<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><image><url>http://www.pdxyz.com/templates/webhosting/img/logo.gif</url><title>eSyndiCat Directory 2.2 - PDXyz Business Directory, Portland, Oregon</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/</link></image><title>Kids &amp; Family</title><description>Kids &amp; Family</description><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/</link><item><title>Southminster Presbyterian Church Summer Art, Drama &amp; Music Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//southminster-presbyterian-church-summer-art-drama-music-camp-l378.html</link><description>Opportunity for children to learn about the arts -- crafts, drama, and music. It will be held Monday, June 28 through Friday, July 2, 12:15-3:15pm. Cost is $10/child &amp; scholarships are available. (ages: 7-11)</description></item><item><title>Eagle Fern Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//eagle-fern-camp-l377.html</link><description>Christian day camp offers horse riding, climbing wall, disc golf, hiking, swimming in creek and more. (ages: grades 1-3)</description></item><item><title>Once upon a Horse</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//once-upon-a-horse-l376.html</link><description>These are country play camps based around safety and horsemanship. Each child will learn about horse care, grooming, tack cleaning, horse language and cowboy lore. (ages: 4-10)</description></item><item><title>Summer at Delphi in Oregon</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//summer-at-delphi-in-oregon-l375.html</link><description>Campers improve study skills, as well as knowledge in basic skills like math, science, English and computer technology. Program includes a wide range of sports and outdoor activities (horseback riding, archery, tennis, camping). 700 acre coastal range campus offers the perfect setting for a challenging 4, 5, or 6 week summer program. For ages 5-18 Day and 8-18 Residential. (ages: 5-18)</description></item><item><title>Science Adventures</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//science-adventures-l374.html</link><description>Science day camps. Topics include Wings and Flying Things, Far Out Physics, X-treme Science, Space and Rocketry. (ages: grades k-6)</description></item><item><title>OMSI Science Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//omsi-science-camps-l373.html</link><description>Half-day and whole-day science in various sciences, natural history, survival. All programs maintain a ratio of one adult for every five to six participants. (ages: 3-14)</description></item><item><title>International Language Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//international-language-camp-l372.html</link><description>At Stoller Middle School German, French and Spanish immersion program; 10-student maximum per group; language, geography, history and culture; hands-on learning. (ages: grades 2-9)</description></item><item><title>Amiguitos and Amigos</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//amiguitos-and-amigos-l371.html</link><description>Amiguitos! will offer 4 Spanish Immersion summer camps for 2007.  For descriptions of our themes, click here.  The emphasis is on outdoor play and fun.  We explore sports and nature in our own beautiful wooded setting.  We accept children with no prior knowledge of Spanish in all of our summer camps.  At Amiguitos! each child experiences the kind of attention that promotes a successful initial school experience.  Each program revolves around monthly themes with arts, crafts, activities, and play taking place throughout each day.  Children are split into 3 small groups and rotate throughout their day in an activity room, arts and crafts room, and library/computer lab.  (ages: 3-5 and 5-10)</description></item><item><title>The Hoop Vancouver</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//the-hoop-vancouver-l370.html</link><description>Basketball, cheerleading, volleyball and futsal camps, classes and leagues</description></item><item><title>Sah-hah-lee golf camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//sah-hah-lee-golf-camps-l369.html</link><description>Junior golf camps. Classes held at Sah-Hah-Lee Golf Course on practice greens, driving range, and golf course with afternoon bus trips to: All Seasons Indoor Golf (play St. Andrews or Pebble Beach), McIver Park (disc golf), The Children&#039;s Course (9 holes). (ages: 9-15)</description></item><item><title>Reserve Vineyards and Golf Club</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//reserve-vineyards-and-golf-club-l368.html</link><description>Junior Golf Camps. Ask for ext. 407 when phoning. (ages: 4-13)</description></item><item><title>Oregon Gymnastics Academy</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//oregon-gymnastics-academy-l367.html</link><description>June 19 through August 25. Preschool camps are 8:30-11:30 and school age camps are 8:30-3:00. Campers enjoy at least half of the camp doing gymnastics related activities. The other half of the time they enjoy crafts, activities and games all related to our weekly theme. School aged campers go swimming on Wednesday afternoons and on an all day field trip every Friday. (ages: 3-11)</description></item><item><title>NBC Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//nbc-camps-l366.html</link><description>NBC Camps operates sports camps throughout the Western US. They have basketball camps at George Fox University. Choice of boy only, girls only, and co-ed sessions. (ages: 9-18)</description></item><item><title>Linfield College Sport Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//linfield-college-sport-camps-l365.html</link><description>Activities include swimming, basketball, tennis and volleyball.