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: 6161 SE Stark St, Portland, OR 97215 

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: $225

Hidden Fees: NONE

Lots of FUN?!: YES!!

Week # 1: Space Week (June 16 - June 20, 2025)

Blast off into an exciting adventure during Space Week at our 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 rocket ship collages, paint their very own solar system, and even craft moon rock sculptures! From starry night foil prints to alien fingerprint art, each day will be filled with imagination, discovery, and fun. We'll use a variety of materials—like clay, glitter, and colorful paints—to bring the cosmos to life, and every little space explorer will leave with a galaxy of creations to showcase their artistic journey through the stars! Join us for a week of out-of-this-world creativity and learning!

Week # 2: Under the Sea (June 23 - June 27, 2025)

Dive into a week of ocean adventure at Under the Sea Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This exciting week is filled with creative, hands-on projects that explore the magical world beneath the waves. Our little ocean explorers will create jellyfish collages, paint colorful coral reefs, and mold their very own sea turtles. From making fish prints with handprints 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, sculpting, 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 a splash!

Week # 3: Sunshine & Rainbows (July 7 - July 11, 2025)

Get ready for a week of sunshine, rainbows, and endless creativity at Sunshine & Rainbows Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This vibrant week is packed with colorful, hands-on art projects that celebrate the beauty of bright skies and rainbow colors. From finger-painting cheerful suns to creating sparkling rainbow suncatchers, our little artists will explore the magic of light, color, and nature. Each day will be filled with fun activities like cloud prints, rainbow sensory bottles, and sunshine-inspired collage work helping your child develop their creativity while learning about the world around them. It's a week of colorful fun that will leave your child's imagination shining bright!

Week # 4: Camping (July 14 - July 18, 2025)

It time for a wild adventure at Camping Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week is packed with fun, hands-on activities that will bring the great outdoors right to our classroom. From making nature prints with leaves and flowers to crafting our own campfires and pine cone animals, campers will explore the wonders of the forest. They'll even create their own binoculars for wildlife watching and design a nature collage that tells the story of their camping adventure. Whether we’re pretending to spot animal tracks or building a campfire scene, every day will be filled with creativity, learning, and fun under the “camping” stars! Join us for a week of exploration, imagination, and outdoor-inspired art that’s sure to make lasting memories!

Week 5: Sweet & Sour (July 21 - July 25, 2025)

Our Sweet & Sour adventure at our Preschool Summer Camp is here! This week is packed with fun, colorful, and tasty-themed activities where children will explore the exciting world of flavors through art! From printing sweet fruit shapes to creating sour lemon finger paintings, our little artists will dive into hands-on projects that engage their senses and creativity. They’ll sculpt their own ice cream sundaes, craft Sour Patch Kid puppets, and mix vibrant colors to make their own sweet and sour masterpieces! It’s a week full of surprises, where creativity and deliciousness come together in the most fun and interactive ways. Your child will leave with sweet memories and a whole lot of artistic flair!

Week 6: Creatures of Portland (August 4 - August 8, 2025)

Let's look into the wild side of Portland at Portland Oregon Creatures Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week, we’ll explore the fascinating animals that call Portland home, from the majestic Great Horned Owl to the busy beaver building its lodge. Your child will get hands-on with creative art projects, like making a salmon life cycle collage, crafting beaver lodges, and creating vibrant bat and butterfly scenes. Each day will be filled with fun activities that introduce children to the unique creatures of our region, 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 7: Science (August 11 - August 15, 2025)

Science Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week, your child will become a young scientist, exploring everything from the magic of color mixing to the wonders of plant growth and chemical reactions. They’ll get their hands messy with fun experiments like creating erupting volcanoes, experimenting with magnets, and discovering the secrets of the water cycle. 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, exploration, and lots of "wow" moments that will spark their curiosity and love for science!

Week 8: Fantasy (August 18 - August 22, 2025)

Fantasy Week at our Preschool Summer Camp! This week is all about unleashing the imagination, as children dive into a world of magic, mythical creatures, and fairy tales. From crafting their own magic wands and fairy crowns to sculpting dragon eggs and building enchanted castles, every day is a new opportunity for creative exploration. Kids will design their own unicorns, create fantasy creature puppets, and even dress up for a magical parade! With hands-on art projects, imaginative play, and endless storytelling, Fantasy Week is packed with excitement and magic that 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.