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SCHOOL OF ROCK

School of Rock is redefining "band camp" for the next generation of budding musicians.

14 DEPARTMENTS FEATURES

Editor’s Note........................................................................................................................ 4

Full Stomachs, Happy Hearts............................................. 8

Play Room.............................................................................................................................. 6

From informal groups to long-standing nonprofits,

Listen to new music by the father-daughter duo Triple Rainbow,

these five organizations are fighting food insecurity

learn how to volunteer for Portland Parks & Recreation, and

in the Portland area.

frolic in the fields with the top five best destinations for spring

By Sarah Vanbuskirk.

blooms.

Here Comes Summer Camp................................................ 14

Hands On.............................................................................................................................56

It’s that time of year again! We help you find and

Get crafty with this colorful collage project from Vibe of Portland.

organize summer camps for all your kids, no matter

By Elizabeth Massa-MacLeod.

what they’re into, with our handy roundup of 30plus camps.

Time Out...............................................................................................................................58

By Ali Wilkinson.

Go for a family run during Portland’s biggest 5K, check out amazing LEGO displays, and celebrate legendary composer

PDX Parent Picks: Lessons & Camps....................... 22

John Williams’ 90th birthday with a themed concert by the Oregon Symphony.

RESOURCES Summer Camps Ultimate Guide..............................................................14-55 * cover stories

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Feeling Thankful for the long days and short years

We just wrapped up our sixth annual PDX Parent Picks readers’ poll. Thank you so much to all our readers for voting for your family’s favorites and for faithfully reading PDX Parent. (The poll racked up more than 23,000 votes this year!) We’re a hyperlocal, small company and the pandemic has presented us with so many challenges, but knowing you are as excited about sharing your favorites with other families as we are, keeps us going. And another big thank you to our advertisers for sticking

PDX Parent P.O. Box 13660 Portland, OR 97213-0660 Phone: 503-460-2774 Publisher Rose Caudillo, 503-460-2774 publisher@pdxparent.com

with us — they are the reason we can keep this magazine free to everyone in the community. I am also so excited to report that this is our biggest issue since April of 2022. But, of course, nothing makes us prouder than continuing to serve Portland’s families.

And we’ve heard time and again from working parents of school-aged children that PDX Parent’s annual Summer Camps Guide is a resource they reach for year after year. Between the article starting on page 14, the

Editor Denise Castañon, 503-922-0893 denise.castanon@pdxparent.com Managing Editor Tiffany Hill tiffany.hill@pdxparent.com Art Director Tiffany Howard

2022 winners of Camps & Lessons on page 22 and the camps

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listings starting on page 26, you are sure to find just the right

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camp for your kids. You’ll find camps that won’t break the bank, camps that breed a love of the Pacific Northwest’s beautiful outdoor spaces, accessible camps for kids with extra needs, and many, many more.

In this issue, we are also taking the time to celebrate some of the organizations that are providing food to families in our community. My love language has always been food. Searing steak sprinkled with a homemade rub for my husband, inviting the neighbors for grilled chicken kebabs, or making buttercream frosting from scratch for my kids’ birthday cupcakes are ways I show my love for family and friends. I realize how privileged I am to be able to demonstrate my affection this way. For many in our community, food insecurity makes feeding kids a daily

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challenge. Go to page 8 to read about five organizations that are making sure families have full tummies — and to find

Another way I show my love for my kids: throwing over-the-top birthday parties. But, admittedly, I loved the baby goats from Portland Goat Parties as much as the birthday boy did!

resources if you find yourself having a hard time getting food for your family.

President Jill Weisensee jill.weisensee@pdxparent.com For distribution issues, e-mail us at distribution@pdxparent.com For calendar submissions, e-mail us at calendar@pdxparent.com

Correction: In The Changemakers, February 2022, the story incorrectly stated that Julie Parrish’s son Max was a drop-out, but, in fact, he graduated high school a year early. We regret the error.

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On Our Cover: Annie Loaiza of Annie Helen Photography snapped this exuberant shot of

the Gingerich boys running through the Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem. Her pro tip: Visit the

garden before 11 am to avoid crowds! Inspired by her oldest child, Loaiza has been a professional photographer for more than 10 years. “I love capturing connections and creating a fun and easy space for parents and littles to slow down and be present in the moment,” she says. “I really listen to what my client wants to remember about this time in their lives and completely immerse myself until I get the shot.” See more of her beautiful work at anniehelen.com and on Instagram @anniehelenphoto.

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Nothing says spring like the arrival of vibrant blossoms. Find

gorgeous flowers and capture priceless photos at these fields, farms and parks.

The big daddy of flower festivals, the 40 acres

of tulips at the Wooden Shoe Tulip Fest in Woodburn never cease to amaze (pictured left).

See the blooms, let the kids scamper in the play area, snack on food from onsite vendors, and more. March 18 to May 1. Online reservations required; purchase at woodenshoe.com.

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Yes, the cherry blossoms along Tom McCall Waterfront Park are spectacular, but if you

are looking for a more low-key cherry blossom photo op, head to the Happy Valley Library.

PRO TIP: There’s a playground right there,

too! Mid-March to April. 13793 SE Sieben Park Way, Happy Valley.

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Lavender, red, pink and

white azaleas and rhododendrons line the paths of the Crystal Springs Rhododendron

Garden during the peak bloom time from April to May. 5801 SE 28th Ave. Admission: $5; free for children 10 and younger. Free on Mondays.

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Who doesn’t love

the showy, frilly petals on peonies? Romp through 25 acres of the gorgeous flowers at Adelman Peony Gardens in Salem — where our cover photo was taken! PRO

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There’s a reason we’re called the Rose City. Yes,

there’s the International Rose Test Garden in Washington Park. But several neighborhoods also host their own brag-worthy gardens. Starting CR AIG W. PAR K ER

in May, head to the Ladd Circle Rose Garden for an eyefull of blooms. And the glorious roses at Peninsula Park start showing off in mid June.

— Denise Castañon

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All Leslie Knopes

We all know and love Portland Parks & Rec (PP&R) for its affordable, fun after-school and summer programming (check out page 23 and 25; they’re a 2022 PDX Parent Picks winner!), but did you also know it’s just as simple to volunteer with the city department?

The department offers loads of opportunities in two broad categories: recreation and land stewardship. For adults that want to work with youth, recreation volunteerism includes things like coaching children in basketball and volleyball, setting up equipment for special events like the monthly Family 5K Fun Runs — which return this spring! — and summer community events. And if you’re a nature lover, PP&R offers ways to help restore Portland’s natural areas, including weed pulling, picking up trash and spreading mulch on trails and in parks.

Many land stewardship volunteering opportunities are also suitable for the whole family, says Mark Ross, PP&R spokesperson. “Except for head coaches, no experience is necessary — we will train you,” he says. “Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills.” To participate, email PP&R Volunteer Manager Steve Pixley at steve.pixley@ portlandoregon.gov or call 503-823-5121. Portland.gov/parks/volunteer — Tiffany Hill

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POR TL AND PAR KS & R ECR E A TION

Ask Dr. Baynham Emotionally, 8-year-olds are starting to

Q: My daughter is only 8 years

develop self-awareness and can be easily

old, but I think she’s showing

embarrassed if they perceive they don’t fit in. Thus, being the first in the class to wear

signs of starting puberty. (She’s

a bra or have a period can be emotionally

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young? Should I be worried?

feelings and share information. If possible, it may help for Mom to share what age

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she went through puberty, especially if it

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was on the younger side. Reading books

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Emotionally, this can be another story.

Many kids this age, and parents for that matter, aren’t ready to have “the talk” and certainly don’t feel ready to tackle the topic of periods.

The first sign of puberty in girls is developing breast buds which is considered normal at ages 8 and older. If you think your daughter is developing breast buds before the age of 8, then you should call your doctor for an evaluation. Starting

(I like The Care and Keeping of You by Valorie Schaefer and It’s Perfectly Normal

by Robie H. Harris) is a great way to share information and facilitate conversation.

Let her know she can ask questions anytime to keep the conversation going, and don’t hesitate to reach out to your pediatrician if you need additional support. We are here for you!

a period usually happens about two years after breast buds

Pediatrician, International Board Certified Lactation Consultant,

appear. Body odor, underarm and pubic hair, and acne can

Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics and mom of two,

develop anytime between the ages of 6 and 9, but are worth

Allison Baynham, M.D., knows what it takes to raise healthy,

getting checked out if it’s before the age of 8, especially if they

resilient children. Come bond, share your struggles and team

are progressing rapidly.

with her for great care at Metropolitan Pediatrics in Tigard.

Playlist: Dynamic Duo A family band has been a longtime dream of Jared Mees, cofounder of Tender Loving Empire, the Portland-based record label and handmade retail chain. He’s recorded five Tender Loving Empire albums as Jared Mees & The Grown Children, but for Triple Rainbow he teamed up with his 9-year-old daughter, July, to record You Are Magic. Jared and July have been making music together since July could talk. In addition to singing all the vocals, the fatherdaughter duo penned all of the album’s tracks.

The indie pop/rock feel of the songs makes it a mellow and fun album for all ages. Standout tracks include the energetic Dance Party, Fam Jam with sweet lyrics that celebrate all sorts of families, self-esteem-boosting Exactly Perfect and Facts that has a fun, ’80s electronica feel to it. And costume-loving kids will crush on Why Can’t Every Day Be Halloween? Find out more at: tenderlovingempire.com/collections/triple-rainbow.

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FEED THE MASS

The rates of food insecure families in Oregon have substantially increased during the pandemic. We’re taking a look at the organizations who are making sure kids don’t go to bed hungry.

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Nonprofit, Feed the Mass does just that: feeds vulnerable communities throughout Portland. On average, 6,000 meals are distributed weekly.

There is great wealth in our country and local community.

Feed the Mass also seeks to empower and connect community members through hands-on cooking workshops.

But the truth is that many Portland Putting food on the table can be a struggle at any time. However, the economic toll of the pandemic has exacerbated this issue and significantly widened its net.

Despite the overall improvement in the economy since the first year of the pandemic, for many families, the challenges have only grown: lost jobs, reduced work hours, transportation issues, getting sick with COVID-19, school closures and more. In fact, as the pandemic wears on, experts report that growing numbers of families are facing reduced income and greater difficulty getting enough food to feed their kids.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) defines food insecurity as a household’s lack of access — financial and otherwise — to adequate food. Hunger is the personal experience of not having enough nutritious food to eat.

“It’s incredible to notice how much better I felt after eating homemade, creative meals with my friends. Not only can food bring people together, but wholesome food seems to be beneficial to the body,” notes one Feed the Mass student scholarship recipient.

Another student who participated in the cooking education nonprofit’s summer programming says she enjoyed learning to cook healthy food because it allowed her to get out of her head a little and not worry about everything else that was going on.

According to the Oregon Hunger Task Force, rates of food insecurity have skyrocketed in our state to approximately 25% of the population.

A recent Oregon State University study found that prepandemic, approximately 1 in 10 Oregon families experienced hunger or difficulty getting enough food. By late 2020, the report found that the prevalence of food insecurity jumped to 1 in 4 families, totaling an estimated 1 million people. Additionally, the researchers noted that rates of food insecurity were two to three times higher for people in historically underserved communities, including Black families and single mothers.

The primary response to the COVID-19 pandemic has been focused on caring for the sick, masking, vaccination and social distancing. However, food insecure, overwhelmed families also need help. This unprecedented need is being met in Portland by many new and longstanding food insecurity nonprofits and organizations, including some that started in response to the pandemic. Here’s a look at who’s feeding Portland’s families, and their important, inspiring work that continues whether COVID-19 cases are surging or in retreat.

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families face hunger and food insecurity.