</description></item><item><title>All Seasons Indoor Golf</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//all-seasons-indoor-golf-l364.html</link><description>Junior Golf Camps (ages: 7-14)</description></item><item><title>Young Filmmakers Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//young-filmmakers-camp-l363.html</link><description>Children will learn all about the fun art of filmmaking, from storyboarding to production, acting, makeup, special effects and music composition, in this series of five-day camps. Camps are full day for five days. Instructors are professional filmmakers with a commitment to kids and creativity. The camps are held at Burnit Studio in a garden setting in old town Sherwood. (ages: 9-14)</description></item><item><title>Summer Drama Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//summer-drama-camps-l362.html</link><description>One week half-day drama camps. Locations inlcude Portland, Beaverton, Tualatin, and Tigard. (ages: 5-11)</description></item><item><title>Homowo African Arts Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//homowo-african-arts-summer-camp-l361.html</link><description>Members of Obo Addy&#039;s traditional Ghanaian touring company Okropong and professional visual artists teach drumming, dance, painting, drawing, singing</description></item><item><title>Hart Theater</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//hart-theater-l360.html</link><description>Theater Arts Workshop includes stagecraft, lighting, costumes, music, makeup, acting. (ages: grades 7-12)</description></item><item><title>Creative Children&#039;s Center</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//creative-children-s-center-l359.html</link><description>At CCC we believe that all children are born to be great thinkers. We encourage creative growth by designing a curriculum that allows each child to contribute in his or her unique way. Our interactive classrooms are filled with science, art, music and nature everyday. Students and adults work together in an environment conducive to fostering self esteem and friendship. In a classroom where no child ever fails, we are all a success. We invite you to join in the fun and discover how fulfilling school can be. (ages: 3-10)</description></item><item><title>Children&#039;s Museum Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//children-s-museum-summer-camp-l358.html</link><description>Explore the wonder of nature through the arts. (ages: 4-9)</description></item><item><title>Summer Cultural Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//summer-cultural-camp-l357.html</link><description>The Anjali School of Dance in conjunction with the Geethanjali School of Music will offer a summer camp this year. Activities that have been planned include Bharatanatayam, Carnatic vocal, Story telling and enactment of Hindu mythological stories, Gita shlokams and other cultural activities. 
Please note that there are half day (both AM or PM) sessions available. I would also like to mention that, the first 15 students to sign up will receive a special discount. Sibling discounts are also available.</description></item><item><title>Chess Odyssey</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//chess-odyssey-l356.html</link><description>The mission of Chess Odyssey is to equip our students with useful tools and strategies for increasing success at the complex game of chess, while developing creative, intellectual and life skills.  Our instruction is designed to enhance enjoyment, as well as help the student win more games.  Students are provided with continuing opportunities for playing chess, whether just for fun or in competition. (ages: 6-19)</description></item><item><title>AWSEM Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//awsem-summer-camp-l355.html</link><description>Advocates for Women in Science, Engineering and Mathematics will host their first annual summer camp this year. Our week-long day camp for middle school girls will feature hands-on activities, a design competition, and an array of site visits selected from our diverse network of professionals in the Portland metropolitan area. Visit OHSU to do experiments in a lab, a transportation office to learn about the bridges in Portland, or a restoration site to plant trees and identify native plants. July 18-July 22nd, 2005 at Portland State University.</description></item><item><title>Audubon Society of Portland Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//audubon-society-of-portland-summer-camp-l354.html</link><description>Summer Camps at Audubon Society of Portland are exciting week-long experiences in the natural world. Choose from a variety of themes. There are half and full-day programs, Excursions with overnighters, and week-long &quot;Mobile Adventures.&quot; (ages: grades 1-12)
