Summer Camp 2010

Children have a summer of fun while learning Japanese, Chinese or Spanish with our outstanding international faculty.

They discover culture and unique animals from around the world through crafts, games, math, geography, and cultural arts. There are different themes and activities each session!

  • Campers can try a new language or practice one they know
  • Small groups with native-speaking teachers
  • All camps have crafts, gym specialists, cultural performers and ice-cream treats!
  • Kinderdance for ages 3-5
  • Walking field trip to Waterfront Park fountain (grades 1+)

Swimming for grades 1-5! Campers will have swim lessons twice each week with the qualified instructors of the Barefoot Swimming group at the 10th Avenue Athletic Club! To get to the club, campers will take a short ride each way on the Portland Streetcar! (max 5 campers per staff member)
NEW! This year’s camp themes will honor the countries and cultures represented at TIS. All classes in all languages will explore the session’s unique animals, learn about their habitats, what they eat, how they travel, and how they have adapted to different climates and surroundings.

Session 1: June 28 –July 9  (No camp July 5)
Campers in all language tracks will explore the amazing journey of the Monarch butterfly from Canada to Mexico, and the wondrous run of the northwest salmon from the rivers to the ocean and back.
Session 2: July 12 –July 23
Campers in all language tracks will discover unique fauna from Central and South America – the colorful toucan and the cute llama, both with their special adaptations to live in inhospitable regions.
Session 3: July 26 –August 6
Campers in all language tracks will learn about China as they explore the Giant Panda and the colorful pheasants found there.
Session 4: August 9 – August 20
Campers in all language tracks will explore the lives and characteristics of the Japanese crane and the playful snow monkey that washes its food before eating.
A few important details
  • NEW Hours! Camp runs from 8:15am to 3:45pm.
  • Campers can be brought to “before care” between 7:30 and 8:15 at no additional cost.
  • SquareGator provides after camp care from 3:45 to 6 pm. Register at SquareGator.com.
  • Parents will be charged if campers are not picked up by 4pm (unless they are enrolled in SquareGator).
  • Campers must be completely toilet trained.
  • We provide 2 snacks daily. Campers must bring their own lunch. (Microwaves are available – we do not have kitchens.)
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Questions? Summer Camp phone: 503-226-2496 x121 or e-mail summer@intlschool.org