Feed the Mass In March 2020, when their in-person cooking classes had to shut down, cooking education nonprofit Feed the Mass quickly shifted to feeding the community. The nonprofit, which was founded by Jacobsen Valentine, initially started using the food they had on hand, but as word got out about their efforts to get food to those in need, volunteers and food donations followed. By January 2021, Feed the Mass was providing an average of 6,000 meals per week, says spokesperson Tabitha Donaghue.

At first they were delivering food to people in need, but as the need and demand grew, they shifted gears. They moved to a new kitchen space in Northwest Portland and hired staff. “We ended our direct-delivery program and now work with community partners to deliver meals to emergency shelters, churches and food pantries,” says Donaghue. Feed the Mass currently has enough funding to provide these meals for free through the end of this year, says Donaghue. “As long as the economy is experiencing this downturn, we anticipate continuing these operations.”

In addition to feeding families, Feed the Mass also continues to provide virtual cooking education programming tackling everything from nutrition, cooking tutorials, financial literacy, fitness, and mental health for low-income families with children in the household. “We’re focusing on all the determinants of food insecurity, food poverty, and getting access to good, nutritious food for families with children of all ages,” says Donaghue.

Connect at feedthemass.org.

“We’re focusing on all the determinants of food insecurity, food poverty, and getting access to good, nutritious food for families with children of all ages.”

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Oregon Food Bank

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The mission of the Oregon Food Bank is to end hunger and its root causes, explains Ashley Mum, the nonprofit’s public relations manager. Since its inception more than three decades ago, the nonprofit has grown to include a network of 21 regional food-distribution locations, more than 1,400 partner organizations and thousands of volunteers across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

While the economy has largely improved from the bleakest days of the pandemic, hunger remains a big problem for many families, says Mum. “Each week, we move more than a million pounds of food through our Portland-based, statewide warehouse, which serves the entire state (and Washington’s Clark County), so the need is definitely still there.” Mum adds that the food bank estimates that nearly 1 in 5 people in Portland alone need food assistance.

Throughout the pandemic, the Oregon Food Bank continues to provide emergency food assistance to anyone who needs it. “The most important thing I’d like to convey to folks is that food is available. There is no stigma and no other qualification for folks to access food than the need being there,” says Mum. The Oregon Food Bank has also set up distancing and masking requirements to ensure the health and safety of those in need of food assistance, their volunteers, and their staff.

But, as we are in year three of the pandemic, says Mum, the biggest difference is just how many people the nonprofit serves. “Pre-pandemic, our network welcomed more than 860,000 people each year, a sizable difference from [2020’s] 1.7 million people.” They anticipate 2021 and 2022 numbers to be slightly lower, but still much higher than normal.

Connect at oregonfoodbank.org.

Mxm Bloc is a group that sprang up during the George Floyd demonstrations to address hunger and other urgent needs of Black families in Portland. “We aim to be responsive to the needs at the moment,” says LaQuisha Minnieweather, one of the eight founders.

Rather than operating as a straightforward food program, the group seeks to stay nimble by connecting people, such as houseless families, with the resources they lack, from toilet paper to masks, help with bills, gas cards, or somewhere to sleep. “We are attentive to basic needs as a whole,” says Minnieweather.

“We help with whatever families need to thrive and survive — food is just a big part of that.”

Mxm Bloc, which sprung up as the Wall of Moms group started to unravel, came to be when a group of friends saw a need. “We thought there should be a group led by a group of Black moms. We had a Zoom meeting and the rest is history,” says Minnieweather. The

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“We help with whatever families need to thrive and survive — food is just a big part of that.” — LaQuisha Minnieweather, Mxm Bloc

Equitable Giving Circle The Oregon-based Equitable Giving Circle (EGC) was started just before the pandemic to create peer-led, community-funded, transformational change by focusing on increasing equity for Portland’s Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. The aim of the nonprofit is to not just talk about issues of racism, but to directly take them on to create meaningful change.

Initially, the group was focused on supporting BIPOC-led small business owners, says founder AJ McCreary, a 36-year-old single mother. But once the economic realities caused by COVID-19 surfaced, EGC quickly pivoted toward addressing Portland’s ballooning food crisis, which has been disproportionately hard on BIPOC communities. “We now have a robust food program, including a home-delivered (Community Supported Agriculture) program serving around 300 families per week.” The organization purchases produce boxes from local Black and Brown farmers and then gives the foods — including pantry items and proteins — to BIPOC families.

Additionally, the giving circle operates a weekly food pantry, where people can come to shop in a free farmers market. The program serves around 60 households weekly. “Our dollars hit twice by supporting BIPOC businesses and going back into the Black and Brown communities,” says McCreary. >> Continued on page 12 Connect at equitablegivingcircle.org.

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community-based group operates a dynamic Facebook group where people from the community can share resources, voice concerns and get help. Recently, they started an online program called Wish Wednesdays. “People can ask for something they need and people will grant those needs. In our Facebook group, there is a lot of trust and people feel safe to be vulnerable and ask for what they need.”

Connect at facebook.com/ groups/896919050799851.

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Urban Gleaners collects and distributes more than one million pounds of fresh food each year.

Urban Gleaners

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Urban Gleaners, which is run by founder and executive director Tracy Oseran, has been working to reduce food insecurity and food waste in Multnomah and Washington counties for more than 15 years. The intrepid nonprofit partners with local businesses to collect more than a million pounds of fresh food each year that would have otherwise been thrown out. It then distributes the food at more than 35 weekly distribution sites.

In response to the pandemic, the staff worked hard to quickly expand their services to feed more than 8,000 people per week. “Our already vulnerable neighbors, community members and children have been unfairly and gravely impacted by schools closing, isolation and limited access to healthy food,” says Clare Stager, Urban Gleaner’s program director. “We will rescue food before it can go to waste, and we will get it to people who need it.”

According to Urban Gleaners, the environmental benefit of their food rescue efforts is equivalent to saving more than 425,000 gallons of gas from being used. Additionally, they have passed out food to an estimated 65,000 people and

counting. “What I’ve learned over the past 15 years is that there is more than enough food for everyone, we just need to get it to those who need it. Our model could not be more simple and effective,” says Oseran.

Connect at urbangleaners.org.

Sarah Vanbuskirk is a writer and editor living in Portland, Oregon. She specializes in creating family, lifestyle, relationship, health and wellness content, and is the mother of five children.

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Here Comes Find the right camp for your kid! From camps that nurture a

love of nature to music-making camps that let your kids rock out, the Portland area has so many enriching options that will keep

your kids busy and entertained. And because we know that no one wants to drive across the Willamette unless they have to, we note where each camp is located.

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Is your child ready to spread their wings and spend a few nights away from home?

(Are you?) Check out these overnight options.

CAMP NAMANU Overnight camp options for almost all ages.

Your younger child can ease into overnight camps with shorter session offerings packed with traditional camp fun. Or your high schooler can take part in camp from their perch in tree houses along the Sandy River. $$$$. Sandy. Campnamanu.org/programs. a trekking experience (pictured). Spend a week paddling, biking or rock climbing during the day while sleeping under the stars at night. $$$$. Departs from SW Portland. Avid4.com/oregonsummer-camps.

TRACKERS EARTH PORTLAND Trackers may be best known for their day camps, but they also have overnight options for kids in grades four and up. It’s kind of like regular Trackers, but with tents at night! $$$$. Drop at basecamp, within 90 minutes of Portland.

Trackerspdx.com.

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AVID 4 ADVENTURE This isn’t just a camping experience, it’s

BIG LAKE Horseback riding, water sports, rock climbing, mountain biking and more await at this overnight camp. There’s even an option for full family camps if you’re not quite ready to say goodbye! $$$$. Sisters. Biglake.org/summer-camp/summer-camps.

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Is your child perpetually covered in a sheen of glitter and glue, singing in the shower (and out), or dancing their way through dinner? Check out these artsthemed camps.

ONE RIVER Immerse your child in painting, drawing, sculpture and digital art (pictured left).

Half-day camps only. Online options available. $$. Lake Oswego. Lakeoswego.oneriverschool. com.

TUCKER ARTS CAMP During each themed week, campers will cycle through art classes, music, theater and dance. The week culminates with a performance showcasing their work.

The awesome outdoor space — goats and a treehouse — is a great bonus! $$. SE Portland.

Tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp.

SCHOOL OF ROCK Let your kid channel

their inner Van Halen or Beyoncé. Kids will learn and practice songs from various genres culminating in a live performance. Get those lighters out! $$$$. SE Portland and Lake Oswego. Schoolofrock.com/music-camps.

OREGON CHILDREN’S THEATRE

A great option if your kid wants to get on the stage, test out their improv skills, or just have fun. OCT classes are taught by professional teaching artists. Thespians of all ages and skill levels are welcome. $-$$$$. NE Portland.

Octc.org/classes.

GRACE ART CAMP This is a truly magical summer camp experience for kids up to eighth grade. Children rotate through a series of artistic mediums all around a summer theme. (And just try to get the camp theme song out of your head.) $$$. NE Portland.

Grace-institute.org/grace-art-camps.

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NORTHWEST CHILDREN’S THEATER

Enjoy weekly themed classes across all sorts of artistic mediums, from improv to theater to dance. All experience levels are welcome!

Half- and full-day options. $-$$$$. NW Portland. Nwcts.org.

Track your kids’ summer schedules with our handy summer camps planner.

Download for free at:

pdxparent.com/summer-camp-planner.

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ADAPTIVE/ ACCESSIBLE

Looking for an inclusive camp that will make your kid with extra needs feel at home? Check out these accessible camps.

CAMP YAKETY-YAK This 501(c)(3) has a mission to

help children with special needs grow socially and emotionally by improving their communication skills (pictured above). Neurotypical siblings are also welcome as part of the camp’s reverse-inclusion model. $$$$. Milwaukie. Campyaketyyak.org.

CAMP ATTITUDE An overnight camp located on 40

Is your kid’s idea of a fun time a date with some baking soda and vinegar? Check out these STEM-based camps.

Portland-area summer camp experience.

Kids can choose from all sorts of fun (and, shh, educational) themes such as dinosaurs, robotics or LEGO. Overnight options available, too. $$$$. SE Portland.

Omsi.edu/camps-and-classes.

STEVE AND KATE’S CAMP Have a kid who loves their independence? How about a choose-your-own-adventure camp! Kids design their days across all sorts of STEM disciplines along with cooking, sports and art — even pie throwing! Day passes available. $-$$$$.

NE Portland. Steveandkatescamp.com/ portland.

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Camps can be expensive.

Especially when you add in multiple children! Check with your local parks and recreation department for low-cost options across a variety of themes. These parks departments have had camps in recent years, but as of press time had not released their summer schedules: • Portland Parks & Recreation

GALES CREEK CAMP Children with Type I diabetes

MT. HOOD KIWANIS Sitting on 22 acres in the Mount Hood National Forest, this camp empowers people with developmental disabilities through equitable access to the outdoors (pictured below). Outdoor activities include swimming, horseback riding, ziplining and more. Pro tip: This is an overnight camp, with limited weeks available for ages 12+. $$$$. Government Camp.

Mhkc.org.

FRIENDLY CAMPS

OMSI This is a true mainstay in the

acres that features fun, outdoor activities for people with disabilities and their siblings. $. Foster. (Free, except for registration fee.)

Campattitude.org.

can have a traditional overnight camp experience while also learning how to manage self-care. Types of activities include running, swimming, hiking, arts, drama and — of course — campfires. Limited weeks available based on grade. Family camps are also available. $$$$. Gales Creek. Galescreekcamp.org.

