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▌ Academic · Ages 14–18

Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars

Benson HS, Franklin HS, McDaniel HS, Roosevelt HS

Academic enrichment and credit recovery programs for Portland Public Schools students during the summer.

▌ Editor's read The provided URL loads to a page detailing the Portland Public Schools Summer Scholars program, which is a free academic program for PPS high school students. The program focuses on credit recovery and enrichment, with sessions held at Benson HS, Franklin HS, McDaniel HS, and Roosevelt HS. The website mentions information for Summer 2026, indicating future planning. There is no mention of ACA accreditation, nor is there information regarding specific staff-to-camper ratios or background check policies on the provided page. As a school-run program, it is likely governed by district policies. Google reviews for 'Portland Public Schools Summer Scholars' are not readily available as a distinct entity; general Google reviews for Portland Public Schools indicate a 3.2-star rating from over 1,000 reviews, which is not specific to the summer program. The program is clearly a day program, operating within school facilities.
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Who thrives here Ages 14–18

Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in academic, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Day camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
Not listed
Operator
School program
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Academic
  • Ages: 14–18
  • Hours: 9 am-12 pm
  • Address: 501 N Dixon St, Portland, OR 97227
  • Phone: 503-916-2000
  • Cost notes: Free for credit recovery 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16.

Logistics

  • Lunch provided: Yes
  • Transportation: No
  • Financial aid: No
  • Setting: indoor

Frequently asked about Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars

What ages does Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars accept?
Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars is open to children ages 14–18. 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 Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars cost?
Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for credit recovery 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-16. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars's hours?
Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars runs 9 am-12 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 Public Schools - Summer Scholars?
Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars 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 Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars provide lunch?
Yes — Portland Public Schools - Summer Scholars includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

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