</description></item><item><title>Willowbrook Outdoor Children&#039;s Art Program</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//willowbrook-outdoor-children-s-art-program-l353.html</link><description>At Brown’s Ferry Park. Outdoor camp includes drama, theater, music, dance, arts &amp; crafts, nature, ceramics, weaving, basketry, photography. (ages: 3-18)</description></item><item><title>Westside P.A.L Summer Day Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//westside-p-a-l-summer-day-camp-l352.html</link><description>Day Camp runs 9:30—4:30pm and early drop-off and late pick are available. Weekly themes. Activities include computer projects, arts &amp; crafts and games. Recreation room features pool tables, air hockey, foosball tables, IBM Learning Center &amp; Computer Lab, Intel Computer Clubhouse; Art Room; Snack Café &amp; Kitchen; and the Nike Fitness &amp; Training Gym. (ages: 8-14)</description></item><item><title>West Hills Racquet and Fitness Club Kids Kamps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//west-hills-racquet-and-fitness-club-kids-kamps-l351.html</link><description>Kiddie Kamp: Ages 3-4, is a camp from 10-1pm where the kids do crafts and games geared to their age group while teaching them to cooperate, share, and help them get ready for preschool. Kid Kamp: is for ages 5-10 from 10-3pm where they get tennis instruction, swimming, crafts, games and more.</description></item><item><title>Tears of Joy Puppet Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//tears-of-joy-puppet-camp-l350.html</link><description>Children make puppets and perform. Located at the Portland Center for the Performing Arts. (ages: 5-13)</description></item><item><title>Oregon Garden</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//oregon-garden-l349.html</link><description>Enjoy one of Oregon&#039;s most popular destinations, where thousands of plants are displayed in more than 20 specialty gardens. Explore amazing water features, the Conifer garden, garden art, wetlands, the Rediscovery Forest, a playful garden just for kids, the 400-year-old Signature Oak and the Gordon House, the only house in Oregon designed by the legendary architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Discover how easy it is to relax and be dazzled at The Oregon Garden, located on 80 acres in Historic Silverton. For the best Garden experience become a member. (ages: 6-12)</description></item><item><title>Metro Baseball Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//metro-baseball-camp-l348.html</link><description>Fundamentals of baseball at Alpenrose (ages: 8-12)</description></item><item><title>Mac Camp-Hinson Church</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//mac-camp-hinson-church-l347.html</link><description>Basketball mini-camps with former Harlem Globetrotters player Melvin Adams, arts &amp; crafts, and musical performing arts.</description></item><item><title>Goddard School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//goddard-school-l346.html</link><description>Activities include nature outings, arts &amp; crafts, theme weeks (age: 8+)</description></item><item><title>French American School Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//french-american-school-camp-l345.html</link><description>Weekly Theme Camps for Preschool-5th grade in pioneer crafts, science, hiking, French culture; half-day camps in aikido for grades 2-5, digital art for grades 1-3, multimedia authoring for grades 4-5, basketball for K-8; full-day camps in song and dance for grades pre-K-1st, theater for grades 2-5, digital music for grades 6-8. (ages: k-8)</description></item><item><title>Child’s View Montessori School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//child-s-view-montessori-school-l344.html</link><description>Child’s View Montessori School offers an exciting summer program for children age 6 through 10. Each week we have a unique theme to spark your child’s imagination and learning. We include field trips, arts and crafts, music and lots of other activities. You pick from any 3 to 10 weeks during the summer and have your child join the fun.</description></item><item><title>Camp Central @ Mt. Hood Community College</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//camp-central-mt-hood-community-college-l343.html</link><description>Teamwork and personal growth skills are emphasized in every camp in a fun and safe environment. Available camps include: Outdoor Adventure, Rock Climbing, Camp Central, Science, Tennis, Broadway Jazz/Hip Hop Dance, and Creative Dance. (ages: 7-16)</description></item><item><title>Lake Oswego Hunt Club</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//lake-oswego-hunt-club-l342.html</link><description>Summer riding camp teaches horse care and riding.  Located in Lake Oswego, Oregon, Lake Oswego Hunt (LOH) is a not-for-profit organization offering instruction for new -- and returning -- riders at the Riding School.  Specialized instruction in Combined Training, Dressage, and Hunter/Jumper disciplines is also available from trainers who operate programs at LOH.  </description></item><item><title>Kids Sports Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//kids-sports-camps-l341.html</link><description>Kids Sports Camps: 6-12 Yr Olds Mon-Thu 10am-5pm; Lil Tykes Camps: 4-6 Yr Olds Mon-Thu 10am-1pm; as well as Basketball Camp; Volleyball Camp; Tennis Camp; Racquetball Camp; Cheerleading Camp. (ages: 4 -12)
