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Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

Multiple locations

Diverse summer camps offered across various community centers and parks in Portland.

▌ Editor's read The Portland Parks & Recreation website loads successfully and provides extensive information about their summer camp offerings. The camps are clearly day camps, held at numerous community centers and parks throughout Portland. The owner type is municipal-parks, as indicated by the .gov domain and the organization's name. While specific staff-to-camper ratios are not explicitly listed on the main camp pages, the website does state that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. Social media handles for Instagram (@portlandparks) and Facebook (PortlandParksandRec) are easily found on the main Portland.gov site. There is no indication of ACA accreditation on the camp pages, nor is a state license number provided, which is typical for municipal programs. The camp descriptions highlight a wide array of activities including sports, arts, nature exploration, and general recreation, catering to different age groups from preschoolers to teens.
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Parks-department programPublic, often subsidized
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Who thrives here Ages 3–21

Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. community/rec center 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
Municipal parks department
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

  • Category: Community/Rec Center
  • Ages: 3–21
  • Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
  • Address: 1120 SW 5th Ave, Portland, OR 97204
  • Phone: 503-823-PLAY (7529)
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Varies by camp. Financial aid is available.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps

What ages does Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps accept?
Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is open to children ages 3–21. 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 Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps cost?
Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Varies by camp. Financial aid is available. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps's hours?
Portland Parks & Recreation Summer 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 Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps?
Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps is operated by the local parks department. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Portland Parks & Recreation Summer Camps provide lunch?
Portland Parks & Recreation Summer 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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