Camps and Education

2018-2019 Winter Break Camp Guide!

November is here and it is the perfect time to start making plans for your winter break! From tumbling and climbing to archery, movie making, and Mary Poppins, we have a resource guide that is sure to help you check Winter Break off of your to-do list!

Engineering For Kids


Our exciting winter camps are carefully structured to provide your child with the enrichment he or she needs to grow and thrive. Dec 17 – Jan 4
Ages 4-12
engineeringforkids.com/portland

Friends of Tryon Creek

Photo © Tim LaBarge 2018

For over 40 years, the Friends of Tryon Creek has been inspiring and connecting children to nature at Tryon State Natural Area. Register for camps at this beautiful urban forest setting this Winter Break and Inservice Days. Ages 4-14                                                                                                            tryonfriends.org

 

Look Badminton

Featuring professional mat courts on top of wood flooring and a fully-stocked pro shop, Look Badminton keeps class sizes small and constantly researches new coaching techniques and playing strategies to help players become the very best they can be.
Ages 5-19
lookbadminton.com

Mr. David’s School of Film


Mr. David’s is offering a mix of Stop Motion, Lego Animation, Movie Making and Green Screen Fun. Your kids will leave with a handful of movies along with the skills needed to continue creating at home and beyond!
Ages 5-13
mrdavidfilm.com

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District


Hit the court with Hoopers Holiday Break Camps to learn the fundamentals of basketball through activities, drills and games. Camps are offered morning or afternoon, Dec. 26-29. Registration closes on Dec. 20.
Grades K-8
ncprd.com

Northwest Children’s Theater


Chimney sweeps, rebellious children, and tap-dancing penguins unite for a magical five-day camp! Join us for a jolly holiday, where students will rehearse and perform an original, Poppins-inspired play.
Grades K-5
nwcts.org/school-break-camps

NW Dance Project

                                                                                                                                                                Dance Week offers classes focusing on technique and movement invention taught by Portland’s finest teachers. This  week long intensive offers in-depth training in multiple dance styles that support a developing dancer.                                                                                                                Ages 9-18                                                                                                      nwdanceproject.org/projects-intensives/youth-winter-dance-week/  

OMEGA Gymnastics

Winter Wonderland and Snowflake Camps: Active camps including gymnastics instruction, open play, craft, and off-site field trip for full-day campers. Pre-care and morning options available.
Ages 4-14
omega-gymnastics.com/camps.html

Oregon Children’s Theatre


Whether your child aspires to become an actor or just wants to have fun and make new friends–OCT has the best class options in town.
Ages 3-18
octc.org/classes

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)


Science + LEGO® + a day at OMSI! These single-day classes combine the fun of a day at the museum with the best activities from our popular LEGO classes. Each class is a new activity with science-fueled adventures in store.
Grades 2-5
omsi.edu/camps-and-classes

Portland Children’s Museum


Three different weeks of Winter Camp are available for registration. Each week has a theme to guide explorations and includes time in the Museum exhibits.
Ages 4-6
portlandcm.org

Portland Parks & Recreation


Develop cooperation and teamwork with new friends through active games and sports, artistic endeavors, science, and more. Make this the best time ever!
Ages 3-12
portlandoregon.gov/parks/communitycenters

The Circuit Bouldering Gym


Campers will improve their balance coordination, physical strength, problem solving abilities, and cultivate confidence on and off the wall.                                                                                              Ages 5-12                                                                                                                         thecircuitgym.com

Trackers Earth


Trackers’ award-winning winter break camps get into the spirit of the holidays! Camps featuring Wilderness Survival, Snowshoeing, Ninja, Spy Camp, Archery, Holiday Themes, Pirates, Blacksmithing.
Ages 4-18
TrackersPDX.com/Winter

Westside Dance & Gymnastics Academy

Half Day and All Day Activity camps are available during Winter Break. Gymnastics camps are for ages 3–12, depending on the camp. Campers are in the gym tumbling, jumping, learning various skills and playing games. Dance camps are for ages 5–12, depending on the camp.
Ages 3-12
westsideacademy.com/camps

World of Speed

Students will be presented with a different STEAM inspired challenge to test students’ creativity and problem-solving skills each Friday, plus access to the museum’s galleries and all hands-on interactive components.                                                                                                                     Grades 3-5                                                                                                            worldofspeed.org/camps

About Mary Brady

Mary Brady was born and raised in the PNW and has been in Oregon since 2006. She currently lives on the west side of the river with her two children and her golden retriever pup; exploring all that PDX Metro has to offer. Mary is the Editor for NW Kids.