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▌ STEM · Ages 6–18

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps

Central Eastside · $500/week

OMSI Camps offer a variety of STEM-focused day camps for children in grades K-8, providing hands-on science and technology experiences.

▌ Editor's read The OMSI Camps website (omsi.edu/camps-and-classes) loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp offerings. The Oregon Museum of Science and Industry is a nonprofit organization. They offer day camps for grades K-8, with topics ranging from robotics and coding to nature exploration and chemistry. The website states, 'All OMSI staff and volunteers who work with children and youth undergo criminal background checks.' While not ACA accredited, OMSI is a reputable institution. Google reviews for OMSI generally show a high rating, around 4.6 stars from over 10,000 reviews, with many positive comments about the museum's educational value and engaging exhibits, which likely extends to their camp programs. Social media handles found are @omsi for Instagram and OMSI.Museum for Facebook.
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Who thrives here Ages 6–18

Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. stem programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

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

  • Category: STEM
  • Ages: 6–18
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1945 SE Water Ave, Portland, OR 97214, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. Overnight and day camps available. Member discounts.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps

What ages does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps accept?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps cost?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps publishes $500/week for the standard session. USD. Overnight and day camps available. Member discounts. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps's hours?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (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.
Who runs Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps is operated by a nonprofit organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI) Camps provide lunch?
Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (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.

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