Summer Camps 2025 Catalog

Catlin Gabel Day Camps
Weeks 1-5 (July 8-August 9)

SUMMER BEEHIVE: Ages 4-6

Summer Beehive
Ages 4-6
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Weeks 1-5
Shanti Williams and Staff

Come learn, play, and have fun at Catlin Gabel’s beautiful 67-acre campus. The adventure begins in the Beehive building, where campers immerse themselves in a variety of activities, both inside the classrooms and outside on the playgrounds. Each week features a different theme to provide a unique content focus, yet all camps incorporate elements of outdoor education, gardening, science, art, dramatic play and storytelling, as well as music and movement. Campers also enjoy perennial favorites such as running through sprinklers, preparing snacks from delicious recipes, and building in the sandbox. Please note that campers will need to bring their lunch every day.

Weekly Themes
Each of these weeks include experiments, music, art, and movement.
Week 1: Outer Space
Week 2: Science and Crafting
Week 3: Farms and Planting
Week 4: Water Week
Week 5: Summer Olympics

Please email Shanti Williams if you have any questions about this camp.

Honey Hollow Creative Corner: Ages 6-9

Honey Hollow Creative Corner
Ages 6-9
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Weeks 1-5
Guinevere Getchell and Staff

When school’s out, the adventure begins at Catlin Gabel! Our talented instructors have prepared five fantastic weeks of summer camp for your child and their friends on our expansive 67-acre campus. The Honey Hollow Adventure is crafted to ignite each child’s spirit of inquiry, fostering an environment where experiential learning empowers creative thinkers. We aim to fuel every camper’s ambition to explore further and reach beyond. Courageous discovery is encouraged, and we marvel at every outcome.

Weekly Themes:
The Creative Corner campus will delve into storytelling through various mediums including writing, acting, drawing, building, and art. Campers will have access to a makerspace and a woodshop, enhancing their creative journey.

Week 1: Life Cycles — The week concludes with a field trip to OMSI.
Week 2: Animals — The week ends with a visit to the Oregon Zoo.
Week 3: Passport to the World — Activities culminate with a trip to the Portland Art Museum.
Week 4: Stellar Outer Space — The week concludes with another engaging visit to OMSI.
Week 5: All Things that Fly — The series wraps up with a fun-filled water day.

Please email Guinevere Getchell if you have any questions about this camp.

Honey Hollow Science Adventure: Ages 6-9

Honey Hollow Science Adventure
Ages 6-9
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Weeks 1-5
Guinevere Getchell & staff

When school is out, the adventure begins at Catlin Gabel! Our exceptionally talented instructors have organized five incredible weeks of summer camp for your child and their friends on our sprawling 67-acre campus. The Honey Hollow Adventure camp is tailored to awaken each child's innate curiosity and spirit of inquiry. Through experiential learning, we aim to empower the creative thinker within every camper. We're dedicated to fueling the desire to explore further and reach new heights, encouraging courageous discovery and celebrating every achievement.

Weekly Themes:
Our Science Adventure camps will immerse campers in the world of scientific inquiry and mathematics through experiments, observations, building projects, and art. Utilizing both a makerspace and a woodshop, these camps promise a hands-on learning experience like no other.

Week 1: Life Cycles — This week concludes with an enlightening field trip to OMSI.
Week 2: Animals — The week ends with an exciting visit to the Oregon Zoo.
Week 3: Passport to the World — Campers will wrap up the week with a trip to the Portland Art Museum.
Week 4: Stellar Outer Space — The adventures of this week culminate with a return trip to OMSI.
Week 5: All Things that Fly — The final week concludes with a fun-filled water day.

Please email Guinevere Getchell if you have any questions about this camp.

Explorers: Ages 9-12

Explorers!
Ages 9-12
9a.m.-3p.m.
$445
Weeks 1-5
Zach Bloom and Staff

Spend a wonderful week with us on our 67-acre campus, engaging in a wide array of activities it has to offer. Campers will engage in art, games, outdoor adventures, coding and tinkering, media, cooking, physical education, and fun. Each day, participants will rotate through three 90-minute sessions, which vary week-to-week based on the campers' interests. The Explorers program is designed for campers who have completed 3rd through 5th grades and are eager for the challenge of learning, playing, and experiencing exhilarating fun and adventure. Come explore with us.

Please email Zach Bloom if you have any questions about this camp.

