Financial assistance is available for qualifying campers. Please contact the NECC Front Desk at 503.284.3377 for more information about Camp Scholarships.
Summer Camps!
NECC Summer Camps are back! Do not miss out on what’s new for 2020: more bike camps, more mini camps, new camp themes and our super fun Out & About PDX Camp! See below for dates and details.
Registration opens for Members – March 3 | Non-Members – March 5
All Day Camps Mini Camps Bike Camps Dance Camps Sports Camps
All Day Camps
Campers make new friends, play sports and games, create crafts at Spark Arts Center, and splash around in the NECC warm-water pool. Before and after care available with advance arrangement.
TIMES: 9:00a-4:00p
AGES: 6-11 (Except Out & About PDX Camp – see below)
FEES: Members: $240 Non-Members: $299 (Except Out & About PDX Camp – see below)
Safari Camp
Campers will visit Spark Arts each day to create safari animals using paint, clay and other materials.
DATES: June 8-12
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Space Explorers Camp
Explore the wonders of space through crafts, simulations, and games. Learn the secrets of the stars without leaving the Spark Arts studio, and build and launch your own rocket at Grant Park
DATES: June 22-26
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Harry Potter Camp
Campers release their inner wizard at Spark Arts by conjuring a unique wand and creating other art inspired by the wonderful world of Hogwarts. Play Harry Potter-inspired games and sports. On Friday, watch part of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone (rated PG).
DATES: July 6-10
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Out & About PDX Camp
Using Portland’s celebrated mass transit system, campers set out on a new adventure each day. Go on a Portland scavenger hunt to discover parks and public places in each of the city’s four quadrants, all while learning the layout of Portland’s mass transit system.
AGES: 8-12
DATES: July 13-17
FEES: Members: $275 Non-Members: $330
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Zoo Camp
This week is all about the animals! Whether you like your critters cute and cuddly or colorful and crazy, you’ll have a blast creating them at Spark Arts! On Friday, Campers take the MAX to the Zoo!
DATES: July 20-24
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Olympic Games Camp
It’s the 2020 Summer Olympics! Campers will learn about the Olympics by playing games, practicing Olympic sports and making themed crafts at Spark Arts
DATES: July 27-31
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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!
DATES: Aug 10-14
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Mini Camps
Campers make new friends, play active games, draw, color, and create crafts in a supportive environment. Help prepare your child for preschool. Before care available with advance arrangement. Must be potty trained.
TIMES: 9:00a-12:00p
AGES: 3-5
Safari Mini Camp
We’re going on safari! Learn about animals such as lions, giraffes, & hippos while playing safari games and making animal masks!
DATES: June 8-12
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Sports Mini Camp
Make a “team jersey,” learn the basics of soccer, basketball, baseball, and kickball, and play fun P.E., relay, and camp games. Camp will also incorporate craft time.
DATES: June 15-19
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Space Explorers Mini Camp
Learn about the wonders of space through games, simulations and crafts!
DATES: June 22-26
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Jungle Explorers Mini Camp
Spend the week in a rain forest! Explore the world of jungle animals and activities by playing jungle games, making animal crafts, and learning about animals such as tigers, monkeys and frogs.
DATES: June 29-July 3
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Zoo Mini Camp
Play critter games, learn about different types of animals, and make animal crafts. Make new friends and help prepare for kindergarten. (Mini camp participants will not go to the Zoo, but there will be plenty of critter activity here at the NECC.)
DATES: July 20-24
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Olympic Games Mini Camp
It’s the 2020 Summer Olympics! Campers will learn about the Olympics by playing games, practicing Olympic sports and making themed crafts. *Note: not the same dates as Olympic Games Day Camp.
DATES: Aug 3-7
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Superhero Mini Camp
Discover the land of superheroes! Campers play superhero games and create their own mask, cape, and superhero identity.
DATES: Aug 17-21
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Clowning Around Mini Camp
Face painting, juggling and knock-knock jokes – Clowning Around Mini Camp is sure to be fun for your jumping jester. Campers will create their own clown noses, make balloon animals, play circus games and much more.
DATES: Aug 24-28
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Bike Camps
Bike safety and maintenance are the focus here! Campers learn rules of the road, how to fix a flat tire, and will complete their own bike maintenance and safety manual. Games and group rides teach riders proper biking safety. Meet at the NECC, and end each day with a swim in our pool. Bring your own bike, helmet, and bike lock.
TIMES: 9:00a-4:00p
AGES: 8-12
FEES: Members: $275 Non-Members: $330
Sign Up – June 15-19
Sign Up – June 29-July 3
Sign Up – Aug 3-7
Sign Up – Aug 17-21
Dance Camps
This two-hour Dance Camp, with teacher Katarina, will include a daily ballet class and instruction in other forms of dance. In addition to learning movement, students will study the history and stories of the ballets. The students will be introduced to Hip Hop, Flamenco and Contemporary dance to broaden their dance education and experience.
TIMES: 3:15-5:15p
AGES: 4-9
Sign Up – July 6-10
Sign Up – Aug 24-28
Sports Camps
Check back in spring for our list of afternoon sports camps!
