Category: Camps and Education

Yes, it’s still winter, but spring will be here before you know it, which means Spring Break! Looking for ideas on how to keep the kiddos occupied and engaged while school’s out? Here are some of our faves.

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Feeling a little anxious about making one of the most important decisions in your kiddo’s life? We feel you.

Afton Nelson

With the holiday season upon us, it’s important to step back and take a moment to reflect on everything we are fortunate to have.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

The holidays are wonderful and all, but what to do with the kidlets when school’s closed for two whole weeks? … Send ’em off to camp, of course! Here are some of the coolest around.

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Families that are new to language immersion learning often worry about how they will help their child with homework if they don’t speak the language.

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For many adults, money management can be daunting, frustrating and stressful. What can be even more daunting is teaching these skills in a positive way to your children.

Carmen Ripley Wilson

Bilingual learning is all the rage these days! Looking to get your little one started? Or are they already learning the ropes and you want to give ‘em a boost and bond over reading at home? Jessica Swartz Amezcua of Portland Early Learning Project (PELP) gives her recs for Spanish and English learners alike.

Jessica Swartz Amezcua

There’s never been a more crucial time for us to talk honestly about diversity in our communities, and what better way to open conversations with our children than through stories? Our friends at Green Bean Books rounded up 5 sweet, approachable and heartfelt books that explore the universality of different experiences.

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This summer, two Portland high school students are doing their part to make a difference. Rising seniors Jordyn Mayer and Gracie Jacobson are the co-creators and directors of Discover Theatre Camp, a project that’s been two years in the making.

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