Catlin Gabel Specialty Camps

WEEK 1 (July 8-12): AGES 6-18

Learn the Olympic Sport of Fencing
Ages 6-12
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
$265
Tara De La Rosa

This is a half-day camp and runs from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Learn the basic tactical and technical skills of the Olympic sport of saber fencing. This dynamic sport offers challenges to quick thinking (it is like a physical game of chess) and improves coordination, strength, and agility. Fun games are incorporated while learning footwork and drills. Safety is emphasized. Equipment is assigned to each individual on the first day, including a mask, gloves, jacket and saber. Please wear comfortable clothes.

Please email Tara De La Rosa if you have any questions about this camp.

Sauvie Island Farm Camp (Starts on Campus)
Ages 7-11
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Sauvie Island Farm Staff

This camp is for campers entering 2nd-5th grade this fall. The bus leaves Catlin Gabel campus promptly at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 3 p.m.

Catlin Gabel is thrilled to partner with the Sauvie Island Center for a weeklong farm experience! Participants will spend the week at Topaz Farm, exploring the Grow Lunch Garden. Each day promises a new adventure, with a focus on different aspects of the Sauvie Island Center curriculum, such as the Pollination Station, Plant Parts Investigation, Seed to Harvest (plant life cycle), Wildlife and the Food Web, and Soil, Compost, and Decomposers. The Sauvie Island Center's educational staff will lead campers in farm exploration activities, including planting, caring for, and harvesting crops in the Grow Lunch Garden. If conditions permit, campers will also gather produce from the garden to create fresh, delicious additions to their sack lunches. Additional activities include nature-themed arts and crafts, games, and exploration. A Catlin Gabel bus will provide transportation to and from Sauvie Island for the campers.

Please email Helen Dixon if you have any questions about this camp. For questions related to registration, please email summercamps@catlin.edu.

Konichiwa! Japanese Summer Camp
Ages 8-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Ronna Fujisawa

This is a bilingual camp for kids curious about Japanese language, art and craft, anime, and cuisine. No prior Japanese language or culture knowledge needed. This camp is a great way for kids to be introduced to Japanese culture and art with hands-on activities in the classroom and outside, as well as a field trip to a Japanese market!

Please email Ronna Fujisawa if you have any questions about this camp.

DJ Camp
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Keith Murphy

It doesn’t get much cooler than this! If you’ve ever wanted to DJ an event and create that magic atmosphere that gets everyone having a great time, this is the perfect place to start. Conquer beat matching, song dropping, and mixing on high-tech virtual turntables by getting hands-on experience and performing with your friends right here in this camp. Receive professional DJ instruction, develop your own DJ persona, use world-class equipment and software, DJ and record your own set, and learn DJ tips and practical techniques. Music enhances a child’s development and cognitive skills, and campers will have a blast entertaining the group. On the final day, campers will show off their new-found skills in a DJ performance for campers only. Laptop computer and flash drive recommended but not required.

Please email Keith Murphy if you have any questions about this camp.

Sports Spectacular
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Javier Duque

Campers will learn basic skills and fundamentals for a wide range of sports, games, challenges, and activities. The fun may include basketball, soccer, volleyball, pickleball, ultimate frisbee, and badminton. Activities will be held in the main gym and track field. The variety of activities will change weekly, depending on the interests of participants. We look forward to having your kids come join us for this super active and fun sports camp.

Please email Javier Duque if you have any questions about this camp.

Board Game Design
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Jess Menard

Unleash your inner game master! Explore diverse game styles and unravel the fascinating history of board games. Engage in hands-on activities to design and prototype your own game, receiving feedback from peers to refine your masterpiece. Conclude the week with a showcase where you present your creation, celebrating a week filled with laughter, strategy, and the joy of game design. Perfect for young minds and avid board gamers alike, this camp offers a unique opportunity to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for board games.

Please email Jess Menard if you have any questions about this camp.

Ink & Magic: Creative Writing
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Debby Dodds

Ink and Magic is for campers who love writing and those who want to explore different formats and genres. We complete writing exercises but also stay active through outdoor adventure on the school’s expansive campus and improv games. We share writing in-class for feedback, and I foster an extremely supportive atmosphere. Many campers choose to come multiple weeks and year-after-year because there are always new things to explore in every class! Many campers have gone on to win writing contests and have their work published.

Please email Debby Dodds if you have any questions about this camp.

