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Portland's summer camp scene perfectly reflects the city's unique blend of urban creativity and natural wonder. With over 130 different providers offering everything from traditional outdoor adventures to cutting-edge STEM programs, parents can find exactly what sparks their child's curiosity. The city's proximity to lush forests and waterways makes nature-focused camps like EdenAcres' environmental programs particularly special, where kids learn outdoor skills while developing a deep connection to the Pacific Northwest ecosystem.
For the artistically inclined, NW Film Camp stands out by teaching young filmmakers real-world production skills, while innovative providers like International Leadership Academy offer bilingual immersion experiences that combine French culture with activities like cooking, robotics, and arts. Most camps run between $200-400 per week, making them relatively accessible compared to other major cities.
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The average summer camp costs $350. We found that 154 camps cost under $200, 208 camps are between $201-$400, and 188 camps are between $401-$600.
The most popular types of camps are Arts, Sports, STEM. Arts camps make up 24% of all camps in the area.
Most camps accommodate children between 6 and 12 years old. Preschool programs (3-5 years) have 95 sessions. Elementary programs (5-11 years) have 182 sessions. Middle School programs (11-14 years) have 137 sessions. High School programs (14-18 years) have 49 sessions.
Yes, there are various schedule options. Day Camp camps are the most common. Day Camp camps have 782 sessions, Full-Day camps have 220 sessions, Half-Day camps have 86 sessions.
Yes! 18 camps (2% of all camps) offer special needs accommodations.
The most popular months for camps are July, June, August. The average camp session runs for 13 days.