Budget-

STEM

• North Clackamas Park & Recreation

CODE NINJAS A great choice for

kids who love Roblox or Minecraft, or kids who want to learn more about 3D printing or becoming a YouTuber (pictured above). $$$. Tigard, Hillsboro and Bethany. Codeninjas.com.

MAD SCIENCE Explore different scientific fields with show-stopping experiments and interactive handson learning. Half-day options only. $.

N Portland. Portland.madscience.org/ parents-camps.

ID TECH Coding enthusiasts can take

it to the next level with these intensive coding classes. Learn real skills that can help in pursuing at-home projects or a future in computer coding and design. $$$$+. SW Portland. Idtech.com.

• Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District Schools Uniting Neighborhood (SUN) is a program at some Portland Public Schools that offers after-school enrichment — and incredibly affordable and fun summer camps. If there is a SUN program at your child’s school, ask the onsite SUN coordinator about SUN options for when school is out. Pro tip: The schedules are usually released right before school is dismissed for the summer — so it's great for those of us who are procrastinators. Multco.us/sun.

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SPORTS

Does your child live in a tracksuit, resolve to learn how to do a backflip, or plot their professional soccer career? Check out these sporty camp options.

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If you’ve got a ball-loving kiddo, check out BaxterSports (pictured above). In addition to soccerfocused camps, kids can get their ball fix by dabbling in basketball, baseball, flag football and ultimate Frisbee, among other traditional sports. $-$$ (half and full day available). Throughout greater Portland.

BaxterSports.com.

TREE 2 TREE This camp is only open select

weeks in July and August for kids 10 and up, so jump on it while you can (pictured below).

Your camper literally gets to climb and soar through trees all day. How cool is that? $$$. Gaston. Tree2treeadventurepark.com/ SpecialEvents/Camps.

PEDALHEADS It’s never too early

to learn how to ride your bike safely.

Pedalheads offers summer bike camps for kids as young as 2. Half- and fullday options. $-$$$$. Multiple locations in Portland plus, Beaverton and Lake Oswego. Pedalheads.com/bike.

LUMBERYARD BIKE CAMP Ready to move from the road to the trails?

Lumberyard helps little shredders learn new skills and navigate obstacles in their full-day camps. Kids will bike through more than 70,000 square feet of riding areas, both indoor and out. $$$$. SE Portland. Lumberyardmtb.com/ summer-camps.

SKYHOOK FITNESS Gather round, aspiring ninjas. Navigate through challenging obstacle courses, build strength and stealth skills, and become the best ninja you can be. $$$$.

Tigard. Skyhookfitness.com.

STRONGER SKATE PARK Whether your kid already knows how to skateboard or scoot, or is ready to learn, this is a great option for budding Tony Hawks. $$$$. Milwaukie.

Strongerskatepark.com.

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OUTDOOR Does your kid dream of living in a tree house? Are you always finding rocks and sticks in their drawers?

Check out these outdoor and nature-based camps.

WILLOWBROOK ARTS CAMP Can’t decide between an arts camp and an outdoor camp?

You don’t have to! At Willowbrook, children choose outdoor art stations, including basket weaving, photography, ceramics and drama. $$. Tualatin. Willowbrookartscamp.org.

TRYON CREEK Investigate the urban forest of Tryon Creek and learn about the plants and animals that call it home. Round out the adventure with culturally inclusive stories and art projects. $$$-$$$$. SW Portland.

Tryonfriends.org/forest-adventures.

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ANIMALS

Was your child’s first word “cat”? Do they pester you endlessly for (another) pet? Do they know more animal facts than their animal encyclopedia? Check out these animal camps.

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OREGON HUMANE SOCIETY Reinforce your kids’ love for animals and prepare them to be future animal stewards (pictured above). Kids will learn about how to care for and train animals, play games, and make crafts. $$. N Portland.

Oregonhumane.org/services/student-programs/camp.

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PORTLAND AUDUBON Explore Forest Park and all the animals that live there. With weekly themed exploration camps, you’re sure to find a topic (or ten) that appeals to your animal lover. $-$$$$ (sliding scale). NW Portland. Audubonportland.org.

WILLOW CREEK Children ages 3 to 7 explore

SAUVIE ISLAND CENTER Spend the day on a working farm on Sauvie Island (pictured

the outdoors while learning about art, nature and science (pictured above). Kids will also develop hands-on skills like harvesting, preservation, cooking and woodworking at the onsite farm at Tryon Creek.

Limited weeks available. $$. SW Portland.

Willowcreekforestschool.org.

below). Kids will learn about plants, harvesting, wildlife and pollination through traditional camp activities. $. Sauvie Island. Sauvieislandcenter.org/visit/summer-camp.

TRACKERS EARTH PORTLAND Trackers gets kids as young as 5 out in the wild practicing safe knife skills and getting incredibly dirty. Choose from more than 20 options including kayaking, fishing, archery and more play-based options. $$$-$$$$.

Drop-off locations throughout Portland.

Trackerspdx.com.

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IS YOUR TEEN

too cool

FOR CAMP?

Check out these alternative summer experiences.

• Many camps have counselor-in-training programs that teach important life skills, especially patience. Check out Camp Namanu, Trackers or Grace Art Camp for some options across a wide spectrum of interests. If your teen is an athlete, BaxterSports also pays youth coaches as part of its Youth Leadership Training Program. And Portland Parks & Recreation hires teens 15 and older as camp counselors for its citywide program.

• Aspiring writers can get their pens moving at the Fir Acres writing program at Lewis & Clark.

Not quite camp, not quite school, but totally cool because it’s on a college campus.

College.lclark.edu/programs/fir_acres • Is your teen or tween looking to put some money in their pockets? There are plenty of non-camp job opportunities that can ease your kids into the working world. Think about pet sitting, lawn mowing or babysitting. Not sure where to start? Post to neighborhood groups like Nextdoor or on Facebook.

• The summer is a great time to take that first aid training course! Redcross.org/local/ oregon/take-a-class/babysitting-portland-or.

• Portland Parks & Recreation offers lifeguard and swim instructor certification training, setting your kid up for many summers of enviable outdoor jobs (pictured left). Portland.gov/parks/recreation/ aquatics-training-programs-and-employmentopportunities.

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2022 PDX Parent Picks! Here are our readers’ top choices in the LESSONS

& CAMPS CATEGORIES.

Find the complete list of winners at pdxparent.com/picks-winners.

GENERAL DAY CAMPS Winner Trackers Earth Portland 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave. and other locations, PHOTO COUR TESY OF TR ACK ER S E AR TH POR TL AND

503-345-3312, trackerspdx.com One of the best parts of sending your kids to camp at Trackers Earth Portland is that there is so much for them to do and learn!

Sporty kids will love paintball and climbing, outdoor adventurers will enjoy kayaking and hiking, and your little art lover will delight in ceramics, photography or even blacksmithing! With locations all over (and outside of) the city, Trackers is a convenient choice for parents, too.

Top 5

AFTER - SCHOOL CLASSES/CAMPS

Mittleman Jewish Community Center

Winner Trackers Earth Portland 4617 SE Milwaukie Ave. and other locations, 503-345-3312, trackerspdx.com Trackers Earth Portland makes sure that afternoons (and more importantly, after school for all us busy parents) are the best part of your child’s day.

During the weekly, approximately two-hour sessions, the expert staff at Trackers teaches kids woodworking, ceramics — even blacksmithing!

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation Department Portland Parks & Recreation Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation District YMCA of Columbia-Willamette

Top 5 Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver

HORSE/ANIMAL CLASSES/ CAMPS

Northwest Children’s Theater and School Oregon Children’s Theatre

Winner Oregon Zoo

Portland Early Learning Project

4001 SW Canyon Rd., oregonzoo.org

Saturday Academy

With COVID-19 still circulating, the Oregon Zoo has once again canceled their animalcentered summer camps for 2022. In the meantime, visit the zoo’s Facebook page for

DANCE CLASSES/CAMPS Winner Oregon Ballet Theatre 720 S Bancroft St., 503-227-6890, obt.org For children who live in their tutus and dream of jeté-

BodyVox Dance

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Moonstar Dance

Horse Sense Riding School

ing across center stage, the Oregon Ballet Theatre School is the place for them. OBT offers a variety of

NW Dance Project

pointe, and many are taught by professionals. Youth dancers are also all encouraged to audition to perform, including for OBT’s fabled Nutcracker.

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live videos of all their animals and critters in

Top 5

The Portland Ballet Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy

Oregon Horsemanship Oregon Humane Society Phoenix Farm Royal Ridges

GYMNASTICS CLASSES/CAMPS Winner The Children’s Gym 1625 NE Sandy Blvd., 503-249-5867, childrensgym.com At The Children’s Gym, the instructors channel your kiddo’s energy into cartwheels, handstands, flips and more. Even better, all classes are noncompetitive, co-ed, and of course, fun! And since each child learns at their own pace, The Children’s Gym separates students by age and skill level (new students are automatically placed into the introductory level class for their age). The Children’s Gym offers in-person PHOTO COURTESY OF CIRCUIT BOULDERING GYM

CLIMBING/OBSTACLE CLASSES/CAMPS Winner The Circuit Bouldering Gym

classes and camps with strict COVID protocols, including proof of vaccination.

Top 5 The Circus Project Echo Theater Company

Multiple locations, thecircuitgym.com Who says you have to be an adult to climb? The folks at The Circuit Bouldering Gym teach an array of indoor bouldering classes geared to kids from ages 5 to 14. Budding boulderers not only learn technique and gain strength, but also problem solving in the gym’s safe, fun

My Gym Happy Valley Oregon Gymnastics Academy Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy

environment. And with three locations — Southwest, Northeast and Tigard — in the Portland area, there’s a gym for everyone.

SWIM INSTRUCTION

Top 5 Parkour Visions

Portland Rock Gym

Planet Granite

Skyhook Ninja Fitness

Stoneworks Climbing Gym

Winner Portland Parks & Recreation Multiple locations, portland.gov/parks/recreation/ pools#toc-swim-lessons Swimming lessons are a quintessential youth

MUSIC CLASSES/CAMPS Winner Music Together of Portland Held at multiple locations; musictogether-pdx.com

experience. And PP&R is known for helping kids, from as early as babies blowing bubbles to tweens perfecting their backstroke, become confident in the water. Even better — it's only $6.75 per class.

Pro tip: Class spots are limited, but PP&R offers a

Music Together of Portland believes that all

wait list.

children are born with musical talent. Foster

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your child’s love of singing and dancing with their variety of weekly classes, grouped

Children of the Sea Swim School

from babies to age 8. One of the best parts

DolFUN SWIM Academy

of Music Together’s classes are the options!

Farber Swim School

Choose between totally indoor, completely outdoor, a hybrid of both, or join in from the

Multnomah Athletic Club

comfort of your home with online classes.

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ARTS & CRAFTS CLASSES/CAMPS Winner Children’s Healing Art Project

(CHAP)

8065 SE Grand Ave., 503-243-5294, chappdx.org CHAP’s virtual Art Club, held each Wednesday at 4 pm, is still going strong! (The organization continues to pause in-person art visits to children in the hospital.) Even better, the Art Club projects are designed to use already-in-your-house items, so each class is fun, creative and accessible. And everyone can support CHAP’s wonderful mission by donating, including art supplies or volunteering in the studio. Pro tip: Follow CHAP on Facebook for fun art ideas your kiddos can do at home.

