German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp
The German-American School of Portland offers Sommercamp, a German language and culture day camp for children aged 4-12, focusing on immersive learning throu...
▌ Editor's read The German-American School of Portland's Sommercamp is a day camp for children aged 4-12, offering an immersive German language and culture experience. The camp website states that all teachers are native German speakers and experienced educators, and that staff undergo background checks. The program includes German language instruction, games, crafts, and outdoor activities. The school itself has a Google review rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with parents frequently praising the quality of education and the supportive environment. The camp is not accredited by the ACA. Social media handles found are @germanamericanschool on Instagram and GermanAmericanSchoolofPortland on Facebook, showcasing camp activities and school events.
Who thrives here Ages 3–12
German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given language/cultural program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Day camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- Not listed
- Operator
- School program
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Language/Cultural
- Ages: 3–12
- Hours: 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- Address: 3900 SW Murray Blvd, Beaverton, OR 97005, USA
- Cost notes: USD. Price for full-day. Part-day options available.
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp
- What ages does German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp accept?
- German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp is open to children ages 3–12. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp cost?
- German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp publishes $450/week for the standard session. USD. Price for full-day. Part-day options available. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp's hours?
- German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp runs 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Who runs German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp?
- German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp is operated by a school program. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp provide lunch?
- German-American School of Portland - Sommercamp does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
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