Winter Break Camps & Activities

December means chilly nights, festive parties — and lots of vacation days from school. Keep your kids busy and happy with the help of our Winter Camps & Activities Guide. 

North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District

Join a team of junior engineers and dive into the world of construction and mechanics at this camp at the North Clackamas Parks and Recreation District! Kids will build bridges, tall buildings, and pyramids while learning about the fascinating science behind screws, inclined planes, wedges, levers, and pulleys. Discover how these basic tools work and how they can be combined to create more complex compound machines. This camp fosters creativity, critical thinking, and teamwork. Located at the Milwaukie Community Center, December 27-January 3 (no class January 1).

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Northwest Children’s Theater

What do an elf, a snowman, and a wizard all have in common? They’re all a part of Northwest Children’s Theater’s Winter Break Camp!

Learn theater skills and make new friends in a variety of classes, including Olaf and Elsa’s Adventure, Wizard School, Broadway Bootcamp and many more!

December 30-January 3, at The Judy (NWCT’s home in downtown Portland)
January  2-3, at the Reser in Beaverton

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Sellwood Community House

No school? No problem!
Whether it’s a teacher work day, holiday, or seasonal school breaks, Sellwood Community House offers camps for K-5 children that are chock full of games, crafts and activities.

NO SCHOOL DAYS + CAMP DATES
November 25, 26th and 27
January 2, 3, 27 and 28
February 17
March 3, 24-28 (Spring Break)
April 4

9 AM – 4 PM  |  COST: $90

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Sauvie Island Stables

Come enjoy 70 beautiful acres on Sauvie Island at Sauvie Island Stables. Camp days are filled with horse riding, goats, seasonal crafts, hikes and plenty of unstructured play.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre

Keep your family warm and active this winter with OCT’s acclaimed theatre classes! Offering beginner to college-level training for youth of all ages and experience levels, there is a perfect class for every student. Best of all, their staff of professional educators and artists offer a welcoming environment that celebrates your child’s authentic self. Winter Break Camps are December 30–January 3, and Winter Classes begin January 18!