Tween/Teen Summer Camps & Jobs

Looking for something for your tween/teen to do this summer? Check out this list of companies and organizations that offer great camps or jobs for your tween or teen.

Tween/Teen Camps

Trackers Earth

Trackers Earth offers award-winning Summer Camps for Teens & Tweens. Action-packed adventures with old-school outdoor skills. Both Day and Overnight programs are available. Kids can learn archery, wilderness survival, fishing, farming, role-playing games, ceramics, woodworking, blacksmithing, Leader-in-Training (LIT) and more! Some camps filled very quickly, but Trackers just added more spaces for teens and tweens. If you tried to register before and couldn’t, we recommend checking again before the new spaces fill!

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Bridge City Theatre Camp

At Bridge City Theatre Camp, campers embark on an unforgettable journey of theatrical fusion. Guided by seasoned professionals and educators, campers dive headfirst into the enchanting realms of design, storytelling, and character development. This creative, collaborative effort celebrates the spirit of community, camaraderie, and compassion. Our time together will culminate in a one-time-only theatrical event for the whole family to enjoy! No Pressure! No screens!

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OMSI-Camp Howard

From astronomy to zoology, wilderness survival skills to a High Desert Expedition in Central Oregon, opportunities abound for tweens and teens at OMSI’s Camp Hancock Field Station in Fossil, OR. Learn more here.

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Dharma Rain Zen Center

Dharma Camp is a combination summer camp and retreat for kids ages 9-18. Campers help create a space in which they can explore who they are and make deep connections that last year after year in addition to traditional camp activities such as campfire songs, games, running around in the woods, swimming, and arts and crafts. The camp format includes seated meditation and Zen Buddhist forms, previous experience not a requirement. All are welcome.

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Art World

New summer camp class and schedule for ages 10 and up at Art World’s summer camps! Half day or full day options with Fine Art Classes, 3D Art, Yoga, and outside play time included. This class will be in their own classroom and participate in more difficult projects and topics that suit their interests as well as level. Discount on tuition available to celebrate the grand opening of Art World school’s bigger new location!

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Code Ninjas Hillsboro

This summer, give your tween or teen the chance to learn new skills, meet new friends & have a blast at Code Ninjas Hillsboro! With a variety of camps including coding, Minecraft modding, Roblox game creation, robotics, & more, the camps promise an exciting adventure. Code Ninjas’ environment caters to all skill levels, ensuring your child will thrive. Reserve their spot today!

Internships are available for teens aged 14-15, and those 16+ can apply for camp positions.

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Willamette Sailing Club

Special promotion for Teen Classes at the Williamette Sailing Club! Until May 15th, 12-18 year olds can sign up for one class and get a second class at half price for you, or a friend.

Students learn the basics of small boat sailing with certified instructors while exploring the Willamette River around Ross Island. After you take a class, come join one of our year-round race teams. Parents and younger siblings can take a class, or private lessons, too!

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Northwest Children’s Theater

Enhance your theater skills or get on stage with Northwest Children’s Theater this summer! You can even gain behind-the-scenes skills in their technical theater and design camp.

NWCT Summer Camps are offered across 5 locations:
The Judy (Downtown Portland): June 17 – August 23
Trinity Methodist (SE Portland): June 17 – July 12
Rose City Methodist (NE Portland): July 15 – August 9
Sherwood Center for the Arts: July 17 – 26
The Reser (Beaverton): July 29 – August 23

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OMSI-Camp Gray

Hey creative kids! Let your art and design projects be inspired by the sky, surf, and coastal ecology at Camp Gray, OMSI’s overnight camp in Newport, OR. Find opportunities for tweens and teens here.

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Parkour Visions

Parkour Visions camps are 100% outdoors at local parks around Portland. Help your child build confidence and creativity with an unforgettable summer experience. Camps include Lights, Camera, Action, Freerunning Camp, Challenge Camp, and Parkour Explorers. Get 10% off your second camp when you register for multiple weeks!

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Backbeat Music Academy

Backbeat Music Academy has a variety of music summer camps and we’re looking for assistants to help out the teachers! Especially for the Try Everything camps, where kids try out hundreds of musical instruments form around the world. Camps are broken down into age groups, ranging from 5-9 to teen camps.

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Tween/Teen Jobs

Parkour Visions

Do you love playing outdoors? Are you conscientious, thoughtful, and a good role model for kids? If so, you’re invited to apply to the Parkour Visions Summer Teen Leadership Program. Volunteer with one or more half-day camps (about 15 hours) for a $100 stipend per week. Teen Leaders will receive our free 2-hour Coaching Crash Course. Applications are due June 9.

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