</description></item><item><title>French Hill Farm Riding Academy</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//french-hill-farm-riding-academy-l340.html</link><description>French Hill Farm Riding Academy opened its doors in 1997 and is now the foremost place to take riding lessons in the Portland-Salem area.  Summer riding camps (ages: 4-14)</description></item><item><title>Cascade Sports Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//cascade-sports-camp-l339.html</link><description>Basketball camp for boys and girls ages 10-18 teaches offensive skills, shooting and ball handling at camp in Lyons, Ore., 78 miles east of Salem. (ages: 10-18)</description></item><item><title>Beavers Baseball Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//beavers-baseball-camp-l338.html</link><description>PGE Park are coached by Beavers Manager Rick Sweet and Beavers Players. (ages: 7-13)</description></item><item><title>Mad Science Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//mad-science-camps-l337.html</link><description>Activities include rockets &amp; aerodynamics; chemistry, biology, astronomy; morning, afternoon or full-day available in 20 locations in the Portland-Vancouver area. (ages: 7-12)</description></item><item><title>Nature Day Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//nature-day-camp-l336.html</link><description>Exploration into the natural world of Tryon Creek State Park in SW Portland. Come spend a day in the woods, learning about local ecology, studying native plants and animals, singing songs, creating experiements, playing games, and telling stories. (ages: 4-14)</description></item><item><title>Saturday Academy</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//saturday-academy-l335.html</link><description>Camps offered in Computer Programming &amp; Pre-robotics, Birds of Prey, Math &amp; Medicine, Courtroom Law, Animation, Biotechnology &amp; Genetics and Marine Mammals. (ages: grades 4-12)</description></item><item><title>Police Activities League</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//police-activities-league-l334.html</link><description>The PAL Youth Center serves youth ages 8 to 17.  Membership is $50 or $25 for those youth who qualify for free or reduced lunch (youth must provide copy of school acceptance letter).  PAL does not pro-rate; however, a variety of payment options are available.  Members not paying the annual fee in full must put a minimum of $5 down and arrange for monthly payments of $5 per month.  [Volunteer service may be arranged for payment.]  </description></item><item><title>Children of the Sea Swimming School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//children-of-the-sea-swimming-school-l333.html</link><description>Daily swim instruction in two-week sessions for all ages, including parent-baby camp, in 90-degree pool. Near Washington Square.</description></item><item><title>ClubSport Activity Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//clubsport-activity-camps-l332.html</link><description>Camps include Jelly Bean Preschool Camp, Nike Volleyball Skills, Jr. Lifeguard Training and Competitive Swim Technique. Specialty camps include our &quot;Teen Conditioning Camp&quot; run with Personal Trainers and our in-house Nutritionist who set kids up with a healthy excersice and nutrition program teaching all aspects of healthy living. All of our camps are open to Members and Guests. (ages: 3-18)</description></item><item><title>Poekoelan KIDS Summer Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//poekoelan-kids-summer-camps-l331.html</link><description>Indonesian Martial Arts (Poekoelan). Structured, educational, and creative activities including Arts &amp; Crafts, field trips, and swimming excursions. (ages: 6 - 11)rn</description></item><item><title>Frozen Ropes - Baseball and Softball</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//frozen-ropes-baseball-and-softball-l330.html</link><description>Baseball and Softball Instruction. Trained, professionals in a teaching environment.</description></item><item><title>Damon Stoudamire Basketball Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//damon-stoudamire-basketball-camp-l329.html</link><description>At Portland State University. The coaching staff includes past and present male and female high school, college and/or professional basketball players. (ages: 8-16)</description></item><item><title>Concordia Sports Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//concordia-sports-camps-l328.html</link><description>Volleyball, soccer and basketball camps. (ages: 5-13)</description></item><item><title>Bernie Fagan Soccer</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//bernie-fagan-soccer-l327.html</link><description>Bernie Fagan Soccer presents the 2007 Summer Camps! Bernie has hosted the Northwest&#039;s best soccer camps since 1983 serving thousands of young players with weeks of soccer fun and enjoyment. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate level, or premier player we have a camp to fit your needs. Come see us this summer! (ages: 5-14)</description></item><item><title>Academy Baseball Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Sports-and-Fitness-Camps//academy-baseball-summer-camp-l326.html</link><description>Coach Robbie Trebelhorn and his staff will be holding weekly half-day sessions. Camps will run weekly from July 25th – August 19th. Players will need to provide the following: hat, glove, bat, sleeves, baseball pants or sweatpants, rubber cleats as well as indoor athletic shoes, batting gloves, protective cup, sunglasses &amp; sunscreen (heavily recommended), waterbottle (water will be provided). (ages: 8-12)</description></item><item><title>Summer Musical Theatre Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//summer-musical-theatre-camp-l320.html</link><description>Students work side-by-side with theatre professionals as they learn the crafts of acting, singing, and dancing. The camp culminates in exciting full fledged performances at Washington &amp; Mt. Tabor Park Amphitheatres. Every child gets to do two performances. This four-week intensive summer camp features: acting; character development; music and voice; dance and movement; improvisation; and technical theatre. Camps run Monday – Fridays, 9:00am-3:00pm for four weeks in June/July. 
