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▌ Specialty · Ages 4–18

OMSI Camps

Portland

OMSI offers a variety of science-focused day camps and classes for different age groups.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL is for a Portland Summer Camps Guide on pdxparent.com, which lists OMSI Camps as an option but is not the official camp website. Therefore, direct information about OMSI Camps' accreditation, specific staff ratios, or background check policies is not available from this source. A Google search for 'OMSI Camps' reveals the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) as the organizer, which has a Google rating of 4.6 stars from over 10,000 reviews for the museum itself, indicating a generally positive public perception of the institution. OMSI offers both day and overnight camps for grades K-12, covering a wide range of science and technology topics. Without the official camp website, details on founder names, years operating, or specific licensing cannot be confirmed.
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Who thrives here Ages 4–18

OMSI Camps sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right specialty fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
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Operator
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Staff-to-camper ratio
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Details

  • Category: Specialty
  • Ages: 4–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214
  • Phone: (503) 797-4000
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: No
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about OMSI Camps

What ages does OMSI Camps accept?
OMSI Camps is open to children ages 4–18. 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 OMSI Camps cost?
OMSI Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are OMSI Camps's hours?
OMSI Camps runs 9:00 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.
Does OMSI Camps provide lunch?
OMSI Camps 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.
How does OMSI Camps compare to other specialty camps in Portland?
OMSI Camps is one of 9 specialty camps in Portland that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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