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THE MID-COUNTY MEMO
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| The East Portland Aquatic Center, inside the East Portland Community Center at 740 S.E. 106th Ave., has plenty of Family Swim times this summer. Mid-county Memo Photos/Tim Curran |
With most modern parents juggling work schedules, budgets, transportation and safety concerns, One can easily predict why many Mid-county children spend the sunny days of summer closed up inside staring at glowing screens and eating too much snack food. Teachers say that kids can easily forget the lessons instilled during the school year if not intellectually challenged over the summer, and parents can confirm that, without enough physical activity, kids can become cranky. Many programs have arisen to fill time and activity gaps, but how do you find the One that best suits your budget and schedule?
Continuing our commitment to inform Mid-county residents of events and opportunities, the Memo has compiled the following Summer Fun Guide for your reference. Whether you seek to unleash the young Ones on a week-long adventure camp, or just want to know the availability of the nearest public pool, the Summer Fun Guide has the go-to info on your options.
And there's even more beyond these pages! A wealth of summer events and camp options take place throughout greater Portland for those willing to travel the distance. Activities also abound through private enterprises in the many fields your children may have shown interest in. If your child has participated in sports, dance, or other recreational activities through school, you may find clubs and classes available for a wide variety of specific interests. We apologize that we could not include every opportunity here due to space concerns. We have also omitted activities specifically geared toward toddlers and children younger than school age for which every day is summer!
The following listing is comprised of the advertised opportunities available at the time of publication; please contact the provider directly for current availability.
Camps and Classes
Camps today do not necessarily involve trees. Community centers, sports clubs, and other non-profit organizations offer a wide variety of camps and classes to keep your kids occupied for weeks at a time. Most camps and classes are One to two weeks in length. Some camps entertain the entire day, but many break into morning or afternoon camps with the option to take both for a reduced fee. Most also offer early drop-off and late pick-up childcare, but expect to pay for the luxury. Also, ask about scholarship options - many provide a discount for kids who qualify for Free or reduced lunch. All of the following listings require advanced registration, but many openings existed at press time. See the next section for drop-in activities.
David Douglas High School Swim Pool
Southeast 130th Avenue and Taylor Court
503-261-8378
Red Cross Swim Lessons
Available to: School age
When: Four two-week sessions offered from 6/20-8/18, half-hour classes divided by skill level take place between 9:30 a.m.-12:20 p.m.
Cost: $30 per session, scholarships are available, $10 per session if your child qualifies for reduced lunch, No charge if your child qualifies for Free lunch.
What: Swim safety and technique
East Portland Community Center
740 S.E. 106th Ave.
503-823-3450
http://tinyurl.com/4537xsf
Morning Day Camps:
Early riser supervision from 8-9 a.m. $25 per week
Adventure Zone
Available to: Ages 6-10
When: Weekly from 6/20-9/2 Monday through Friday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Cost: $85 per week
What: Various activities exploring a theme through sports, arts, science and games.
Pass Active Sports Camp
Available to: Ages 5-10
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/26 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon.
Cost: $50 per week
What: Soccer, baseball and sports mix.
Afternoon Day Camps:
Late comer supervision from 5:30-6:30 p.m. $25 per week
Summer Daze
Available to: Ages 6-10
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/26 Monday through Friday 1:30-5:30 p.m.
Cost: $85
What: Various themed activities with creative projects, games, sports and pool play.
Mix and Match Sports
Available to: Ages 4-10. Divided into 4-6 and 6-10 age groups.
When: Weekly from 6/20-8/25 Monday through Thursday 1-2:30 p.m. camp and 2:45-4 p.m. camp; can be scheduled together.
Cost: 1p.m. camp $30; 2:45 p.m. camp $32
What: Gymnastics, soccer, basketball and bouldering activities.
Other Camps and Classes:
Swim Classes
Available to: Ages 6 months to adult
When: Two-week terms from 6/27-9/2, Monday through Friday; half-hour classes held between 9:30-11:15 a.m. and 3:25-6:50 p.m.; 2 hour Jr. Swim Instructor classes held 9:30-11:15 a.m.; 3 hour Jr. Lifeguard classes from 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Cost: $47.50 for the two-week term. $75 for Jr. Swim Instructor; $85 for Jr. Lifeguard
What: Multi levels of instruction from floating to lifeguard certifications; private and semi-private lessons also available.
Basketball Camp
Available to: Ages 6-10
When: 8/29-9/2 Monday through Friday from 1-4 p.m.
Cost: $65 includes T-shirt
What: Coed basketball training.
Other Sports Camps
Available to: Ages 4-10
When: Register by week, One to three weeks available per sport, dates vary, three to four classes per week, One to One and a half-hour sessions per day.
Cost: Average $30 per week
What: Baseball, basketball, bouldering, soccer, gymnastics
Specialty Camps: What: Robotics, fishing, rock n' roll, dog training
Ages, durations and costs vary per camp. Call or visit the East Portland Community Center website for more information.
Music Classes
Available to: ages 6 and up.
When: One day a week from 6/20-8/22, half-hour segments from 3:15-8:45 p.m.
Cost: $142.50 for 9-10 lessons
What: Piano, guitar, drums, strings, flute, sax, voice, clarinet, trumpet, tuba.
Teen Force
Available to: Ages 12-18
What: Photography, cooking, comics, dance, jewelry, skateboarding, leadership, empowerment, volunteer opportunities
Dates, durations and costs vary by class/program. Call or visit the East Portland Community Center website for more information.
Other Activities/Classes:
What: Tae Kwon Do, fencing, Tai Chi, vegetarian cooking, dog training, babysitting
Ages, durations and costs vary per class. Call or visit the East Portland Community Center website for more information.
Glenhaven Park
Northeast 82nd Avenue and Siskiyou Street
http://www.portlandonline.com/parks/finder/
Dance About and Act It Out!
Available to: Ages 6-9
When: 7/25-7/29
Cost: $50
What: Theatre games, pantomime and improvisation.
Experience Art
Available to: Ages 6-8
When: Weekly from 6/27 to 8/19 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $35
What: Create masterpieces by learning new artistic themes and styles.
MSCC Skateboard Camps
Available to: Ages 7-13
When: 7/11-7/14 and 7/25-7/28 Monday through Thursday 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $45 per week
What: Learn and practice new moves under supervision and coaching.
Skateboarding - Jump On Board
Available to: Ages 7-12
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/12 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon
Cost: $35 per week
What: Learn about skatepark etiquette, safety, and skateboarding fundamentals. Improve balance, mechanics, riding skills and control.
Sports - Get In The Game!
Available to: Ages 8-12
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/12 Monday through Friday 9 a.m. through noon
Cost: $35 per week
What: A mixed bag of team and organized activities.
Summer Daze!
Available to: Ages 6-12
When: Weekly from 6/27-8/19 Monday through Friday 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Cost: $35 per week
What: Water play, games, arts and crafts and other activities.
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