Model Rocket Lab
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Stuart Evensen

Few things are more fun than pushing a button and hearing the rush of the thrust as your own rocket shoots into the sky. This is a very special camp: campers will learn the history and science behind rocketry, build their own rockets, and then individually push the launch button at least three times. We will use a very safe launch system and campers will have the opportunity to paint and decorate their rockets as they choose—the wilder, the better. Each camper will build and take home a rocket that can be launched in the future.

Please email Stuart Evensen if you have any questions about this camp.

How To Make Your Artwork Like A Pro
Ages 11-18
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
William Hernandez

Learn the fundamentals of the fine arts. Master your skills in drawing and painting techniques while exploring sculpture and printmaking. We will have fun with acrylic paint, watercolors, clay, wood carving, anime, and more! This class is designed for anyone who is interested in expressing themselves through the creative process. All skill levels are welcome.

Please email William Hernandez if you have any questions about this camp.

Boxing 101: Fitness, Fighting & Self Defense
Ages 12-18
12:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
$265
Boxing Staff

Participants will learn the fundamental techniques of western boxing in a fun, safe, and dynamic environment that’s perfect for boxers of ALL shapes and sizes. No experience is necessary and all equipment will be provided in this inclusive, all levels camp. Professional boxing coach Jordan Guenther has worked with the best boxers and mixed martial artists in the Pacific Northwest and is excited to share his passion and knowledge. These camps are hands on, light contact, and safe for kids curious about boxing. Be prepared to sweat, learn, and have fun!

Please email Jordan Guenther if you have any questions about this camp

Week 2 (July 15-19): Ages 7-18

Gymnastics Movement & Education Camp
Ages 4-6
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
Sarah Ahl

Try out various gymnastics equipment and learn basic fundamentals on all the traditional apparatus including Bars, Beam, and Trampoline. Learn about the history of the sport and the technical differences between Men’s and Women’s gymnastics. Watch clips of Olympic performances as well as young competitive gymnasts. Camp includes gymnastics themed crafts to take home, and at the end of the week students will perform a routine that they helped choreograph!

Please email Sarah Ahl if you have any questions about this camp.

It’s All Fun and Games!
Ages 7-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Katie Hurin

Join us for an action-packed adventure where kids aged 7-11 will dive into the world of card games, dice games, word games, and board games galore. Every day, campers will laugh, learn, and make new friends as they explore the strategy and excitement behind their favorite games. The grand finale awaits on the last day, as our creative campers collaborate to bring their favorite game to life in a giant-size version.

Please email Katie Hurin if you have any questions about this camp.

Sauvie Island Farm Camp (Starts on Campus)
Ages 7-11
8:30 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Sauvie Island Farm Staff

This camp is for campers entering 2nd-5th grade this fall. The bus leaves Catlin Gabel campus promptly at 8:30 a.m. and returns by 3 p.m.

Catlin Gabel is excited to partner with Sauvie Island Center for this weeklong farm experience! Participants will spend a week exploring the Grow Lunch Garden on Topaz Farm. Each day will be a new adventure, focusing on one area of the Sauvie Island Center curriculum, including the Pollination Station, Plant Parts Investigation, Seed to Harvest (plant life cycle), Wildlife and the Food Web, and Soil, Compost and Decomposers. Sauvie Island Center’s education staff will guide campers through farm exploration activities, including planting, tending, and harvesting in the Grow Lunch Garden. If conditions allow, campers will gather produce from the Grow Lunch Garden and use their harvest to prepare fresh, tasty supplements to their own sack lunches. Other activities include nature-themed arts and crafts, games, and exploration. A Catlin Gabel bus will transport campers to and from Sauvie Island.

Please email Helen Dixon if you have any questions about this camp. For questions related to registration, please email summercamps@catlin.edu.

Nature Mixed Media Art Camp
Ages 8-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Ronna Fujisawa

This exploratory and creative camp will inspire participants to observe, create, and engage in the outdoors through art! Come explore the beautiful nature around campus and learn how to identify common PNW native plants, flowers and birds. Campers will explore multi media art projects based on nature and what they discover out in the field. Field trip to go bird watching and en plein air watercolor painting!

Please email Ronna Fujisawa if you have any questions about this camp.

Sports Spectacular
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Javier Duque

Please email Javier Duque if you have any questions about this camp.