Top 5 Crafty Mindz Grace Institute Home of Grace Art Camps Portland Craft Bar Vibe of Portland Willowbrook Arts Camp

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CLASSES/CAMPS

Winner Camp Namanu

Winner Camp Yakety Yak

Winner Trackers Earth

10300 SE Camp Namanu Rd., Sandy,

40 McNary Parkway, Lake Oswego

Portland

(Mountain Park Church), 971-303-3901,

4617 SE Milwaukie Ave. and other

campyaketyyak.org

locations, 503-345-3312, trackerspdx. com

Located in Lake Oswego, this enriching camp is designed especially for children with special needs and physical disabilities. Yakety Yak staffers prepare an individualized day camp experience for kids in inclusive and educational group activities, including games, classroom skills and hands-on projects. Neurotypical siblings of campers are also encouraged

Trackers Earth really takes full advantage of all the beauty Mother Nature has to offer in the Pacific Northwest. The award-winning camp fosters a love and appreciation for all things outdoors with its fun, educational classes, like hiking, kayaking, canoeing, climbing and more.

to join.

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Audubon Society of Portland

B’nai B’rith Camp

Avid 4 Adventure

Camp Exceptional

Boy Scouts of America

Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp

Friends of Tryon Creek

Tucker Maxon School

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503-224-7800, campnamanu.org Hiking and boating and cooking, oh, my! The storied Camp Namanu, along the shores of the Sandy River, provides the quintessential overnight camp experience — fireside stories and sleeping in rustic cabins included.

While Ranch Camp is still sadly paused, half-week camp sessions are back for Blue Wings (campers in grades two to three) as well as for kids in grades four through 12.

Top 5 Big Lake Youth Camp Camp Tamarack Camp Tilikum Camp Two Roads Trackers Earth Portland

SCIENCE/MATH CLASSES/ CAMPS

SPORTS CLASSES/ CAMPS

Winner Oregon Museum of Science & Industry (OMSI)

Winner Portland Parks & Recreation

1945 SE Water Ave., omsi.edu

Multiple locations, portland.

Sure, OMSI has everything your science-

gov/parks/sports

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loving kid dreams of for summer camp:

Parents love the convenience,

robotics, food chemistry, astronomy,

wide range of choices and

Winner Trackers Earth Portland

even forensic science! But there’s plenty

affordability — particularly the

of opportunities for children who don’t

“pay what you can” pricing

4617 SE Milwaukie Ave. and other

necessarily want to become the next Bill

model — of PP&R’s summer

Nye, including animation, flying drones and

camps. Kids love it, too,

caring for exotic pets. Camps are grouped

including the songs, puppet

by grade with options for kindergarteners

shows, hiking, crafts and more.

to eighth graders. Pro tip: This camp is

Camps are geared to kids ages

super helpful for parents who are looking to do just one drop-off for siblings of different ages.

Top 5 Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver Math Gamers Oregon Zoo PJA Summer Discovery Program Saturday Academy

locations, 503-345-3312, trackerspdx.com Trackers Earth Portland is always a solid choice for parents looking for fun, safe and educational camp experiences for their kids. There’s the variety of classes

5 to 12.

— hiking to blacksmithing — the multiple

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days camps are held. It’s no reason that

locations and the number of times and Trackers Earth Portland is a repeat multi-

Lil’ Kickers North Clackamas Parks and

winner for PDX Parent Picks!

Recreation District

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Rose City Futsal

BaxterSports

Soccer Shots

Mad Science

Tualatin Hills Parks &

Northwest Children’s Theater

Recreation District

Portland Parks & Recreation Tualatin Hills Parks & Recreation

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PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES/CAMPS Winner Northwest Children’s Theater and School (NWCT) 1819 NW Everett St., 503-222-2190, nwcts.org In-person summer camps are back at Northwest Children’s Theater! Budding thespians, grouped by age from 4 to 14, can partake in a variety of performing arts classes at NWCT’s Northwest theater (as well as upcoming, additional locations on the east and west sides of Portland). Campers learn everything from character and world creation to acting to improv musical theater.

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for kids to hang out and learn during the summer while still having a ton of fun, including arts Cost: $275

(College Counseling, SAT/ACT prep,

Ages: 5-12

Language Arts for children) and private and small-group classes

ARTS & CRAFTS CAMPS

year-round.

Cost: Varies. See website Ages: 8-18

Dates: June 20-September 2 1150 SW 170 Ave., Ste. 100 Beaverton, OR 97006 503-516-8525

Registration Deadline: Late fee after June 1 Dates: Session I: June 27-July 22.

Session II: July 25-August 19

Portland Jewish Academy

Art World School

PJA Summer Discovery

Half day or full day camp options

425-221-2292

Open to everyone! Explore your

Art drawing/painting, clay, arts and

info@mercereducation.com mercereducation.com

Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc Jr. Vet. Baby Lamb and Sheep Week Dreaming about becoming a Veterinarian? Diagnose and learn about lambs and sheep. Enjoy our other Farm Programs animals too Cost: $339 + our Bus/week Ages: 4th-9th grades Registration Deadline: No Registration Deadline but the program classes fill up!

Dates: June 27-July 1 PO Box 326 Corbett, OR 97019

creativity, discover your talents, nurture your curiosity and broaden your horizons at Portland Jewish Academy’s Summer Discovery Program. PJA 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.

Cost: $180-$220/weekly Ages: 4-15 Registration Deadline: Rolling Dates: July 5-29 SW Portland between Hillsdale and

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with 6 different art classes (Fine crafts, mixed media, calligraphy, themes.

One River School of Art + Design

Cost: $54.50+

We offer fun in-person week-long

Ages: 4-14

Summer Camps for all ages in Art

Registration Deadline: Until full

and Design! Build friendships, skills

Dates: June 27-September 9

and techniques in our camps that

3D art) daily and different weekly

4062 NW Saltzman Rd., Ste. 206 Portland, OR 97229 503-590-5518 schooldirector@artworldschool.com artworldschool.com/summer-camp

Camp PDX

Digital Animation.

Cost: $325-$350 Ages: K-12 grade Registration Deadline: Open Dates: June 20-August 22 15010 SW Bangy Rd. Lake Oswego, OR 97035

Summer day camp. Primarily

503-606-8861l

outdoor arts camp on 6 acres,

akeoswego@oneriverschool.com

Portland, OR 97219

focused on independence and

lakeoswego.oneriverschool.com

office@pjaproud.org pjaproud.org/summer

the art of cooperation. Through art, sports and the outdoors we celebrate life! Yoga, goats, water fun, baking, archery, crafts and fine art!

Ages: 5-11 Registration Deadline: May 1 Dates: June 27-September 2

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range from Portrait Drawing to

6651 SW Capitol Hwy.

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Tucker Arts Camp

Tucker Arts Camp travels the world!

Over the course of eight weeks, campers experience arts, music around the world at our beautiful

Vibe of Portland

The Circuit Bouldering Gym

SE Portland campus.

Vibe Summer Art Camps!

Sign your kids up to climb in a

Cost: $399/week

Vibe offers programs that nurture

Ages: 3-12

children to innovate, explore

Registration Deadline: Early Bird

and collaborate in the artmaking

Discount until April 15 - $359/week

process. We offer classes after

Dates: June 27-August 19

school, on no-school days and

Ages: 5-12

school breaks. For projects to

Dates: June-August

and culture from diverse countries

Tucker Maxon 2860 SE Holgate Blvd.

Portland, OR 97202 503-235-6551 camp@tuckermaxon.org tuckermaxon.org/tuckerartscamp

be vibrant and last over many years, we use artist-grade paints, brushes, glues, and other materials. We strive to create a safe environment for children to develop their creative side.

fun, social environment led by our instructors, where they will problem solve and build confidence on and off the wall.

We offer Summer Camps at our NE, SW, Tigard and Bend locations.

503-246-5111 youth@thecircuitgym.com thecircuitgym.com

Cost: $375 or $80/day Ages: 5-17 Registration Deadline: Ongoing

The Movement Park, LLC

Dates: June 20-August 26

Parkour Camp

SE Portland

Experience the ultimate FUN at

Montavilla United Methodist Church 232 SE 80th Ave Brentwood-Darlington 7414 SE 52nd Ave.

Parkour Camp! Climb through our parkour obstacles exploring fictional worlds and storylines, work with new friends to conquer obstacles and enjoy the “Best Day

NE Portland

Ever”!

Paisley Studios

Cost: $250-$300/week

707 NE Broadway #202/203 503-320-5600 music@vibepdx.org vibepdx.org/summer-camps-2022

Willowbrook Arts Camp Willowbrook offers a child-driven space that allows campers to choose their activities. The areas

Ages: 5-12 Dates: All summer Hillsboro Oregon near the Hillsboro airport and across from Intel’s Jones Farm campus.

503-844-8801 molly@themovementpark.com themovementpark.com/summercamps

include visual, performing, literary and textile arts in a variety of

Aerial Dance PDX is the new home for youth aerial arts.

Offering indoor and outdoor summer camp experiences for youth and teens.

Register now for our summer camps.

www.aerialdancepdx.com

disciplines, as well as nature.

Cost: Varies Ages: 3-18 Registration Deadline: Before attending Dates: June 27-August 5 Brown’s Ferry Park, Tualatin, OR 503-998-6957 Tafflyn@willowbrookartscamp.org willowbrookartscamp.org pdxparent.com

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SUMMER CAMP Adventures for TEENAGE GIRLS

DANCE CAMPS

Dance Camps

Aerial Dance PDX Aerial Dance Camp

IDP has half and full day options for dancers ages 3-12. We have themed camps each week for

Our aerial dance camps are

young dancers that include craft

designed for a variety of levels

and play!

and ages on a variety of aerial apparatus.

AlpengirlCamp.com

The Independent Dance Project

Cost: $160-$390 Ages: 3-12

Cost: $175-$350

Registration Deadline: June 15

Ages: 5-18

Dates: June 20-August 12

Registration Deadline: June 1 Dates: June and July Aerial Dance PDX Studio located in Beaumont Village on NE Fremont 503-935-7752

5514 SE Foster Rd. Portland, OR 97206 503-560-5860 indiedancepdx@gmail.com idppdx.com

info@aerialdancepdx.com aerialdancepdx.com

BodyVox BodyVox Kids Dance Camp, Summer 2022 Each student will work with a BodyVox teaching artist to dance, expand their imagination and move their body. We will explore the connections between dance, rhythm, music and creativity!

Cost: $300/week Ages: 5-12 Registration Deadline: June 15 (1st session), June 22 (2nd session) Dates: June 20-23 (1st session), June 27-30 (2nd session) BodyVox Dance 1201 NW 17th Ave. Portland, OR 97209 503-229-0227 audience@bodyvox.com bodyvox.com

FOREIGN LANGUAGE CAMPS International School of Portland Language Immersion Summer Camp Enjoy a world of fun at our awardwinning language immersion summer camp! Spanish, Chinese or Japanese language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, outdoor fun and more!

Cost: $545-$665 per child, per TWO-week session Ages: 3-11 Registration Deadline: Varies Dates: June 27-August 5 South Waterfront/Downtown Portland, near OHSU tram.

503-226-2496 summer@intlschool.org intlschool.org/summer

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CLIMB | BIKE | HIKE | PADDLE

CATLIN GABEL SCHOOL

Sports, Academics, Arts, Day Camps, & More!

LAUNCHING KIDS INTO A LIFETIME OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE. PRE K-12 CAMPS.

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PRESCHOOL - HIGH SCHOOL JUNE 27 - AUGUST 12 More Info & Registration CATLIN.EDU/SUMMER

MUSICAL THEATER KIDS SUMMER CAMPS

IMPROV, DANCE, AND TECH SUMMER CAMPS

Ages 7-14

Ages 8-22

Join us for dancing, acting, and singing with a musical theater show performance at the end of the week.

If Improv, Dance, or Technical Theater is your jam consider joining one of our focused camps.

