Making Art Fun All Summer Long!

Each week our camp takes a deep dive into a different theme to teach our kids about the wonderful world we live in. From Rainforests to Oceans, Bugs to Pirates, our arts based camp is designed to introduce campers to the tools that help them explore the reaches of their imagination!

Our camp days are broken up with indoor time where much of our artmaking activities happen, and outdoor-action time at the large lawn outside our classroom. With activities for everyone, your camper will join in dance parties, group sing-alongs, group games, and more!

About The Camp

Hours, Rates, and Details To Enroll

Camp Dates: June 16, 2025 - August 22, 2025

Location: TBD

Ages: 3 - 5

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00a - 1:00p

Drop-off : 9:00AM

Pick-up: 1:00PM

Outdoor Time: Weather-depending (but mostly, YES!).

Does my child have to be potty trained?: Yes, to be enrolled in any of our programs, children must be potty trained.

Do you offer camp for K-5 aged kids? Sure do! Check out The Hangout HERE!

Cost: $255.00

Hidden Fees: NONE

Lots of FUN?!: YES!!

Week # 1: Garden Week (June 15th- June 19, 2026)

Dig into Garden Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week, we’ll explore the art of gardening by creating our very own; from sculpting clay gnomes to painting rocks and decorating garden beds, by the end of the week they can proudly take home their personal mini garden.Your child will positively bloom with hands-on, creative art projects, like making their own plant markers and creating a design a pair of garden gloves. Each day will be filled with fun activities that introduce children to the stewardship of plants, helping them learn about nature while fostering creativity through arts and crafts.

 It’s going to be a wild week full of exploration, imagination, and wildlife-inspired fun!

Week # 2: Space Week (June 22- June 26, 2026)

Blast off on an exciting art adventure during Space Week at Portland Preschool Summer Camp! This week is all about exploring the wonders of outer space through hands-on art projects and creative activities. Our young astronauts will create their own solar system necklaces, explore constellations, and make space play dough ! From galaxy paintings to shooting star collages, each day will be filled with imagination, discovery, and fun. We'll use a variety of materials—like beads, glitter, and colorful paints—to bring the cosmos to life, and every little space explorer will leave with otherworldly creations to showcase their artistic journey through the stars!  Join us for a week of out-of-this-world creativity and learning!

Week # 3: Bugs  (July 6- July 10, 2026)

Calling all curious critters! It’s Bug Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week, your child will become a young entomologist, exploring everything from the vivid colors of butterfly wings to the wonders of how ants communicate. They’ll get their hands messy with fun experiments like sculpting a clay bug, playing with patterns for an insect collage, and designing their very own bug costume! Through interactive, hands-on projects, children will explore the fascinating world around them while engaging in creative art activities that bring science to life.

 It’s a week full of discovery that will spark their curiosity and love for art and creatures!

Week # 4: Pirates & Mermaids (July 13- July 17, 2026)

Get ready to make a splash during Pirates & Mermaids Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This exciting week is filled with creative, hands-on projects that explore the magic of the ocean. Our little sea explorers will draw pirate maps, design mermaid necklaces, and create their very own mermaid tails . From handmade treasure chests to crafting sensory bottles that mimic the calming movement of the ocean, every day offers a new artistic journey under the sea! With a mix of painting, collaging, and sensory play, your child will discover the beauty and wonder of the ocean in the most fun and creative way possible.

 Join us for a week of aquatic creativity that’s sure to make waves!

Week 5:  Imagination (July 20- July 24, 2026)

Get ready for a week of extreme creativity during Imagination Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This fascinating week is packed with hands-on art projects that celebrate all the possibilities our imaginations have to offer. From finger-puppets to colorful splatter paintings, our little artists will explore the magic of playing pretend. Each day will be filled with fun activities like illustrating whimsical landscapes, making their own play-food, and collage work inspired by their dreams of the future. It's sure to be a week of fun that will alight your child's imagination and show off their shining creativity!

Week 6: Nature (July 27- July 31, 2026)

Come explore during Nature Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week is packed with fun, hands-on activities that will bringour classroom to the great outdoors! From making natural inks to crafting our own paintbrushes, your little naturalist will explore the wonders of organic life. They'll even create their own cyanotype print and design an animal collage. Whether we’re listening for different bird calls or making a plant rubbing, every day will be filled with creativity, learning, and fun under the early summer sun! Join us for a week of outdoor-inspired art that’s sure to make lasting memories!

Week 7: Portrait (August 3- August 7, 2026)

Strike a pose during Portrait Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week is all about exploring with different materials and creating something as unique as the artist themselves! Kids will experiment with new materials such as pastels, watercolors, or papier-mâché  and, each day, we will focus on a different element of the face: eyes, ears, nose, mouth, and hair!  By the end of the week, your child will take home a vibrant, multimedia self-portrait that will reflect their fun, beautiful creativity.

Week 8: Wild West (August 10- August 14, 2026)

Howdy, Partner! It's time for a wild adventure during Wild West Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week is packed with exciting and colorful activities where children will combine play with art! From making sock horses to creating a clay cactus, our little artists can jump into hands-on projects that engage their senses and imagination. They’ll pan for gold, design a horseshoe toss, and decorate a cowboy boot! It’s a week full of surprises, where creativity and adventure come together in the most fun and interactive ways.