Board Game Design & Exploration of Animation
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Jess Menard

Half Day of Board Game Design
Unleash your inner game master.! Explore diverse game styles and unravel the fascinating history of board games. Engage in hands-on activities to design and prototype your own game, receiving feedback from peers to refine your masterpiece. Conclude the week with a showcase where you present your creation, celebrating a week filled with laughter, strategy, and the joy of game design. Perfect for young minds and avid board gamers alike, this camp offers a unique opportunity to foster teamwork, critical thinking, and a lifelong love for board games!

Half Day of Exploration of Animation
Embark on a captivating exploration at our animation day camp! Tailored for young enthusiasts, this immersive experience offers an in-depth study of animation. Each day, participants will dive into different animation types, exploring their impact on pop culture. With expert guidance, the focus will be on understanding and appreciating the evolution of animation—from classic cartoons to contemporary styles. This camp offers a comprehensive study of this captivating art form, transitioning from more accessible content to exploring the nuances of elevated animation.

Please email Jess Menard if you have any questions about this camp.

Photography Secrets
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Iris Taboh

Develop your creative eye to make outstanding photos. We will take photos at several outdoor locations around some of the best places in Portland, including the Japanese Garden, Rose Garden, and hidden downtown places. You will discover some iPhone and iPad tips that can quickly help you become a better photographer. You will be able to use light and color the way a painter does. All photographers use some kind of editing to improve their photos and so should you. We will find out about easy editing techniques that will make a huge improvement to your photos. We will also look at how AI might be changing photography. This class will help you develop your imagination using technology to help. All equipment will be provided.

Please email Iris Taboh if you have any questions about this camp.

Ink & Magic: Creative Writing
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Debby Dodds

Please email Debby Dodds if you have any questions about this camp.

Light Sabers: Build Your Own, Learn the Science & 7 Combat Forms
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Stuart Evensen

The feeling of lancing the air with a blade of light is so much fun. I have developed a light saber that is bright, durable and can be made in several different colors. I use high-impact, clear resin tubes, a high-intensity light source and reflective powder to give the light sabers their brilliance. With my guidance, campers will build their own light saber and choose their own color. campers will learn the science behind light sabers and the official “seven forms of light saber combat.” We will practice the seven forms and have mock, no-contact duals where campers can demonstrate the beauty and finesse of each of the forms. We will watch two Star Wars movies, as voted on by the campers.

Please email Stuart Evensen if you have any questions about this camp.

How To Make Your Artwork Like A Pro
Ages 11-18
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
William Hernandez

Please email William Hernandez if you have any questions about this camp.

WEEK 3 (July 22-26): Ages 6-18

Gymnastics Movement & Education Camp
Ages 4-6
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
Sarah Ahl

Please email Sarah Ahl if you have any questions about this camp.

Learn the Olympic Sport of Fencing
Ages 6-12
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
$265
Tara De La Rosa

Please email Tara De La Rosa if you have any questions about this camp.

It’s All Fun and Games!
Ages 7-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Katie Hurin

Please email Katie Hurin if you have any questions about this camp.

DJ Camp
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Keith Murphy

Please email Keith Murphy if you have any questions about this camp.

Sports Spectacular
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Javier Duque

Please email Javier Duque if you have any questions about this camp.

Board Game Design & Exploration of Animation
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Jess Menard

Please email Jess Menard if you have any questions about this camp.

Bling! Bling! Jewelry Studio
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Stuart Evensen

Campers will design and create their very own charms, pendants, rings and bracelets. Each camper will receive and take home a jewelry tool kit so that they can continue making jewelry after the camp is over. We will use resin as our casting agent. A broad assortment of materials will be available to each camper: beads, glitter, pigments, semi-precious stones, metal leaf and metal ornaments like clock parts, as well as keys and gears. Campers are also welcome to bring in any materials that they would like to use in their jewelry. Last year, campers sold their jewelry on the last day of camp, and I plan to do the same thing this year. It was so much fun to have fellow campers, parents, and friends enjoy the beautiful jewelry and the campers loved making sales!

Please email Stuart Evensen if you have any questions about this camp.

Ink & Magic: Creative Writing
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Debby Dodds

Please email Debby Dodds if you have any questions about this camp.

Nature Mixed Media Art Camp
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Ronna Fujisawa

This exploratory and creative camp will inspire children to observe, create, and engage in the outdoors through art! Come explore the beautiful nature around campus and learn how to identify common PNW native plants, flowers and birds. Campers will explore multi media art projects based on nature and what they discover out in the field. Field trip to go bird watching and en plein air watercolor painting!

