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2025-26 Portland Metro Swim Lessons

Portland Metro has no shortage of fantastic options for swim lessons, but we’ve rounded up some of the best! From newborns to adults, check out our list and find the best fit for your family! British Swim School of West Portland Suburbs Make this the best summer ever with British Swim School! Their small lesson sizes and gentle instruction help kids build confidence, learn water safety, and have fun.

Mary Brady

After 20 incredible years, including 14 as the proud owner, I have made the bittersweet decision to pass the torch and sell NW Kids Magazine.

Michelle Snell

Looking for a summer experience that blends high-quality arts training with all the magic of a traditional summer camp? Look no further than Young Musicians & Artists (YMA)! For over 60 years, YMA has inspired generations of young creatives to develop their craft, connect with peers, and grow as both artists and individuals.

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Sponsored By: *Each & every nomination & vote will be entered to win a $100 Visa Gift Card Calling All Portland Area Families! What are Your Favorite Summer Camps? April 15 -30 – COMPLETED NOMINATE* Your Favorite Camps in These Categories: Academic • Arts • Movement • Traditional • Language • Music • Great Outdoors • Overnight • Performance • Disabilities • STEAM • Sports May 1-15 VOTE* for ONE of the Final Three in Each Category.

Michelle Snell

Proudly sponsored by Atlas Immersion Academy, this year’s expo promises a day of fun and discovery from 10 AM to 5 PM.

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St. Patrick’s Day is more than green clothes and shamrock hunts; it’s an opportunity to honor Irish culture, spend quality family time, and create memories with your kids that will last a lifetime! Whether you’re Irish or simply Irish-at-heart, we’ve put together some fun, family-friendly ideas to help make this St.

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March has arrived and signs of early spring are all around! While we haven’t even made it to all of the spectacular parts of a Portland spring, we’re already fully immersed in Summer Camp Season here at NW Kids.

Mary Brady

Spring Break is around the corner and now is the time to find engaging activities to keep your kids busy all week.

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The early bird gets the worm. Or, in this case, a discount for signing up early for summer camp! Why not check camp registration off your to-do list and save a little money in the meantime? Fine Art Starts! Join them in their magically-treed location! Fun, top-notch full & half day camps! Drawing, painting, printmaking, digital art, pottery & clay! Small groups, quality materials, skilled staff.

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After an unseasonably dry and sunny January, we have made our way to February. While the somewhat unusual trio of Groundhog Day, Valentines Day and Presidents’ Day will remain on our February calendars, I hope you’ll take a look at our 2025-26 School Open House Guide (starting on pg.

Mary Brady

Looking for a school for your child in the Portland Metro area for 2025-2026? Check out our January School Open House Guide!

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2025-26 Portland Metro Swim Lessons

May 2025

Young Musicians & Artists: A Summer Camp for Creativity and Excellence

Portland’s Best Summer Camps 2025

NW Kids 2025 Summer Camp Expo – The Giveaways!

2025-2026 School Open House Guide – February

Hanukkah Events 2024

April 2025

Easter Basket Ideas for Kids: Fun, Creative, and Wholesome Goodies

Sign Up for an Unforgettable Summer Camp!

Take the NW Kids Magazine 2025 Reader Survey!

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with Kids: Fun and Festive Ideas for the Whole Family

March 2025

Spring Break 2025 Camps & Classes

Early Bird Summer Camp Discounts 2025

February 2025

2025-2026 School Open House Guide – January