 Your child will leave with rootin’ tootin’ good memories and a whole lot of artistic flair!

Week 9: Fantasy (August 17 - August 21, 2026)

Fantasy Week is here at our Portland Preschool Summer Camp! This week is all about wonder, as children dive into a world of magic, imagination, and fairy tales. From creating their own animal sidekick to fairy dust snow globes, every day is a new opportunity for fantastic exploration. Kids will design their own castle, make colorful potion sensory bottles, and even dress up in felted crowns! With hands-on art projects, imaginative play, and endless storytelling, Fantasy Week will transport your child to a whimsical world of their own making.

Questions? Contact us here!

VERY IMPORTANT: If you have not already registered your child on Procare for summer camp please do so now: https://schools.procareconnect.com/form/404cdeb1-4db2-4ed1-a864-e74f5b5f7188

You do not need to register your child on Procare if they already have a Procare account with our program.

A big thank you for being a part of our program! If you are new to us WELCOME! We're happy to have you join our community!

LOCATION & HOURS: Our Preschool Summer location is at located Tabor Heights United Methodist Church located at 6161 SE Stark St., Portland OR 97215. Camp doors open at 9:00am and pick up is at 1:00pm.

DROP-OFF & PICKUP: Children have to be signed out by parent/guardian/authorized adult with proof of ID every day. Anyone who is coming to pick up your child must be included in your Authorized Pickup List on Procare. Children will not be released without proof ID. Please make sure any authorized adult who intends to pick up your child comes with their ID in hand. If you have any updates to your authorized pickup list, please alert our staff at drop-off or text our main office line at 503-957-4915.

OUTDOOR TIME & APPROPRIATE DRESS: We will be playing outside on the playground. (in the back of the parking lot) next to the building.  We do our best to arrange our outdoor time during the best time of the day so as to inclement weather. Only during extreme weather (i.e. downpour or a heatwave) will we stay inside. We generally head outside around 10:00am-11:00am after snack then back inside for our art project & Lunch. As long as the weather is good (not to hot) we will head back out for some more fun outside before the end of the day. 

1. Sunscreen: Please please please have your child arrive with sunscreen already applied to their skin. We ask children to also come with extra sunscreen packed in their bag to reapply throughout the day.

2. Allergies: If your child suffers from any allergies (indoor/outdoor) and they need an EpiPen or medication, please ensure that such is with their person or where applicable/necessary, already administered prior to arriving at camp. We will be in the grass. 

3. Shoes: NO FLIP FLOPS! Your child will be running throughout the day and flip flops can pose a tripping hazard. All campers should wear either closed toed shoes or sandals with backs on them that secure safely to your child's feet.

4. Socks: Regardless of shoewear, all campers must come with socks either on their feet or packed with their belongings. This not only protects them and others from hand foot and mouth disease, but it also makes indoor play time safer for everyone!

5. Clothing: Please make sure your child is dressed appropriately for the weather and outdoor activities. Again, we will be spending time indoors and outside and all campers should be prepared with jackets, hats, and clothes they can comfortably run around in all day.

6. Spare Change of Clothes: Art can get messy and sometimes the playground is wet! Please pack an extra pair of clothes for your child.

WATER: Each camper must bring a full, reusable water bottle. We have an endless supply of drinking water, but a limited supply of cups.

FOOD: Each day participants need to bring a sack lunch and one snack. Lunch and snacks are not provided. Please do not send food that needs to be prepared, refrigerated or heated. WE ARE NUT FRIENDLY!! 

MEDICATIONS: Please remember to pack any and all medications that your child may need to self-administer during their time with us. This includes Epi-Pens, allergy meds, inhalers, prescribed medications, etc... Please alert staff upon arrival if your child needs to self-administer medication while in our care and where our staff can find said medications in case of an emergency.

SPECIAL NEEDS: If there are any special considerations that you feel we need to be aware of regarding your child (medications, allergies, behavioral management, illnesses, etc...) please let our Lead Counselor know at drop off. We want the very best experience for everyone involved!

ITEMS NOT ALLOWED: Please leave all money, electronic devices (i.e. Nintendo Switches, iPads, phones, etc...), toys, stuffed animals, etc... at home. We are not responsible for lost, damaged, or stolen items. 

GROUND RULES: It is our goal to ensure that each child has an enjoyable and fulfilling experience as a participant in our program. We will always emphasize positive ways to deal with difficult situations. Children must stay with their designated camp leaders and in the designated activity zones. Everyone is here to have fun! Bullying, dangerous play and violence will not be tolerated. Our policies on discipline include verbal one-on-one discussions, parent text/call, and possible removal from the program.

REGISTRATION & REFUND POLICY: Cancellation requests received two (2) weeks, or more, prior to start at Portland Preschool of the Arts will receive full refund less a $25 per camp/class cancellation fee. Cancellation requests received less than two (2) weeks prior to start of camp will incur a 50% cancellation fee. No refunds on cancellation requests received one (1) week or less prior to start at Portland Preschool of the Arts.

Thank you to our community and for your support of our program.