Summer Camp

Last year’s camp sold out early - please register soon!
Available spaces

The International School offers a summer of fun while learning Japanese, Chinese or Spanish with outstanding international teachers. Children aged 3 through 12 are invited to explore a brand new language or practice one they already know.

Children discover the culture of their target language through crafts, games, drama, math, science and cultural arts. Campers will also have “International Culture Week,” where they get to explore the countries and cultures of their international teachers in a different way each session.

We explore a different theme each session, so children can have fun attending one, two, three or all four sessions.

2008 CAMP SCHEDULE

SESSION 1: June 16 - June 27
THEME: “Exploring Mammals”
Let’s explore land and sea mammals. What are mammals? What makes them unique? How do warm-blooded animals live in the ocean and on land? Which mammals live in what parts of the world?
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
3 to 5 year olds: Kinderdance, Mad Science -“Worms”
6 to 7 year olds: Challenge Ballet, Mad Science - “All about animals”
8 to 12 year olds: Martial Arts, Mad Science -“All about Animals”
 SESSION 2: June 30 - July 11 (no camp July 4)
THEME: “All about Fish”
We’ll learn about fish, their bodies and habitats. What do all fish have in common? How do they breathe? Many fish have bulgy eyes on the sides of their heads. How do their eyes work?
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
3 to 5 year olds: Kinderdance, Mad Science “Color”
6 to 7 year olds: Rock “N” Roll , Mad Science - “Life in the sea”
8 to 12 year olds: Japanese TAIKO drums, Mad Science - “Life in the sea”
SESSION 3: July 14 to July 25
THEME: “Exploring Birds”
There are about 9,000 kinds of birds in the world. In what ways are all birds alike? How do they differ? What is Oregon’s state bird? In what parts of the world do different birds live?
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
3 to 5 years: Kinderdance, Mad Science - “Taste and Smell”
6 to 7 years: Tap,Tap, Tap ‘N, Mad Science - “The birds and the beasts”
8 to 12 years: Theater Workshop, Mad Science - “The birds and the beasts”

SESSION 4: July 28 to August 8
THEME: “All About Reptiles”
Let’s learn about reptiles! How many types of reptiles can you name? What are their sizes, shapes, colors, and lifestyles? Reptiles are mysterious animals that live in different habitats - where do they live?
SPECIAL ACTIVITIES
3 to 5 years: Kinderdance, Mad Science - “Dinosaurs”
6 to 7 years: African Dance, Mad Science - “Dinosaurs”
8 to 12 years: Rhythm Band, Mad Science - “Dinosaurs”
Each session also features:

  • Small groups with experienced international teachers.
  • Fun with P.E.!
  • Swimming lessons with certified instructors at the YMCA twice per session (ages 6-12).
  • Science field trip to OMSI (ages 6-12)
  • A walking field trip to Waterfront Park to play in the fountain and get ice cream (ages 6-12)

A few important details:

  • Campers can be dropped off between 7:30 and 8:00 am at no additional cost.
  • Aftercare from 4-6pm will be provided by SquareGator. Please register early to ensure your spot (registration form at Squaregator.com).
  • For 3-5 year olds, camp can be 8am-4pm or 8am to noon.
  • For 6-12 year olds, camp is 8am-4pm
  • We provide 2 snacks daily. Campers must bring their own lunch. (Microwaves are available, but we do not have kitchens.)
How is Summer Camp 2008 different than last year?

Answers to frequently asked questions

How can a summer camp program foster multicultural awareness? See an article written by our camp director, Pilar Arias.

Registration & payment
The cost for each two-week session is:
3-5 year olds, 8am-noon: $325 ($295 for session #2)
3-5 year olds, 8am-4pm: $400 ($370 for session #2)
6-12 year olds, 8am-4pm: $425 ($390 for session #2)
There is a 20% discount for the second and subsequent children in a family.

For each child, a $100 non-refundable reservation fee is required per session. This reservation fee will be deducted from your session cost.

The payment balance is due by the first day of each session. You may prepay this balance with registration or at any time prior to the start of the session.
Click here for the registration form.
Click here for a printable brochure (the same information as on this web page)
Click here for the on-site after camp (4-6pm) SquareGator registration form.

In addition, SquareGator will be offering FULL DAY CAMP (8AM - 6 PM ) for the following weeks, when there is no school and no TIS Summer Camp:
June 9 - June 13
August 11 - August 15
August 18 - August 22
Please visit www.squaregator.com for details.

Questions?
If you have other questions, please click here. You are also welcome to contact the school office at 503-226-2496 or the summer camp director, Ms. Pilar Arias at PArias@intlschool.org.