NW Kids Magazine May 2024

Editor’s Note

The school year is coming to a close and summer is on the horizon. As always, the May issue is the last of our official Summer Camp Guides for the year. If you’re still on the fence with your summer plans, check out our guide here and then also pop over to nwkidsmagazine.com where you’ll find even MORE summer camp options. We’ll be back next month with a guide to language immersion schools and also a roundup of summer camps that still have openings. In the meantime, enjoy these last gasps of a glorious Oregon spring!

Cheers, Mary

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ACADEMIC

PJA Summer Discovery Program

Explore your creativity, discover your talents, nurture your curiosity, and broaden your horizons at PJA’s Summer Discovery Program. Learn coding, experiment with string arts, construct elaborate Lego sculptures, and more! Open to everyone ages 4-15! pjaproud.org/summer

ARTS & CRAFTS

Art World School

Camp Classes for ages 10 and up, ages 4-6 and 7-9. Different projects taught each day with different weekly themes. Drawing/ Painting, arts & craft, mixed media, Yoga, Calligraphy, & recess at Somerset West Playground available every day. Half day or Full Day, Before Care, Early Bird Specials. artworldschool.com

Fine Art Starts!

Drawing, painting, clay, pottery, digital art! Small groups, quality supplies, skilled staff. Step-bystep, then self-directed exploration. Fine art, not crafts. New projects daily/weekly! Full & half days. Payment plans & financial aid available. fineartstarts.com

Venvino Art Studios

Venvino Art Camps are dedicated to sparking imagination, fostering creativity, and nurturing artistic talent in children aged 5-16. Their camps offer a dynamic and inclusive environment where campers explore a variety of art mediums, develop skills, and build friendships through creative experiences. venvinoartstudios.com

DANCE, GYMNASTICS & ACTIVE PLAY

Modo Yoga Portland

A robust week of activities to keep your child engaged and entertained! Schedule includes games, park excursions, swimming, yoga, crafts and a Friday immersive field trip! Campers will learn the fundamentals of yoga shapes and have the opportunity to present their own teaching skills to their peers! modoyoga.com/portland/summercamp

OMEGA Gymnastics

OMEGA’s summer camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction, and crafts. Choose half-day or full-day weekly options. See website for more details. omega-gymnastics.com

Oregon Ballet Theatre School

Dance with OBT this summer! OBT School offers ballet camps for ages three and up in a supportive, creative environment. From preballet classes that teach basic dance vocabulary to pre-pointe conditioning workshops for more experienced dancers, they encourage a love of dance at every level. school.obt.org

PlayFitFun

PlayFitFun is teaming up with Every Body Active Coach to bring to you an amazing, action packed summer camp! During their KIDS SUMMER ACTION CAMP children (K-6th) get the opportunity to play various fun and active games. playfitfun.com/summer-kids-action-camps

DISABILITIES

ABI: Bike First!

Volunteers needed! Since 2005 they have taught over 600 individuals with and without disabilities the skills to ride a traditional bike! Camp will be from June 29th-July 3rd in Portland. nwdisabilitysupport.org/about-bike-first

Camp Meadowood Springs

A summer camp experience for children with communication challenges, including speech sound disorder. Activities include: Confidence Courses, canoeing, arts & crafts, nature hikes, bug catching, and much more! meadowoodsprings.org

Camp Yakety Yak

Camp Yakety Yak is an inclusive social skills day camp supporting friendship development for children with special needs, ages 5-15, & social skills in the workplace instruction for young adults ages 16-22. campyaketyyak.org

GENERAL

Aim High Martial Arts & Events

Aim High is hosting 11 weeks of Summer Fun! Campers will enjoy games, crafts, inflatables, martial arts, and special visits from Darth Vader, The Reptile Man, Kona Ice and more! aimhighma.org/camps

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Camp Gan Israel of SW Portland

Camp Gan Israel is an immersive Jewish summer day camp that focuses on building children’s identity and cultivating friendships that will last a lifetime. Swimming, sports, weekly trips, Challah baking, songs, and a full schedule of activities are all infused with the unique Gan Israel spirit. Jportland.com/camp

Catlin Gabel School

Catlin Gabel’s 67-acre campus offers a variety of weekly camps from July 8-Aug. 9 (ages 4 to teens). Options include sports, arts and crafts, photography, LEGOs, model rockets, writing, DJing, day camps, and more. Extended care available.

catlin.edu/summer

MJCC Summer Day Camp

Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Summer Day Camp! Enjoy quality, age-appropriate programs that are super fun including swimming, cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, sports, and more!