(ages: 8-18)
</description></item><item><title>Stites Performing Arts Center</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//stites-performing-arts-center-l319.html</link><description>At Stites Performing Arts Center we strive to provide excellent dance instruction to all students; regardless of ability level. Maintaining a friendly, respectful environment and developing friendships is important to us! We´re committed to providing top quality teachers in a pleasant, comfortable facility.</description></item><item><title>Shaking The Tree</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//shaking-the-tree-l318.html</link><description>Shaking The Tree is &quot;Sprouting The Classics&quot; for the second year in a row by inviting children to enter the wonderful world of children&#039;s literature. Each camp uses a wide range of dramatic arts to bring the classic stories we love, to life. Children will not only act the stories out but also design and make sets and props for their final performance. Focus on children&#039;s literature. Each camp uses drama and visual art to bring classic stories to life. (ages: 3-12)</description></item><item><title>School of Rock Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//school-of-rock-summer-camp-l317.html</link><description>These 3 camps are being held in July (10th-14th, 17th-21st, 24th-28th). They will be open to guitarists, bassists, drummers, and keyboardists, ages 10-18. A basic grasp of instrument is required.Curriculum includes private instruction, speakers, group instruction and rehearsal. Students will be grouped in bands and, at the culmination of each camp, perform at a local rock venue. Every camp will feature different speakers and cover different music. (ages: 10-18)
</description></item><item><title>Portland Taiko Kids&#039; Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//portland-taiko-kids-camp-l316.html</link><description>Learn the basics of playing taiko (Japanese drums) with fun exercises focused on rhythm, movement and basic drum patterns. This camp culminates at an informal performance of a new piece at Oaks Park. Cost: $130. Camp runs from August 15-19, with the culminating activity on August 21st. (ages: 8 and up)</description></item><item><title>Portland Conservatory of Music</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//portland-conservatory-of-music-l315.html</link><description>Summer Music Intensive is a 2-week day camp designed for students who have played an instrument for a minimum of 2 years. Campers will have the opportunity to express their creativity through coachings and improv, and increase their skills by working with professional musicians. (ages: 7-14)</description></item><item><title>Portland Art Museum</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//portland-art-museum-l314.html</link><description>The Portland Art Museum offers studio art classes for adults, children, families, and teens in an environment that encourages creativity by using the Museum’s collections as a springboard for the imagination. Students are given the opportunity to question, explore, experiment, and solve problems as they create and interact with works of art. Under the guidance of artists and experienced educators, students explore the processes of artists past and present and learn how to assimilate these ideas into their own original artwork. (ages: 3-adults)</description></item><item><title>Portland Actors Conservatory</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//portland-actors-conservatory-l313.html</link><description>Two three-week sessions at the Firehouse Theatre in downtown Portland. Activities include acting, voice, movement, scene study, improvisation and character development. (ages: 8-18)</description></item><item><title>Pacific Northwest College of Art</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//pacific-northwest-college-of-art-l312.html</link><description>Art, photography, drawing, painting, mixed media, sculpture, fiber arts, printmaking, computer animation, glassblowing. (ages: 4-18)</description></item><item><title>Oregon Ballet School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//oregon-ballet-school-l311.html</link><description>Theme summer camps include ballet as well as tap and lyrical. (ages: 4-18)</description></item><item><title>Old Library Studio</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//old-library-studio-l310.html</link><description>Summer session starts July 6th and runs through August 1st. Our low-cost program teaches teens to use a modern music studio; for recording, music making, or composition. (ages: 14 - 19)</description></item><item><title>Northwest Children&#039;s Theater and School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//northwest-children-s-theater-and-school-l309.html</link><description>Theater camps with makeup, acting, radio, musicals, film &amp; video.</description></item><item><title>My Smilin&#039; Violin</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//my-smilin-violin-l308.html</link><description>Violin camp for Beginning (Violin provided) and experienced players. Violinists of all ability levels will be grouped in small ensembles. One week camp.</description></item><item><title>MetroArts Kids Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//metroarts-kids-camp-l307.html</link><description>Now in it’s 15th year, MetroArts Kids Camp gives 7-12 year olds a chance to experience all the arts – music, dance, theater, and visual arts – for one or two weeks at the Portland Center for Performing Arts. Kids crank up their creativity through hands-on activities involving each art form and also enjoy live performances, video demonstrations, and classes taught by professional musicians, dancers, actors, and visual artists. The camp is directed by grammy-nominated Artistic Director Niel DePonte, Oregon Symphony principal percussionist, Oregon Ballet Theater Conductor, and arts educator.