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Summer Camps for Explorers Grades K-2

Summer Camp Scholarships Available

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Next Gen Explorers Summer Camp Grades K-2
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K-2 summer camp student holding up their pieces of an opened geode.
Grades K-2 Summer Camp Student being helped by their educator.

With a different theme guiding their adventures each week, EXPLORERS dive into different worlds while playing in unique skill sets. Spark curiosity and activate the imagination by exploring STEAM careers through the lens of dedicated concepts: Legos, superheroes, and space are just a few of the worlds our youngest campers will traverse! 

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 OHSU.

Week 1

LEGO Explorers (K-2)
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LEGO Explorers

LEGO Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025 // 9 AM - 4PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Math Writing Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 2

Mystery Explorers (K-2)
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Detectives looking over clues for a mystery

Mystery Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 7, 2025 -July 11, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Math Writing Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 3

Creature Explorers (K-2)
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Creature Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025 // 9 AM- 4 PM // Mon - Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Math Writing Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 4

Science Lab Explorers (K-2)
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Science Lab Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 5

Around the World Explorers (K-2)
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Around the World Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Math Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 6

Storybook Explorers (K-2)
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Gear up for epic storybook adventures

Storybook Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Writing Arts: Performing & Visual Writing
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$375.00
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Week 7

LEGO Explorers (K-2)
New
LEGO Explorers

LEGO Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Math Writing Arts: Performing & Visual
More
$375.00
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Week 8

Experimentation Explorers (K-2)
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Student amazed at the result of their experiment

Experimentation Explorers (K-2)

Location: 
Dates: 
August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
0-2
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Math Writing Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual
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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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