Academic


Ink and Magic: Creative Writing

Ages: 10 to 14
Hours: 9:00 am – 3:00 pm | Price: $380
Leader: Debby Dodds | email: debby@debbydodds.com

Writing can be fun! This class is for both those who love to write and those who are intimidated by writing but want to improve in a supportive atmosphere. All students who sign up should love reading and want to learn about writing. It’s definitely not a class in which we’ll sit still all day. We focus on content and creativity, not grammar or “strict rules.” Each session we will have many different kinds of writing exercises, including using everything from Improv Comedy games to fun field trips to interesting places to inspire us! In past classes, we’ve created graphic novels, had visits from famous authors both live and via Skype, and written stories based on our visit to cemeteries, libraries, and Pioneer Square. One summer we were even lucky enough to be on TV talking about writing. We use all of our senses to explore creative nonfiction, genre fiction (fantasy, romance, sci-fi, etc.), poetry, and the short story. We’ll also discuss publications that accept submissions from young writers.


Writing DeMystified

Age: 13-16
Hours: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm | Price $225
Leader: Tamara Pellicier | email: pelliciert@catlin.edu

Sign up now for this workshop, where you will learn new writing skills and hone the ones you already have. Together, we’ll work through the whole process of writing a paper, from idea generation through final edits. You’ll be given expert advice on how to craft introductions and conclusions that pop, using evidence to persuade, identifying and writing for the correct audience, and empowering yourself to communicate authoritatively and enter high school with confidence in your writing skills!

Enrichment

Tinker Camp: Experience Flight History

Age: 10-14
Hours: 9:00 am - 3: 00 pm | price $380
Leader: Blake Swensen | email: blake@tinkercamp.org

We take flight to the next level. The sky is the limit in this session where we integrate motors into airplanes, fire solid fuel and compressed air rockets, and even launch and track a data-collecting balloon. This follows the history of flight, where each day we explore the next generation of aircraft, starting with hot air balloons and continuing with lighter-than-air crafts, airplanes, and rockets. Participants are encouraged to engineer solutions to a daily challenge. This Camp is a Tinker Camp™ program.



Graphic Novels - behind the Scenes and Beyond

Ages: 10 to 14
Hours: 9:00 am –3:00 pm | Price: $380
Leader: Lora Worden |email: loraword@gmail.com

Do you love comics and graphic novels? Have you read every book by Raina Telgemeier? Or are you more of a Kazu Kibuishi fan? Have you ever wanted to write and/or illustrate your own comic? Come explore the art of merging words and images to create a story in the comic format. For five awesome days we will live and breathe comics: reading comics and graphic novels; learning about local comic book writers, artists, publishers, and bookstores; and of course creating our own graphic format comic strips and stories! There are no limits to the kinds of stories that can be presented in the comic format. From fantasy to history to memoir to science to humor, the graphic novel format has become a highly sophisticated art form that engages readers at both a literary and visual level. Come explore this brave new form with friends and fans of graphic novels!



Fashion Design Studio

Ages: 10-14
Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 pm | price $380
Leader: Stuart Evenson | email: stueyevensen@yahoo.com

Action-packed week during which campers will learn a lot about sewing, machine embroidery and the fundamentals of fashion design. Campers will ultimately create a tote/book/lunch bag and a sunglass case with the fabric of their choice. Then, campers can embellish their creations with their choice of embroidery designs: their names, butterflies, soccer balls, etc. Campers with sewing experience will have the opportunity to create a garment or any other more advanced project they choose. This camp will take place at the Montavilla Sewing Center in Beaverton.

Partner Camps

Bernie Fagan Soccer Camps

Competitive Camps (competitive/club level experience)
Ages: 8-14
Hours: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Leaders: Bernie Fagan & staff

Designed for the Classic level player, this camp offers specialized training in technique and tactical development. This camp is for girls and boys with at least two years experience playing on a classic team. When registering we ask that you submit your child’s playing experience. Camp staff may suggest the Recreational Camp to ensure all athletes are challenged at an appropriate level to benefit from the curriculum. Competitive Camps are limited to the first 45 players who register at each location. Early registration is recommended! Register at www.berniefagansoccer.com or call 503-998-9332.



Engineering for Kids

Ages: 4-14
Hours: Various (full- and half-day camps available)
Leaders: Emily Palmer | Phone: 503-914-9995

Register

Engineering for Kids have Junior Camps for our youngest engineers ages 4 - 7, Apprentice Camps for our experienced engineers ages 7 - 10, and Master Camps for our expert students ages 11 and over. Through both directed and open-ended projects, campers will explore everything from aerospace engineering to electronic game development.



Anthony Newman Multi Sport Camps

Ages: 6 to 14
Hours:Various (full- and half-day camps available)
Leader: Anthony Newman Sports Camps Staff | email: anthonyansc@gmail.com

Anthony Newman's Sports Camps is proud to offer our Multi-Sport Camp for young athletes who are not quite ready to focus on just one sport. This camp will serve as an introduction to the world of sports for children just starting out and as an alternative to specialty camps. ANSC is a young athlete's dream come true offering basketball, volleyball, soccer, indoor and outdoor recreational games, etc. Anthony Newman's Sports Camps is a great opportunity for children to discover the thrill of sports while making new friends.

Please register through the Anthony Newman website. E-mail Admin@anthonynewmancamps.com or call (503)329-4899 for questions about program offerings and details.