All camps are in July & August Full and partial day options Many scholarships available

16260 NW Bronson Road Beaverton, OR 97006

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GENERAL DAY CAMPS BaxterSports Camp At BaxterSports we get every kid out on the field the RIGHT way-fostering responsibility, integrity, gratitude, heart and teamwork through a wide variety of sports,

Cedarwood Waldorf School

International Leadership Academy

Camps

Cedarwood Summer Camp

Fun Healthy Summer

Our 67-acre wooded campus is

Cedarwood’s camps are filled

9:00am to 3:00pm - 7:30am early

home to an array of different

with crafting, storytelling, outdoor

camps for every age from

adventure and plenty of time

academics and technology to the

for play as campers explore the

arts and crafts, as well as day

season of summer together.

Catlin Gabel School Catlin Gabel School Summer

camps.

Cost: $375

Cost: $410/week

Ages: 4-14

Ages: 4-18

Registration Deadline: Ongoing

Dates: June 27-August 12

Dates: June 20-August 12

February

Catlin Gabel Campus

3030 SW Second Ave.

Dates: June 12-August 26

8825 SW Barnes Rd.

Portland, OR 97201

games and summer fun!

Ages: 5-13 Registration Deadline: Opens mid-

We offer camps at a variety of

Portland, OR 97225

503-245-1477

Portland parks throughout SE, NE

​​503-297-1894

admissions@cedarwoodschool.org

and N Portland.

summercamps@catlin.edu

cedarwoodschool.org/break-summer-

catlin.edu/summer

camps

458-207-6375 info@baxtersports.com baxtersports.com

care (free) LUNCHES PREPARED BY CHEF SNACKS INCLUDED. $385/week regular camp pick up by 4:30 + $40 pick up by 6:00 + $80 Cost: $385 SNACK AND LUNCH INCLUDED Ages: 3-11 Registration Deadline: May 31 Dates: June 27-August 19 ILA 14788 Boones Ferry Rd. Lake Oswego OR 97035 503-662-8452 contact@ilapdx.org ilapdx.org/summer2022

AIM HIGH SUMMER CAMPS

-Wild Waters - Jedi Galaxies - Summer In Color - STEM and MANY MORE options for 2022!

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International School of Portland Language Immersion Summer Camp Enjoy a world of fun at our awardwinning language immersion summer camp! Spanish, Chinese or Japanese language and culture

K-Lean’s Tennis @ Glendoveer Golf & Tennis

come to life through hands-on projects, outdoor fun and more!

Cost: $545-$665 per child, per TWO-week session

K-Lean’s Tennis

Tennis/Golf development programs. Ages: 3-11 Registration Deadline: Varies We focus on providing a FUN, fast paced and a game based approach. Our approach adds excitement and enjoyment for the kids as they learn through a progression of drills and games specific for each of the levels of play. We teach with passion, loads of energy and space for kids to

Dates: June 27-August 5

South Waterfront / Downtown Portland, within blocks of OHSU tram.

503-226-2496 summer@intlschool.org intlschool.org/summer

realize and attain their potential.

Cost: $188/wk (2 HR), $298/wk (4 HR), $498/wk (All Day) Ages: 5-14 Registration Deadline: Early Bird 10% discount through April 2022 Dates: June 13-September 1 14015 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97230 503-701-4408 kaleen@kleanstennis.com

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LEARN TO SAIL

Classes for every age and level of experience: n Summer Camps

n Adult Classes

REGISTER NOW

n Private/Group Lessons n Youth Teams n Custom Events

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Performances, games and lots of

family fun

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North Clackamas Parks & Recreation NCPRD offers a wide variety of

Mittleman Jewish Community Center MJCC Day Camp is imbued with

riding. Summer Camp registration

priority. Enjoy quality, fun, ageappropriate programs including sports, cooking, Jewish culture,

Ages: 3-15 Registration Deadline: Rolling Dates: June 13-September 2 TM

SW Portland between Hillsdale and Multnomah Village 6651 SW Capitol Hwy. Portland, OR 97219 503-244-0111 daycamp@oregonjcc.org oregonjcc.org/daycamp

Gr 1-5, we’re back in person to have more fun with math!

DATES/TIMES TBD: Watch our website!

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Proud to be a

Find more summer camps and other family-friendly local businesses in our online directory:

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PARTNER

Tuesday, April 19 for non-residents.

Ages: 3-18 Multiple Locations in Milwaukie and

Cost: $205-$400/weekly

Zon

a.m. for NCPRD residents and on

create crafts, play games and do

am–5:30 pm. Open to everyone.

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opens on Tuesday, April 12 at 8:00

Dates: All summer long

week’s theme. Flexible options 7:45

STEAM

nature, dance and horseback

drama, nature and more! Campers activities that revolve around each

We are back with our Math Gamers Active© program.

We use movement to help students learn math in a fun and active way, while emphasizing studentcentered inquiry!

and having fun all summer long.

Choose from sports, science,

and fun. Health + safety is our top

Come Join Us This Summer:

to keep kids active, connected

MJCC Summer Day Camp a sense of joy, community, spirit

503-880-4988 • www.mathgamers.net

affordable day camps designed

Clackamas 503-794-3877 sports@ncprd.com ncprd.com

2022 SUMMER PROGRAMS Come dance with us!

Junior Intensive: June 13 – 24 Primary Ballet: June 27 – July 21 Pre-Pointe & Conditioning Workshop: August 8 – 12

Visit school.obt.org for more information

KEVIN IRVING / ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

MARION TONNER / SCHOOL DIRECTOR Photo by Jingzi Zhao

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St. Mary’s Academy Camps Designed with Girls in Mind

Oregon Episcopal School SUMMER at OES is BACK! We’re excited to safely bring back all in-person camps, with expanded hours from 8 am--6 pm We have more variety than ever before for campers ages 4-12 and a brand new teen leadership program for ages 13-17. Offerings include River

on activities and a variety of fun games to pique every girl’s interests. Camp options include Leadership, Visual Arts, Science, Theatre, Cooking, Anatomy, Fashion Design, Dungeons & Dragons and Athletics.

Current SMA students serve

& Dragons, Outdoor Exploration,

as camp counselors, facilitating

Fencing and more!

valuable learning experiences and mentoring campers.

Ages: 4-17

Cost: Varies

Registration Deadline: Registration

Grades: 5th-8th grade girls

opens March 1 Dates: June 27-August 9 All camps onsite at Oregon Episcopal School in SW Portland.

503-416-9500 summer@oes.edu oes.edu/summer

WITH YOGA PLAYGROUNDS

filled with adventures, hands-

Runners, Rock Climbing, Dungeons

Cost: Varies

SUMMER YOGA CAMPS!

St. Mary’s Academy camps are

Steve & Kate’s Camp Campers choose from a variety of

Registration Deadline: Registration open until camps are full Dates: Various weeks throughout the summer St. Mary’s Academy 1615 SW 5th Ave. Portland, OR 97201 503-228-8306 webmaster@smapdx.org stmaryspdx.org/summer-camp

activities including sewing, stopmotion animation, music, sports, maker crafts, baking and more.

They’ll decide what they want to do and for how long.

Ages: 4-12 Dates: June 20-August 26

SUMMER + YOGA = FUN!

June - August multiple locations PreK-5th grade

•poses and movement •games •mindfulness •nature exploration •creativity •fun!

Register today! www.yogaplaygrounds.com | 503-807-9720

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TimberNook Northwest Oregon TimberNook NW Oregon provides nature-based play experiences for children that challenge the senses and inspire creativity,

All Saints School

independence, and imagination in

601 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd

the great outdoors. Offering four

Portland, OR

different programs, ages 4-11.

503-451-3032

Cost: $165+

lauren.light@steveandkate.com

Ages: 4-11

steveandkatescamp.com/portland

Dates: July 18-21, July 25-28, August 8-11, August 16-18 Chrysalis Farms 21410 OR-224 Damascus, OR 97089 nicole.ferber@timbernook.com timbernook.com/provider/northwestoregon

RESPONSIBILITY • SPORTSMANSHIP • LEADERSHIP • RESPECT • TEAMWORK

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

Multiple Summer Camp Options Full day and half day camp options available for all ages. Sports, general summer fun, travel, theme, arts, crafts, cooking and more!

SUMMER SKYHAWKS CAMPS AVAILABLE NOW! SKILL-BASED SPORTS PROGRAMS FOR AGES 4-14 Available This Year: STEM Sports Soccer! ®

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Cost: Varies Ages: All ages Registration Deadline: Starts April 2 Dates: All summer Full day and half day options throughout the greater Beaverton area. Camps outdoors in parks or indoors in centers.

10+ SPORTS AVAILABLE! FLAG FOOTBALL MULTI-SPORT BASEBALL SOCCER ® GOLF MINI-HAWK BASKETBALL TRACK & FIELD CHEERLEADING LACROSSE STEM SPORTS® VOLLEYBALL

SPACE IS LIMITED! VIEW AVAILABLE PROGRAMS AT SKYHAWKS.COM/PDXPARENT

503-645-6433 communications@thprd.org thprd.org/activities/summer-camps

AGES 5-12

Rogue Pack Theatre Collective BRINGING PROFESSIONAL THEATRE TO YOUTH WITH YEARROUND CLASSES AND CAMPS

CAMP ROCKSTAR at The Circuit Gym Sign your kids up for The Circuit Gym Summer Camps! Campers will problem solve and build confidence through games, activities, and more!

$375

per wk* Scan the QR Code to Register for Camp Now!

Masks + social distancing required.

Camps offered from June-August.

Registration opens March 11th at thecircuitgym.com

*Camps run Mon-Fri, 9A-2P. Includes shoe rentals.

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YMCA of ColumbiaWillamette YMCA Summer Camps No one does summer like the YMCA! Y campers have the opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills while participating in safe, youthcentered, fun-filled activities.

Cost: Varies

The Children’s Gym Sports Camp Sports camp is based in our gymnastics program and includes gymnastics class time, open gym time, sports and field games outside, art & crafts and so much more!

Cost: $400-$500 Ages: 5-12 Registration Deadline: Enrollment

Ages: 4-18 Registration Deadline: Varies Dates: Varies

opens late March/early April and is ongoing at that point. Check our website for details.

Dates: Weekly starting mid-June

Multiple locations

through August

503-327-0007 ychildcare@ymcacw.org ymcacw.org

The Children’s Gym 1625 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

Yoga Playgrounds These yoga summer camps are

503-249-5867 contact@childrensgym.com childrensgym.com/summer-camp-2021

packed with playfulness, positivity and fun. Each day includes a wonderful mix of poses and movement, games, mindfulness, creativity, nature exploration and fun. Join us!

EQUESTRIAN/ANIMAL /FARM CAMPS

GYMNASTICS CAMPS

My Gym Children’s Fitness Center - Happy Valley

OMEGA Gymnastics OMEGA Summer Camp

OMEGA’s Summer Camps keep your kids active with supervised play, gymnastics instruction, and craft. Choose half day or full day weekly options. Full day includes a field trip (subject to change).

Camp shirt ($15) and annual family membership ($40) required for all attendees. See website for more details.

Half Day Week 8 am-11:30 am. Full Day Week 8 am-5:30 pm.

Registration Deadline: June Dates: June-August

hello@yogaplaygrounds.com

Registration Deadline: June 15 Dates: June 20-September 2

yogaplaygrounds.com/summercamps

enrolling Dates: All summer long Conveniently located off I-205 at 16052 SE 82nd Dr. Clackamas, OR 97015 503-974-9227 happyvalley@mygym.com mygym.com/happyvalley

Registration Deadline: N/A Dates: June-August 15770 NE Eilers Rd.

leighanne@frenchhillfarm.com frenchhillfarm.com

omega-gymnastics.com/camps

Herrold Stables, LLC Beginning to Advanced Horse Riding Day Camp Horse Riding Lessons & Horse Day Camps offered March thru December 2022. Beginning to advanced rider taught proper horsemanship in

Oregon Gymnastics Academy OGA Summer Camps offer friends, fitness and fun all rolled into one!

