Camps and Education Build It And They Will Come: Celebrating Sukkot in Portland Sukkot (“sue-coat”), celebrated from Wednesday, October 4 until Wednesday, October 11 in 2017, is the third and final Jewish festival commemorating the exodus from Egypt. Erin Crouch
Camps and Education Portland’s Best Summer Camps – The 2017 Winners! From April 1-15, NW Kids Magazine held nominations for Portland’s Best Summer Camps. The three camps in each category with the most nominations became finalists. Michelle Snell
Camps and Education Outdoor education merges old school knowledge and new school applications Outdoor Old School Three kids meet in the open woods behind their neighborhood. One of them brings fishing line and hooks. Tony Deis, Trackers Earth
Camps and Education Nurture worldly citizens with Russian immersion at PPS Language immersion as a brain-builder for children is well-known by now, and tucked away at the corner of Southeast Portland is one of only three such schools in the country: a Russian immersion program for elementary students. Erin Crouch
Camps and Education Connecting Youth to Wild Places: Opal Creek Expeditions It’s 10 AM on a summer Sunday morning. Opal Creek Ancient Forest Center staff are eagerly awaiting the incoming group of backpackers at the Opal Creek trail head. NW Kids
Camps and Education Outdoor Education: Everyone is Welcome Here! Exploring nature is the birthright of every child. Being successful and safe in the outdoors builds confidence. NW Kids
Camps and Education Summer Camp Discounts Galore! Photo courtesy of Blue Compass Camps Two things we really love: summer camps, and all of you! Okay, three: saving money. NW Kids
Camps and Education 8 Super Awesome Spring Break Camps! 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. NW Kids
Camps and Education 2017-2018 Schools Open House Guide Feeling a little anxious about making one of the most important decisions in your kiddo’s life? We feel you. Afton Nelson
Camps and Education Teaching Children the Importance of Giving 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