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Portland parents! Summer is fast approaching and it’s time to start thinking about where you’ll be sending your littles to make the most of their summer. If you’re not sure where to start looking – Our Summer Camp Guide, an annual round-up of camps with awesome outdoor and indoor activity options, is here to save the day. Whether your children are interested in the arts, the outdoors, or even tech, our selection of camps is sure to have something for everyone.
Age Ranges and Dates: Ages 8-18, June 17 - August 23
Camp Locations: 934 SW Salmon St. Portland, OR
Looking for summer camp experiences that are fun, funky, and beyond your traditional arts and crafts? Get ready for our PAM CUT Co:Laboratory summer camps inspired by the Portland Art Museum exhibition Future Now: Virtual Sneakers to Cutting Edge Kicks.
Unravel the intricate dance between design and art—from accessories to game design, and yes, even sneakers! PAM CUT camps are designed for ages 8-10 and 11-14, with one week for high school students ready to discover the art of sneaker design and fabrication with PDX Sneaker Week co-founder Herbert Beauclere!
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Age Ranges and Dates: Highschool students, July 22 - August 2.
Locations: Portland, Gresham, Clackamas, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Bend
NW Cyber Camp introduces students grades 9-12 to cybersecurity concepts and careers through hands-on scenario-based learning! In each week-long day-camp program students are introduced to the tools and techniques that form the basis of every cybersecurity professional's toolkit. NW Cyber Camp classrooms are visited regularly by guest speakers currently working as cybersecurity professionals in a wide range of roles ranging from analyst to executive leadership. With both coed and girls-focused classrooms, NW Cyber Camp provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for high-school students of all ages and backgrounds to explore the possibilities that education and a career in cybersecurity may provide!
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Locations: Portland, Gresham, Clackamas, Salem, Corvallis, Eugene, Klamath Falls, Bend
NW Cyber Camp introduces students grades 9-12 to cybersecurity concepts and careers through hands-on scenario-based learning! In each week-long day-camp program students are introduced to the tools and techniques that form the basis of every cybersecurity professional's toolkit. NW Cyber Camp classrooms are visited regularly by guest speakers currently working as cybersecurity professionals in a wide range of roles ranging from analyst to executive leadership. With both coed and girls-focused classrooms, NW Cyber Camp provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for high-school students of all ages and backgrounds to explore the possibilities that education and a career in cybersecurity may provide!
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Age Ranges and Dates:
Early Childhood Camp: Preschool and Kindergarten
Grades Camp: Grades 1-6
Week 1: July 8-12
Week 2: July 15-19
Week 3: July 22-26
Week 4: July 29-August
Week 5: August 5-9
PWS Summer Camp takes place almost entirely outdoors on our 7-acre campus, where there is plenty of shade and river breezes, and lots of spring water to cool us down! Camps balance structured activities with rest and free play time.
Grades campers enjoy a themed activity, story and snack in the morning, and an afternoon excursion to places like Elk Rock Island or Milwaukie Bay Park. Our Early Childhood campers play at our outdoor exploration area and playground, play games as a group, listen to stories, make art, and have quiet rest time indoors after lunch.
Fun fact: The 7-acre campus features 2 natural streams, a waterfall, persimmon and apple trees, a vegetable garden, wood-fired pizza oven, 3 unique playgrounds for various ages, and more - all in the heart of downtown Milwaukie!
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Early Childhood Camp: Preschool and Kindergarten
Grades Camp: Grades 1-6
Week 1: July 8-12
Week 2: July 15-19
Week 3: July 22-26
Week 4: July 29-August
Week 5: August 5-9
PWS Summer Camp takes place almost entirely outdoors on our 7-acre campus, where there is plenty of shade and river breezes, and lots of spring water to cool us down! Camps balance structured activities with rest and free play time.
Grades campers enjoy a themed activity, story and snack in the morning, and an afternoon excursion to places like Elk Rock Island or Milwaukie Bay Park. Our Early Childhood campers play at our outdoor exploration area and playground, play games as a group, listen to stories, make art, and have quiet rest time indoors after lunch.
Fun fact: The 7-acre campus features 2 natural streams, a waterfall, persimmon and apple trees, a vegetable garden, wood-fired pizza oven, 3 unique playgrounds for various ages, and more - all in the heart of downtown Milwaukie!
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Age Ranges and Dates:
Full-day and half-day options for ages 4 - 14 are available across 5 locations:
The Judy: June 17 - August 23
Trinity Methodist (SE Portland): June 17 - July 12
Rose City Methodist (NE Portland): July 15 - August 9
Sherwood Center for the Arts: July 17 - 26
The Reser (Beaverton): July 29 - August 23
Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance you singing, dancing, and acting skills, there’s something for everyone at NWCT! First Stage Camps (Ages 4 – 6) include creative play, adventures, and silly songs. Themes include Peppa & Friends, Insectopia, and Magic Circus!
