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
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