Flexible options 8:00 am – 5:30 pm. Open to everyone ages 3-15. oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Oregon Episcopal School

Summer at OES offers students in pre-K through fifth grade a variety of inquiry-based summer enrichment programs that build joy, wonder, and respect for one another. Sessions are held on the OES campus with its woods, trails, and wetlands, with excursions to natural areas with some camps. oes.edu/summer

Sellwood Community House

Think lanyards, singalongs, camp skits, lawn games and afternoons in the pool. Magical summer memories that they will remember forever. sellwoodcommunityhouse.org/summercamps-2024

HORSES & FARM

Ekone Ranch Summer Camp

At Ekone, days are spent outside, doing projects, and exploring the forests & canyons, and building community with humans & animals. Kids come home feeling confident, supported, and ready to tackle new things! Programs offered in horses, art, cooking, music, leadership, and hands-on skill-building. ekone.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

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International Leadership Academy

Camps taught both in French and English for ages 3-12. Camps include Movie Making, Cooking, Arts and craft, yoga, dance, lego robotics and drumming. Camp hours 9am to 3pm - 7:30am (free). Lunches prepared by their own chef and snacks are included. Camps provide a lot of outdoor time in a forest setting. $400/week, with after-care available. ilapdx.org/summercamp2024

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

Scuola Italiana di Portland

Imagination Week is broken up into five exciting themes that explore a topic with Italian language, crafts, songs, adventures, games, and free play! scuola.us/summer-camp-2024-week-ofimagination

Friends of Tryon Creek

Grow, learn, and have fun outdoors with Tryon Forest Adventures Summer Camp. Led by Friends of Tryon Creek a community-supported nonprofit connecting youth to nature since 1970! tryonfriends.org/forest-adventures

OUTDOOR SPORTS

BaxterSports Camps

Looking for a place to unplug? BaxterSports offers a holistic approach with a mix of traditional sports and creative games that emphasize positivity, fair play, and community. These award-winning, outdoor K-8 camps are fun, active, and engaging no matter your child’s experience or skill level. baxtersports.com

Game Changer Youth Sports

dba i9 Sports

i9 Sports Nike Kids Summer Camp offering multi-sports games, skills, drills and fun activities. All skill levels are welcome in these coed camps for ages 5-12. i9sports.com

Parkour Visions

Build confidence and creativity with outdoor parkour camps! Students learn the foundations for jumping, vaulting, and climbing with a focus on safety. Beginner and intermediate, ages 5-17 at Mt. Tabor, Irving, and Grant Parks. parkourvisions.org/portland/summer-camps

PTFC Camps

Recreational and competitive soccer camps available all summer long for ages 5-18! Train with Timbers/Thorns players Chara, Williamson, Weaver, and Coffey at Providence Park! ptfccamps.com

OVERNIGHT

Alpengirl

Alpengirl is a tripping camp for girls grades 6th to 11th with adventures across the Pacific Northwest and Northern Rocky Mountains. Horseback riding in Yellowstone, surfing the Oregon coast, climbing the Cascades, and more -- their adventures shape a girl’s relationship with herself and the outdoors. alpengirlcamp.com

Oregon 4-H

4-H camps are science-backed, fun-filled experiences where kids can explore the outdoors, make friends, and try new things, all in the pursuit of making the best better. From rafting and archery to crafting and campfires, you can do it all there! beav.es/4hcamp

PERFORMING ARTS

Art of Makeup School

Learn Fashion, Special FX, and Movie Makeup tricks in one of Art of Makeup’s 4-day Summer Makeup Camps. 4 camps to choose from throughout July and Aug. Classes held at Lakewood Theater in Lake Oswego. Photo shoots and makeup kits included. Ages 10+ artofmakeup.com

Northwest Children’s Theater

Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance you singing, dancing, and acting skills, there’s something for everyone at NWCT! Half-day and full-day camps are offered all summer long across 5 locations in Portland, Beaverton, and Sherwood. Ages 4 – 14. nwcts.org/summer-camp-24

STEAM

Journey to STEAM

Embark on an exciting journey of discovery with Journey to STEAM’s engaging LEGO STEM summer camps! Tailored for kids ages 6-11, their LEGO camps blend fun with learning, fostering creativity, problem-solving, and collaboration through hands-on activities with LEGO bricks. journeytosteam.com

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)

Whether it’s at the coast at Camp Gray, in the high desert at Hancock Field Station, or at the museum, youth can experience hands-on learning and adventures while making lifelong friends. omsi.edu