You may still be feeling remnants of winter, but Spring Break (Mar 21-25 for most schools) is just around the corner. To get you pumped and ready, we’ve got a Spring Break blog series for you in the next couple weeks so you can plan ahead!

“Beware the ides of March,” my mom used to say. As every winter faded into wet and unpredictable weather, bringing hail and slush by February, any barely detectable rise in temperature would taunt even the most introverted kid on the block to put on galoshes in the hopes of curing cabin fever. There’s a sort of fidgeting energy to spring- a joyful anticipation bordering on anxiousness to try new things. Here are eight camps to keep kidlets entertained, including spring break options for under $200. Bon Avril!

North & Northeast

The Circus Project

The Circus Project offers a range of circus arts including acrobatics, trapeze, aerial silks, Chinese pole, clowning and more for ages 7-13, taught by their expert coaching staff.
tcp.org

NE Community Center

NE Community Center has put together of a collage of classes with Spark Arts that covers playing sports, games art and pool time. Ages 6-12.
necommunitycenter.org

Northwest

Pittock Mansion

Pittock Mansion is bringing it back in their camp: Life in 1914. This unique, educational and historical immersion into the day in the life of a kid circa 1914 includes learning to squeeze your own juice and calligraphy skills. Call 503-823-3624 to make a reservation.
pittockmansion.org

Audubon Society

Audubon Society is more than just for the birds. It features activities that teach wild life camouflage and coil basketry and celebrates with a forest masquerade. Ages 1st through 12th grade.
audubonportland.org

Southeast

Y Arts Center

Y Arts on SE Foster offers art, science, drama, outdoor and recreation camps for children ages 5-12 in SE and the surrounding Portland area. Call 503-327-0007.
ymcacw.org/locations/y-arts-center

Trackers Earth

Trackers has become famous for their large roster of skill based classes in wild life survival, artisanal crafts, drama, internships and year round mentoring.
trackerspdx.com

Southwest & Suburbs

Oregon Zoo

Oregon Zoo helps kids discover how nature protects us and how we in turn can protect nature. Grades K – 4.
oregonzoo.org

Mad Science

Mad Science camps will not disappoint. Offered through Hillsboro Parks and Recreation, interactive eye-popping experiments and displays teach kids that science is mind-blowing fun. Contact 503-230-8040 or Hillsboro Parks and Recreation at 503-681-6120.
portland.madscience.org

Camps Under $200!

Our Table

Our Table in Sherwood hosts a beautiful camp where kids learn the art of cooking farm to table. Multiple options including a la carte, half and full day are available.
ourtable.us

Leach Botanical Garden

Leach Botanical Garden presents half-day classes that cover manga illustration for both beginner/intermediate and advanced young creatives.
leachgarden.org

Echo Theater Company

Echo Theater hosts spring break camps that support physical theater skills within a non-competitive environment. Classes cover trapeze, acrobatics and clown arts.
echotheaterpdx.org

Tualatin Hills Parks and Recreation

THPRD holds camps that educate and spark curiosity about our natural world.
thprd.org