Portland Half-Day Summer Camps

If you have a kiddo who is looking to dip their toe into the world of summer camps (or if they only have the bandwidth for a few hours), there are several organizations around the Portland area offering half-day camps. Another bonus: They can be easier on the wallet!

Pedalheads

Local parents swear by Pedalheads camps. If your child is eager to take part in Portland’s bike culture, Pedalheads will have them cycling in no time. Half-day camps are available, but don’t wait to book — spots go quickly! Camps start at $245/week.

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Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT)

Budding thespians can take to the stage during weeklong, half-day camps at Northwest Children’s Theater (NWCT) . Grouped by age, starting at age 4, camps take place at different locations, including NWCT’s new downtown home, The Judy, Northeast and Southeast Portland, and The Reser in Beaverton. Kiddos learn songs, world-building, role-playing and more. Approximately $240/week.

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Steve & Kate’s Camp

Parents know that finding, booking, scheduling and packing for camp is a whole thing. That’s why the folks at Steve & Kate’s make camp accessible and flexible. From 8 am to 6 pm, parents decide when to drop and pick their kids up, including which days. While kids get to choose what they want to do for the day. There’s everything from sewing, to baking, to sports and theater. Day pass is $120.

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Portland Jewish Academy

Portland Jewish Academy is back with its annual Summer Discovery. These weeklong, half-day camps, grouped from preschool to sixth grade, are taught by the school’s staff and teachers. Kids can expect enriching, hands-on activities around arts, puppetry, STEM, the outdoors and more. Approximately $230/week.

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Oregon Children’s Theatre (OCT)

Oregon Children’s Theatre’s popular Acting Academy is also available in the summer during its weekday, half-day camps in locations throughout the Portland metro area. With small class size for littles as young as 3 to teens 18 and older, OCT inspires creativity with activities such as singing, dancing, improv, acting and more. Approximately $260/week.

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Mr. David’s School of Film

Little engineers will love the LEGO Animation and Movie Making camps at Mr. David’s School of Film in southwest Portland. One of our staff members says her daughter still uses the techniques she learned at this camp, many years later! $315/week or $70/day.

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Other Worlds Games & Comics

Other Worlds Games & Comics in Hillsdale offers gamers a safe and fun place to play their favorite card and tabletop games. Kids and teens ages 9 to 15 can learn and hone their Magic: the Gathering and Dungeons & Dragons skills during 2-½- or 4-½-hour weekday and Saturday camps. Approximately $175 per week.

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