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Summer Camps for Creators Grades 6-8

Next Gen Creators Summer Camp Grades 6-8
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CREATORS jump into a different industry each week, tackling a variety of projects unique to each field. Meet and learn from professionals representing a diversity of STEAM careers, and discover what about their work excites you, in everything from sports science to engineering; computer science to movie making.

The Programming Day runs 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday

We encourage you to register at least 2 weeks before the first meeting day.

Weeks 1-7 located on the University of Portland campus at 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., week 8 will take place in-community at Portland State University - 1930 SW 4th Avenue, Portland, OR 97201.

Week 1

Cartography Creators (6-8)
New
Geomapping Summer Camp

Cartography Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025 // 9 AM - 4PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Science Math Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 2

Media Creators (6-8)
New
Make your own movies!

Media Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 7. 2025 -July 11,2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Writing Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 3

Cartography Creators (6-8)
New
Geomapping Summer Camp

Cartography Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025 // 9 AM- 4 PM // Mon - Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Science Math Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 4

LEGO Robotics Creators (6-8)
New
Build a LEGO Robot

LEGO Robotics Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Computer Science & Technology
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$375.00
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Week 5

Caretaking Creators (6-8)
New
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Caretaking Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Medical science
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$375.00
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Week 6

Animation Creators (6-8)
Child Learning Animation on the Computer in Adobe Animate

Animation Creators (6-8)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Writing Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 7

Coding Creators (6-8) (Affinity Space)
New
Coding Summer Camp

Coding Creators (6-8) (Affinity Space)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Science Computer Science & Technology
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$375.00
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Week 8

Engineering Creators (6-8) (Affinity Space)
New
Three female identifying students work together to construct a rollercoaster

Engineering Creators (6-8) (Affinity Space)

Location: 
Dates: 
August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
6-8
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics
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$375.00
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We are proud to offer need-based Scholarship Support!

We invite you to complete this Scholarship Application for consideration. Your request will be processed in a timely manner; the typical turnaround time is one week after your application is submitted.

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