Explore Camps (Ages 6 – 9) combine imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. Themes include Diagon Alley, Mario’s World, and Zany Zoo!
Everyone gets a part in NWCT’s Performance Camps (Ages 8 – 11 & 10 – 14). Campers audition, rehearse, and perform. Shows include Spongebob’s Musical, Barbieland, and Even Stranger Things.
Skills Camps (Ages 10 – 14) are for students who want to learn more about a specific theater skill like comedy styles, stage combat, and technical theater.
Fun Fact: Parents AND kids love NWCT! "All three of my children love the activities, teachers, and performing! I'm continually impressed with the quality of programming and caring of staff. It's been wonderful watching my kids' confidence grow with each performance!" – Parent
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Full-day and half-day options for ages 4 - 14 are available across 5 locations:
The Judy: June 17 - August 23
Trinity Methodist (SE Portland): June 17 - July 12
Rose City Methodist (NE Portland): July 15 - August 9
Sherwood Center for the Arts: July 17 - 26
The Reser (Beaverton): July 29 - August 23
Whether you’re new to theater or you’re ready to enhance you singing, dancing, and acting skills, there’s something for everyone at NWCT! First Stage Camps (Ages 4 – 6) include creative play, adventures, and silly songs. Themes include Peppa & Friends, Insectopia, and Magic Circus!
Explore Camps (Ages 6 – 9) combine imaginative world-building, and role-playing to immerse students in theater. Themes include Diagon Alley, Mario’s World, and Zany Zoo!
Everyone gets a part in NWCT’s Performance Camps (Ages 8 – 11 & 10 – 14). Campers audition, rehearse, and perform. Shows include Spongebob’s Musical, Barbieland, and Even Stranger Things.
Skills Camps (Ages 10 – 14) are for students who want to learn more about a specific theater skill like comedy styles, stage combat, and technical theater.
Fun Fact: Parents AND kids love NWCT! "All three of my children love the activities, teachers, and performing! I'm continually impressed with the quality of programming and caring of staff. It's been wonderful watching my kids' confidence grow with each performance!" – Parent
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Age Ranges and Dates: Ages 4 to 18, June 17 to Aug. 23.
Locations: NW Dance Project Creative Center - 211 NE 10th Ave
Summer at NW Dance Project includes dance intensives, themed camps, and classes for students ages 4 to 18. Levels range from beginner to advanced and genres include ballet, contemporary, creative movement, jazz, and hip hop. Our dance offerings provide students with a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where technique, coordination, strength, and creativity are nurtured and developed by some of Portland’s finest teachers. Summer is the best time to try something new and for students to experience the joy of dance!
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Locations: NW Dance Project Creative Center - 211 NE 10th Ave
Summer at NW Dance Project includes dance intensives, themed camps, and classes for students ages 4 to 18. Levels range from beginner to advanced and genres include ballet, contemporary, creative movement, jazz, and hip hop. Our dance offerings provide students with a supportive, inclusive, and encouraging environment where technique, coordination, strength, and creativity are nurtured and developed by some of Portland’s finest teachers. Summer is the best time to try something new and for students to experience the joy of dance!
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Ages Ranges and Locations: Ages 7 to 17, Jul. 22 to Aug. 9
Locations: Renaissance School of Art and Science, 234 S. Bancroft St.
Become a member of the Wolfpack by getting into the forest this summer. Build confidence, body awareness, and an appreciation of Portland’s unique access to the forests… all the while having fun! This Trail Skills camp will help children of all abilities develop their physical fitness, familiarize themselves with the trails and enhance their knowledge of the PNW habitat.
Fun Fact: There will be lots of "water" activities, including going to the Ida B. Wells pool one afternoon!
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Locations: Renaissance School of Art and Science, 234 S. Bancroft St.
Become a member of the Wolfpack by getting into the forest this summer. Build confidence, body awareness, and an appreciation of Portland’s unique access to the forests… all the while having fun! This Trail Skills camp will help children of all abilities develop their physical fitness, familiarize themselves with the trails and enhance their knowledge of the PNW habitat.
Fun Fact: There will be lots of "water" activities, including going to the Ida B. Wells pool one afternoon!
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Age Ranges and Dates: July 8 - Aug. 2. One-week sessions. Ages 4 - 15
Location: 6651 SW Capitol Highway
Open to everyone! Explore your 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, professional teachers who are excited to teach topics and themes that inspire them and your children. Get messy with clay, learn a new game, explore computational thinking and coding, create a drama production, learn string arts, create 3-D models using Tinkercad, construct Lego sculptures, and more! Exercise your brain, explore, and have fun discovering new learning in a fun, nurturing way.
Fun Fact: PJA Summer Discovery is open to all children whether they are a student at PJA during the year or not. And...some campers get to meet a unicorn!
