Summer Camps!
Financial assistance is available for qualifying campers, including families experiencing temporary financial hardship due to COVID-19. Please contact the NECC Front Desk at 503.284.3377 for more information about financial assistance.
Summer Camps for Ages 5-11
Registration opens at 10:30am on Tuesday 4/6 for Members and on Thursday 4/8 for Non-Members. We have transitioned to a new registration system. If you have not yet created a password in that system, you will need to do so before registering. We recommend you do this before registration opens. Click here to learn how!
We know that the past year has been incredibly challenging for many children, and our dedicated staff is looking forward to providing an engaging, safe, and inclusive space for children – physically, socially, and emotionally. Our summer staff have all completed child-development related trainings, including topics such as: CPR and First Aid, trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, and working with children who experience disabilities. Our diverse staff is also prepared to have age-appropriate conversations and create learning opportunities around current community issues, such as persons who are houseless, diversity and equity, differences and empathy.
As a licensed emergency child care provider since early 2020, the NECC is well-versed in following all Oregon Health Authority (OHA) guidelines for summer camps/childcare related to COVID-19 health and sanitation measures. In addition to other health and safety protocols, campers will only interact with other members of their cohort (siblings must be in the same cohort), and everyone is required to wear masks.
Summer camps include all-day themed camps with Spark Arts Center for ages 6-11, Bike Camps for ages 8-12; and half-day Mini Camps for ages 5-7. Additional camps will be added soon.
2021 Summer Camps Structure, Guidelines and Rules RE: COVID-19
Refund Policy – Please review our refund policy as it has changed. Each week of camp has a non-refundable cancellation fee of $25. A full refund (less the $25 cancellation fee) is only available if the participant withdraws at least two weeks prior to the start of camp. If the participant withdraws between 5-13 days prior to camp, NECC will provide a 50% refund or account credit. We are unable to provide a refund or account credit if the participant withdraws fewer than 5 days prior to the start of camp.
All Day-Camps with Spark Arts
Join us for a fun and enriching summer! Our camps allow youth to actively engage with their peers while creating themed crafts with the professionals from Spark Arts Center, paying group games, splashing in our indoor pool (if permitted by OHA guidelines), and visiting Grant Park.
TIMES: 9:00am-4:00pm
AGES: 6-11
FEES: $335/week – generous financial assistance and sliding scale pricing is available. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.
June 21-25 – Harry Potter Camp. Campers release their inner wizard by conjuring a unique wand, creating other art inspired by the wonderful world of Hogwarts, and playing Harry Potter-inspired games and sports.
June 28-July 2 – Recycled Art Camp. Campers change the destiny of plastic, metal, cardboard, scrap wood, and clothing by upcycling them into beautiful art at Spark Arts. Become a pro at what you can and cannot recycle!
July 12-16 – Space Explorers Camp. Explore the wonders of space through crafts, simulations, and games. Learn the secrets of the stars while finishing your space-inspired creation, and build and launch your own rocket at Grant Park.
July 19-23 – Beach Blast Day Camp. Campers create their own sandy shores and personalized sea creatures at Spark Arts, play active games such as sharks and minnows or o
ther sports, and meet new friends.
Mini Camps for ages 5-7
Half-day Mini Camps provide opportunities for young children to socialize and actively engage with their peers while creating weekly themed crafts and playing fun and inclusive group games.
TIMES: Monday – Thursday, 9:00am-12:00pm
AGES: 5-7
FEES: $150/week – generous financial assistance and sliding scale pricing is available. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.
July 5-8 – Sports Mini Camp.
July 26-29 – Critter Mini Camp.
SIGN UPBike Camp for ages 8-12
Bike safety and maintenance are the focus here! Campers learn the rules of the road, how to fix a flat tire, and how to complete their own bike maintenance and safety manual. Games and group rides teach riders proper biking safety. Participants will need their own bike, helmet, and bike lock – please contact our Youth Program Coordinator if you want to participate in camp but do not have access to these items.
TIMES: Monday – Friday, 9:00am-4:00pm
AGES: 8-12
FEES: $355/week – generous financial assistance and sliding scale pricing is available. Contact the NECC Front Desk for more information.
July 5-9
SIGN UPAdditional Camps in August – Stay Tuned for Updates!
Due to COVID-19, we are rolling out our summer camp registration in phases in order to best assess community need. We will be adding additional weeks of summer camp and holding another round of registration in the near future.