Each day will include hours of gymnastics instruction, educational activities designed to spark your child’s imagination and weekly onsite themed activities.

Cost: $65-$375 Ages: 4-12

info@ogagym.org ogagym.org

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Ages: 7-14, Kindercamp 5-6

503-466-4782

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Kindercamp $250

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Beaverton, OR 97006

March 2022

Cost: 5 day camp $475,

On right at end of cul-de-sac.

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Advanced camps.

Allen to Arctic, Arctic to Harvest.

years. Programs available year-

Registration Deadline: Always

teach jumping in Intermediate and

Beaverton. Off 217 and Allen Blvd.

and more for ages 4 months to 10

Ages: 4 months-10 yrs

around horses a priority. We also

971-266-7642

Ages: 5-12

classes, private birthday parties

Cost: Varies

541-778-4541

and horsemanship with safety

Aurora, OR 97002

round.

Various locations

We teach the basics of riding

Full day $345/ week per child

flexible camps, Parents’ Night Outs,

Grades: Pre-K-5th grade

French Hill Farm Riding Academy

Cost: Half day $220/week per child.

My Gym offers super fun and

Cost: $200-$395

French Hill Farm

English, Jumping, Western, Trail and Gaming Classes. Experienced schooling horses. Professional instruction provided. Events by age from 3 years to adult. One day and three day camps, Riding Lessons, Parties. CDC protocol followed.

Cost: $68-$300 Ages: 3 and up (grouped by age) Registration Deadline: None Dates: March-December 32900 SW Wohler St. Hillsboro, OR 97123 971-235-4529 HerroldStables@yahoo.com herroldstables.com

EdenAcres

Environmental Education

Summer Outdoors!

Nature Day Camps

Adventure Play Science Art Gardening

New adventures every week!

June 20 - August 19 | Ages 3 - 14 Sign up at www.edenacres.org

Ready to make the leap to preschool or kindergarten?

Partner with FAIS on your child’s educational journey... and discover why immersion is so much more than learning another language.

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Small group tours (in-person/virtual)

•

1:1 Zoom meetings

•

Virtual Open House April 7 at 9am

LIMITED OPENINGS FOR PS-K SECURE YOUR SPOT FOR 2022-23 www.faispdx.org/VirtualAdmissionsCenter LANGUAGE IMMERSION | INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE (IB) | PS-8th GRADE PDX Parent, 1/2 page February 2022.2.indd 1

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EQUESTRIAN/ANIMAL/ FARM CAMPS CONTINUED Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc. The Summer Program, a week long program

INCLUSIVE CAMPS Bike First!

Bike First! teaches the skills needed to ride typical bikes to children, youth and adults with

Thrive at our educational Farm

disabilities. We are inclusive and

Program for kids. Ride horses too.

accept people “without” disabilities

Taught by a Certified Teacher.

too.

Utilize our OMF, Inc. Bus!

Cost: $250

Cost: $319 + our Bus/week

Ages: 8+

Ages: 2nd-6th grades

Registration Deadline: June

Registration Deadline: No

Dates: June 20-24

Registration Deadline but the program classes fill up!

Dates: “Jenny and Jack” Donkey Week, July 11-15, 2022; “Mini. Horse Scalloway as a Scallywag” Week July 18-22, 2022; “Welsh Pony Week with Cambria”, July 25-29, 2022;

De La Salle North Catholic High School 4300 NE Killingsworth St. Portland, OR 97218 503-816-6568 annbikefirst@gmail.com abicommunity.org/bikefirst

“Gander at the Geese” Week, August 1-5, 2022; “Move Over Big Dog” Pyrenees

Camp Yakety Yak

Week, August 8-12, 2022;

Camp Yakety Yak is an inclusive

“Cat, Cat and Another Cat” Rescue Week, August 15-19, 2022.

PO Box 326 Corbett, OR 97019 503-695-3316 omf@OldMcDonaldsFarm.org OldMcDonaldsFarm.org

Wilsonville Equestrian Center Horse Camps At WEC everyone will have a fun packed and informational day.

We learn about all things horse related, with a riding lesson and

CAMPS& WORKSHOPS

for students and adults!

arts and crafts.

Cost: $385 Ages: 5-15 Registration Deadline: Day before the 1st day Dates: Every week all summer 24040 SW 82nd Ave. Tualatin, OR 97062 503-888-6318

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social skills day camp supporting friendship development in children with special needs, ages 5-15 and social skills in the work place for ages 16-22.

Cost: between $635-$680 Ages: 5-22 Registration Deadline: Prior to camp week, limited spots available Dates: July 11-August 5 Mountain Park Church 40 McNary Parkway Lake Oswego, OR 97035 971-303-3901 office@campyaketyyak.org CampYaketyYak.org

MUSIC INSTRUCTION

OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS Avid 4 Adventure We teach kids of all levels to

A World of Fun!

climb, paddle, bike, hike and thrive outdoors. Our camps can help

Backbeat Music Academy

your kids reduce screen time, learn

We are a year-round music

Cost: $205-$1855

school and have been called the Children’s Museum for Music. All

skills, make friends and have fun!

Grades: Pre K-11th grade Registration Deadline: Rolling

students are welcome to pursue

Dates: June 20-August 26

music on their terms - whether

Falmouth Congregational Church

they just want to explore, work on skills for school or are serious about music. We offer lessons, camps, classes both on-line and in-person.

267 Falmouth Rd. Falmouth, ME 04105 720-249-2412 info@avid4.com avid4.com

Cost: $159 Ages: 5-18 (varies per camp) Registration Deadline: none, but camps are limited in size Dates: Camps run all summer. See our website for more information.

Backbeat Music Academy 9575 SW BEaverton-Hillsdale Hwy. #B20

Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America Camp Clark

contact@backbeatmusicacademy.

camps and opportunities for the

Cost: $240

com

Near Tillamook on the Oregon

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Coast.

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PreK - 5th Grade

intlschool.org/summer • summer@intlschool.org South Waterfront / Downtown, Portland

exclusive access to world-class

our 7 year-round camp properties.

503-290-5090

Beginner to Advanced

Join Scouting and you’ll get

entire family. Camp Clark is just 1 of

Beaverton, OR 97005

Spanish, Japanese, or Chinese

503-226-3423 info@cpcbsa.org cpcbsa.org/more

June 27 - August 25 Single and Multi-Arts 5-day Camps

•Full Day and Half Day Camps • Dance, Music, Theatre, Visual Arts • Multi-Camp Discounts

FIR ACRES WRITING WORKSHOP FOR TALENTED 10TH, 11TH, AND 12TH GRADERS. AT LEWIS & CLARK COLLEGE JUNE 26–JULY 9, 2022

WRITE APPLY NOW! GO.LCLARK.EDU/FIRACRES

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OUTDOOR ADVENTURE CAMPS CONTINUED Old McDonald’s Farm, Inc. The Summer Program, a week long program Thrive at our educational Farm Program for kids. Ride horses too.

Friends of Tryon Creek

Taught by a Certified Teacher.

Tryon Forest Adventures

Utilize our OMF, Inc. Bus! Cost: $319 + our Bus/week Ages: 2nd-6th grades Registration Deadline: No Registration Deadline but the program classes fill up!

Dates: “Jenny and Jack” Donkey Week, July 11-15, 2022; “Mini. Horse Scalloway as a Scallywag” Week July 18-22, 2022; “Welsh Pony Week with Cambria”, July 25-29, 2022; “Gander at the Geese” Week, August 1-5, 2022; “Move Over Big Dog” Pyrenees Week, August 8-12, 2022; “Cat, Cat and Another Cat” Rescue Week, August 15-19, 2022.

PO Box 326 Corbett, OR 97019 503-695-3316 omf@OldMcDonaldsFarm.org OldMcDonaldsFarm.org

Portland Audubon Join Portland Audubon for amazing, nature-based adventures

Tryon Forest Adventures offers your child time to grow, learn and have fun outdoors.

Each day incorporates classic Tryon Creek activities like hiking, nature observation and fort building, in addition to culturally inclusive stories, nature art and science based projects.

Friends of Tryon Creek is a community supported non-profit connecting kids to nature since 1970.

Join us this summer!

Cost: $450 Ages: 7-12 Dates: Weekly June 20-Aug. 18 Tryon Creek State Natural Area 11321 S Terwilliger Blvd.

Portland, OR 503-636-4398 adventures@tryonfriends.org tryonfriends.org/forest-adventures

NW Adventure Company Summer Adventure

all summer long! Camps combine

Each week-long Summer

art, science experiments and

Adventure Camp is a unique

games with outdoor explorations in

experience that builds throughout

Portland and beyond.

the summer and stands alone.

Cost: Sliding scale Ages: 6-18 Dates: June 27-September 2 Portland Audubon 5151 NW Cornell Rd. Portland, OR 97220 971-222-6131 tlemezis@audubonportland.org audubonportland.org/our-work/learn/ youth-programs/camps-for-kids/ summer-camp

Our programs are thoughtfully designed to delve into the instructor’s passion and expertise.

Cost: $325/week Ages: 4-11 Dates: June 13-September 2 Grant Park SE Portland Gabriel Park Scouters Mountain Arbor Lodge info@nwadventurecompany.com nwadventurecompany.com

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS Realms Adventures

SUMMER GOLF CAMPS

Co-create the story in our epic roleplaying adventure camp. Create

Ages 7-18, All Skill Levels Welcome Financial Aid Available

your own character, becoming Elf, Wizard, Ranger and more. Then join friends on a magical adventure.

The fate of the Realms lies in your hands!

Explore day and overnight camps as you become the Hero of a story you create! Discover your inner hero today and Quest the Realms!

Alpengirl Camp Alpengirl is an overnight summer adventure camp for girls ages 11-16. Our 1 or 2 week outdoor camps are in the Pacific Northwest

Grades: 1-12

and Northern Rocky Mountains:

Dates: June 13-August 22

Washington, Wyoming, Oregon,

Day and overnight camps pickup and dropoff in NE Portland then campers are transported to fantastic nature locations!

The Madeleine School 3240 NE 23rd Ave. Portland, OR 503-345-3312 hello@realmsadventure.com realmsadventures.com/youth/camps/ realms-summer-camp

REGISTRATION OPENS APRIL 4 firstteegreaterportland.org

Idaho and Montana. We offer daily yoga, delicious camp food and tent camping combined with surfing, rafting, riding, climbing and more!

ACA Accredited, small groups of 12 girls, 1:6 ratio.

Ages: 11-16 Dates: 16 different camps available, check website for specific dates Multiple locations 406-570-6312 info@alpengirlcamp.com alpengirlcamp.com

Trackers Earth

Big Lake Youth Camp Youth camps are 6 days of

Join Trackers Earth this Summer!

adventure, learning and new

Voted Best Day Camps and

friends. Activities: archery,

Outdoor Adventure Camps by

canoeing, art, horsemanship,

Parents!

wakesports, lego robotics and

Connect with friends while learning

drama. Family camps are 4 days

real outdoor skills with our expert

and open to the whole family!

Guides. Find your adventure in wilderness survival, archery, fishing and much more. Discover why so many parents and kids choose our award-winning camps.

Cost: Varies Ages: 7-17 for youth camps; all ages for family camps Dates: June 26-August 28

Camp space if limited so register

26435 Big Lake Rd.

for day and overnight camps

Sisters, OR

today!

503-850-3583

Grades: K-12

office@biglake.org

Dates: June 6-August 29

biglake.org

Pick-up and Drop-off locations in SE, SW and NE Portland!