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Location: 6651 SW Capitol Highway
Open to everyone! Explore your 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, professional teachers who are excited to teach topics and themes that inspire them and your children. Get messy with clay, learn a new game, explore computational thinking and coding, create a drama production, learn string arts, create 3-D models using Tinkercad, construct Lego sculptures, and more! Exercise your brain, explore, and have fun discovering new learning in a fun, nurturing way.
Fun Fact: PJA Summer Discovery is open to all children whether they are a student at PJA during the year or not. And...some campers get to meet a unicorn!
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Age Ranges and Dates: Weekly Sessions from 6/17-8/23, Ages 5-17
Locations: Various Locations
Fun tennis based games are used to develop agility, balance and coordination while also introducing proper technique that will enable these beginning players to rally. Players will be grouped by age and skill level. We provide age/skill appropriate sized nets, racquets, and balls to help build self confidence within the game. Beginners are welcome, no experience is necessary to enroll.
Fun Fact: Equipment is provided!
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Locations: Various Locations
Fun tennis based games are used to develop agility, balance and coordination while also introducing proper technique that will enable these beginning players to rally. Players will be grouped by age and skill level. We provide age/skill appropriate sized nets, racquets, and balls to help build self confidence within the game. Beginners are welcome, no experience is necessary to enroll.
Fun Fact: Equipment is provided!
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Age Ranges and Dates: Sessions available from June 24 - August 2
Locations: 2305 S Water Ave
Children will enjoy a world of fun this summer at International School of Portland's award-winning summer camp! Chinese, Spanish or Japanese language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, stories, songs, games and outdoor fun! Whether learning a new language or already fluent, campers will love outdoor activities, field trips, multicultural performances, and much more!
• From Ages 3 through 5th Grade
• Beginner to Advanced Learners
• Small groups led by teachers from around the world
• Extended-Day options until 5:30pm!
Have fun in one session or all three! 2024 Themes include Celebrations Around the World, Everything Green & Growing, and Campers in Action!
Each session is TWO weeks!
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Locations: 2305 S Water Ave
Children will enjoy a world of fun this summer at International School of Portland's award-winning summer camp! Chinese, Spanish or Japanese language and culture come to life through hands-on projects, stories, songs, games and outdoor fun! Whether learning a new language or already fluent, campers will love outdoor activities, field trips, multicultural performances, and much more!
• From Ages 3 through 5th Grade
• Beginner to Advanced Learners
• Small groups led by teachers from around the world
• Extended-Day options until 5:30pm!
Have fun in one session or all three! 2024 Themes include Celebrations Around the World, Everything Green & Growing, and Campers in Action!
Each session is TWO weeks!
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Age Ranges and Dates: Ages 5-12, June. 17 - Aug. 16
Camp Locations: Portland
A world of exploration, learning, and serious fun! Your kids have waited all year for summer. Give them a one-of-a-kind day camp experience they can’t get anywhere else. Join us for one week or all summer long for an adventure that puts field trips, outdoor exploration, and epic experiences front and center.
Our unique locations give campers access to extra-special resources and activities:
• Play state-of-the-art sports
• Take scenic hikes with majestic views.
• Swim, splash, kayak, canoe, and fish.
• Join field trips: rock climbing, museums, and zoos.
• And more!
Be your child’s hero and save their spot now.
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Camp Locations: Portland
A world of exploration, learning, and serious fun! Your kids have waited all year for summer. Give them a one-of-a-kind day camp experience they can’t get anywhere else. Join us for one week or all summer long for an adventure that puts field trips, outdoor exploration, and epic experiences front and center.
Our unique locations give campers access to extra-special resources and activities:
• Play state-of-the-art sports
• Take scenic hikes with majestic views.
• Swim, splash, kayak, canoe, and fish.
• Join field trips: rock climbing, museums, and zoos.
• And more!
Be your child’s hero and save their spot now.
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Ages Ranges and Locations: Ages 3 to 15, June 24 to Aug. 16
Location: 6651 SW Capitol Highway
Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Day Camp! Through socialization, arts and crafts, sports, games, and play, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships. Enjoy quality, age-appropriate programs that are super fun including swimming (every day), cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, sports, and more! MJCC Day Camp has a different theme each week. Campers create crafts, play games, and do activities that revolve around the theme. Flexible options from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Open to everyone ages 3-15. MJCC Day Camp is imbued with a sense of joy, community, spirit and fun.
Fun Fact: Campers get to swim every day!
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Location: 6651 SW Capitol Highway
Have an AWESOME summer at MJCC Day Camp! Through socialization, arts and crafts, sports, games, and play, we encourage growth, inspire confidence, and provide the framework for lasting memories and friendships. Enjoy quality, age-appropriate programs that are super fun including swimming (every day), cooking, Jewish culture, drama, nature, sports, and more! MJCC Day Camp has a different theme each week. Campers create crafts, play games, and do activities that revolve around the theme. Flexible options from 8:00 am - 5:30 pm. Open to everyone ages 3-15. MJCC Day Camp is imbued with a sense of joy, community, spirit and fun.
Fun Fact: Campers get to swim every day!
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