Portland Kids: Things to Do Over Spring Break

Spring break will be springing itself on you in a couple months. If you’ll be sticking around town, here’s a round up of ways to create a memorable spring break for your children.

Most camps are already accepting applications and run from March 21 – 25 unless otherwise noted.

Audubon Society of Portland

What: Offers 16 different day and overnight camps—including Amphibians Ahoy (2^nd and 3^rd grade), Surf’s Up (4^th to 6^th grade), and Life in Death Valley (6^th to 8^th grade), which includes and overnight camping trip.

Ages: Grades 1 through 8

Hours: 9:00 am  – 4:00 pm (except for overnight trips)

Details here.

The Playground Gym

What: A mix of open-gym time, organized games, skills-building activities, craft, music and art time, and games from martial arts, gymnastics, creative movement, yoga, physical education and more. You can be sure your child will come home happy and a little bit tired each day.

Ages: 5-12

Hours: Full day 9:00 am – 3:3o pm, half day (9:00 am – noon, 12:30 pm – 3:30 pm), and after care (3:30 pm – 5:30 pm)

Details here.

Portland Children’s Museum

What: Children learn how clay, paper, paint and other mediums teach us about our world and about ourselves through hands-on exploration. They also learn how to thoughtfully communicate their ideas, thoughts and dreams into their work.

Ages: 4 and 5; 6, 7 and 8

Hours: 9:00 am – noon

Details here.

DO JUMP! Physical Theatre School

What: An exploration of creative movement, physical theater, acrobatics, and trapeze. There will be a performance during the final 15 to 30 minutes of the last day of camp.

Ages and hours:

9:30 am – noon, ages 4-7

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm, ages 6-12

Registration: begins February 14

Details here.

World Forestry Center: Spring Break Around the World

What: Each day explores a new and exciting region of the world. Explore the unique and interesting cultures of five different locations: Russia, Mexico, South Africa, Japan, and Hawaii! Get your passport stamped for every country you visit!

Ages: 3-18

Hours: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm

Details here.

Scrap Camp: Spring Break

What: Playing games, working on science experiments, and making lots of art— all through the lens of creative reuse and recycling.

Ages: 6-12

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Details here.

ZooVenture Camp

What: Animal themes (like Cruise South America and Trek Across Asia) make each day special along with touchable animal visits in the classroom, guided zoo tours, games, crafts, stories and songs. Children may attend one day, several days or all the days offered.

Ages: 4 years through 4^th grade

Hours: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm; Early drop-off (8:00 – 9:00 am) and late pick-up (4:00 – 6:00 pm) are available.

Details here.

Kids Cooking Series at In Good Taste (Lake Oswego)

What: Spend three days in the kitchen together creating delicious meals and treats from Asia, Mexico, and Italy. While they are making creative, delicious dishes, children also learn about knife safety, cleanliness in the kitchen, and teamwork.

Ages: 7-12

Dates: March 22, 23, and 24

Hours: 10:30 am – 2:00 pm

Registration: begins February 14

Details here.

Five more to explore:

TrackersPDX: Spring Break Adventures

Saturday Academy

Portland Parks and Rec: Spring Break Adventures for Teens

Anthony Newman’s Sport Camps at Nike Campus

Metro: Camp Wild Things: Fairies and Gnomes