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Summer Camps for Makers Grades 3-5

Next Gen Makers Summer Camp Grades 3-5
Summer camp student grades 3-5 tinkering.
Grade 3-5 summer camp student showing off project.
Summer Camp Student Grade 3-5 with LEGO robot that they built.

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

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 Robotics Makers (3-5)
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Build a LEGO Robot

LEGO Robotics Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
June 23, 2025 - June 27, 2025 // 9 AM - 4PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics Computer Science & Technology
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$375.00
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Week 2

Art Makers (3-5)
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Student showing off the design they created

Art Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 7. 2025 -July 11,2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Writing Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 3

Gaming Makers (3-5)
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Student showing off the board game he created from scratch!

Gaming Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 14, 2025 - July 18, 2025 // 9 AM- 4 PM // Mon - Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Writing Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual Writing
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$375.00
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Week 4

Play Makers (3-5)
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Saturday Academy student performing.

Play Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 21, 2025 - July 25, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Arts: Performing & Visual
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$375.00
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Week 5

Animation Makers (3-5)
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Child Learning Animation on the Computer in Adobe Animate

Animation Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
July 28, 2025 - August 1, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Writing Computer Science & Technology Arts: Performing & Visual Writing
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$375.00
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Week 6

Engineering Makers (3-5)
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Two students constructing a bridge out of popsicle sticks

Engineering Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 4, 2025 - August 8, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Science Engineering & Robotics
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$375.00
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Week 7

Science Makers (3-5)
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Student participating in an experiment to make ice cream using dry ice

Science Makers (3-5)

Location: 
University of Portland
Dates: 
August 11, 2025 - August 15, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Science Math Computer Science & Technology
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$375.00
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Week 8

Healthcare Makers (3-5)
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A stethoscope coiled with a heart next to it.

Healthcare Makers (3-5)

Location: 
Dates: 
August 18, 2025 - August 22, 2025 // 9 AM - 4 PM // Mon-Fri
For grades: 
3-5
Disciplines 
Medical science
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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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