Portland Summer Camps

Since 1973, Wilderness Ventures has been conducting exciting expeditions for beginners and experienced young adults, ages 11 through 20. Expeditions visit a variety of wilderness environments in the Western United States, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, Europe, Australia, Central & South America, and the South Pacific for extended periods. Students learn outdoor and group leadership skills as well as gain an appreciation for various wilderness environments. Activities include backpacking, whitewater rafting & kayaking, mountaineering, biking, sailing, SCUBA, canoeing, sea kayaking, and community service. Participants come from nearly every state and several countries. Enrollment is limited, and applicants must submit school references prior to admission. Previous wilderness experience is not necessary.

This summer, we are offering 2 one-week, full-day camps for kids entering grades 2-8.Camps will be held Aug. 1-5 and Aug. 5-12. Kids will create a new fully staged show based on classic songs and stories.

Daily activities include improvisation, movement exercises, and theatre games all in a welcoming and supportive environment. Creativity is key and experimentation is encouraged. No prior experience is required.

Camps run Mon-Fri, from 9-3pm. There will be a final performances for friends and family on the last day of camp at 2 pm. All camp activities and performances take place on the main stage in the Fine Arts Building at Concordia University (2811 NE Holman Street, Portland, OR)

Camp is just $155 per week! PLUS, we offer a 10% discount for additional family members who register or for single students who sign up for both camps.

After-care is available Monday-Thursday, 3-5pm, in the Fine Arts Building: $15 per kid, per day; $10 per day for additional family members.

Please contact Holly Goodrich for more information.

OMSI Science Camps and Classes offer the perfect combination of science, adventure, and activity. Camps take place in beautiful settings from the mountains to the coast to the desert. Classes taught at the museum inspire students to appreciate the wonders of science. Topics include survival skills, astronomy, geology, robotics, engineering, renewable energy, and much much more!

PJA Summer Discovery offers programs for kids ages 4 through grade 6. Camps are a half day and cover exciting topics that incorporate inquiry-based activities. All camps encourage students to express themselves creatively. From edible art creations to legos to comic book writing, students will challege themselves to broaden their thinking and use their imagination.

If you only enroll your child in one summer camp this year, make it this one!
The Young Players is Oregon's largest drama outreach program serving thousands of kids in over a hundred schools.Every summer, we offer a handful of play camps at various schools all around the Portland area. We often hear from parents that our week-long drama camp was the most fun camp experience their child ever had!

We gather a group of children and inspire them to put on their own play.
They cast it, rehearse, make their set, props and costumes out of "found objects."
It is truly an engaging, imaginative experience. The end result looks like the kids put on a play in the backyard, under the brilliant direction of a team of theatre professionals!

Every child receives a meaningful, colorful part. In most cases, every young actor is onstage the entire time.

Most camps happening the weeks of:

June 20th-24th
OR
June 27-July 1

9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Email us below or call for details.
The Young Players
503.624.7499

Preschool adventures offered in weekly sessions beginning June 5, 2006. Children explore new themes each week, including: Bugs & Butterflies, Under the Big Top, Rainbows & Rain, Puppets, Making Music, and more. Fun, educational activities are presented in a nurturing environment. Available at several convenient locations.