</description></item><item><title>MADE for KIDS Concordia University Theatre Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//made-for-kids-concordia-university-theatre-camp-l306.html</link><description>MADE for Kids is Music, Art &amp; Drama Education, a community-oriented opportunity for North and N.E. Portland Kids. Established by Concordia University (CU) in 1996, the program is designed to encourage underprivileged children with interactive arts experiences beyond their regular school programs. MADE for Kids incorporates diverse student help from CU theatre and art programs to Elementary Education students. </description></item><item><title>Ladybug Theater Drama Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//ladybug-theater-drama-camps-l305.html</link><description>puppets, story-acting, rhythms and learning to share the stage</description></item><item><title>Grace Art Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//grace-art-camp-l304.html</link><description>A week at Grace Art Camp provides an opportunity for youth to be immersed in stories from diverse cultures that are at the heart and inspiration of an arts curriculum. Artists of all ages are empowered to collaboratively explore, challenge, respect, nurture, and celebrate their unique creative gifts through visual art, music, dance, theatre, ceramics, glass arts, fibre arts, literary arts, and book arts. A Friday showcase allows campers to showcase their week&#039;s creations to family and friends. Now in its 10th year, Grace Art Camp 2006 will focus on folktales, fables, and myths from Greece.</description></item><item><title>Do Jump Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//do-jump-summer-camp-l303.html</link><description>Our focus is to encourage physical confidence, freedom, and grace in a creative and non-competitive atmosphere. Students explore their own imaginations while working together to explore the craft of ensemble physical theater performing. </description></item><item><title>Craft Art Adventures</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//craft-art-adventures-l302.html</link><description>Week-long day camp sessions offer morning and afternoon workshops in a variety of art forms and mediums. Throughout the day, games, singing, treasure hunts and other camp adventures are combined to produce a well-rounded camp experience. Day camps are offered 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday for one week during spring break and nine weeks in summer.</description></item><item><title>Art Explorers</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//art-explorers-l301.html</link><description>Professional artists teach visual arts, drama, music, dance, video production and more at the Interstate Firehouse Cultural Center. Camp also includes field trips and culminating art show and performance. Monday-Friday 9AM– NOON. Mid-morning snack will be provided. There are two 2-week sessions starting the June and and going through mid-July.</description></item><item><title>Zenger Farm Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//zenger-farm-summer-camp-l300.html</link><description>Kids spend a week getting their hands dirty learning where their food comes from. They’ll participate in the Kids’ Garden and help our farmer in her fields. They’ll pick snacks straight from heirloom fruit trees, sing songs, harvest vegetables for making their own lunches and spend plenty of time resting in the shade of big trees. Sign up soon as spaces are limited to 15 kids each week.</description></item><item><title>PEEPs: Portland Environmental Engagement Program</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//peeps-portland-environmental-engagement-program-l299.html</link><description>PEEPs is a summer program that engages youth in environmentally-focused service activities. Sessions of Hunger Exploration, Nature Awareness, and What is Environmentalism allow Portland kids to investigate their community. Participants will gain skills in leadership, civic engagement, and environmental consciousness. </description></item><item><title>Oregon Zoo Education: Summer Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//oregon-zoo-education-summer-camp-l298.html</link><description>Another wonderful summer of fun activity is fast approaching. Since 1983, our professional camp staff have been leading children in exploring and discovering the wonders of the Zoo through hands-on, interactive, experiential learning.</description></item><item><title>OES Summer Programs</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//oes-summer-programs-l297.html</link><description>Oregon Episcopal School Summer Camps camps are held on a 52-acre campus, located in SW Portland. Summer Camps are one or two weeks in length and offered in half-day or whole day formats for students Preschool through High School. Extended Care is offered from 7:30a.m. to 6:00p.m.</description></item><item><title>Mittleman Jewish Community Center</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//mittleman-jewish-community-center-l296.html</link><description>The MJCC is the place to live life to the fullest. With renovated athletic facilities, new programs for all ages, and our commitment to sterling service, the MJCC is the place for YOU! Take a dip in our warm water therapy pool or 25 yard pool, shoot hoops with your pals in the refurbished gymnasium, or get a massage from one of our trained professionals. This is your community center. Take advantage of all we have to offer.</description></item><item><title>Franciscan Montessori Earth School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//franciscan-montessori-earth-school-l295.html</link><description>We provide students from early childhood through young adolescence the tools to acquire individual fulfillment, academic excellence, moral and spiritual development, confidence and independence for lifelong learning. Through the academic and experiential learning process developed by Maria Montessori, and influenced by the spirituality of St. Francis, students learn to care for and respect themselves, others, and the earth.