MAKERS answers the question, "How does it happen?" and empowers YOU to do it yourself! With an emphasis on process, campers learn and tackle various skills within favorite subjects: animation, legos, coding, even graphic design. Dive deeper into whatever sparks your interest, with eight weeks from which to choose, each dedicated to hands-on understanding of a unique specialty.
The Programming Day runs 9am - 4pm, Monday - Friday
After-Camp Creative Childcare is available from 4:15pm - 6pm. REGISTER HERE
Located on the University of Portland campus located at 5000 N. Willamette Blvd., unless otherwise noted.
LEGOS! From Thought to 3D
June 24th - 28th
Art meets STEM in this week-long deep dive into the world of architecture through conceptualizing, designing, and constructing.
Nature! From Seed to Sustainability
July 8th - 12th
Tap into your inner environmentalist! This is the camp for nature lovers. Celebrate career paths that connect you to the great outdoors, from survivalist to environmentalist, conservation to farming. Learn how to create a sustainable future for yourself and the world around you!
Machines! From Metal to Motion
July 15th - 19th
Learn how machines are constructed and what makes gadgets move, then execute the process to build your own!
Animation! From Sketch to Story
July 22nd - 26th
THIS CAMP TAKES PLACE AT OLIVER MIDDLE SCHOOL [15840 SE Taylor St, Portland, OR 97233]
How are your favorite stories brought to life? Take your idea from thought to animation in this camp designed to walk you through each step.
Gaming! From Plan to Play
July 29th - August 2nd
What inspires the idea behind a game? What are the steps to developing a fictional universe? How are the rules determined? Find the answers to these questions and more when you design your own game concept and create a playable game in one week!
Graphics! From Dreams to Design
August 5th - 9th
Wear the hat of graphic designer in this week of problem-solving, creative thinking, and outside-the-box organization. From graphic novels to design for print, this camp is a true STEAM exploration.
Coding! From Project to Program
August 12th - 16th
What is the process of developing an idea into coded script? How do we identify a need and write a program to meet that need? Tackle this ever-evolving skill in a week of focused application taught by industry professionals.
Experimentation! From Brainstorm to Breakthrough
August 19th - 23rd
LOCATION TO BE ANNOUNCED SOON; IN COMMUNITY
Test your hypothesis in this week dedicated to experiments!