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    About Saturday Academy

    Saturday Academy provides wide access to hands-on learning for diverse students in grades K-12 in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and the Arts (STEAM). Since 1983, our community experts have sparked curiosity and love of learning in young people.

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    Saturday Academy develops creative, confident, and curious critical thinkers by engaging students in socially conscious and equitable Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math experiences. We spark curiosity, connect our community, and empower students to become the innovative thinkers and problem solvers of the next generation.

    History

    In 1983, two public school teachers, Jackie Jackson and Gail Whitney, noticed that children in their classrooms had individual interests or “sparks” that couldn’t be fully addressed within the regular school day. They believed that giving students access to experts in their fields of interest would both inspire them and showcase the careers that follow education. This was, and still is, a particular need for children interested in science and technology, fields that advance faster than most schools can keep up with. Jackie and Gail also felt that this out-of-school supplementary education would help prevent students from dropping out or losing interest in school.

    Today, our programs—Classes for All Ages, Camps, School Residencies, Days Off! (K-5), Days Off! (9-12), and Apprenticeships for Science and Engineering (ASE)—inspire K-12 students through hands-on education, led by community experts during out-of-school time. In total, we serve approximately 5,000 students annually. Our focus remains on STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and math). Over our 40 years, we have educated, motivated, and challenged generations of young people to follow their curiosity, learn new skills, and connect with local professionals to explore rewarding careers.

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    • 04/24 Affordable STEAM Summer Camps with Scholarship Support

      Looking for affordable STEAM summer camps in the North Portland area?

    • 04/03 Tips & Tricks for Summer Camp Registration!

      Planning for summer can be a time consuming experience.

    • 11/19 Explore Hands-On Winter STEAM Programs in Portland for Grades K-8

      Explore Engaging STEAM Classes for Kids in Portland, Oregon&m

    • 08/11 2024 ASE Symposium Keynote Speaker

      Our 2024 ASE keynote speaker is K S Venkatraman!

    • 06/03 Five Portland Summer Camps With Limited Space Left

      Can you believe Summer Camps start in just 3 weeks?

    • 04/14 The doers: A Decade with Charlie Meshul at Saturday Academy

      Saturday Academy Sowing Good Deeds for 41 years. 

    • 11/14 Saturday Academy's Statement on the PPS Strike

      Wednesday, November 15th, 2023

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    • 08/31 Announcing Fall Classes!

      We're excited to announce our Fall Classes for All Ages line

    • 08/07 Announcing ASE 2023 Symposium Keynote Speaker

      We’re thrilled to announce the Keynote Speaker for the 2023 ASE Symposium, White House Repo

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