</description></item><item><title>Community Cycling Center Bike Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//community-cycling-center-bike-camp-l294.html</link><description>Every day will consist of time spent learning how to repair and maintain bicycles, and an afternoon spent riding to fun spots in and around Portland. All proceeds support bicycling programs for low-income youth.</description></item><item><title>Chiquitos School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//chiquitos-school-l293.html</link><description>The 10 theme-orientated weeks will allow children to participate in a wide variety of creative and stimulating activities, including art, music, sports, science, dramatic play, reading and language. Our summer program will be available as Spanish Immersion or Bi-lingual upon request.</description></item><item><title>Camp Vida</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//camp-vida-l292.html</link><description>Camp run by Providence Montessori School offers all-day camps. This year&#039;s offerings are: Creative Cooking, Science Experiments &amp; Observations, Classic &amp; Creative Art, Music &amp; Dance, Gardening. Spanish, Russian and Sign Language experiences. Camp Vida is available in one week blocks.</description></item><item><title>Camp Ky-o-wa</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//camp-ky-o-wa-l291.html</link><description>Camp Ky-o-wa is an inclusive camp. The campers will develop social skills through group interactions, learn safety in the outdoors, explore their creative side and develop friendships while having fun. Activities include camp songs, field games, swimming, boating, fishing and many other fun outdoor activities. An Inclusive Camp for Children of All Abilities! </description></item><item><title>Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Portland</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//boys-girls-clubs-of-portland-l290.html</link><description>Since 1946, Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of Portland has been providing thousands of young people throughout the Portland metro area with affordable, high-quality after-school and summer programs designed to help them develop the qualities needed to become responsible citizens and leaders. Our Clubs offer kids what they want the most: safe, clean, fun places to go when they’re not in school; caring adults who respect and guide them; and challenging programs that teach them life skills and keep them engaged in productive activities.</description></item><item><title>Adventures Without Limits</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//adventures-without-limits-l289.html</link><description>Adventures Without Limits is a nonprofit organization that provides outdoor adventures for people of all ages and abilities. This 5-day camp includes a variety of outdoor adventure activities and one overnight camping experience.</description></item><item><title>Advantage Point Learning - My Weekly Adventures</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//advantage-point-learning-my-weekly-adventures-l288.html</link><description>Preschool adventures offered in weekly sessions beginning June 5, 2006. Children explore new themes each week, including: Bugs &amp; Butterflies, Under the Big Top, Rainbows &amp; Rain, Puppets, and Making Music. Available at several locations.</description></item><item><title>The International School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//the-international-school-l287.html</link><description>The International School in Portland, Oregon provides a multicultural environment where English-speaking children are fully immersed in Chinese, Spanish, or Japanese. Our teachers are native speakers, our classes are small, and our students&#039; test scores are high. The International School: language, diversity and excellence for preschool through 5th grade. </description></item><item><title>Camp Crescendo Music Camp 2007</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//camp-crescendo-music-camp-2007-l286.html</link><description>Camp Crescendo is a music camp designed for boys and girls grades second through seventh who enjoy music performance and want to learn more! Music Campers of ALL abilities gather for a week to experience music, theater, dance and much, much more in a beautiful camp setting! Individual attention is given to every music camper to insure that they feel comfortable as well as allowing the &quot;budding musician&quot; a chance to find new ways to enjoy music!</description></item><item><title>Catlin Gabel School</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//catlin-gabel-school-l285.html</link><description>Catlin Gabel serves Portland and the world as an educational catalyst, drawing together dedicated educators, motivated students, superb curricular resources, and thoughtfully applied technology, in a beautiful and functional setting, all for the purpose of forming bold learners who become responsible action-takers for life. Catlin Gabel is an independent, non-sectarian, progressive coeducational day school.