Please email Ronna Fujisawa if you have any questions about this camp.

Boxing 101: Fitness, Fighting & Self Defense
Ages 12-18
12:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
$265
Boxing Staff

Please email Jordan Guenther if you have any questions about this camp

WEEK 4 (July 29-August 2): Ages 8-14

Konichiwa! Japanese Summer Camp
Ages 8-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Ronna Fujisawa

Please email Ronna Fujisawa if you have any questions about this camp.

LEGO Robotics
Ages 9-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Kevin Forbes

Intended for campers entering grades 4 and 5 in the fall.
Do you enjoy Legos? Are you interested in engineering and robots? Then you might like Catlin Gabel’s Lego Robotics summer camp! Campers will work together to design and create a Rube Goldberg machine out of Lego robots. A Rube Goldberg machine is an intentionally complex system that has many parts and serves to complete a simple task. This leads to some super creative and exciting systems that are fun to watch. Our camp will help teach awesome and valuable skills like teamwork and creativity and will also touch on some basic engineering and programming. Tasks will include designing the path the machine will follow, identifying what robotic components will be needed, building Lego-based mechanisms to serve those purposes, and then putting them all together to build and test the final machine. We hope you will join us in having fun while sparking an interest in STEM!

Please email Kevin Forbes if you have any questions about this camp.

Sports Spectacular (Outside Soccer Field)
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Javier Duque

Campers will enjoy and benefit from learning many cooperative games on our beautiful soccer fields. We will learn the importance of teamwork, and the amazing skills that physical activities can offer to make it a wonderful experience. Those are: respect, creativity, resilience, curiosity, empathy, inclusivity, integrity, communication, and hard work. We will also play a variety of sports and activities, such as soccer, team handball, and kickball.

Please email Javier Duque if you have any questions about this camp.

Board Game Design & Exploration of Animation
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Jess Menard

Please email Jess Menard if you have any questions about this camp.

“Voces de la Montaña:” A Latino American Multimedia Arts Camp
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
Jessica Lagunas

In this workshop, campers will explore the vibrant colors, symbolism, and indigenous motifs that represent Latin American visual identity through traditional folk art and contemporary expressions. Through a variety of hands-on activities, participants will have the opportunity to create their own multimedia art pieces.

Please email Jessica Lagunas if you have any questions about this camp.

Ink & Magic: Creative Writing
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Debby Dodds

Please email Debby Dodds if you have any questions about this camp.

Paper Marbling
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Stuart Evensen

Beautiful marbled paper looks complex, but making it is surprisingly easy. Campers will be successful during their first attempts. Campers will make gorgeous, colorful patterns such as the Bouquet, French Curl, Nonpareil, Peacock, Turkish, and Boulder. Campers will learn to make flowers within their marbled designs, common in Turkish marbling. The process is easy to learn. Paint or ink is floated on the top of water in a large shallow tray. Rakes and combs with metal pins are swirled through the water to create the designs. It’s magical. Watch an example of making marbled paper in Florence, Italy.

Please email Stuart Evensen if you have any questions about this camp.

WEEK 5 (August 5-9): Ages 6-18

Learn the Olympic Sport of Fencing
Ages 6-12
9 a.m.-12 p.m.
$265
Tara De La Rosa

Please email Tara De La Rosa if you have any questions about this camp.

How To Make Your Artwork Like A Pro
Ages 9-11
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
Jessica Lagunas

Please email Jessica Lagunas if you have any questions about this camp.

Sports Spectacular (Outside Soccer Field)
Ages 9-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Javier Duque

Please email Javier Duque if you have any questions about this camp.

Board Game Design
Ages 10-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Jess Menard

Please email Jess Menard if you have any questions about this camp.

LEGO Robotics
Ages 11-13
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Engineering Staff

This camp is for campers entering 6th-8th grade in the fall.

Do you enjoy Legos? Are you interested in engineering and robots? Then you might like Catlin Gabel’s Lego Robotics summer camp! Campers will work together to design and create a Rube Goldberg machine out of Lego robots. A Rube Goldberg machine is an intentionally complex system that has many parts and serves to complete a simple task. This leads to some super creative and exciting systems that are fun to watch. Our camp will help teach awesome and valuable skills like teamwork and creativity and will also touch on some basic engineering and programming. Tasks will include designing the path the machine will follow, identifying what robotic components will be needed, building Lego-based mechanisms to serve those purposes, and then putting them all together to build and test the final machine. We hope you will join us in having fun while sparking an interest in STEM!