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EdenAcres Camp Morrow Environmental Education

Summer Outdoors!

Adventure, play, nature, science, art and gardening! New adventures each week! Outdoors at Duncan Farm, Gales Creek and EdenAcres Forest School Campus, Hillsboro. Scholarships and flexible payment plans available!

Cost: $445 Ages: 3-14 Registration Deadline: NA Dates: June 20-August 19 16528 Johnson Rd. Hillsboro, OR 971-470-7502 naturedays.edenacres@gmail.com edenacres.org/summer-camps-2022

Camp Morrow offers overnight summer camps for kids going into 1st grade all the way up to seniors in high school. With lots of ageappropriate activities, including horses, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, paintball, climbing wall, waterslide, crafts, chapel times, amazing food, caring staff and cabin group times; this will be a week to remember in the great outdoors!

Cost: $255 Ages: All ages Registration Deadline: June 15 Camp Morrow is located on Pine Hollow Reservoir in Wamic, OR. 541-544-2971 office@campmorrow.org campmorrow.org

Fir Acres Writing Workshop At Fir Acres Writing Workshop, sixty high school students from across the country come together for two weeks to write and join a community of writers on the campus of Lewis & Clark College.

In daily Workshops, participants study writing and produce their own under the guidance of dynamic, published faculty.

Cost: $3,350 Ages: Rising 10th, 11th, 12th graders Registration Deadline: May 15 Dates: June 26-July 9 On the campus of Lewis & Clark College in Portland, OR. 503-768-7932 firacres@lclark.edu go.lclark.edu/firacres 42

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Oregon Museum of Science & Industry OMSI Camps & Classes Find your summer adventure!

With over 200 camps and classes to choose from, OMSI offers a variety of K-12 programs designed to spark your students’ curiosity.

Explore forensic science, navigate whitewater rapids, program robots, create animated movies, hike coastal landscapes, pilot a drone, and more! Spaces are limited—so go to omsi.edu/summer to start your science-fueled adventure.

Cost: Varies Ages: 5-18 OMSI 1945 SE Water Ave Portland, OR 97214 Hancock Field Station OR-218 Fossil, OR 97830 Camp Gray 3400 SW Abalone St. Newport, OR 97366 503-797-4661 register@omsi.edu omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Shooting Star Adventures Camp Two Roads C2R is a week-long overnight girls only camp offering high ropes, zipline, canoes, cooking, crafts and more. We empower young women to be confident in outdoor skills and personal relationships.

Cost: $500 Grades: Campers entering grades 3-12 in the fall of 2022 Registration Deadline: July 15 Dates: August 21-26 Yamhill, OR 971-328-1653 c2r@shootingstaradventures.org shootingstaradventures.org/ tworoads

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YMCA of ColumbiaWillamette No one does summer like the

Lovegood Performing Arts Company

YMCA! Y campers have the

Lovegood’s 2022 summer camp

YMCA Summer Camps

opportunity to make new friends and learn new skills while participating in safe, youthcentered, fun-filled activities.

Cost: Varies Ages: 4-18 Registration Deadline: Varies

lineup includes musical theater, dance, improv and technical theater camps for students ages 7-22 in July and August. Partial and full day options available for most camps.

All camps are available from our

Dates: Varies

Beaverton location and include a

Multiple locations

each week for friends and family to

final performance at the end of

503-327-0007

attend.

ychildcare@ymcacw.org

Cost: Varies

ymcacw.org

Ages: 7-22 Registration Deadline: July 1

PERFORMING ARTS CAMPS Imagine Theatre

Experience an Unforgettable Summer

Theatre Camps and Workshops Performance Camps for students

Dates: July-August 16260 NW Bronson Rd. Beaverton, OR 97006 503-278-5898 hello@lovegood.company lovegood.company/summer

in improv and dance for students

Northwest Children’s Theater and School

of all ages! More details on our

Whether you’re new to theater

ages 7-12 and 12-18. Workshops

website!

Cost: Prices vary by camp Grades: 3rd-high school

or you’re ready to enhance your acting, singing and dancing skills, there’s something for everyone at

Dates: June,July, August

NWCT!

Camp locations vary

Cost: $70-$420

503-453-6691 office@imaginetheatre.org imaginetheatre.org/summer

Ages: 4-14 Registration Deadline: Ongoing through August 15, but many camps fill quickly Dates: June 13-August 19 Multiple locations including NW

At Oregon Episcopal School, we apply our acclaimed inquirybased approach to summer fun in academics, creativity, wellness, and movement. Ages 4–17.

1819 NW Everett St. Portland, OR 97209

Full vaccination required. Ask about flexible camp fee pricing.

503-222-2190

June 27–Aug. 19, 2022 • Register at: oes.edu/summer

classes@nwcts.org

Summer at OES 6300 SW Nicol Road • Portland, OR 97223 503-416-9500

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Experience the arts at PMA! Classes and camps in Dance,

2022 Summer Youth Ballet

Exciting, educational, engaging

Programs

and above all FUN! Quality

OBT School continues our Junior Intensive, Pre-Pointe Workshop,

Music, Theatre and Visual Arts.

training in a family-friendly environment.

Boys’ Intensive and summer session

Cost: $260

of Primary Ballet. Summer Youth

Ages: 6-12

Ballet Programs give students an

Dates: June 27-August 26

professional faculty.

Ages: 7 and up Dates: June 27-August 5 Oregon Ballet Theatre Studios schoolofobt@obt.org

fun & active gymnastics & sports

PMA Summer Camps

Oregon Ballet Theatre

opportunity to train with OBT’s

1625 NE Sandy Blvd.

Portland, OR 97232

Portland Metro Arts

Portland Metro Arts Studio 9003 SE Stark St. Portland, OR 97216 503-408-0604 info@pdxmetroarts.org pdxmetroarts.org

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gymnastics class time, open gym, field games, arts & crafts, and more!

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Rogue Pack Theatre Collective Rogue Pack Theatre Collective Improvisation! Musicals! Acting on Camera! RPC fosters nurturing environments for youth

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seeking to advance their skills in performing. Aspiring seasoned

Oregon Repertory Singers Summer Sing

Spend your summer singing with sharp. Through games and activities,

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music all while having fun. Join us!

Cost: $350, Financial Aid & Discounts Available Ages: 5-12 Registration Deadline: July 1 Dates: August 1-5 and 15-19 Cedar Hills United Church of Christ 11695 SW Park Way Portland, OR 97225 503-230-0652 St. Philip Neri Catholic Church 2408 SE 16th Ave. Portland, OR 97214 503-230-0652 office@orsingers.org orsingers.org/youth-choir/summer-sing

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campers will learn to read and sing

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SPORTS/MARTIAL ARTS CAMPS Aim High Academy of Martial Arts Aim High Camps We strive to offer a safe, creative and integrated environment for all kids to learn, stay active and have FUN. Martial Arts, Crafts, games and more! Checkout our website today!

Cost: $375 Ages: 4-11 Registration Deadline: 1 week before each new week Dates: July 7-September 2 16205 NW Bethany Ct. Beaverton, OR 97006 503-298-3277 events@aimhighma.org aimhighma.org/camps

First Tee - Greater Portland Summer Golf Camp Learn golf or enhance your skills at The Campbell Course by joining our summer camp series! Each 3-day camp includes fun and safe instruction. Financial aid is always available.

Cost: Starting at $175 Ages: 5-18 Registration Deadline: June 20 Dates: June-August The Campbell Course - Home of The Children’s Course 503-722-1530 info@thefirstteegp.org thefirstteegreaterportland.org

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K-Lean’s Tennis @ Glendoveer Golf & Tennis K-Lean’s Tennis Tennis/Golf development programs.

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation

We focus on providing a FUN,

NCPRD offers a wide variety of

excitement and enjoyment for

affordable day camps designed to keep kids active, connected and having fun all summer long.

Choose from sports, science, nature, dance and horseback riding. Summer Camp registration opens on Tuesday, April 12 at 8:00 a.m. for NCPRD residents and on

fast paced and a game based approach. Our approach adds the kids as they learn through a progression of drills and games specific for each of the levels of play. We teach with passion, loads of energy and space for kids to realize and attain their potential.

Cost: $188/wk (2 HR), $298/wk (4

Tuesday, April 19 for non-residents.

HR), $498/wk (All Day)

Ages: 3-18

Ages: 5-14

Dates: All summer long

Registration Deadline: Early Bird

Multiple Locations in Milwaukie and

Dates: June 13-September 1

Clackamas 503-794-3877 sports@ncprd.com ncprd.com

10% discount through April 2022 14015 NE Glisan St. Portland, OR 97230 503-701-4408 kaleen@kleanstennis.com k-leans.com

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Skyhawks Sports Academy Oregon Skyhawks Sports Camps Skyhawks provides a wide variety of fun, safe and positive programs that emphasize critical lessons in sports and life, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.

Cost: $140-$250 Ages: 4-14 Registration Deadline: 1 week prior to camps start Dates: June-August Portland Metro & Surrounding areas 503-894-6113 oregon@skyhawks.com skyhawks.com

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Soccer Shots Soccer Shots Camps Help your kiddo stay active by joining a Summer CAMP; running Monday - Thursday! Campers will develop their soccer skills, character and creativity while having fun and being active.

Cost: $199 Ages: 3-8 Registration Deadline: June 1 Dates: June-August Numerous Portland locations 503-913-4542 coach@soccershots.com soccershots.com/pdx

Stronger Skatepark Skateboard, Scooter and Roller Skate Camps for Kids ages 6-15. All abilities are welcome in our indoor climate controlled skatepark!

Rental gear available. Email for more info!

Cost: $400 Ages: 6-15 Dates: June 13-September 2 6102 SE King Rd. Milwaukie OR 97222 503-850-4572 contact@strongerskatepark.com strongerskatepark.com

Willamette Sailing Club Willamette Sailing Club Learnto-Sail Camps and classes for every age and level of experience! WSC provides the opportunity to get out on the river and enjoy family fun in a safe and scenic environment.

Cost: $300-$400 Ages: 5-18 Registration Deadline: None Dates: June 13-August 26 Willamette Sailing Club 6336 S. Beaver Ave. Portland, OR 97239 503-730-7245 director@willamettesailingclub.com willamettesailingclub.com/learn-to-sail pdxparent.com

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STEM CAMPS

Coding with Kids Leap forward on your coding journey! Coding with Kids provides online camps through our unique

Camp Invention

Coders Pathways®️ for ages 5-18.

Inspire your kid’s creativity and

small groups and teach a variety of

confidence with our all-new Camp

subjects, from game development

Invention® program, Explore!

in Scratch or Python to Minecraft

Children in grades K-6 will team

Modding, Roblox, Java/C#, and

up with friends for fun, hands-on

3D Design. In-person classes are

STEM adventures. From adopting

also available at many locations

a robotic fish to exploring space

throughout the US.

to building robotic artists and marble arcades, each activity is designed to give your explorer an

SUMMER CAMPS Enroll at pdx.soccershots.com | 503.913.4542

unforgettable summer experience.

Visit invent.org/local to secure your spot!

Cost: $245+ Ages: 5-12 Dates: June-July Multiple locations throughout Portland!

800-968-4332 campinvention@invent.org invent.org/local

Virtual camps are conducted live, in

Cost: Starting at $239 Ages: 5-18 Registration Deadline: Early bird pricing ends May31 Dates: May 31-August 26 Warner Pacific University 2219 SE 68th Ave. Portland, OR 97215 info@codingwithkids.com codingwithkids.com

Code Ninjas Hillsboro Code Ninjas Hillsboro Summer Camp

Math Gamers© A fun, math enrichment program using active games to help avoid summer brain drain! Kids also create several “math crafts” to take home, using geometry, symmetry and patterns!