</description></item><item><title>Susans House of Art</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//susans-house-of-art-l284.html</link><description>Enroll your children in 5-day Fine Art Camps! This is a great opportunity to discover and develop your children&#039;s talent! We will be teaching them how to realistically draw and paint portraits, animals, and landscapes. They will also explore still life, collage, cartooning and using their imagination. We will use a variety of media, and each camp will be filled with the fun of discovering new techniques and subjects and they will leave with a sense of confidence in their ability. The last camp is crafts and is great for those who want to have fun using their hands (Stepping stones, sculpture, tie dye etc.) </description></item><item><title>Cybercamps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//cybercamps-l283.html</link><description>Now, in our 11th year, Cybercamps continues to lead by providing the coolest experience for kids ages 7-18. We have the only research-proven teaching methods available in a summer computer camp at all our 50 locations nationwide including UCLA, Stanford, MIT, Duke and many more. For youth this means tons of fun. For parents, it means that Cybercamps is the best educational experience you can find.</description></item><item><title>Oregon Children&#039;s Theatre</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Art-Camps//oregon-children-s-theatre-l282.html</link><description>At Oregon Children&#039;s Theatre, we produce more than plays; we cultivate education. These opportunities promote creativity and confidence in students, while also supporting elementary and middle school classroom curriculum.</description></item><item><title>Old McDonald&#039;s Farm</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//old-mcdonald-s-farm-l281.html</link><description>OMF is a nonprofit, charitable organization.  We provide hands-on, structured, educational experiences for children using livestock, agriculture, gardens and natural resources.  OMF is located on a 68-acre farm that is a safe, beautiful, educational site for children.  We have indoor facilities as well.  Additionally, we have 30+ animals that include horses, cow, goats, sheep, pig, geese, chickens, ducks, rabbits, cats and our farm dogs, Caledonia and Otto.  </description></item><item><title>Suttle Lake Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//suttle-lake-camp-l280.html</link><description>Nestled on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains 14 miles west of Sisters, Suttle Lake Camp is a special place where the vivid green of Western Oregon mingles with the sunny beauty of the eastern part of the state. Rich in plants, wildlife and geology, Suttle Lake is a natural place to explore God’s creation and experience Christ’s love in a caring community.  Recreation abounds here!  Enjoy hiking, skiing or snow shoeing among the tall trees, swimming in crystal-clear lake water, laughing with new and old friends.  Take a canoe or kayak ride along the lake shore, thrill with inner-tubing down the creek or snow tube hill, concentrate on creating a craft, or play volleyball.</description></item><item><title>Camp Magruder</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//camp-magruder-l279.html</link><description>Summer is a great time for kids and youth to enjoy growing and learning in new and different ways. That is what it is all about: learning, laughing, growing and sharing in an environment of affirmation and closeness to God. </description></item><item><title>Westside Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Day-Camps//westside-camp-l278.html</link><description>All Day Activity Camp: 

Activities include: Dance, Gymnastics, Games, Acrobatics, Swimming, Theatre Arts Plays, Trampoline, Field Trips,  Inflatable Bounce House Fun, Arts &amp; Crafts, etc.  As part of the camp, students attend one of our half day morning camps each week. There is a field trip every day (M-Th 12:30-3:30, Fri 9:00-4:30.  During afternoon free time we’ll have movies and games or play in the gym.  Bring your own lunch and morning snack but afternoon snack will be provided. For added safety, all campers are required to wear a Westside Camp T-Shirt on field trips.  Friday Field Trip locations are subject to change.</description></item><item><title>Education Soaring</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//education-soaring-l277.html</link><description>Education Soaring is presenting a Summer Program of excellence for capable, motivated children from the ages of four to twelve.  For the fifth consecutive year, Director Kristine Fosback will offer this program to capable, motivated children who desire to participate. Limited financial aid is available. </description></item><item><title>iD Tech Camps</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Academic-Camps//id-tech-camps-l276.html</link><description>The Nation&#039;s Largest, Most Recommended Summer Computer Camps
With an average of just 5 students per staff and just 6 students per instructor, our personal instruction remains unmatched. Our goal is to ignite the internalDrive in each student by delivering the finest tech instruction at 50 prestigious universities including Stanford, MIT, UCLA and Columbia. Our campers only use the best brand name products from companies such as Adobe®, Apple®, Autodesk®, Canon® and Microsoft®.</description></item><item><title>Camp Gan Israel</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//camp-gan-israel-l275.html</link><description>Gan Israel is part of the largest and fastest growing network of Jewish day camps in the world. Gan Israel enjoys a well-earned reputation as a trendsetter with innovative ideas, creative programs and new activities. </description></item><item><title>Big Lake Youth Camp</title><link>http://www.pdxyz.com/Kids-Family/Camps/Religion-Affiliated-Camps//big-lake-youth-camp-l274.html</link><description>Big Lake Youth Camp hosts a variety of Christian summer camps throughout the summer for families and for boys and girls ages 7 – 17.  We offer over 25 activities and attractions ranging from the traditional archery and horsemanship to high-tech robotics and geocaching.  There are also special camps for teens only called RAD camps that focus in on areas of adventure and fun.</description></item></channel></rss>