Please email Kevin Forbes if you have any questions about this camp.

Nature Mixed Media Art Camp
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$445
Ronna Fujisawa

Please email Ronna Fujisawa if you have any questions about this camp.

Photography Book by You
Ages 11-14
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
$455
Stuart Evensen

Campers will learn the fundamentals of how to take great photographs, and how to create a compelling photobook. These books become little creative treasures and the skill to make them can be used during a camper’s life. Campers will have several opportunities to take snapshots on Catlin Gabel’s expansive campus, which includes an orchard, trees, and open fields. Campers will learn basic editing, how to effectively layout their favorite photographs and then how to create photo books on the Walgreens website. Walgreens has a lot of colorful and creative templates to choose from. This generally costs $10-15 depending on the length and format the camper chooses.

Please email Stuart Evensen if you have any questions about this camp.

Boxing 101: Fitness, Fighting & Self Defense
Ages 12-18
12:15 p.m.-3:15 p.m.
$265
Boxing Staff

Please email Jordan Guenther if you have any questions about this camp

Partner Camps

Catlin Gabel hosts a number of partner camps on our campus, which are managed directly by the different organizations, including the registration process. Campers who participate in these partner camps are welcome to sign-up Catlin Gabel’s before-camp and after-camp care on our website.

PARTNER CAMP OFFERINGS: Ages 4-15

PARTNER CAMP OFFERINGS: Ages 4-15

Yoga Playgrounds
Ages 4-9
Offered Week 2 (July 15-19)
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Cost $400

This unique yoga summer camp is designed to nurture a sense of inner strength, self-esteem and happiness. Packed with playfulness, positivity and fun, each day will include a wonderful mix of poses and movement, games, mindfulness, creativity, nature exploration and art. Kids will leave this uplifting and inspiring camp with new friendships and a foundation for good health and well being.

Engineering For Kids Summer Camp
Ages 4-14
Offered Weeks 1-5 (July 8-August 9)
9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Full Day: $439
Half Day: $289

If you’re searching for a fun summer camp, look no further than Engineering For Kids! Our STEM (Science, Technology, Math, Engineering) camps offer both full day and half day options. Through interactive, engaging and open-ended projects, campers will learn in a fun, safe environment and explore everything engineers do from toy-making (mechanical engineering), building sturdy structures (civil engineering), creating airplanes (aerospace engineering) to designing your own video games through coding softwares, building and programming Lego robotics and much more. Call (503) 914-9995 or email portlandmetro@engineeringforkids.net to learn more!

Avid4 Adventure Camps
Ages 4-15
Offered June 24-August 16
No camps the week of July 1-5
Prices and offerings vary per week and age
Catlin Gabel’s East Campus

These days, a lot of kids grow up surrounded by screens. They are disconnected from the natural world and from the joy of authentic adventure. At Avid4 Adventure summer camps we introduce kids to the power of the outdoors. Our mission is to empower kids of all ages and skill levels to choose active, outdoor lifestyles. Camps offered include Learn to Bike Camp, Explorer Camp, Adventure Camp, Mountain Biking Camp, Expedition Backpacking, Expedition Multi-Sport, & Expedition Backpacking. To find out more click on the link below. Join us this summer.

Please note the entrance for camps is located at 8245 SW Barnes Rd. This is just up Barnes Road from Catlin Gabel’s main campus entrance.

Anthony Newman Multi-Sport Camps
Ages 6-14
Offered July 8-August 9
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Full Day: $299
Half Day: $240

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, baseball, indoor and outdoor recreational games, etc. Anthony Newman’s Sports Camps are a great opportunity for children to discover the thrill of sports while making new friends. Call (503) 828-3003 or email admin@anthonynewmancamps.com to learn more.

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Extended Care:
Ages 4-14

Morning: 7:30-9 a.m.
Afternoon: 3-6 p.m.

Extended care is offered for both Catlin Gabel and partner camps. To ensure adequate staffing, weekly sign-up is required. You may choose mornings, afternoons, or both.

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For questions related to registration, please email summercamps@catlin.edu.

Summer Camps 2025 Catalog

Extended Care: Ages 4-14

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Extended Care:
Ages 4-14