The first week of summer camp is here.......but it’s not too late to register for upcoming camps!
We’ve put together a comprehensive list of camps with spots available—ranging from 1 to 8 spots left. This is your guide to
making summer happen!
Before we dive into the list, here’s some quick info about our summer programs:
- Each camp is FULL-WEEK (Mon-Fri), FULL-DAY (9am-4pm)
- Camps are split into THREE GRADE BANDS
- Explorers - grades K-2
- Makers - grades 3-5
- Creators - grades 6-8
- Scholarship support is available
- Camps are held at the University of Portland, except for the week of August 18, 2025
- Tuition is $375 per camp — that's only $75/day, $476 less than the weekly average cost of child care in Portland*
- Teacher-to-student ratio is 1:5 or 1:6
- Every camp is hands-on and project-based
Below are our camps with space available, organized by grade level starting with Creators (grades 6–8).
Creators (grades 6-8) Camps with Space
Media Creators (July 7-11) - 6 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Filmmaking, graphic design, music production, journalism, and more! Embrace the tools of storytelling
and technology in this one-of-a kind camp. It’s time to exercise an entrepreneurial mindset while
exploring unique art forms that help bring your message to life.
Cartography Creators (July 14-18) - 5 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Take ownership of the places you inhabit! Experiment with GIS or Geographic Information Systems, a technology that
combines data with maps! GIS can be used to analyze, manage, create, and map data representing an essential tool for
creating awareness and understanding about how our environment impacts our world.
LEGO Robotics Creators (July 21-25) - 6 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Creators use LEGOs as the vehicle to turn thought into action, putting energy in motion. Program machines, tackle
coding challenges, and embrace LEGO as a medium that connects you to a world of unique professions and skills.
Caretaking Creators (July 28-August 1) - 3 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Join us for this special deep-dive into the world of professional healthcare! With an emphasis on anatomy and physiology, students will
develop foundational language for a medical future. Each day features a unique professional in healthcare with fun challenges, skills,
and STEAM-inspired projects to make the joy and challenges of a career in healthcare real.
Coding Creators AFFINITY SPACE (August 11-August 15) - 7 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Saturday Academy is offering this camp as a safe and empowering space specifically for students identifying as female, afab, or
nonbinary to explore the world of coding! Explore the transformative process of turning ideas into coded scripts using more advanced
tools such as Python and Blockly. This camp focuses on identifying needs and crafting programs to address them, providing a hands-on
introduction to computer science careers. Campers engage in a variety of skills, from animation to robotics, inspiring them to discover
the magic behind technology. With an emphasis on creative expression, problem-solving, and ethical considerations, students will leave
empowered to create, innovate, and explore a more inclusive future in STEAM.
Engineering Creators AFFINITY SPACE (August 18-August 22) - 7 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Saturday Academy is offering this camp as a safe and empowering space specifically for students identifying as female, afab, or
nonbinary to explore the world of engineering! This unique affinity space embraces exploring possible solutions to real-world problems,
leveraging a range of engineering skills and disciplines. From civil engineering to environmental, explore state-of-the-art research labs
and engage first-hand in the power of engineering design, to imagine a more inclusive future for STEAM.
Makers (grades 3-5) Camps with Space
Art Makers (July 7-11) - 7 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
This artistic sampler invites students into a different world of visual art each day, exploring tactile and optical creation of both the two-
and three-dimensional kind. Makers refine the skills utilized by artists of all disciplines, and embrace sharing thoughts or perspectives
through various visual representations, including photography, painting, clay-work, drawing, and more!
Play Makers (July 21-25) - 3 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Assemble the ensemble and devise your own original story to be shared with an audience! Makers explore each
component of theatrical storytelling, from playwriting to directing, designing to performing.
Science Makers (August 11-15) - 2 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
In this scientific sampler, Makers exercise the curiosity of thinking scientifically. Embrace the excitement of curiosity,
design and conduct experiments, observe critically, and synthesize your findings to communicate your discoveries.
Using math and data analysis, Makers uncover wonderings from the traditional to obscure and refine their scientific
skillset while expanding their knowledge.
Healthcare Makers (August 18-22) - 6 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Dive into the science of public health and the human body! Makers deepen their grasp on biology, anatomy, and
physiology while exploring a range of factors in our global health conversation - everything from nutrition to medicine,
virology to exercise, and beyond. Discover careers in healthcare while empowering your own advocacy for wellness!
Explorers (grades K-2) Camps with Space
Mystery Explorers (July 7-11) - 6 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
Gumshoes unite! Form your own detective agency and engage your inner sleuth in a camp focused on creative problem-solving and
collaborative analysis. Investigate using the full STEAM arsenal -- scientific invisible ink, mathematical concepts to uncover clues, and
follow the breadcrumbs as you crack the case!
Creature Explorers (July 15-18) - 6 Spots Left - REGISTER HERE
An adventure beyond your wildest imagination awaits in this camp exploring animal habitats and creature facts. From
the PNW forest floor to the Amazonian canopy, the Great Barrier Reef to the Serengeti plains, discover what makes your
favorite critters unique, and explore animal science all week long!
Storybook Explorers (August 4 -8) - 1 Spot Left - REGISTER HERE
Stories are the ultimate guide, where fantasy comes to life and obstacles are overcome! Explore story structure,
character, conflict, and design worlds through story. Explorers gear up for epic drama adventure in this celebration of
the arts!
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