Suzanne King
Oh no! A house has been robbed! Who could’ve done this? Find out, as you step into the role of a Crime Scene Investigator! Investigators are called to the scene of a crime to collect as much evidence as possible. The evidence can include samples of fingerprints, fibers, casts of shoeprints, measurements of crime scenes, and more. Learn more about science with hands-on activities as we solve each crime. Become a sleuth and learn how to solve mysteries.
June 23–27
9:00–12:00
Grades 2–4
Cost: $170
Emily Pritchard and Signe Hill
This class has been cancelled.
June 23–27
1:00–4:00
Grades 2–4
Cost: $195
Penny St. Claire
Dinosaurs, jungles, and Martians. What do these have in common? They can all become the new creatures you design as you learn a variety of hand building techniques in this fun class! Each student will decorate and make clay sculptures of humans and animals. Let your imagination be your guide in designing your own creatures.
June 23–July 3
9:00–12:00
Grades 1–4
Cost: $295
This class is full! Call to be waitlisted: 503-768-3145
Mary Barthelemy
Explore the very best in children’s literature as we journey through Caldecott Award-winning books. Each day we will work on a book (all new choices from last year), starting with the classics from 1939 and ending with 2006 award-winning books. Books will come alive through drama, art and cooking projects designed as extensions of each story. Young minds will become excited about classic and contemporary children’s literature.
June 23–July 3
9:00–12:00
Grades K–2
Cost: $295
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Suzanne King
This class has been cancelled.
June 30–July 3
9:00–12:00
Grades 2–4
Cost: $160
Tonya Griffin
Explore the world of seeds, plants, and creepy crawlies during this introduction to vegetable gardening. We’ll use our powers of observation as we work garden beds, dissect seeds, prepare potting soils, plant seedlings, and harvest worm castings to fertilize our new plants. Students will learn more about where their food comes from as we sample the season’s flavorful harvest during garden visits. Bring a keen eye, a good note-taking pen, and some old clothes to this fun-filled week in the garden.
July 7–11
9:00–12:00
Grades 1–3
Cost: $170
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Margaret Harris
This class has been cancelled.
July 7–11
1:00–4:00
Grades 4–8
Cost: $170
Karen Ehlers
Come spend a week drawing from your imagination and from observation of the world around us. Explore mixing wonderful colors and painting with them. Examine famous artists’ works and learn from their expertise. Sculpt cool masks with paper-mâché. This multi-media art class draws on a variety of sources for inspiration so budding artists can develop skills and confidence in their art making ability.
July 7–11
1:00–4:00
Grades 2–6
Cost: $195
Doug Whitmore
Design and build a condominium complex! What would the condominiums be without electricity? Learn about series and parallel circuits as you wire your house. Plumbing comes next. We want this to be upscale, so you must install air conditioning. In the final days students will work on interior and exterior features, as well as decorating. Each student will get to take home their own condominium townhouse.
July 7–18
9:00–12:00
Grade: 3–5
Cost: $310
Suzanne King
Ever write an interesting story? Well, what do you do with your masterpieces after you create them? A variety of books, boxes, and display cases will be shown to encourage you to create the perfect way for you to present your masterpiece. Story starters and ways to extend your creative writing will help unleash your writing skills. A great way to broaden your writing abilities and create fabulous finished products!
July 14–18
9:00–12:00
Grades 3–5
Cost: $170
Teresa Shelby
A fun introduction to the Latin language and Roman history and culture for Grades 5 to 7. Hands-on activities related to life in Roman times will be interspersed with learning some simple conversational Latin, as well as some Latin vocabulary with emphasis on Latin phrases and roots used in English. This is a great way to build vocabulary and word comprehension, and you get to wear a toga. This camp will be best suited for young people who are good readers and who have some interest in languages and history.
July 21-25
9:00–12:00
Grade 5–7
Cost: $175
Jenny Wells
From glass crowns and tiaras to noble bracelets, this class will get you crowned to royalty. Each day we will start class with a story to inspire your creativity. Make mosaic mirrors, brooches, beads, elegant earrings, and medallions. Learn fused glass and design techniques. Make dozens of pieces to keep for yourself or give away as gifts.
July 21–25
9:00–12:00
Grades K–2
Cost: $195
Debra Thomas
Mush, gush, tear, and blend, then “presto,” you have made your very own paper! Learn techniques to make great paper, the process of creating pulp, and creating your paper color. After your paper is made, release the artist within to make journal covers, bowls, or even life-size paper dolls. Being the creator, you get to choose what your paper will become! Fun and mess guaranteed.
July 21–25
9:00–12:00
Grades 1–5
Cost: $170
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Margaret Harris
This class has been cancelled.
July 21–August 1
1:00–4:00
Grades 4–6
Cost: $325
THIS CLASS HAS BEEN CANCELLED!
Suzanne King
This class has been cancelled.
July 28–August 1
9:00–12:00
Grades 3–5
Cost: $170
This class is full! Call to be waitlisted: 503-768-3145
Mary Barthelemy
If you have enjoyed the literature class featuring the Caldecott gold medal winners, you’ll love this literature class for children featuring Caldecott silver medal and honorable mentions, along with some of my very favorite not-to-miss books for kids. As with the class offered in June, we’ll have fun doing art, cooking and drama to bring the stories vividly into focus.
August 4–15
9:00–12:00
Grade K–2
Cost: $325
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