Ages: 6-11 Dates: TBD Lake Oswego 503-880-4888 kc@mathgamers.net mathgamers.net

Spark your child’s inner ninja! Our camps provide kids an immersive experience to learn new skills while having fun and making friends.

Camps include: Minecraft, Roblox, Python, STEM and more!

Cost: $250 Ages: 5-14 Registration Deadline: Varies Dates: June 20-September 2 135 NE 43rd Ave. Hillsboro, OR 97124 503-995-8787 HillsboroOR@codeninjas.com codeninjas.com/or-hillsboro/camps

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Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver Mad Science Do you have a future Einstein or Marie Curie on your hands? Our interactive, engaging hands-on programs allow kids to explore the different fields of science. Half Day & Full Day Camps available.

Cost: $200

SIGN UP FOR 2022

Ages: 4-12 Registration Deadline: 1 week prior Dates: Throughout summer

REGISTRATION OPENS APR. 12

Multiple locations throughout the metro & surrounding areas 503-230-8040 info@madscienceportland.com portland.madscience.org

FOR AGES 3 & UP

We celebrate & encourage independence while learning the art of cooperation.

PREP FOR YOUR FUTURE WITH US College Counseling Enrichment LA Tutoring & Test Prep

ACADEMIC SUMMER CAMPS & MORE SUMMER DAY CAMP 20 minutes from central Portland Goats, Yoga, Art, Baking, Water activities.

• College Admissions Prep Camp • SAT and ACT Prep Camps • Language Arts Camp for Children

• Two 4-week Camp Sessions • Free Assessment & Consultation • Weekly Private & Group Classes

Visit our website for course descriptions & enrollment info.

1240 1116th Ave. NE, Suite 200

Camp PDX

CLASSES ONLINE

971-303-9122 www.camppdx.org

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Bellevue, WA 98004 T (425) 373-0870

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STEM CAMPS CON'T JUNE 20-24 ABI: Bike First! is a magical experience.

We teach people with and without disabilities the skills needed to ride typical bikes.

Bike First! Week-long, 8+ Quick Start! 3 days, 5+ Refresher 3 days, fine tune skills.

503-816-6568 | annbikefirst@gmail.com | abicommunity.org/bikefirst

North Clackamas Parks & Recreation NCPRD offers a wide variety of affordable day camps designed to keep kids active, connected and having fun all summer long. Choose from sports, science, nature, dance

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and horseback riding. Summer Camp registration opens on Tuesday, April 12 at 8 am for NCPRD residents and on Tuesday, April 19 for nonresidents.

Ages: 3-18 Dates: All summer long Milwaukie and Clackamas locations 503-794-3877 sports@ncprd.com ncprd.com

Realms Adventure Camps are here!

Oregon Museum of Science & Industry OMSI Camps & Classes

REALMS ADVENTURES

Be the Hero of your own story!

With over 200 camps and classes

Outdoor LARPing Camps

whitewater rapids, program robots,

to choose from, OMSI offers a variety of K-12 programs designed to spark your students’ curiosity.

Explore forensic science, navigate

Quest in the Realms! Level up in our immersive role-playing world.

Choose your adventure and create your character. Play as an Elf, Wizard, Rogue, and more.

create animated movies, hike

Connect with friends and learn survival skills while training with expert Guides. Join us—the fate of the Realms lies in your hands!

Cost: Varies

Spring Break Camps March 21-25

Summer Break Camps June 13-Aug 26

Single-day Spring Break camps in 3 locations.

Week-long Day and Overnight camps.

Register at realmsadventures.com or scan code to learn more

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coastal landscapes, pilot a drone, and more! Spaces are limited—so go to omsi.edu/summer to start your science-fueled adventure.

Ages: 5-18 OMSI, 1945 SE Water Ave. Portland, OR 97214 Hancock Field Station, OR-218 Fossil, OR 97830 Camp Gray, 3400 SW Abalone St. Newport, OR 97366 503-797-4661 register@omsi.edu omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Moments t thaMatter Classes • Private Birthday Parties • Camps • Parents' Night Out • and much more!

Perfect for ages 4 mos to 10 yrs

Always Enrolling!

German and Mandarin Summer Camps Ages Three through Eleven

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Visit our website for weekend fun and adventures:

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OVERNIGHT CAMPS FOR KIDS OF ALL AGES A week to remember in the great outdoors! www.campmorrow.org

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2022

Registration Opens Saturday, April 2 Saturday, April 2 - In District • Monday, April 4 - Out of District

Register Online: www.thprd.org

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hands on

Light It Up

Materials Tissue paper in various colors Clean glass jar Mod Podge Paint brush Construction paper or die-cut shapes (optional) Battery-operated tea light candle

VIBE OF POR TL AND

Instructions DENISE C A ST AÑON

1. Tear tissue into small bits.

2. Apply Mod Podge to the outside of a clean jar with a paint brush.

3. Apply the tissue bits to the glue.

4. Add construction paper shapes if you want to create a silhouette, use a small dab of Mod Podge to secure them if necessary. Optional: Apply another light coat of Mod Podge over tissue paper.

Your kids can easily create this colorful candleholder project from Vibe of Portland.

5. Let it dry. Drop in a battery-operated tea light candle to see the candleholder glow.

BY ELIZABETH MASSA-MACLEOD

Looking for an affordable arts camp? Check out the offerings from Vibe of Portland. Some new camp themes for summer 2022 include: wizards, graphic novel illustration, and natural dyes and fabrics. Full scholarships are available.

Visit vibepdx.org for more information.

This super easy collage project, crafted from simple materials, allows kids to independently make a sweet candle holder — a perfect gift for them to give to friends and family members. Plus, the project is a great way to repurpose tissue paper leftover from the holidays or a birthday. Pro tip: You can often find flameless tea light candles at Dollar Tree.

VIBE OF POR TL AND

Elizabeth Massa-MacLeod teaches drawing and painting at Vibe of Portland, an art and music nonprofit committed to ensuring kids have equitable access to quality arts education. She studied art at Lewis and Clark College and Art History at the University of York. When she’s not teaching, she is a painter and book artist who runs a book restoration practice in Portland. Find out more about Vibe of Portland’s classes and summer camps at vibepdx.org.

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OPEN HOUSE

OPEN HOUSE Thursday, 3/31 (virtual)

Thursday, 4/7 (in-person)

R E I M A G I N E

E D U C AT I O N RSVP at renpdx.org/enrollment Email admissions@renpdx.org Call 971.221.2311 234 S. Bancroft Street, Portland

Expanding Minds, Nurturing Spirits, Stewarding the Earth •

Small class size

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Pre-K to 8th grade

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Earth experiences

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Foreign language programs

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Before and after care

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10 acres campus with extensive gardens Visit

www.FMES.org to schedule a

virtual or in-person

Embrace the World.

The International School of Portland inspires cultural intelligence, curiosity, and kindness.

Since 1990.

Visit intlschool.org or contact admissions@intlschool.org to find out more.

TOUR!

DAILY IN-PERSON TOURS AVAILABLE! NOW ENROLLING FOR FALL 2022!

www.FMES.org | 503-760-8220 | Portland, Oregon 97236-2316

Chinese • Spanish • Japanese International Baccalaureate Preschool – 5th grade South Waterfront / Downtown

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time out

AWAK E COFFEE & AR T

March 2022

Go. Play.

Explore. good crafternoon Let your kids get creative at an after-school craft time at Awake Coffee & Art. You can grab a fair-trade latte while they work on crafts that change from week to week. Maybe it will be clay bowls, fairy wands, watercolor creations or another fun project. Every Thursday, 3:30 pm-4:30 pm. Awake Coffee & Art, 7325 SE Milwaukie Ave. $5 per child.

More info at awakecoffeeart.com. — D.C.

go green Portland’s biggest, greenest and loudest 5K to half marathon race is back! Portland’s Shamrock Run will once again take over the southwest waterfront, downtown and the westside hills. Race distances include the popular, bag-pipeaccompanied 5K, plus an 8K, 15K and half marathon (only open to those 13 and older). Or push a stroller in the walkingonly 4-mile Shamrock Stride.

And kiddos can get their energy out at the Leprechaun Lap. Saturday, March 13. Visit shamrockrunportland.com to register. — D.C.

keep score Star Wars. Jurassic Park. Harry Potter. Jaws.

All of these movies have unforgettable scores written by the indefatigable John Williams.

Celebrate the birthday of the renowned composer with the Oregon Symphony during the John Williams 90th Birthday Bash. The concert is part of the symphony’s Pop Series.

Saturday, March 19, 7:30 pm and Sunday, March 20, 2 pm. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets start at $25. Masks required as well as proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for all patrons. Orsymphony. org/concerts-tickets — T.H.

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This month the country’s largest continuously operating open-air arts and crafts market — Portland Saturday Market, starts a fresh season. You’ll find jewelry, art, soap, tie-dyed kids’ tees and much, much more all made by local artisans manning their booths. Every Saturday through December, starting on March 5, 10 am-5 pm. 2 SW Naito Parkway. portlandsaturdaymarket.com — D.C.

MYSTI K R EWE OF NIMBUS

al fresco shopping

MYSTI K R EWE OF NIMBUS

master builders unite!

BRICKS C A SC ADE

We’re stoked that the premier LEGO event for brick lovers young and old is coming back to Portland! Bricks Cascade features hundreds of LEGO creations on display, a chance for kids (and adults) to build and play, and plenty of opportunities to expand your kid’s minifigure collection at specialty vendors.

Saturday and Sunday, March 12-13. Oregon Convention Center, Halls A and A1. Single, one-day admission: $12; family four-pack: $44; children 3 and younger are free. Find tickets and more info at brickscascade.com. — D.C.

rainbow refrains We’re not in Kansas anymore! Let the talents of the Oregon Symphony whisk the whole family away to the Technicolor dreamscapes of The Wizard of Oz, Sleeping Beauty’s castle or Cindarella’s ball. Somewhere Over the Rainbow is this month’s Kids Series concert and it promises to have you tapping your feet (ruby slippered or not). Sunday, March 6, 2 pm. Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall. Tickets start at $11. Masks required as well as proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test for all patrons. Orsymphony.org/ concerts-tickets — T.H.

laissez les bons temps rouler Let the good times roll at the Mysti Krewe of Nimbus’s annual Portland Mardi Gras Parade. Folks dress up and dance along Mississippi Avenue as Krewe members toss decorated, mini-umbrella “throws” to lucky participants at this family-friendly event. Many restaurants along Mississippi will offer food and drink specials on Fat Tuesday, both before and after the parade. Pro tip: There’s a familyfriendly after-party at Mississippi Pizza and the band Swamp Thang will be playing zydeco music! The parade starts at North Humboldt Avenue and North Mississippi Avenue, and proceeds down Mississippi to Cook Street near Ecliptic Brewing. Tuesday, March 1. Parade starts at 7 pm. Visit portlandmardigras.com for more information. — D.C.

Find more family fun on our online calendar: pdxparent.com/events-calendar Be sure to confirm the most up-to-date info with event organizers before heading out. pdxparent.com

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TRACKERS EARTH SUMMER CAMP 2022

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We Do. Friends and Fun • Immersive Stories • Timeless Skills Creating memories and adventures with Portland families for over 15 years

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Check-in 7:30-8:30am Check-out 3:00-3:30pm After Camp available until 5:30pm

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Expert Guides lead outdoor adventures teaching authentic wilderness skills!

Wilderness Survival, Archery, Story Adventures, Farm Craft, Fishing, Boating, Climbing, Photography, Ceramics, Woodworking, Blacksmithing

Options for youth Grades K - 12 6 convenient locations for Portland families.

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