Urban Mamas

This summer, 16 talented young artists will become filmmakers.  Working with industry pros and world class gear, they will make movies that change the world.

Registration is now open for Poject Youth Doc 2012 (PYD), and we couldn’t be more excited!  By turning the camera inward, teenage PYD participants explore issues important to their lives and the lives of other project members.  Each production team sees a project through from inception to premiere.  Past projects have focused on diverse topics such as the history of Native American Boarding Schools, flash mobs, deaf culture, and LGBTQ youth.  This year, in partnership with Mozilla (Firefox), we are adding training in cutting-edge, interactive media design utilizing technology only being offered to the a handful of  media arts programs around the country.  

Space is extremely limited, so encourage the young people in your life to apply now to secure their spot!

Click here for program dates, application download, and more information.

 

Go Learn Outside! OMSI Summer Science Camps are supportive, exciting adventures from the Coast to the Canadian Rockies! Members always receive up to $50 off registration.

 

Mad Science of Portland and Vancouver has a lineup of half-day, full-day camps and before-/after-care options.  Camps are held in various locations - Buckman, Portland Jewish Academy, Battleground, East County Community Center, Hillsboro, Lake Oswego and more.  Science Exploration, Gardening, Spaceships, and Rockets!  A full list here.

OMSI Science Classes
Ages: Grades K–8
Dates/Times: Winter, Spring, Summer
Cost: Varies--Member discount $20 for half-day programs, $50 for full-day.
Registration Deadline: 14 days before class starts
Financial Aid: Y
 
Insects. Computers. Constellations. Animation. In OMSI Science Classes, kids investigate, invent, experiment, strategize, discover, and share what they learn. Kids have fun using their minds! Located at six convenient locations in Portland, Beaverton, Hillsboro, and Vancouver. Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Before and after care available at most locations. 503.797.4661. <http://www.omsi.edu/camps-classes>

OMSI Science Camps
Grades 2nd-12th and Family/Adult Programs
Dates/Times: Spring and Summer
Cost: Varies--Member discount $50.
Registration Deadline: 14 days before camp starts
Financial Aid: Y
 
Raft. Backpack. Canoe. Research. Study. Explore. OMSI Science Camps offer the perfect combination of science education, adventure, activity, and treasured summer-camp traditions. You can camp out under the towering redwoods, raft an Oregon river, or search for whales in the San Juans. Family camps also available. Accredited through the American Camp Association. 503.797.4661.  <http://www.omsi.edu/camps-classes> 

Education Soaring offers all day programs throughout the year on no school days, breaks, and a fantastic summer program.

**I highly recommend Education Soaring for motivated kids who want to engage in fun learning and meet new friends. My son attended their summer program and went skipping out of the house every day because he enjoyed going to their  summer camp. I personally liked that my son was learning new things, meeting kid's who also enjoyed learning, and that the program is lead by a woman who has 30 years of teaching experience (as well as 7+ years of experience with gifted kids).

This November 11-13th (no school days for the Portland area) they  are open 8:00-6:00 and you can choose a variety of options such as 9:00-12:30 for $35 or 9:00-3:00 for $50. Please see here for more about tuition and options.

This November 11-13th they are offering fantastic fun,educational programs. Activities include: 

November 11th

• MEGAMATH
• ASTRONOMY
• GEOLOGY
• CERAMICS

November 12th 

• GEOGRAPHY
• WORLD ARCHITECTURE
• WORLD LANDMARKS
• CERAMICS

November 13th

• COOKING (additional $10 fee)
• FOOD PRESERVATION
• CHEMISTRY
• CERAMICS

Education Soaring

CLOSE-IN PORTLAND LOCATION:

3607 SW Corbett Ave., Suite A
Portland, OR 97239

 CALL 503.253.3486 or EMAIL kfosback@educationsoaring.com

Kids don't have to be sitting at a desk or even in a classroom, to be learning. Much of what they learn is through their daily lives, whether they are at the park, talking with friends, or reading a book or magazine - kids learn through their experiences. This is why hands-on activities are so important during out-of-school time.

Camp Wiz Kids will gives kids an opportunity to learn and create with technology, while having FUN.  Each camp location will introduce a different set of concepts through hands-on activities that allow students to learn through their experience and develop inventions and productions that will wow their friends and family.  Whether it if a video game or a solar car, kids will gain confidence in themselves through projects they would never imagine they could create.

Ages:  5-12 (Grades K-6)
Registration open until Friday 3/20.

There are still a few spots left in most of our locations.  Please see below to learn more about the modules being offered at each location.  We are offering an exclusive promotion ($25 off) for urbanmamas for registrations received before Thursday, March 19.

Workshops available include:

Computer Animation with Scratch
Stop Motion Animation Studio
Playful Inventor's Workshop with PicoCricket
Introduction to LEGO Robotics
LEGO Physics: Motorized Machines
and more...

Camp Wiz Kids is offered in the following locations:

Portland Wiz Kids IDEA Playground, SE Portland / Happy Valley
Woodstock Community Center, SE Portland
Trillium Charter School, N Portland
Village Home Education Resource Center, Beaverton
Lake Oswego Junior High Schoo, Lake Oswego
Brown's Ferry Community Center, Tualatin

Register NOW at : http://www.portlandwizkids.com or Call 1-888-WIZ-KID1