meetsthe-moon

NWCT’s Cinderella at The Judy Catalyst: NWCT’s Youth Company will present Cinderella as the first show in The Black Box! This NWCT original musical tells the story of Cinderella like you’ve never heard it before. A tapdancing extravaganza featuring a bigband jazz score by local composer Ezra Weiss, Cinderella explores the challenges of being true to yourself while trying to live up to family expectations. This heartwarming story filled with flashy production numbers and toe-tapping tunes will send audiences home saying, “I just wanna dance!” 2:30pm, $15-$20 nwcts.org/shows/cinderella

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